Transcript IUFRO All Division 5_closing ceremony

IUFRO All Division 5
Conference
Closing Comments
Dr. Chris Risbrudt
Chairman
IUFRO Strategy 2006-2010
• Goal 1 – To strengthen research for the
benefit of forests and people
• Goal 2 – To expand strategic partnerships
and cooperation
• Goal 3 – To strengthen communication
and links within the scientific community
and with students as well as with policy
makers and society at large
Goal 1 – Strengthen Research
• See what others are doing
• Learn of issues and activities
• Keep up with change
Goal 2 – Expand Partnerships and
Cooperation
• Interdisciplinary cooperation
• Expand partnerships
– Organizations
– Stakeholders
– Fellow researchers
• Strengthen cooperation between regions
Goal 3 – Strengthen
communication
• Within the scientific community
• Links between science and policy
• Increase public awareness
Final Advice/Request
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Stay engaged!
Engage others
Stay active
Consider leadership