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<span class="date-display-single">21.03.2016</span> </div>
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<p style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-family: Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.625; margin-bottom: 1.625em;">Today, the ERA-Net Sumforest announces its Call for Research Funding under the topic.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/call-open-apply-research-funding" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:44:55 +0000nbforest525 at http://www.nbforest.infoRead the latest issue of SNS News & Views
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<span class="date-display-single">15.03.2016</span> </div>
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<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/read-latest-issue-sns-news-views" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:23:01 +0000nbforest520 at http://www.nbforest.infoApply for EFINORD – SNS Network funding!
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<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/apply-efinord-%E2%80%93-sns-network-funding" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:25:45 +0000nbforest518 at http://www.nbforest.infoERA-Net Sumforest pre-announces its Call for Funding!
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<span class="date-display-single">26.02.2016</span> </div>
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<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/era-net-sumforest-pre-announces-its-call-funding" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Multiple use of forestsFri, 26 Feb 2016 10:55:11 +0000nbforest517 at http://www.nbforest.infoForaging the untapped value of Europe’s forests
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<p>Original source: <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/news/foraging-untapped-value-europe%E2%80%99s-forests" target="_blank" title="Foraging the untapped value of Europe's forests">European Commission Horizon 2020, newsroom editor</a></p>
<p><strong>EU-funded researchers have identified the untapped commercial potential of products like wild berries, mushrooms, nuts and plants growing in Europe’s forests for the benefit of rural communities – a way to generate growth and jobs.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/foraging-untapped-value-europe%E2%80%99s-forests" target="_blank">read more</a></p>EconomyForestry and environmentFuture forestsMultiple use of forestsWed, 25 Nov 2015 12:10:20 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman511 at http://www.nbforest.infoMarc Palahí talks to Il Bioeconomista: An interview with the Director of EFI
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<p>Interview by Mario Bonaccorso<br />Original source: <a href="http://ilbioeconomista.com/2015/11/23/marc-palahi-talks-to-il-bioeconomista-an-interview-with-the-director-of-efi/#more-2538" target="_blank" title="IL Bioeconomista">IL Bioeconomista</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/marc-palah%C3%AD-talks-il-bioeconomista-interview-director-efi" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:16:51 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman509 at http://www.nbforest.infoReforestation Guidelines Will Consider Climate Change
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<p>Authored by: Mats Hannerz, <a href="http://www.silvinformation.se/" target="_blank" title="Silvinformation">Silvinformation</a><br />Original article: <a href="http://www.slu.se/sv/centrumbildningar-och-projekt/future-forests/nyheter-fran-future-forests/2015/9/reforestation-guidelines-will-consider-climate-change/" target="_blank" title="Future Forests - Restoration Guidelines Will Consider Climate Change">Future Forests</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/reforestation-guidelines-will-consider-climate-change" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:37:35 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman504 at http://www.nbforest.infoIf You Care About Water, Care About Forests
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<p>Original source: <a href="http://www.slu.se/en/collaborative-centres-and-projects/future-forests/news-from-future-forests/2015/9/if-you-care-about-water-care-about-forests/" target="_blank" title="Future Forests - If You Care About Water, Care About Forests">Future Forests</a> </p>
<p><strong>Traditionally there has been a heavy focus on how much water forests use. Today, however, attention is shifting to how forests contribute to the water cycle, particularly in up and downwind locations.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/if-you-care-about-water-care-about-forests" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:26:35 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman503 at http://www.nbforest.infoLearning and Networking at the World Forestry Congress
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<p>Authored by Maria Riala, market researcher at Luke</p>
<p>Original blogpost: <a href="http://www.luke.fi/en/blogi/maria-riala-learning-and-networking-at-the-world-forestry-congress/" target="_blank" title="Learning and networking at the World Forestry Congress" class="title">Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/learning-and-networking-world-forestry-congress" target="_blank">read more</a></p>EconomyForestry and environmentWed, 30 Sep 2015 10:40:33 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman497 at http://www.nbforest.infoBioeconomy offers Europe and Russia opportunity for long-term strategic cooperation
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<p>Original source: <a href="http://www.efi.int/portal/news___events/In_Focus/?bid=2124" title="European Forest Institute">European Forest Institute</a></p>
<p>A window of opportunity has opened for Europe and Russia to develop strategic partnerships that break links between economic growth and social and environmental harm. That opportunity is called bioeconomy.</p>
<p>The time is right. Russia’s economy is at a crossroads. It depends heavily on oil exports and has been hit hard by falling oil prices. But this is not the only reason for Russia to follow the bioeconomy path.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/bioeconomy-offers-europe-and-russia-opportunity-long-term-strategic-cooperation" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Climate changeEconomyFuture forestsWed, 23 Sep 2015 07:45:04 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman496 at http://www.nbforest.infoForest in the Lab: New Film Explains Genetic Monitoring of Forests
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<p>Original article: <a href="http://www.bioversityinternational.org/news/detail/forest-in-the-lab-new-film-explains-genetic-monitoring-of-forests/" target="_blank" title="Biodiversity International">Biodiversity International</a></p>
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<p>Authored by Francoise Martz</p>
<p>Original blogpost and complete reference list: <br /><a href="https://www.luke.fi/en/blogi/francoise-martz-should-forestry-research-go-more-belowground/" title="Natural Resources Institute Finland">Natural Resources Institute Finland</a></p>
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<p>Authored by Anna Kauppi<br />Original article: <a href="http://www.smy.fi/en/artikkeli/finns-have-utilised-their-forests-since-the-stone-age/" target="_blank" title="Finnish Forest Association">Finnish Forest Association</a> </p>
<p>Finnish forests conceal traces of 10,000 years of human activity. The Finnish state-owned forestry company Metsähallitus is inventorying the cultural heritage in its forests to enable a proper care of the ancient sites in all phases of forest management and to conserve them for future generations.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/finns-have-utilised-their-forests-stone-age" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Multiple use of forestsWed, 12 Aug 2015 07:03:31 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman482 at http://www.nbforest.infoAre Plants Intelligent? New Book Says "Yes"
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<p>Authored by Jeremy Hance<br />Original article: <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/environment/radical-conservation/2015/aug/04/plants-intelligent-sentient-book-brilliant-green-internet" title="The Guardian">The Guardian</a> </p>
<p><strong>A new book, Brilliant Green, argues that not only are plants intelligent and sentient, but that we should consider their rights, especially in the midst of the Sixth Mass Extinction</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/are-plants-intelligent-new-book-says-yes" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Forestry and environmentTue, 04 Aug 2015 10:26:55 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman478 at http://www.nbforest.infoForest Chemistry: 'Political Support Measures Essential to Commercialisation of Green Chemicals'
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<p>Authored by Anna Strom<br />Original article: <a href="http://www.bio4energy.se/84-news/latest-news/1584-forest-chemistry-political-support-measures-essential-to-commercialisation-of-green-chemicals-2.html" title="Bio4Energy">Bio4Energy </a></p>
<p>In terms of technology, the chemical industry at Stenungssund, Sweden, could make the switch today to a renewable raw material as a partial base for its production, according to a recent report from a Swedish national Forest Chemistry project, using existing technology for making plastics from petrochemicals.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/forest-chemistry-political-support-measures-essential-commercialisation-green-chemicals" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Forest biomass and bioenergyTue, 28 Jul 2015 09:36:19 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman472 at http://www.nbforest.infoInvestment potential in the Russian forest sector is limited by forest accessibility
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<p>Written by Eugene Lopatin, a Senior Researcher on international forestry. </p>
<p>Original blogpost: <a href="http://www.luke.fi/en/blogi/eugene-lopatin-investment-potential-in-the-russian-forest-sector-is-huge/" title="Eugene Lopatin">Natural Resources Institute Finland</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/investment-potential-russian-forest-sector-limited-forest-accessibility" target="_blank">read more</a></p>EconomyThu, 16 Jul 2015 09:49:27 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman468 at http://www.nbforest.infoNew study finds plants grown under higher levels of carbon dioxide are lower in protein
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<p>Original article: <a href="http://www.siani.se/news/new-study-finds-plants-grown-under-higher-levels-carbon-dioxide-are-lower-protein" title="SIANI">SIANI</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/new-study-finds-plants-grown-under-higher-levels-carbon-dioxide-are-lower-protein" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Climate changeThu, 25 Jun 2015 11:28:29 +0000Chelsey Jo Huisman466 at http://www.nbforest.infoWhy Gender Equality Is a Sustainable Approach to Innovation
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<p>Written by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dagfinn-hoybraten/" title="Dagfinn Høybråten">Dagfinn Høybråten</a>, Secretary General for the Nordic Council of Ministers</p>
<p>Original article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dagfinn-hoybraten/why-gender-equality-is-a-_b_6815908.html" title="Huffington Post">Huffington Post</a></p>
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<p>The Union of European Foresters in cooperation with the Polish State Forests National Holding and the Polish Association of Foresters and Wood Technologists (SITLiD) will organize the annual International Forestry Workcamp in Poland between the <strong>17 and 31st July 2015</strong>. The camp will take place in the Antonin Forest District (Rychtalskie Forest Promotional Complex) located in central-west Poland.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/international-forestry-workcamp-2015-poland" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Forestry and environmentTue, 14 Apr 2015 13:11:38 +0000Alex456 at http://www.nbforest.info1st Karelia Symposium – Next Generation Wood!
