We are the global network for forest science cooperation.

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.
 

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IUFRO News Vol. 54, Issue 1, January 2025

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

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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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Latest news

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News by IUFRO
06 Mar 2025

First Woman President at Italian Academy of Forest Sciences

Professor Susanna Nocentini, professor emerita of silviculture and forest management at the University of Florence, Italy, has been elected President of the Italian Academy of Forest

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News by IUFRO
05 Mar 2025

New IUFRO Task Forces Address Timely Topics

The IUFRO Board has now approved 12 new Task Forces, while the most recently established Task Force on Precision Pest Management (PPM) in Forest Ecosystems

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Position Announcement
05 Mar 2025

The New Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre of CZU is hiring!

The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) is hosting a new socio-ecological synthesis center aimed at advancing the scientific understanding of the ecology and

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Other Announcements
05 Mar 2025

UN Paper Shares Perspectives on Evidence-based Solutions for SDGs

The UN Secretariat has issued a paper that examines governance and institutional perspectives on advancing sustainable, inclusive, science-, and evidence-based solutions for the SDGs. The

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News by IUFRO
04 Mar 2025

IUFRO Scientists Mentor 2025 Restoration Stewards

Launched in 2020 by the Global Landscapes Forum and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, the Restoration Stewards program aims to support the efforts of youth-led

IUFRO
News by IUFRO
04 Mar 2025

International Day of Forests: Celebrating forests and foods on 21 March

In 2025, forests and foods is the theme for the day, celebrating the crucial roles of forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods. In addition

IUFRO

CPW Committed to Advancing Sustainable Wildlife Management Through Strategic Cooperation

On 3 March, World Wildlife Day 2025, the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) - a coalition of thirteen international organizations – published a joint statement

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Towards Effective Pangolin Conservation in Benin

The situation of pangolins in Benin, particularly the white-bellied pangolin, highlights the complex interplay of ecological, social, and economic factors that contribute to the decline

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News by IUFRO
28 Feb 2025

Putting Science at the Center is Vital for Conservation

The second round of the UN Biodiversity Conference, COP16, concluded on February 28 in Rome, with an agreement to raise the funds needed to protect

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IUFRO Headquarters Executive Team Update

Significant changes within the IUFRO HQ management team came into effect at the beginning of this year: Michael Kleine supports IUFRO as Senior Advisor; Andre

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26 Feb 2025

New Date for 1.04.00 Agroforestry Conference

Intercropped plantation and doubling of farmer’s income7-8 May 2024, 14:00 UTC; onlineThis international conference, organized by IUFRO Research Group 1.04.00 on Agroforestry, has been postponed

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25 Feb 2025

2027 All-Division 5 Conference - Bidding Deadline Extended

The IUFRO Division 5 Conference is held every 5 years. This is an apolitical, international forum open to all nations, for conduct of the Division’s

Upcoming events

Webinar
Units 11 Mar 2025

2025 Global Webinar Series - Webinar #1: From policy to practice: Scaling up sustainable forest-based bioeconomy approaches

The inaugural webinar in this global webinar series aims to set the stage and take stock of policy frameworks for scaling up sustainable forest-based bioeconomy

Seminar

UoM School of Forest Resources - Speaker Series Seminar - 12 March

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, 12 March, 12:00-12:50 PM (EST). Exploring the Potential of Solid Structural Timber (SST) as a Sustainable Alternative to Conventional

Conference

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

Webinar
Units 18 Mar 2025

Open Educational Resources-OER What Forest Sciences Program Leaders and Teachers Should Know? - Webinar for Teachers

The goal of this webinar is to enhance the quality of university level forest education worldwide through high-quality open educational resources.This webinar addressed to university

Webinar
Units 26 Mar 2025

Open Educational Resources-OER What Forest Sciences Program Leaders and Teachers Should Know? - Webinar for Program Leaders

The goal of this webinar is to enhance the quality of university level forest education worldwide through high-quality open educational resources.This webinar addressed to program

Seminar
Units 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

Conference
Units 07-08 May 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

Conference

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,

Workshop

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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You want to be a part of our global network and help us achieve our mission? There are several ways to get Involved with IUFRO. Find out how to become a member, work together through our network or make a donation.

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Membership of IUFRO is open to any institution concerned with the promotion, support or conduct of research related to forests, trees and forest products.

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There are many possibilities to collaborate within the IUFRO network. Join one of our many scientific Divisions or Task Forces to work together on forest-related topics.

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