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The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists, which promotes global cooperation in forest-related research and enhances the understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of forests.
IUFRO News Vol. 53, Double Issue 11/12, December 2024
Find out about IUFRO activities at the Climate COP in Baku and the Biodiversity COP in Cali. Learn about the latest Teaming up 4 Forests webinar and a new European wood policy paper.The Forest Pavilion at this year's UN Climate
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XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024
The XXVI World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations IUFRO, held in Stockholm, Sweden, on 23-29 June 2024, brought together 4271 delegates from 102 countries. Under the title "Forests and Society towards 2050", it provided a global
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16 Jan 2025 First Call for Papers - IUFRO SSF EKE 2025 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
Position Announcement
16 Jan 2025 Forestry Officer (Urban Forestry and Green Cities) // 5 February 2025
FAO Forestry invites applications for the position of Forestry Officer (Urban Forestry and Green Cities). The Forestry Officer (Urban Forestry and Green Cities) will be responsible
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15 Jan 2025 In memoriam Jan Heino
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
Other Announcements
13 Jan 2025 International Science Council Seeks Experts in Latin America and the Caribbean
Call for applications of experts to contribute science advice in Latin America and the Caribbean | deadline: 20 JanuaryThe Regional Focal Point for Latin America and
Other Meetings / Events
10 Jan 2025 Extreme Wildfire Events: Webinar 3 – Forestry Speed Dating 4th Series
On 22 January 2025, 15:00-16:00 CET (= 14:00-15:00 UTC) join the Bioregions Facility and the FIRE-RES project for the third instalment of the wildfire management webinar series. This session
Position Announcement
09 Jan 2025 Post-doc Researcher in molecular fungal ecology // 30 January 2025
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in molecular fungal ecology.About the positionThe applicant will conduct field work
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08 Jan 2025 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
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07 Jan 2025 Abstract Submission and Early-Bird Registration have been extended!
The deadlines for abstract submission and early-bird registration to the 8th IUFRO International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in Forest Trees have been extended:The new
Non-IUFRO Publication
07 Jan 2025 Accelerating forest landscape restoration monitoring in Africa: informing tangible actions from a practical perspective
Forest landscape restoration (FLR) is purported to achieve socio-ecological outcomes in addressing the interlinked crises of deforestation and land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
Position Announcement
10 Dec 2024 Assistant/Associate/Professor Program of Landscape and Recreation // 10 January 2025
The Program of Landscape and Recreation, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) is inviting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Professor. Requirements of applicants:1. Applicants must have a
Non-IUFRO Publication
09 Dec 2024 Healing Plants of South Asia
A Handbook of the Medicinal Flora of the Indian SubcontinentBy John A. ParrottaSouth Asia is rich in cultural traditions and biodiversity, home to 2.1 billion
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05 Dec 2024 Survey: Share Your Views on Silviculture and Ungulates!
Reminder: IUFRO Working Party 1.01.12 Silviculture and ungulates has developed a questionnaire for you.Please fill it in by 15 December 2024!
Upcoming events
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21-22 Jan 2025
Intercropped plantation and doubling of farmer’s income
Agroforestry is a sustainable land use agricultural practice which combines growing trees and agricultural crops including Medicinal and Aromatic plants and other Non-timber Forest Products
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05-07 Feb 2025
Precision Forestry Symposium - Precision in Forest Operations and Wood Supply
Themes to be discussedOptimization & SimulationMachine Learning / AIApplications for Remote and Proximal SensingForest Machine Data Handling and InterpretationRobotics and Unmanned PlatformsGeographic Information Technologies and
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11-12 Feb 2025
Webinar: Empower Women in Science: Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Division 7 is excited to invite you to join us in celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science through a global IUFRO webinar event taking
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17-21 Mar 2025
Achieving forest establishment at scale to address climate, environmental and economic challenges around the world
The first international conference of IUFRO Unit 1.01.04 Forest Establishment & Early Growth Dynamics (formerly called Forest Vegetation Management) was held on July 11-13, 2017
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17-19 Mar 2025
International Symposium on Wood Science and Technology 2025 (ISWST2025) with the Session of 2025 World Wood Day Symposium and The Seventh IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium
The Japan Wood Research Society (JWRS) invites all scientists interested and involved in various aspects of wood to the International Symposium on Wood Science and
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14-15 Apr 2025
26th International Wood Machining Seminar (IWMS26)
IWMS-26 is the 26th in a series of world-class seminars started in 1963. It provides a distinguished forum for leading international researchers and practicing engineers
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19-23 May 2025
IUFRO Division 7 Working Parties Conference: Tree health - from Cities to Forests
IUFRO conference announcement! Tree health - from cities to forests Zurich, Switzerland; 19-23 May 2025Organized byWP 7.02.02 Foliage, shoot and stem diseasesWP 7.02.05 Rusts of Forest TreesWP
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21-24 May 2025
4th World Conference on Forests and Parks for Public Health
Today, urbanization and modern lifestyles such as sedentary lives, increasing levels of mental stress related to urban living and contemporary work practices, low physical activity,
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02-06 Jun 2025
8th IUFRO International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in Forest Trees
Save the date for the 8th IUFRO International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in Forest Trees (previously known as the International Workshop on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite
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09-13 Jun 2025
57th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC), FORMEC 2025
The 57th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) will be held in Joensuu, Finland in June 9–13, 2025. Next year's FORMEC will take place under the
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30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025
6th International Conference on Soil Bio- and Eco-engineering: The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope Stability
This conference is the sixth in the series 'The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope Stability.' The first congress was held at Thessaloniki, Greece, 2004
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01-05 Sep 2025
Influence of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Forest Dynamics
Mark your calendars for the international conference "Influence of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Forest Dynamics", to be held in Split, Croatia, on 1-5
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