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<p>If you are interested in the new ways of using wood and the production of wood biomass, join the 1st Karelia Symposium – Next Generation Wood on 13 April in Joensuu.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/1st-karelia-symposium-%E2%80%93-next-generation-wood" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Forest biomass and bioenergyWed, 08 Apr 2015 11:15:07 +0000Alex454 at http://www.nbforest.infoNew articles about insects that will profit from climate change and their potential impacts on Nordic forestry
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<p>New articles from the series of articles about insects that will most likely profit from climate change, published by the <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/" target="_blank">Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute</a>:</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/en/news/cone_insects_new_threats_to_our_future_forests" target="_blank">Cone insects - new threats to our future forests</a></p>
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<p><strong>The Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute will publish a series articles about insects that will most likely profit from climate change. </strong></p>
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<p>This new report highlights the future opportunities for Bioeconomy with a specific focus on the West Nordic Region: Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The report explores the utilization and future opportunities based on green growth in this region and provides a good basis for strategic identification of beneficial projects in the region.</p>
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<p>The Institute will be launched on the <strong>1st of July 2015</strong> and it will be Norway’s largest interdisciplinary research institute in the agricultural and environmental sphere, and one of Norway’s largest research institutes. Alvhild Hedstein has been appointed Director General. Its headquarters will be located in Ås, with a branch in Oslo and regional offices.</p>
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<p>The vulnerability of the world’s genebanks was the motivativation behind establishing a global seed vault. Intended as a backup storage facility, this vault stores duplicates (backups) of seed samples from the world’s crop collections representing an insurance policy for future generations to overcome challenges such as climate change and growing populations. Until now it supported millions of seeds representing every important crop variety available in the World today. </p>
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<p>According to a recent study undertaken in Eastern Finland (Kainuu region) forestry is only a minor user of forestry roads. With other words, the roads we see stretching across eastern Finland’s forests are not so often used for forestry operations as we would be inclined to think. In fact, only five percent of road users were using them for forestry work.</p>
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<p>The 4th call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) under COST Action FP1203, the European Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) Network is open until the <strong>23rd of February 2015</strong>.</p>
<p>STSMs in this call can be for a minimum of one week (5 working days) to a maximum of 1 month.</p>
<p>More information and application <a href="http://www.nwfps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/COST-FP1203-STSMs_4th-Call_final.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:51:24 +0000Alex440 at http://www.nbforest.infoApply for cross-sectorial networks (forestry and agriculture)
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<p>Network funding supported by SNS and NKJ.</p>
<p>The aim of the joint call is to promote international cross-sectorial collaboration among researchers and stakeholders from forestry and agriculture by networking activities. The aim is to create a platform for communication in order to assess challenges, knowledge gaps and opportunities in the areas of biomass utilisation and land use.</p>
<p>More information and application <a href="http://www.nordicforestresearch.org/calls/networks/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
Forest biomass and bioenergyMon, 26 Jan 2015 14:50:32 +0000Alex436 at http://www.nbforest.infoCOOL Policy Brief
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<p><a href="http://www.cool-project.org/" target="_blank">COOL (COmpeting uses Of forest Land)</a> is a European research project carried out between 2012 and 2014. The project is within the two ERA-Nets WoodWisdom-Net 2 and Bioenergy.</p>
<p>Its focus was on analyzing the trade-offs and synergies arising from the production and use of energy wood in five European countries (Finland, Germany, Norway, Slovenia and Spain). </p>
<p>Special wmphasis was put on the participation of the stakeholders and the inclusion of their perspectives by interviews, questionnaires and workshops.</p>
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<p>This study examines social capital in a local setting, namely in Southern Swededish forestry . The study finds that forest owners show trust in the well-anchored office of the local forest agency.</p>
<p>The industrial priorities of the non industrial forest owner association Södra erode trust of its members. Södra was a trustful partner in the aftermath of a storm that swept over Sweden.Personalised approach, stability and commitment are keys for trustful relationships.</p>
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<p>Finnish Society of Forest Science (SMS, Suomen Metsätieteellinen Seura) promotes forest research in Finland. As a means to reach this goal, the society awards grants for research, travel that supports research or post-graduate studies, other international activities, language studies, and other purposes that advance forest sciences.</p>
<p>Applications will open on 23 January and close on 20 February 2015 at 16:00</p>
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<p>Apply for the Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) in the framework of the FACESMAP (Forest Land Ownership Change in Europe: Significance for Management and Policy) COST Action</p>
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<p>NordGen Forest grants a sum each year to encourage education and knowledge exchange within our field of work in the Nordic countries.</p>
<p>The scholarships should contribute to common Nordic benefit by supporting education, continuing education and knowledge exchange for persons working or studying within forest seed or plant production, regeneration methods and tree breeding in the Nordic countries.</p>
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<p>Sustainable development objectives and discourse have dominated environmental and development policies and practice for the past three decades. During the last decade new narratives have emerged within these discourses with catchphrases like: “Green Economy”, “Inclusive Green Growth”, “Low Carbon Development”, “Climate-Smart Agriculture” and “Sustainable Intensification”. There is no universal consensus about the meaning of these concepts; instead they are interpreted in different ways by different actors and in various contexts. The myriad of understandings of e.g.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Research shows that the numbers of wild large carnivores in Europe have been constantly increasing. Surprisingly, the animal populations are found in the same places as people. The new study published in the journal Science by Guillaume Chapron and colleagues is containing the most exhaustive data set ever collected on large carnivores in Europe.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Results are indeed surprising, especially when considering Europe’s long history of dense human population and ever changing developed landscapes. If true, this is indeed a conservation success story.</p>
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<p>The Department of Forest Sciences at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of University of Helsinki invites applications for a position of University Lecturer in Applied Forest Ecology for a permanent appointment as of 1 January 2015. The position is especially directed in the fields of ecophysiology of forest trees and forest production.</p>
<p>Deadline for applications 16 Dec 2014</p>
<p>Find out more <a href="http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=96416" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:54:31 +0000Alex423 at http://www.nbforest.infoThe Nordic Centre is looking for a Student Trainee
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<p><a href="http://www.nordiccentre.net/" target="_blank">The Nordic Centre</a> is looking for a student trainee . The time will be fall semester 2015/2016 and the deadline for applications is March 10. 2015. The place of work will in Shanghai, China.</p>
<p>The position is to students from the Nordic Centre´s <a href="http://www.nordiccentre.net/mm/members/list-of-member-universities" target="_blank">member universities</a> and students from all academic fields are invited to apply.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.nordicenergy.net/" target="_blank">Nordic Energy Research</a> has launched call for pre-proposals for Nordic Flagship Projects, with a deadline of February 19th 2015. Totalling 80 million NOK, the call is the largest and most important joint Nordic funding programme for energy research for the next four years.</p>
<p>Find out more about the call <a href="http://www.anpdm.com/newsletterweb/43475B4377424A514473464059/41455D427543465E4B72444B514571" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Forest biomass and bioenergyMon, 08 Dec 2014 15:49:00 +0000Alex421 at http://www.nbforest.infoThe Sumforest Foresight Workshop in Brussels
