International Union of Forest Research Organizations www iufro

International Union of Forest Research Organizations www. iufro. org

Getting to know IUFRO § § What is IUFRO? IUFRO Video: How does IUFRO work? Why become a member? How to get involved? International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

What is IUFRO ? IUFRO is a global, non-profit, non-governmental and non-discriminatory scientific organization. ~ 15, 000 scientists ~ 600 voluntary officeholders ~ 600 member organizations ~ 250 research units ~ 120 countries ~ 70 meetings/year IUFRO is open to all individuals and organizations dedicated to research related to forests and forest products. IUFRO was founded in 1892 and is based in Vienna, Austria. It is a member of the International Council for Science, ICSU. International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

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. International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Research Themes Five themes aim to guide the science collaboration within IUFRO’s global network: § 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 International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

How does IUFRO work? Our members are research institutions and organizations, universities, individual scientists, decision makers and other stakeholder groups. IUFRO provides a diverse thematic structure forestrelated research. Within this structure scientists collaborate on a voluntary basis. IUFRO addresses research needs and priorities of its members and stakeholders, including policy and decision makers, practitioners, industry, civil society. IUFRO works actively towards enhancing research excellence, network cooperation and policy impact. International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

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 International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Divisions Nine permanent Divisions cover key forest research fields. Within the Divisions Research Groups and Working Parties address specific research topics. D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 D 7 D 8 D 9 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 International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Task Forces IUFRO Task Forces are established on a temporary basis during each 5 -year IUFRO Board term to advance interdisciplinary cooperation in forest research fields that span two or more IUFRO Divisions. Their focus is on emerging key issues that are of great interest to policy makers and groups inside and outside the forest sector, and contribute to international processes and activities. International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Current Task Forces • • Forest Education Monitoring Global Tree Mortality Patterns and Trends Fires - Economic Drivers of Global Wildland Fire Activity Forests and Water Interactions in a Changing Environment Gender Equality in Forestry Resilient Planted Forests Serving Society & Bioeconomy Strengthening Mediterranean Nursery Systems for Forest Reproductive Material Procurement to Adapt to the Effects of Climate Change • Unlocking the Bioeconomy and Non-Timber Forest Products • Transforming Forest Landscapes for Futures Climates and Human Well-Being International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Programmes & 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 Special Programme Directors‘ Forum Exchange of knowledge on and the advancement of the management of forest research at global and regional levels International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Programmes & Projects IUFRO-WFSE: Special Project on World Forests, Society and Environment Global cooperation in high-quality research and participation in international discussions Silva. Voc Terminology Project IUFRO's clearinghouse for multilingual forest terminology International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

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 Poverty (until Sep 2020) Forests and Water (2018) Illegal Timber Trade (2016) 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 International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

IUFRO Media & Publications § Website and Social Media - www. iufro. org - @iufro § 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 International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Why become a member ? § Make global connections, discuss and share knowledge, cooperate with colleagues from your field of expertise and other disciplines. § Take advantage of IUFRO's representation in international forums. Present your scientific work to policy and decision makers. § Enjoy timely information on latest IUFRO and non-IUFRO activities, publications and events related to forest science. § Benefit from the support that IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities gives to members in economically disadvantaged countries to participate in IUFRO trainings and meetings. International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

How to get involved ? § Visit the IUFRO website and DISCOVER IUFRO § Look for IUFRO units under SCIENCE IN IUFRO § Find out WHO IS WHO and contact officeholders § Participate in IUFRO co-sponsored EVENTS § Read & contribute to IUFRO PUBLICATIONS § Communicate & publish news in IUFRO MEDIA § Become a member – become an officeholder! International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

Get in touch with IUFRO HQ ! IUFRO Headquarters Marxergasse 2 1030 Vienna Austria Tel: +43 -1 -877 -0151 -0 office@iufro. org www. iufro. org / @iufro 2024 XXVI IUFRO World Congress Stockholm, Sweden International Union of Forest Research Organizations ● www. iufro. org

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