IUFRO-UNRI Urban Forestry Research

CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
Conference ‘Forest Recreation and Tourism Serving Urbanised Societies’ (also the 11th European Forum on Urban Forestry) Hämeenlinna, Finland, 28-31 May 2008. A full programme for this event is now available at http://www.metla.fi/tapahtumat/2008/recreation-tourism/programme.htm. Please note that the deadline for registration is April 25th, 2008.

Conference ‘Landscape Ecology and Forest Management – Challenges and solutions’ Chengdu, China, 16-18 September 2008 A draft programme of this IUFRO conference is now available at http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/IUFRO/2008MTG/. The programme includes a symposium on ‘Urban Forest Landscapes in the Context ofDeveloping Countries and Rapid Urbanization’ organized by IUFRO 6.14.00 ‘Urban Forestry’.

PUBLICATIONS
Latest issue of Urban Forestry & Urban Greening The scientific journal ‘Urban Forestry & Urban Greening’ has just released its 2nd issue of 2008 (Volume 7). The issue includes papers on, for example, selection of tree planting sites in Los Angeles, improving contract design for green-space management, the perceived restorativeness of gardens, and the use of coppice in urban woodland management. For access to the full papers, visit http://www.sciencedirect.com (search for ‘Urban Forestry & Urban Greening’ under journals). New book on City Forests With my apologies for promoting my own work, I am glad to announce that the book ‘The Forest and the City: The cultural landscape of urban woodland’ will soon be published by Springer. The book looks at the relationship between cities and their forests over time, focusing on socio-cultural links. For more information about this book, see http://www.springer.com/life+sci/forestry/book/978-1-4020-8370-9?detailsPage=toc

EDUCATION
Course ‘Introduction to Green Roofs’ Sheffield, UK, 29 May 2008 The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in green roofs and does not require any previous knowledge of the technology. Topics will include the history of green roofs, benefits, construction aspects, maintenance, contract aspects, as well as site visits. For more information and online booking visit http://www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk

AWARDS
Rome Millennium Cities Prize 30 April is the deadline for applications to the Rome Millennium Cities Prize, established by the city of Rome in partnership with the United Cites and Local Authorities (UCLG) and the UN Millennium Campaign to reward cities engaged in strategic and participatory planning focused on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The winning city from the South will be hosted by the city of Rome and collect a prize of 50,000 euro. The organizers have received several applications, but they would also like to broaden the field of participants as much as possible. Applications are simple, and can be submitted in English, French, or Spanish. All interested cities can apply directly and e-mail their applications to this same address: romemillenniumcitiesprize@uniroma1.it. Full information can be retrieved from the Prize web site: http://w3.uniroma1.it/romemillenniumcitiesprize/

The ASEM Urban Forestry Network, a cooperation of countries and experts from Asia and Europe, has organized several interesting conferences in the past, for example about urban forestry and human health. The network is now planning to organize a conference in China later this year. The Chinese organizers are presently trying to determine the most suitable dates for this event. If you are interested in attending, please CLICK HERE to access the informational request form, complete the questions about your preferred dates, and return your questionnaire to Yujie CHEN at the Chinese Academy of Forestry (chenyj@forestry.ac.cn).

Please note that the ASEM urban forestry events are open to the following countries only: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Swedenand United Kingdom, and Brunei, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma/Myanmar, India, Pakistan and Mongolia of Asia (as well as the European Commission and ASEAN Secretariat).

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES

FOREST RECREATION & TOURISM SERVING URBANISED SOCIETIES

28-31 May 2008, Hämeenlinna, Finland
This event is the joint Final Conference of Forest for Recreation and Tourism (COST E33) and the11th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF). For registration and further details, see http://www.metla.fi/tapahtumat/2008/recreation-tourism/

ISA EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF ARBORICULTURE
16-18 June 2008, Turin, Italy
Information about this event is provided at http://www.isaeuropeancongress.eu/. Online registration will start shortly.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

FOREST RECREATION & TOURISM SERVING URBANISED SOCIETIES

28-31 May 2008, Hämeenlinna, Finland
This event is the joint Final Conference of Forest for Recreation and Tourism (COST E33) and the11th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF). For registration and further details, see http://www.metla.fi/tapahtumat/2008/recreation-tourism/

ISA EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF ARBORICULTURE
16-18 June 2008, Turin, Italy
Information about this event is provided at http://www.isaeuropeancongress.eu/. Online registration will start shortly.