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<p>Last Tuesday, the 2nd of December, Sumforest held a foresight exercise workshop at KoWi (Kooperationsstelle EU der Wissenschaftsorganisationen) in Brussels. The goal of the workshop was interactions with and the identification of information needs from and for forest policy makers. The foresight workshop was organised with European forest policy makers, scientists and key stakeholders from the Stakeholder Advisory Group.</p>
<p>Find out more about the workshop <a href="https://www.sumforest.org/news/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Forest biomass and bioenergyMon, 08 Dec 2014 12:35:25 +0000Alex419 at http://www.nbforest.infoHeads-up! SNS Call for Funding and Matchmaking Day soon to be announced
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<p>Read the new Selfoss Declaration Achievements Report from the Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat.</p>
<p>This new report answers the question if the forestry sector focused on the resolution acknowledged by the forestry ministers in the Declaration, and furthermore, how did it affect the forestry sector in the Nordic countries?</p>
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<p>The SNS funded event: "2nd Nordic Conference on Forest Policy Science " kicked off yesterday (12.11.2014) in Ängavallen, Southern Sweden.</p>
<p>The event brought together some 37 participants from Nordic and Baltic countries. The conference started with a speech from SNS secretary Inga Bödeker who welcomed the participants and later gave a presentation on possibilities for collaboration between SNS and forest policy researchers from Northern Europe and beyond.</p>
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<p>The publication focuses on the need to rethink the outlook for European forest-based sector, as well as on raising some issues that are still neglected. The publication draws attention to the need to update methods used for forest sector outlook studies, especially pointing to the importance of using also systematic foresight analysis in these.</p>
<p>The report‘s main outcomes will be presented at the ThinkForest seminar “Forests and the bioeconomy: future steps” in the European Parliament, in Brussels on 13 November 2014</p>
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<p>Next time you're in Finland's beautiful forests either hiking or picking mushrooms, hunting or fishing try using this new mobile application that provides maps and other information about where these destinations can be found. Users have the chance to contribute with personal feedback to improve the service.</p>
<p>However, bear in mind that you will need access to the mobile network in order to use the map service as it does not work offline.</p>
<p>More information about the service <a href="http://www.outdoors.fi/WhatsNew/Pages/mobileversionofexcursionmap.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:13:05 +0000Alex411 at http://www.nbforest.infoForestry brings together youth from 11 countries
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<p><strong>Today the final stage of the international contest "Young People in European Forests" began. Youth from 11 European countries gathered in Eberswalde, Germany to test their knowledge and skills in forestry. </strong></p>
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<p>Read this new article on forest genetics which researchers claim to be "the root of all research". Find out about the latest advancements in field <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/en/news/forest_genetics_at_the_root_of_forest_research" target="_blank">HERE </a></p>
Future forestsTue, 23 Sep 2014 11:37:06 +0000Alex407 at http://www.nbforest.infoRetired, but working hard (News from Skog och Landskap Norge, Author: John Olav Oldertrøen)
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<p>Meet Tore Skrøppa who began his career with the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute over forty years ago. Read about Dr Skrøppa's work and impressive career <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/en/news/retired_but_working_hard" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:39:40 +0000Alex405 at http://www.nbforest.infoResearcher position - Wood technology at the Norwegian forest and landscape institute
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<p>The Norwegian forest and landscape institute is looking for a researcher in the field of wood technology. The applicant needs to hold a PhD in wood technology. The position will cover several aspects within wood technology such as: anatomy, chemistry, microscopy, wood properties and wood water relations. There is a need for an outgoing and innovative thinking researcher that can contribute to achieving new solutions with wood. Good knowledge in environmentally benign wood protection is preferred.</p>
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<p>Fisheries, oil and tourism are very important industrial branches in Norway’s northern counties of Finnmark, Nordland and Troms. However, there is growing interest in mapping the natural “green” resources of the region. Researchers are studying the vegetation in these regions with the help of stereoscopic glasses and are registering different plant populations to complete mapping areas. Researchers hope that this knowledge will enhance resource utilization and will play an important role in innovation and the development of agricultural industries.</p>
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<p>Read the latest issue of the SNS News and Views. This issue highlightsthe latest advancements in the field of somatic embryogenesis, a fast developing technology that will soon be fit for commercial use. The Nordic project WoodBio is presented. Lead by Iceland, the project aims to emphasize the role of wood as a raw material in the developing Nordic bio-economy.</p>
<p>Read more <a href="http://www.nordicforestresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/NV-6-2014.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 13:49:07 +0000Alex401 at http://www.nbforest.infoSafeguarding genetic diversity (News from Skog och Landskap Norge, Author: John Olav Oldertrøen)
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<p>The Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre coordinates expertise and activities to conserve and utilize genetic resources for food and agriculture in Norway. Access to genetic resources is fundamental to the production of food and other agricultural and forestry products. </p>
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<p>In this new article from the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute we get to meet researcher Lone Ross Gobakken. With a vast research experience, Lone talks about her current and past projects, ambitions and passion.</p>
<p>Three of the projects that Lone is involved with are:</p>
<p>The DURAWOOD project – “Superior bio-friendly systems for enhanced wood durability”.A Polish-Norwegian research project aiming to develop sustainable and durable systems for treating wood to be used in a variety of applications and as a substitute to traditional methods of wood treatment. </p>
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<p>This new report highlights the Best Available Techniques (BAT) in wood preservation with chemicals in the Nordic countries. The Nordic wood preserving industry produces around 2.1 million m3 of impregnated wood per year, which is about one third of the total supply of pressure-treated wood in Europe. This report describes the present status of the used technologies, their emissions and impacts on the environment and technologies that can be considered BAT.</p>
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<p>Find out how drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) make it possible for forest planners to cost-effectively plan forest roads for timber harvesting on rugged terrain in Western Norway. </p>
<p>By using aerial photos, researchers can build three-dimensional models that make it possible to identify and quantify masses that have been excavated, height differences in the terrain, or even calculate diameter and volume of forest stands.</p>
<p>Read the entire article by Camilla Baumann <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/en/news/here_come_the_drones" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
Forest management and damagesTue, 19 Aug 2014 08:59:44 +0000Alex394 at http://www.nbforest.infoNews Updates from the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute (Skog och Landskap Norge)
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<p>Our network partners from the <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/en/index_html#&panel1-1" target="_blank">Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute (Skog och Landskap Norge) </a>will start publishing this autumn a series of interesting articles on forests and forestry-related research.</p>
<p><strong>NB Forest</strong> will help spread the news and make sure that this valuable information reaches all our readers! Stay tuned!</p>
Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:48:07 +0000Alex393 at http://www.nbforest.infoNEW REPORT: Climate change and primary industries
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<p>Climate change is expected to have a profound impact on natural resources, and thus on the primary industries (agriculture, forestry and fisheries) in the Nordic countries. Climate change induces risks but also creates possibilities for new production systems on land and in the ocean. Climatic changes also represent great challenges for policy-making and management regimes. The current knowledge base on natural resources in the Nordic region needs to be expanded to fully address the impacts of climate change.</p>
