CIFOR-ICRAF’s Post

Are exoskeletons part of the forestry future? In the latest podcast episode from Foresting Tomorrow, our co-founders Jens & Rasmus explore exoskeletons and their potential in forestry, covering both active and passive forms, their benefits, and the implications and opportunities of this technology. Furthermore, they discuss the proposal for an additional 12 months of phasing-in time for the EUDR, and an interesting study examining the effects of spraying water vapour onto mature pine tree crowns to understand the impact of soil and air drought in the context of climate change. Find the episode here: https://lnkd.in/d3tVa_9T

In case you missed it, Clemson University’s new mass timber forestry and environmental sciences building is breaking ground, setting precedents, and making headlines. Read American School & University’s article highlighting the first mass timber academic building on the Clemson campus: https://ow.ly/gzce50R8x05 #MoseleyArchitects #designingsolutions

Following some feedback from EO Summit, we are thinking about the idea of organizing a small-scale "EO Summit: Government Edition" in Europe, mainly aimed at bringing together the government users of Earth observation with the EO industry to discuss the civilian (non-defense) applications of EO in agriculture, forestry, climate and disaster management. Just like EO Summit, the core principle of the event is to be user-focused, specifically stakeholders from different ministries and departments across Europe. The goal of "EO Summit: Gov Edition" will be for institutional users to share how EO is being used for policy monitoring and public services in their countries and for the industry to have an opportunity to hear from the government users on their needs, challenges and outlook for the use of EO. I am looking for some feedback on the concept from some relevant folks, especially whether such a government user-focused conference is of interest. Leave your thoughts below or send me a message to discuss!

Forestry is more than science. It's the past, present, and future of the land we're on — and it's our turn to care for it. 🌎 Watch Sam's full story: bit.ly/3QdtVEM

Despite icy roads and freezing conditions, winter logging protects soils, increases accessibility, and ensures sustainability. Learn about the challenges, benefits, and beauty of this forestry practice in our latest blog post! 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/40Kqewc

Is engaging with the media a good idea for forestry organizations? Absolutely! This publication offers a guide to navigate media ecosystems. Learn why, when and how to engage with journalists effectively. Download: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVvHhS9n Yoly Gutiérrez | IUFRO - International Union of Forest Research Organizations | #IUFRO2024 #Trees4Resilience

Speaking at the SADC RAC (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) interactive workshop in November, Lutendo Ndhlovu, representing the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE), outlined the programme. This is Part 2 of a five-part series. The programme not only focuses on providing technical training but also issues tools to each participant to ensure they can apply their skills effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d6aAXPBs #RACAJournal #DFFE #SADCRAC #MontrealProtocol #SouthAfricasNationalCoolingPlan

Part 4 of our series: Focus on Water.

📽️ Join Danae Vassiliades, Entomological Curator at Forest Research, for an 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 tour of our taxonomy lab at the Alice Holt Research Station. 🦋 Explore our new dry collection cabinets - a labour of love that preserves and showcases our vast array of specimens. Danae also shares fascinating stories behind some of our historical samples and displays, highlighting how they connect the past, present, and future of forest science. We’re proud of the vital role our labs play in advancing science and safeguarding the UK’s woodlands. Danae’s passion and expertise shine through in this remarkable collection - an invaluable resource for research and inspiration. 🐞 🔗 Find out more about careers in forestry: https://ow.ly/uoY450Uok7l #Entomology #TaxonomyLab #ForestResearch #Biodiversity #ScienceInAction Forestry Commission Forestry England Forestry and Land Scotland

New post! ONEforest Final Conference: Successes, Networking, and Next Steps Explore the insights from our recent #ONEforestFinalEvent, where we discussed key conclusions, identified needs, and addressed challenges in Innovations in Forestry and Synergies between EU Networks. Join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/dUSsv5nm #INNOVAForONE #EUforest #H2020 #EUforestryPolicy