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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.
IUFRO Functions
Coordinator – 8.01.01 Old growth forests and forest reserves
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About Us
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Find information on the IUFRO Board, International Council and the Headquarters team.
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Find out who our funding partners are and who we work with in collaborative partnerships.
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IUFRO has over 630 Member Organizations in more than 100 countries. Learn more about our global network.
Read moreHonours and Awards
Explore our awards through which we honour those who advance science and promote international cooperation in forest-related research.
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×The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is the global network for forest science cooperation.
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Our Work
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IUFRO's field of scientific activity is spread over a number of Divisions.
Task ForcesIUFRO Task Forces are established to advance inter‐disciplinary cooperation.
- Forest Education
- Monitoring Global Tree Mortality Patterns and Trends
- Forests and Water Interactions in a Changing Environment
- Gender Equality in Forestry
- Resilient Planted Forests Serving Society and Bioeconomy
- Strengthening Mediterranean Nursery Systems
- Unlocking the Bioeconomy and Non-Timber Forest Products
- Transforming Forest Landscapes for Futures Climates and Human Well-Being
- Precision Pest Management (PPM) in Forest Ecosystems
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How can you get involved?
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.
Work together
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.
Make a donation
You can support our mission by making a donation to IUFRO. We offer the possibility to donate for a specific cause or project of your choice. Your donation makes a difference.
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Events
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17 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
17 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
14 Apr 2025 26th International Wood Machining Seminar (IWMS26)
IWMS-26 is the 26th in a series of world-class seminars
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