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<p>SNS announces a call to apply for research funding with an emphasis on Bioeconomy and Biochemistry! </p>
<p>The specific scope of this call is on bioeconomy in general and biochemistry within forestry and forest products in particular. The overall goal with the funded projects is to develop a forest value chain with new and a wider range of forest products that have a potential to be a sustainable alternative to fossil based products.</p>
<p>The total pool for this call is 500.000 SEK per year for a time frame of 3 years.</p>
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<p>This time with <a href="http://www.nordicforestresearch.org/" target="_blank">SNS</a> and <a href="http://nkj.nordforsk.org/no" target="_blank">NKJ</a></p>
<p>The topic is:<strong> Bioeconomy in Forestry and Agriculture</strong></p>
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<p>The importance of forest bioenergy in Europe has gained more focus than before because of the European Union’s renewable energy policy and its climate change mitigation objectives in particular. Moreover, energy security issues, rural policies as well as income and employment generation related to bioenergy production have all played important roles. </p>
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<p>This study presents possibilities and implications of woody bioenergy supply for the natural environment and climate for the EU by 2020 and 2030. </p>
<p>The authors estimate the amount of forest-derived and woody biomass that could be sustainably supplied for energy uses without compromising material uses of wood. Particular attention is given to biodiversity and GHG emissions implications of woody bioenergy supply. </p>
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<p>NOVA University Network - The Nordic Forestry, Veterinary and Agricultural University Network - is a platform for efficient and innovative Nordic cooperation. </p>
<p>The NOVA call for applications for PhD courses and for Master courses exceeding 5 000 euro and finding place in 2015 is now open.</p>
<p>Note that there are many changes in the requirements, the expenses covered, the rules, the evaluation system and the application system from earlier open calls since NOVA has adopted a new strategy in 2014.</p>
<p><strong>Application deadline: 15 June 2014</strong></p>
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<p>The Department of Aquatic Resources of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is looking for a PhD-student to investigate the temporal and spatial dynamics of cod, herring and sprat populations in the Baltic Sea within a multi-species modeling framework.</p>
<p>The PhD project aims to implement multi-species and multi-area models to account in a realistic manner for dynamic trophic interactions of cod, herring and sprat within and across different sub-basins in the Baltic Sea.</p>
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<p>(i) to characterize and model the trophodynamics of these three key species</p>
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<p>PhD student and/or postdoctoral positions are available in the research group lead by Ari Pekka Mähönen at <a href="http://www.helsinki.fi/biosciences/" target="_blank">Institute of Biotechnology/ Department of Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Finland.</a> The positions are funded by the Centre of Excellence program of the Academy of Finland.</p>
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<p>The International Scientific and Practical Conference “Innovations and Technologies in Forestry” is an international event that aims to give participants the opportunity to discuss forestry and practical implementation of the results of scientific research, to develop recommendations on forestry issues, to give impulse for international scientific collaboration and to prepare young scientists.</p>
<p><strong>NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2014!</strong></p>
<p><strong>ABSTRACTS CAN ALSO BE SENT BY MARCH 31,2014!</strong></p>
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<p>The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), the biodiversity Working Group of the Arctic Council, is seeking individuals and organizations to provide presentations, organize sessions and submit posters that will encourage a dialogue on Arctic biodiversity among scientists, indigenous peoples, policy makers, government officials, northerners and industry representatives at the Arctic Biodiversity Congress.<br /> </p>
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<p>The database illustrates fact sheets with key information on the biology, symptoms, damage, and control methods of the major pests and pathogenic fungi affecting different tree species throughout Europe's Atlantic rim region (pine, oak, chestnut, eucalyptus and poplar).</p>
<p>New criteria have been added to these fact sheets about the expected effects of climate change on the evolution of damage caused by pests and diseases. </p>
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<p>SLU, Faculty of Natural Resorces and Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala is offering a position as Professor in Insect Ecology.</p>
<p>Focus : the ecology and dynamics of insect populations. Basic understanding of the population processes affecting distribution and abundance and how these processes interact with changing environmental conditions. Understanding of how population growth can be controlled is also central.</p>
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<p>Scandinavian Society of Forest Economics (SSFE) organizes its biennial scientific conference May 21–23 2014 in Uppsala, Sweden.</p>
<p>All interested researchers are invited to participate in the meeting and to submit abstracts for papers to be presented.</p>
<p> A restricted number of post-graduate students presenting a paper are eligible for free accommodation and conference participation. Please note in your abstract if you are a PhD candidate.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/extended-deadlines-ssfe-biennial-meeting-2014" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:54:32 +0000Alex355 at http://www.nbforest.infoCalls for EFINORD-SNS networks in 2015 are out!
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<p><a href="http://www.nordicforestresearch.org/" target="_blank">Nordic Forest Research (SNS)</a> and the <a href="http://www.efinord.efi.int/portal/" target="_blank">North European Regional Office of European Forest Institute – EFINORD –</a> announce a new joint call for networks. Are you interested in to establish a scientific network within your research area or you want to continue a successful ongoing scientific network?</p>
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<p>The University of Eastern Finland , Faculty of Science and Forestry seeks a Senior Researcher in Forest Pathology and Forest Zoology </p>
<p>The field of the Senior Researcher position is forest pathology and forest zoology.</p>
<p>The duties of the Senior Researcher involve research addressing forest pathology and/or forest zoology, teaching in forest pathology and forest zoology, supervision of academic theses, and tasks relating to the coordination of teaching.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The new "Russia Paper Industry Forecast & Opportunities, 2017" report highlights that the paper industry in Russia has recently increased.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Russia's vast timber supply ensures the continuous supply of forest fibre to the paper industry. Other cited reasons behind the growth in Russian paper industry are: growing GDP, increasing industrial output, growing exports, government support and funding, high income and increasing urbanization.</p>
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<p>BONUS (2010-2016) is a joint Baltic Sea research and development programme.</p>
<p>BONUS call 2014: <strong>Sustainable ecosystem services </strong>opened on 16 January and closes on <strong>16 April 2014</strong>.</p>
<p>Preregistration deadline: <strong>17 March 2014 at 17.00 CET</strong></p>
<p>Proposal submission deadline: <strong>16 April 2014 at 17.00 CET</strong></p>
<p><strong>Indicative budget:</strong> EUR 15 million with flexibility of ±1.5 million</p>
<p><strong>Funding scheme:</strong> Collaborative projects</p>
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<p><strong>The Swedish Energy Agency is inviting Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project participants to submit proposals for delivery of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) to the Swedish CDM programme.</strong></p>
<p>The Swedish CDM programme financially supports international greenhouse gas mitigation activities by purchasing CERs from CDM projects/programmes.</p>
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<p><strong>Application for grants from the Finnish Society of Forest Science is open from 20 Jan. to 21 Feb. 2014!</strong></p>
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<p>The UNDP project will be launched in Belarus this month (February 2014).</p>
<p>The goal of the four-year project is to restore the bog wetlands Zvanets and Sporovskoye (Brest Oblast), major nesting sites of Aquatic warbler listed in the Red Book List of Endangered Species. Aquatic warbler is recognized worldwide as a globally threatened species.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/conservation-and-sustainable-management-peatlands-belarus-minimize-carbon-emissions-and-help-ec" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:24:28 +0000Alex336 at http://www.nbforest.infoNordGen Forest Scholarship!