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EDUCATION

MSC ARBORICULTURE AND URBAN FORESTRY AT MYERSCOUGH
An information leaflet about this international MSc programme offered by Myerscough College in England is availible. Click here to view the Myerscough College MSC Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Pamphlet

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PUBLICATIONS

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
Issue 1 of 2008 is available online at http://www.sciencedirect.com (search for the journal name). Papers deal with issues as different as feng-shui landscapes in Okinawa, Japan, the green structure of Hanoi, Vietnam, and alien plant species in South-African towns. Moreover, keep an eye out for issue 2, which will be released during early spring. Good research papers, review articles, short communications and book reviews are always welcome. For submission details, see http://ees.elsevier.com/ufug.

REPORT ‘TREES IN TOWNS II’
The report Trees in Towns II assesses the effectiveness of tree management in urban areas in England. It identifies changes since earlier surveys, including Trees in Towns published in 1993. The report’s Executive Summary can be downloaded at: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/treesintownsii. This website also gives details of how the full report can be purchased. This includes the Executive Summary and a CD-ROM of the complete report.

CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

Conference ‘Forest Recreation and Tourism serving Urbanized Societies’
(also the 11th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF)
28-31 May 2008, Hämeenlinaa, Finland
A call for paper for this event is now open. Please visit:
http://www.metla.fi/tapahtumat/2008/recreation-tourism/call-for-papers.htm.
All abstracts should be received before 28 February 2008.

International conference ‘Urban Design and Ecology: International Perspectives’
1-4 June 2008, St Petersburg, Russia
The aim of this conference is information exchange and learning experiences
from the around the world for the development of sustainable urban design.
For a full conference announcement and details about registration and
abstract submission, Click Here.

Conference ‘Landscape Ecology and Forest Management: Challenges and Solutions’
16-18 September 2008 (with subsequent field trip), Chengdu, China
The deadline for submitting abstracts for this event, organised by the
Landscape Ecology working party of IUFRO, has been extended to 15 February
2008. The conference includes a symposium titled ‘Urban forest landscapes
in the context of developing countries and rapid urbanization’. For more
details about this conference, please visit the conference webpage at:
http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/IUFRO/2008MTG/
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EDUCATION

International Master ‘Urban Forestry and Urban Greening’ (Sweden and Denmark)
Registration now open.
People interested in participation in the 2008-2009 edition of this
international Master programme are very welcome to do so. Deadline for
applications is 1 February 2008. Click here for more information, or visit
http://www.nova-university.org/ufug.
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JOB OPENINGS

Professor in Green Space Management, University of Copenhagen
The Danish Centre for Forest, Landscape and Planning, University of
Copenhagen announces a professorship in Green Space Management. Information
on the requirements for the position and on how to apply is available from:
http://www.life.ku.dk/English/positions.aspx (scroll down to ‘Professor in Green Space Management – 09/01/08).
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PUBLICATIONS

Urban Agriculture Magazine
Urban Agriculture Magazine (UAM) is a publication that facilitates the
sharing of information on the impacts of urban agriculture. Moreover, it
promotes analysis and debate on critical issues for development of the
sector, and publishes ‘good practices’ in urban agriculture. For
information on how to subscribe to this magazine, which is published twice
a year, visit: http://www.ruaf.org/

Cities Farming for the Future – Urban agriculture for green and productive cities
This book, published by the RUAF Foundation, presents the state of art in
the development of sustainable urban agriculture, including aspects of
urban forestry. For information on how to order this book, visit
http://www.iirr.org/ or send an e-mail to bookstore(at)iirr.org.

IUFRO-News no. 11-12
The latest (double) issue of IUFRO-News is avaiable from
http://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/