Forests: Medicine for Body and Soul By Hannu Raitio, Coordinator of IUFRO Task Force ForHealth (DG Finnish Forest Research Institute, Metla) PDF for download Imagine a doctor who, rather than advising the usual: “Take these pills daily for the next two weeks,” says instead: “Take long walks in the forest daily for the next two [...]
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IUFRO News
- Wangari Maathai Award 2012 May 29, 2012CPF has launched its first Wangari Maathai Award to recognize individuals who have made outstanding efforts for forests and the people that depend on forests. Deadline for nominations: 15 June.
- Forests for People May 22, 2012An IUFRO conference on new trends and challenges in forest management with emphasis on human wellbeing and benefits for society organized by BOKU and partners from 22-24 May in Alpbach, Austria.
IUFRO Publications
- IUFRO News Vol. 41, Issue 4, March 2012 April 26, 2012Read about meetings on forest models in support of sustainable forest management or on forest governance issues and think about nominating candidates for the IUFRO World Congress 2014 awards.
- Forests for People April 18, 2012As part of the activities to commemorate the International Year of Forests 2011, the book presents best practices from governments and stakeholders to promote sustainable forest management.
IUFRO Events
- Second International Conference on Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems and Landscapes October 21, 2010From 2012-08-28 to 2012-08-31, Cork, Ireland, IUFRO Unit(s) involved: 8.02.00, 8.02.01, 8.02.06 This conference will provide an international forum for researchers, practitioners and students to discuss the challenges of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in forests, and consider emerging trends in the sustainable management of forest ecosystems and land […]
- 2012 IUFRO All-Division 5 Conference December 22, 2010From 2012-07-08 to 2012-07-13, Estoril, Portugal, IUFRO Unit(s) involved: 5.00.00 This conference is designed to bring together researchers in forest products and related fields from around the world. Discussion will embrace progress in research to meet rapidly increasing demands for all kinds of forest products, while maintaining the forest as a source of s […]
Job Announcements
- Professorship in "Wood Technology and Wood Composites" April 10, 2012The University of Göttingen invites applications for the position of a Professorship (W2) in "Wood Technology and Wood Composites" (salary level W2) at the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology. The position will strengthen the research area of forest products. Applicants should have a research record in the interface between sustainable fo […]
- Managing Director April 24, 2012The Managing Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company. Next to this the Managing Director leads the strategic and growth ambitions of Face the Future.