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<p>NordGen Forest scholarships are ment to encourage education and knowledge exchange within forestry in the Nordic countries. The scholarships should contribute to common Nordic benefit by supporting education, continuing education and knowledge exchange for persons working or studying within forest seed or plant production, regeneration methods and tree breeding in the Nordic countries.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/nordgen-forest-scholarship" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Future forestsFri, 31 Jan 2014 13:44:42 +0000Alex335 at http://www.nbforest.infoThe Forest Products Annual Market Review 2012-2013 out now!
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<p>The Forest Products Annual Market Review for the years 2012-2013 it now out!</p>
<p>This review offers analyises markets across the UNECE region: North America, Europe, the Russian Federation and the Central Asian republics.</p>
<p>It covers the range of products from the forest to the final end-user: from roundwood and primary processed products to value-added and innovative wood products.</p>
<p>Download report <a href="http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/timber/publications/FPAMR2013.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
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Use of woodWed, 29 Jan 2014 08:50:18 +0000Alex332 at http://www.nbforest.infoLife Cycle Assessment of forest operations in Europe
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<p>This new publication reviews the environmental impacts of different forest operations in different European countries.</p>
<p>The authors, suggest that the future use of plantations should also focus in the environmental effects of their management, in addition to the traditional focus on yield and profitability.</p>
<p>More information and download <a href="http://blog.forestenergy.org/2014/01/cradle-to-gate-life-cycle-assessment-of.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Forest biomass and bioenergyTue, 14 Jan 2014 09:32:21 +0000Alex323 at http://www.nbforest.infoNatura 2000 Award
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<p>The European Commission has launched a Natura 2000 Award to celebrate the best nature conservation activities in Europe.</p>
<p>The Natura 2000 Award aims to bring the network to the public’s attention and to demonstrate its importance for protecting biodiversity across Europe.</p>
<p>More information and application procedure <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/awards/index_en.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Forestry and environmentWed, 08 Jan 2014 13:38:39 +0000Alex321 at http://www.nbforest.infoManaging Sustainability of Fennoscandian Forests and Their Use by Law and/or Agreement: For Whom and Which Purpose?
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<p>NEW article : Managing Sustainability of Fennoscandian Forests and Their Use by Law and/or Agreement: For Whom and Which Purpose?</p>
<p>Diana Tuomasjukka, Staffan Berg and Marcus Lindner</p>
<p>Free Download <a href="http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/1/18" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
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Forest governanceTue, 07 Jan 2014 12:49:36 +0000Alex320 at http://www.nbforest.infoIUFRO 2014 World Congress Scholarships
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<p>If interested in attending the IUFRO 2014 World congress, there are two types of scholarships available:</p>
<p>1. The Scientists Assistance Program</p>
<p>2. The Student and Recent Graduate Scholarship Fund.</p>
<p>More infromationa and applications <a href="http://iufro2014.com/scholarships/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
EconomyTue, 07 Jan 2014 09:41:05 +0000Alex319 at http://www.nbforest.infoOpen position in Norway: Researcher in biogeochemistry – evaluation of model data
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<p><a href="http://www.uib.no/gfi/en" target="_blank">The University of Bergen (UiB) in Norway- Geophysical Institute</a> offers a research position in biogeochemistry – evaluation of model data – for 15 months.</p>
<p>Though this is a modelling related position it could also be of interest for scientists working more on observation related topics as long as programming experience is available.</p>
<p>Details and applications <a href="http://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/98751/researcher-in-biogeochemistry-evaluation-of-model-data" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
Climate changeForest management and damagesWed, 18 Dec 2013 08:24:11 +0000Alex316 at http://www.nbforest.infoThe Unexpected Forest
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<p style="text-align: justify;">“The Unexpected Forest” is the title of a Children’s book launched during the European Forest Week in Rovaniemi, Finland.<br />This unusual book about forestry describes sustainable forest management and timber use without the usual facts and figures that we have been accustomed to. The book was written by Magali De Rijck and illustrated by Roseline d’Oreye.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">This is the title of the latest volume from EFI’s 'What Science can Tell Us' series. The book brings together the latest scientific understanding of the many facets of storm damage to forest and sheds light on the impacts of windstorms on European forests and forestry. The volume also includes recommendations for further reading in order to explore storm damage in more detail.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.efi.int/files/attachments/publications/efi_wsctu_3_final_net.pdf" target="_blank">Download HERE</a></p>
Forest management and damagesFri, 13 Dec 2013 11:48:10 +0000Alex312 at http://www.nbforest.infoThe Global Forest Sector: Changes, Practices, and Prospects
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<p>A NEW book " The Global Forest Sector: Changes, Practices, and Prospects " is out now.</p>
<p>Staff members from <a href="http://www.efi.int/portal/" target="_blank">EFI</a> have contributed to this book written by a global network of leaders in the field of forest products, marketing, and business development in the forest products sector in academia and industry.</p>
<p>The book covers a wide array of topics that have relevance to the global forest products. Based on up-to-date scientific research, it offers a holistic picture on current and future state of the global forest industry.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/global-forest-sector-changes-practices-and-prospects" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Future forestsThu, 12 Dec 2013 10:51:47 +0000Alex311 at http://www.nbforest.infoWood biomass use for energy in Europe under different assumptions of coal, gas and CO2 emission prices and market conditions
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Researchers from the <a href="http://www.umb.no/english/" target="_blank">Norvegian University of Life Sciences</a> and Finnish Forest Research Institute (<a href="http://www.metla.fi/" target="_blank">METLA</a>) have published a study that assesses effects of different coal, natural gas and carbon emission prices and market situations on the use of wood for electricity and heat production in the European Union .The analysis is carried out using the global forest sector model EFI-GTM expanded to cover electricity and heat production from wood, coal, natural gas,</p>
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<p><strong>According to the SNS- and EFINORD-supported network "Social indicators in forestry" there is a lack of standardized social indicators among North European countries, at least for the studied topics recreation and tourism. This makes it difficult to compare trends over time and between places.</strong></p>
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<p>Assistant Professor, Wood Materials Science, School of Forest Sciences, Joensuu Campus, deadline 2 Jan 2014 at 5 pm</p>
<p>The Assistant Professor position is research-oriented. The field of research and teaching is wood materials science. The field of teaching and research includes the characterisation of wood material properties, the development of new ways of using wood, and the testing of novel and innovative ways of using wood, especially from the viewpoint of commercial applicability.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/open-vacancy-assistant-professor-wood-materials-science" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Use of woodWed, 04 Dec 2013 11:32:31 +0000Alex302 at http://www.nbforest.infoForests in northern Europe in the light of new climate scenarios
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Climate Change is an important issue in Northern Europe. Representatives from several research institutes in northern Europe gathered at a workshop in Uppsala, Sweden in November. The aim of the event was to discuss different aspects of forestry and forest management in the light of climate change. Information sharing and collaboration were at the core of this gathering.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">This <a href="http://helsinginyliopisto.etapahtuma.fi/Default.aspx?tabid=876" target="_blank">NEWSLETTER</a> offers information on eligibility and application procedures. Applications are open from December throughout January.</p>
