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IUFRO International Union of Forest Research Organizations The World’s Network of Forest Science www.iufro.org International Union of Forest Research Organizations Union Internationale des Instituts de Recherches Forestières Internationaler Verband Forstlicher Forschungsanstalten Unión Internacional de Organizaciones de Investigación Forestal What is IUFRO? How does IUFRO work? Why become a member? How to get involved? www.iufro.org WHAT IS IUFRO ? • The only worldwide international organization devoted to forest research and related sciences: ~ 15,000+ scientists ~ 600+ Member Organizations ~ 100+ countries. ~ 600+ voluntary officeholders ~ 250 research units ~ 70+ meetings/year on average • Founded in 1892, with Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. IUFRO’s Mission IUFRO advances research excellence and knowledge sharing, and fosters development of science-based solutions to forest-related challenges for the benefit of forests and people worldwide. Research Themes The following five themes aim to guide the science collaboration within IUFRO’s global network up to the next IUFRO World Congress in Brazil in 2019: • • • • • Forests for People Forests and Climate Change Forests and Forest-based Products for a Greener Future Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Biological Invasions Forest, Soil and Water Interactions HOW DOES IUFRO WORK? • IUFRO provides a global structure for science cooperation related to forests and trees. • Within this structure, member scientists from all around the world collaborate on a voluntary basis. • The structure allows IUFRO to address research needs and priorities of its members, policy-makers, practitioners and stakeholders. IUFRO STRUCTURE - OVERVIEW International Council All countries with IUFRO members are represented. Board Executive organ of IUFRO Headquarters Vienna, Austria Divisions Research Groups Working Parties Task Forces Special Projects, Programmes, Initiatives Divisions • Nine permanent Divisions cover key forest research fields. • Within the Divisions Research Groups and Working Parties address specific research topics. D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Silviculture Physiology and Genetics Forest Operations Engineering and Management Forest Assessment, Modelling and Management Forest Products Social Aspects of Forests and Forestry Forest Health Forest Environment Forest Policy and Economics Task Forces Task Forces are established on a temporary basis for inter-disciplinary cooperation in inter-divisional forest research fields. New Task Forces are currently being formed. The work and scientific achievements of the Task Forces between 2010 and 2014 are published in the IUFRO Research Letters. Programmes and Projects • Special Programmes and Projects provide services that support the science collaboration in IUFRO: IUFRO-SPDC: Special Programme for Development of Capacities Capacity development and institutional support to regional forest research networks IUFRO-WFSE: Special Project on World Forests, Society and Environment Global cooperation in high-quality research and participation in international discussions IUFRO-led Initiatives of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) GFEP: Global Forest Expert Panels Assessing available scientific information on forest-related issues of high concern, such as: • • • • Forests and Food Security (2015) Biodiversity, Forest Management and REDD+ (2012) International Forest Regime (2011) Adaptation to Climate Change (2009) GFIS: Global Forest Information Service Sharing forest-related data and information through a single Internet gateway: www.gfis.net WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF IUFRO? • IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental scientific organization open to organizations and individuals involved in forest research and forest-related sciences. • IUFRO Members are: Research institutions and organizations Universities Individual scientists Decision-making authorities Stakeholders with an interest in forests and trees BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • Unique networking possibilities worldwide • International, national, and local representation • Opportunity to take a leading role within IUFRO • Support for developing countries • Eligibility for IUFRO awards • IUFRO publications • Eligibility to place news items in IUFRO media • Unrestricted access to the IUFRO webpages • http://www.iufro.org/membership/benefits/ IUFRO Media & Publications • Website and Social Media • Newsletter and Scientific Summaries • World Series and Research Series • Occasional Papers • Spotlight – highlighting new publications • Research Letters • Information Brochures, Annual Reports • Conference Proceedings • On-line library www.iufro.org/ HOW TO GET INVOLVED: www.iufro.org • Visit the IUFRO website and DISCOVER IUFRO • Find IUFRO units under SCIENCE IN IUFRO • Get in touch with unit coordinators • Find out WHO IS WHO in IUFRO • Contact officeholders and IUFRO Headquarters • Find IUFRO co-sponsored EVENTS • Plan to participate in IUFRO activities • Don’t miss the 25th IUFRO World Congress and • Come to Curitiba, Brazil, in September 2019 • Get NEWS FROM THE NETWORK and • Become a PART OF IT! 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