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The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is the global network for forest science cooperation.
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The first international conference of IUFRO Unit 1.01.04 Forest Establishment
The Japan Wood Research Society (JWRS) invites all scientists interested
IWMS-26 is the 26th in a series of world-class seminars
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The Working Party 2.02.13 is concerned with the genetics of indigenous conifer ecosystems of the Mediterranean region, especially the conservation, restoration and possilby extension of these ecosystems that have been degraded by human activities over many centuries.
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,
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IUFRO addresses "Gender equality in forestry" through a Task Force and through dedicated Units of its Division 6 "Social Aspects of Forests and Forestry" with
Because of climate change, forest tree species have three options. They can adapt, migrate, or extirpate. Within each species and population, genetic variation is the