Future forestsTue, 03 Dec 2013 13:28:36 +0000Alex300 at http://www.nbforest.infoRegistrations for IUFRO 2014 World Congess officially open
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is open to all individuals and organizations dedicated to forests, forest products, and related disciplines. The 24th IUFRO World Congress will provide attendees the opportunity to share knowledge and build relationships with colleagues from around the world.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Finnish Forest Research Institute (<a href="http://www.metla.fi/index-en.html" target="_blank">METLA</a>) has released the Forest Finland Brief. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This biennial publication that provides concise information on forestry and the forest industry in Finland. It is based on statistical data and includes international comparisons.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Forest Finland Brief available <a href="http://www.metla.fi/julkaisut/muut/forest-fin-brief/index-en.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announce the European Forest Week .</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The event will take place from 9-13 December 2013, in parallel to Metsä2013 – the joint session of the UNECE Timber Committee and the FAO European Forestry Commission – to take place in Rovaniemi, Finland.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>One of the biggest international contests in Europe, “Young People in European Forests” (YPEF) is heading for the 4th edition. Contest focusing on youth integration through environmental education is encouraging young people to cooperate, exchange experience and introduce their home country’s nature and culture.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Contractor forestry is an important subject area in the Nordic/Baltic region, which relies almost entirely on an outsourced service sector.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This was more than apparent at a recent 2 day workshop held in Honne, Norway, organized by the Operations Systems Centre of Advanced Research (<a href="http://www.nordicforestresearch.org/oscar2/" target="_blank">OSCAR</a>).</p>
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<p><strong>Lidar , also known under LIDAR or LiDAR, is a remote sensing technology for measuring distances through laser illumination. The technology is used to make high resolution maps, and its use has exploded recently in the forest sector.</strong></p>
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<p><em>The forestry industry is one of the most important industrial production sectors in the Baltic countries. A lively and growing wood products industry and the share of exported industrial roundwood are common features for all three Baltic countries – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Finland, for example, is one of the key areas of exported roundwood for the Baltic countries.</em></p>
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<p>Rasmus Astrup at the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute has been elected president of the international forest research organization International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) . Astrup currently heads the work of the Department of Forest Resources at Forest and Landscape, where Climate Center and National Forest Inventory are important sections. </p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>The SNS-supported workshop “The forest sector in the biobased economy: perspectives from policy and economic sciences” was organised in Uppsala 28-29 August 2013. One main conclusion was that the forest sector must take lessons from economic and political sciences to enhance the adaptation to a green economy.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>The SNS-supported project CAR-ES argues against a proposed standard for calculating water footprints. The draft standard includes evapotranspiration as a component of water consumption. This tremen- dously overestimates the water footprint of forest products in the Nordic/Baltic region, and draws attention away from more serious water problems. Martyn Futter, researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and part of CAR-ES, explains more.</strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rasmus Astrup at Forest and Landscape has been elected president of the international forest research organization International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) . Astrup currently heads the work of the Department of Forest Resources at Forest and Landscape, where Climate Center and National Forest Inventory is important sections. </span></p>
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<p>New study on timber trade between Europe and South-east Asia under the impact of FLEGT and certification, <a href="http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/4/4/730" target="_blank">HERE.</a> The article is the result of a joint cooperation between EFINORD (Copenhagen, Denmark), European Commission's JRC (Ispra, Italy) and SLU (Alnarp, Sweden).</p>
EconomyForest governanceMon, 30 Sep 2013 09:27:20 +0000Alex273 at http://www.nbforest.infoEFI Market on the Nordic-Baltic region
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<p>Last week’s EFI annual conference was a great success. Every year the conference hosts a <strong>EFIMarket</strong> session, where researchers, organizations and regional EFI offices can share their ongoing research or future plans and strategies.</p>
<p>Head of <strong>EFINORD office,</strong> Mika Mustonen presented some of the office’s present and future forest research and collaboration initiatives for the Nordic-Baltic region.</p>
EconomyForest biomass and bioenergyForest governanceForest management and damagesForestry and environmentFuture forestsMultiple use of forestsMon, 30 Sep 2013 09:15:17 +0000Alex272 at http://www.nbforest.infoMetla delivers roundwood price information from the Baltic Sea countries
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<p><strong>Representative series on roundwood prices in the Baltic Sea Region countries Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, are available online from the Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla). The series are mostly complied on a monthly basis and the data originates from official forest statistics. A link to the “Roundwood Prices in the Baltic Sea Region” service by Metla has now been added to NB Forest portal pages</strong>. </p>
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<p>The aim of this workshop it to provide a special forum for researchers, practitioners and other interested parties to get together in exchanging information, experiences and future trends in the field of contractor forestry. This in the light of a downturn in the forestry sector and the challenges this places on contractor forestry.Link to info: <a href="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/konferanse/contractor_forestry" title="http://www.skogoglandskap.no/konferanse/contractor_forestry">http://www.skogoglandskap.no/konferanse/contractor_forestry</a></p>
Forestry and environmentFri, 20 Sep 2013 08:08:42 +0000nbforest266 at http://www.nbforest.infoNOVA: Open call for grant applications
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<p><strong>The NOVA call for applications is now open. Application deadline is Monday 21 October 2013 (midnight).</strong></p>
<p>NOVA University Network - The Nordic Forestry, Veterinary and Agricultural University Network - is a platform for efficient and innovative Nordic cooperation. </p>
<p>Find out more on <a href="http://www.nova-university.org/">NOVA's website</a>.</p>
Fri, 06 Sep 2013 09:43:38 +0000nbforest255 at http://www.nbforest.infoNew publication “The Role of Forests in Climate Change: Nordic Experience”
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<p><strong>The Working Group on Environment and Economy (MEG) under the Nordic Council of Ministers has released a new publication “The Role of Forests in Climate Change: Nordic Experience” (TN2013:559).</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.norden.org/en/publications/publikationer/the-role-of-forests-in-climate-change-nordic-experience/">Download the report The Role of Forests in Climate Change: Nordic Experience for free</a>.</p>
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<p>The ash dieback has reached the United Kingdoms and many of the 80m ash trees are threatened by the fungus (Chalara fraxinea). Some trees appear to be unaffected by the fungus and now the scientists are asking the public for help. And to get help from the public a computer game has been created that analysis the genetic data on the disease. </p>
<p>Sounds interesting? Read more on the following link: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23635094" title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23635094">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23635094</a></p>
Forest governanceTue, 20 Aug 2013 10:49:50 +0000251 at http://www.nbforest.infoIntroducing exotic species - a risky business?
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Multiple use of forestsMon, 19 Aug 2013 11:12:20 +0000248 at http://www.nbforest.infoSuccessful trials with Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris) breeding in Sweden.
