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Enjoy the first issue of IUFRO News in the new format, experience the fresh look of the IUFRO website, learn about our DEI activities, listen to the latest podcast episode, read reports from meetings and more…
In a landmark agreement, Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 16, 2024, at AFoCO’s Secretariat in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This partnership establishes a framework for collaboration to advance forest science and sustainable management across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The 5th Patagonian Agroforestry Congress and 2nd Patagonian Forestry Congress held in December 2024 in Chile brought together experts from Chile, Argentina and Colombia to exchange cutting-edge scientific, technological, and practical knowledge. Discussions focused on advancing agroforestry systems and forest resources, including native forests and plantations. The events were co-sponsored by IUFRO Research Group 8.01.00 Forest ecosystem functions.
Common garden experimental networks are essential infrastructures that provide experimental data to enable research in forest tree breeding, selection methods, adaptive potential, plasticity, evolvability, conservation and sustainable use of forest tree species under climate change. Read about this hybrid workshop organized by IUFRO Working Party 2.02.13 Breeding and Genetic Resources of Mediterranean Conifers, in collaboration with IUFRO RG 2.04.00 and WP 2.04.02.
IUFRO Units involved
V Congreso Internacional Agroforestal y Forestal Patagónico (CIAP) – II Congreso Forestal Patagónico (CFP)
Agroforestry Systems and Forests: Proposals for the Ecological and Productive Restoration of the Patagonian LandscapeThe 5th Patagonian Agroforestry Congress and 2nd Patagonian Forestry Congress held
Fifth International Scientific and Expert Conference "Natural Resources, Green Technologies and Sustainable Development/5-GREEN2024"
Natural Resources, Green Technology and Sustainable DevelopmentAfter the great success of the GREEN2014, GREEN2016, GREEN2018 and GREEN2022 conferences and a break due to the pandemic,
Workshop on Forest Genetic Common Gardens
In November 2024, the IUFRO Unit 2.02.13 Breeding and Genetic Resources of Mediterranean Conifers organized a hybrid Workshop on Forest Genetic Common Gardens in Madrid,
Theory and Practice to address defoliating insects, invasive pests and biological control
Insect Pests and Diseases Threaten Forest HealthThe health of forests worldwide is threatened by insect pests and diseases. For example, outbreaks of defoliating insects reduce
2025 IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and Extension and Knowledge Exchange Joint Conference
IUFRO 3.08.00 Small Scale Forestry Research Group and 9.01.03 Extension and Knowledge Exchange Working Party are pleased to announce the First Call for Papers for
DecisionES_BR2025: Symposium on Ecosystem Services, Forest Management and Decision Making
The "DecisionES_BR2025: Symposium on Ecosystem Services, Forest Management and Decision Making" will take place from 30 June to 4 July 2025 in Porto Seguro, Brazil,
Branching out - Season 2, Episode 2, January 2025
Exploring Forest Physiology and Genetics: A Conversation with IUFRO Division 2In the latest episode of Branching Out: the Forest Podcast, host Jose Bolaños (IUFRO HQ)
IUFRO Launches New Website to Enhance Global Forest Research Collaboration
Kicking off the year 2025, IUFRO is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at https://www.iufro.org/. This comprehensive update marks a
IUFRO Establishes New Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are vital to the global science community and fundamental to IUFRO's overall mission of advancing forest science for
AFoCO and IUFRO Sign MoU to Foster Long-term Partnership in Forest Research and Knowledge Sharing
In a landmark agreement, Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December
Dante Bertocci - New IFSA Head of Sub-commission to IUFRO
My name is Dante Bertocci. I am an avid biophilic, Forestry MSc Specialist, and mycology aficionado, with dual citizenship between Italy and the United States
In memoriam Jan Heino - Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jan Erik Heino, an exceptional forest policymaker and diplomat, and steadfast advocate for forest
Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research - WIFORCE
The growth of Sweden's forests has decreased significantly over the past 15 years. The causes remain unclear, but climate change is believed to play a
IUFRO 2024 World Congress Summary Report
The success of the IUFRO World Congress 2024 was a collective effort, involving hundreds of individuals. This summary report prepared by the Congress Organizing Committee
Communicating Forest Science – Language versions now available!
IUFRO’s Communications & Public Relations Working Party proudly presented the new ‘Communicating Forest Science' manual at the 2024 IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm. This updated guide
Austrian Wood Initiative Projects
The compilation of all projects and measures implemented in the framework of the Austrian Wood Initiative between 2021 and 2024 is now also available in
Transforming Biocities - Designing Urban Spaces Inspired by Nature
The book highlights, among other things, why cities using wood in construction become carbon capture and storage infrastructures and how urban forests and the strategic
TEAKNET Bulletin 2025
Teaknet Bulletin is a quarterly electronic newsletter of the International Teak Information Network (TEAKNET) brought out through its website. It is intended for circulation among