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<p> The University of Helsinki is looking for a doctoral student with MSc degree in forest economics, environmental economics or related field. The appointment is in a Finnish Academy funded project (ES-GRI), and the fixed-term position is currently for 3 years (1.9.2013-31.8.2016).</p>
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<p><strong>The accelerating decline of <em>Fraxinus excelsior</em> in Europe has been a mystery. The fungus responsible for the disease has now been disclosed as coming from the Far East. It still remains a challenge for science to find methods to save the ash from extinction. The SNS-supported project "Decline of <em>Fraxinus excelsior</em> in northern Europe" took a firm grip on the issue from a scientific viewpoint.</strong></p>
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<p>The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia opened its doors to the public some weeks ago in Nuuksio, <a href="http://www.nbforest.info/country-information#" target="_blank" title="FINLAND">Finland</a>.</p>
<p>See Video <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pSgHnf9qjE&feature=youtu.be" title="HERE">HERE</a></strong></p>
Forestry and environmentThu, 20 Jun 2013 09:38:38 +0000Alex231 at http://www.nbforest.infoBaltic Landscape in change-Vilhelmina Model Forest
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<p>Baltic Landscape is one of the Flagship Projects that acts under the <a href="http://www.efinord.efi.int/portal/" target="_blank" title="EFINORD">EFINORD</a> umbrella.</p>
Forest management and damagesForestry and environmentFuture forestsMultiple use of forestsThu, 20 Jun 2013 09:33:20 +0000Alex230 at http://www.nbforest.info"Use me to communicate your research"
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<p><strong>Research results must be disseminated and used to prove their value. News & Views asked an editor of a leading forestry magazine for advice on how media can be used to reach a broader audience than the traditional research community. Make contacts with journalists and get some media training, are two of his suggestions.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>International Wood Markets Group </strong>comes with a new report on <strong>Russia</strong>, one of the World’s largest wood exporters.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>A New report on private and public forest ownership in Europe has been recently published by the European Forest Institute</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This report quantifies the spatial distribution of forest ownership at the sub-national level (regional, counties, departments, districts, etc.), but also compiles several information on the existence and the availability of maps showing the spatial distribution of private and public forests in Europe. </p>
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<p>The University of Eastern Finland- School of Forest Sciences, has following open positions:</p>
<p>1. Senior researcher in forest bioenergy;</p>
<p>2.Senior researcher in forest pathology and forest zoology;</p>
<p>3.Senior lecturer in Wood Material Science;</p>
<p>More information and applications, here: <a href="http://www.uef.fi/en/metsa">http://www.uef.fi/en/metsa</a> </p>
Forest biomass and bioenergyForest management and damagesForestry and environmentMultiple use of forestsUse of woodWed, 17 Apr 2013 08:47:28 +0000Alex205 at http://www.nbforest.infoPostdoc Forest Management Strategies
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Wageningen University, the Forest Ecology and Forest Management group of Wageningen University has a vacancy for a postdoc researcher with a dual task: contribution to the work packages and to coordination and management of the EU-FORMIT project.</strong> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ideal candidate: dedicated and ambitious forest researcher, with a PhD degree in forestry or forest production ecology or a related field, and experience in project management and research coordination. </p>
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<p><strong>The new book - <em>Peatland Ecology and Forestry – a Sound Approach</em>- is a great new tool to assist policy makers and forest managers in the boreal and temperate regions on how to make climate-smart and environmentally responsible peatland forestry decisions for the future.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>The book gathers an impressive amount of research from various countries and regions (it makes use of common knowledge and the most recent reported findings from more than 900 references).</p>
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<p>The Nordic Forest Research Co-operation Committee –SNS and the North European Regional Office of European Forest Institute – EFINORD – announces a joint call for networks for 2014. Deadline for applications is June 3rd 2013 at 24.00 CET.</p>
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<p><strong>HAPPY INTERNATIONAL FORESTS DAY!</strong></p>
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:21:37 +0000Alex191 at http://www.nbforest.infoEuropean Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2013
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<p><strong>The European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2013</strong> will bring together scientists and practitioners working on adaptation to the impacts of climate change. The conference will create a European forum bringing together world-class science, with the aim of fostering a creative dialogue with climate adaptation policy makers and practitioners. The theme of the conference is integrating climate into action.</p>
<p>The conference is an initiative of four EU research projects: <strong>RESPONSES, CLIMSAVE, MEDIATION and ClimateCost.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Preparations have already started for the world-event in 2013. </strong></p>
<p>The UN International Day of Forests invites all Member States to hold, in connection to this international day, awareness-raising events on activities related to our forests.</p>
<p>More information here: </p>
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Forest governanceMon, 04 Mar 2013 16:56:34 +0000Alex184 at http://www.nbforest.infoThe EU Timber Regulation 2013 came into effect this Sunday (3rd of March 2013)!!!
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<p><strong>As of this Sunday (3rd of March 2013), the EU Timber Regulation will prohibit the first placing of illegally produced wood products on the EU market</strong>.</p>
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<p>More information can be found here: <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eutr2013/" title="http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eutr2013/">http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eutr2013/</a></p>
<p>and on the EU FLEGT facility webpage: <a href="http://www.euflegt.efi.int/portal/home/the_eu_timber_regulation_and_flegt-licensed_timber/" title="http://www.euflegt.efi.int/portal/home/the_eu_timber_regulation_and_flegt-licensed_timber/">http://www.euflegt.efi.int/portal/home/the_eu_timber_regulation_and_fleg...</a></p>
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<p>Competent authorities responsible for the EUTR in the Nordic-Baltic region are:</p>
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<p>Spruce cuttings with over 25 % greater growth are already on the market since the end of 2012 according to Bo Karlsson (Skogforsk).</p>
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<p>More information on the Timber Regulation intended for European operators, traders and timber associations can be found on the <strong>EU FLEGT Facility platform</strong> where latest information update with questions and answers on the EU Timber Regulation has been uploaded:</p>
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<p>Subalpine fir (<em>Abies lasiocarpa</em>) may prove to be a plausible choice for future management in Norrland Sweden.</p>
<p>It is not the first time when researchers discover that sometimes exotic tree species are not only surviving but also outperforming the domestic or native conifer species even in the harsh climatic conditions of Norrland (northern Sweden).</p>
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<p><strong>The Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute (Skog og landskap) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a bark beetle transcriptomics/genomics project funded by the Norwegian Research Council’s Frimedbio program.</strong> </p>
<p>The postdoctoral fellow will join a team with a strong track record studying conifer-bark beetle-fungus interactions. You will play a central role in the bark beetle transcriptomics part of the project, and be responsible for Next Generation Sequencing of the beetle transcriptome and bioinformatics work on beetles, trees and fungi.</p>
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<p>A new study from the Nordic Council of Ministers examines the benefits humans get from nature and the kinds of political action required to ensure sustainable use of these benefits in the Nordic region.</p>
<p>It concludes that the Nordic countries are well placed in terms of economic resources to act as pioneers in promoting a green economy based on the sustainable use of ecosystem services.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.norden.org/en/news-and-events/news/economic-value-of-nordic-ecosystems-assessed">Click here to read the press release</a>.</p>
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EconomyForestry and environmentFri, 08 Feb 2013 10:52:31 +0000nbforest166 at http://www.nbforest.infoPhD Course in Forest Governance on a Landscape Scale
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<p>A PhD Course in Forest Governance in a Landscape scale is give by The Department of Forest Resource Management, SLU in Umeå, between the 13 May-13 September 2013, 25 % Daytime.</p>
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<p><strong>The European network EUFORGEN has established a large database, collating information on the genetic resources of forest trees. Altogether 2557 gene conservation units (“forests”) from 31 countries and more than 100 tree species are included in the database.</strong></p>
<p>Norway has contributed 19 units to the network. The aim is to identify a network of sites to be protected for genetic conservation, but also to monitor how the trees react to new conditions resulting, for example, from climate change.</p>
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<p><strong>The Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla) is coordinating the new EUproject INFRES (Innovative and effective technology and logistics for forest residual biomass supply in the EU). </strong></p>
<p>The project is funded through the EU’s 7th framework programme. IFRES aims at high production efficiency and precise deliveries with respect to woody feedstock intended for the industrial generation of heat and power and for the biorefining sector.</p>
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<p>The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has produced a new film about the Swedish sustainable forestry model. The film was originally created for an international audience at the UN conference in Rio de Janeiro (Rio+20).</p>
<p>The 12-minute long film explains the rise, success and future of the Swedish sustainable forestry model, as well as the criticism it has received. “We have already received requests from administrative authorities and other organisations who wish to use the film", says Tomas Lundmark, Dean of the Faculty of Forest Sciences.</p>
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<p>Criteria and indicators (C&I) have emerged as a powerful tool in promoting sustainable forest management. A pan-European set of criteria and indicators have served as the basis for State of Europé´s Forest assessments in 2003, 2007 and 2011, and provided the basis for regional and national policy formulation, analysis and monitoring.</p>
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<p>The secretariat of the Nordic Council of Ministers moved to new premises in 2010. The office of the General Secretary now contains high-quality furniture that reflects Nordic tree species and design. The furniture was handed over by SNS at a reception in September 2012. The gift was a result of a generous donation from Vemmetofte Closter in Denmark, a foundation whose main income is from forestry.</p>
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<p>The Nordic Top-Level Research Initiative (TRI) has announced a new call. The aim of the call is to support the Nordic societies in developing new and sustainable solutions fostering green growth through:</p>
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<p><strong>The unique nature in the northern parts of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Northwest Russia, i.e. in the Barents Region, belongs to one of the largest remaining natural state forest and tundra areas in the world.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Meeting for all projects in Flagship 'Sustainable Forest Management in the Baltic Region – EFINORD' took place in Stockholm, Sweden on 30 October 2012.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>EFINORD Advisory Group(AG) held its 3rd meeting in conjunction with EFI´s 2012 Annual Conference week on 4 October, in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Istanbul University.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Invasive forest pathogens are already here, and more of them can be expected in the future. Researchers fear that a warmer climate and more intensive trade will increase the chance of diseases arriving in the region that may become a true threat to Noardic forests. A warning system is needed to combat the pathogens in a timely manner.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>In January 2005, the storm Gudrun hit Sweden. It has been estimated to have caused an overall economic damage of 2.4 billion euros in Swedish forestry alone. But has there been more damage to the forest than was clearly visible? </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>A recently published study by Seidl and Blennow shows that Gudrun caused not only immediate damage corresponding to 110% of the average annual harvest in Sweden from only 16% of the country’s forest area but also pervasive effects in terms of growth reduction. </p>
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<p><strong>Today’s scientists can learn a lot from historical investigations. Many significant studies in forest ecology were conducted in the early to mid 20th century, but they tend to be neglected in the current flush of new scientific articles. </strong></p>
<p>The SNS-supported network PRIFOR took on the challenge of reintroducing some classic ecological investigations to the scientists of today. The result was a special issue of Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research (Supplement 10, 2011), in which ten important studies were described and analysed. </p>
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<p><strong>“Strengthen the role of Nordic forestry as a significant contributor to the development of competitive, efficient and renewable energy systems”. That is the prime objective of the newly launched joint-Nordic project ENERWOODS – Wood based energy systems from Nordic forests.</strong></p>
<p>The Nordic countries have adopted an ambitious strategy: independence from fossil fuels in the energy sector by 2050.</p>
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<p><strong>The Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla) is coordinating a research and development project ‘Innovative and effective technology and logistics for forest residual biomass supply in the EU – INFRES’. This project is being funded by the EU’s 7th framework programme. INFRES aims at high production efficiency and precise deliveries with respect to woody feedstock intended for the industrial generation of heat and power and for the biorefining sector.</strong></p>
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<p><em>By Ditte C. Olrik, Biologist PhD, Danish Nature Agency, North Zealand. </em></p>
<p><strong>In Denmark ash (<em>Fraxinus excelsior</em>) is generally heavily affected by the ash decline, a disease caused by the fungus Hymenoschyphus pseudoalbidus. The possibility to connect external signs of disease with wood quality is important for economic profit as well as for securing the preservation of healthy trees.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>A new report from the Swedish Species Information Centre (Artdatabanken) shows that intensified forestry is at the expense of the forest species.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>In the middle of a green, lush spruce-birch forest filled with wild animals, cones, stumps and seed samples, NB Forest had established an information stand at the Baltic Development Forum June 18-19 2012 to get in touch with its target groups; researchers, end-users and potential future collaborators in forest research around the Baltic Sea. </strong></p>
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<p><em>Katrine Hahn Kristensen, SNS, Desiree Mattsson and Mika Mustonen from EFINORD.</em></p>
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<p><strong>The North European Regional Office (EFINORD) and Forestry Serving Urbanised Society II (CARe-FOR-US) networks explored possibilities for future cooperation during foresight workshop “Ecosystem services provided by forests serving urban societies in Northern Europe”. </strong></p>
<p>The workshop took place in the premises of the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences (SLU) in Alnarp, Sweden on 14-15 May, 2012 and a joined work plan for the next five years took a shape in an enthusiastic atmosphere.</p>
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<p><strong>SNS and EFINORD decided jointly to support nine network activities in 2012. These are as follows:</strong></p>
<h4>SSFE – Scandinavian Society of Forest Economics </h4>
<p>SSFE assembles expertise in forest economics and, since 1958, has organised a scientific conference every two years. </p>
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<p><strong>Damage by cone and seed insects is a severe impediment to those producing conifer seeds in seed orchards. The SNS-supported network "Nordic cone and seed insects" has been cooperating to address this problem since 2007. One of the outcomes is the coordinated monitoring of the most important insect species. The data collected form a basis for establishing strategies for pest management.</strong></p>
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<p><strong> The new Statistical Yearbook of Forestry provides readers with a broad overview of the most recent developments in forestry and the forest industries in Finland, including the most important international forest statistics as well. All tables and graphs are presented in both Finnish and English. </strong></p>
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<p>The Danish Wood Initiative has produced a short animation about the most environmentally friendly raw material in the world.</p>
<p>So, please sit down, open your eyes and listen carefully for the next 107 seconds.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XxfBxmr0ZnI" target="_blank"><img src="/sites/default/files/skaermbillede_2011-12-11_kl._19.02.25.png" alt="Wood - Nature's stroke of genius" width="410" height="259" /></a></p>
<p>Find out more on <a href="http://www.trae.dk">Wood creates Environment</a></p>
Climate changeUse of woodSun, 11 Dec 2011 18:01:46 +0000nbforest73 at http://www.nbforest.infoNew publication: Forests and Society - Responding to Global Drivers of Change
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<p><strong>"Forests and Society - Responding to Global Drivers of Change" the new book published by the IUFRO Special Project World Forest, Society and Environment (IUFRO WFSE) discusses and analyses important environmental changes such as climate change and air pollution, forest and water cycling and forest health in a changing environment, as well as the global socio-economic changes related to markets and investments, technological development, changing social environments and human health and well-being.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/new-publication-forests-and-society-responding-global-drivers-change" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Climate changeForestry and environmentFuture forestsMultiple use of forestsWed, 11 May 2011 12:24:33 +0000nbforest38 at http://www.nbforest.infoEU biomass supply
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong>The Finnish Forest Research Institute and the European Forest Institute: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><strong>The supply of woody biomass from the forests in the EU can be significantly increased </strong></span> </p>
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<p>There is a number of important drivers of change that affect forests and their products and services. They include climate change, population growth & urbanisation, associated changes in values and consumption patterns, globalisation, changes in markets and investments, and technological change. <strong>The Policy brief: Making forests work for people and nature - Responding to global drivers of change</strong> presents key messages and recommendations for safeguarding and enhancing the availability of forest based products and services.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nbforest.info/news/how-respond-global-drivers-change-affecting-forests" target="_blank">read more</a></p>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:49:43 +0000nbforest16 at http://www.nbforest.infoForest sector in transition
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<p><span><strong>Faster pace and wider perspective essential for forest sector renewal </strong></span> </p>
<p><span><strong>By shifting the focus away from supporting existing structures, and channelling change towards renewal and diversification, the forest sector could become a thriving combination of new and traditional activities. This is the conclusion presented by the book 'After the transition - The future of the Finnish Forest Sector,' published on 15 February 2011 by the researchers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute Metla. </strong></span></p>
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