IUFRO-UNRI Urban Forestry Research

UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

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FAO International Meeting on Urban and Peri-Urban Forestry – ?‘Trees Connecting People – In Action Together’ ?
Bogotá, Colombia, 29 July – 1 August 2008 ?
You are invited to participate in this FAO meeting, which will focus on promoting the role of forests and trees for healthy cities in developing countries. Abstracts can be submitted. For further information, see the first announcement at http://km.fao.org/uploads/media/BogotaEN.pdf. ??

Final Conference of COST Action E39 ?‘Forests, Trees and Human Health and Wellbeing’ ?
Hamar, Norway, 28-30 August 2008?
This final conference of an interesting research network that has focused on the contributions of forests and trees to human health and wellbeing is open to all.
For more information, registration, etc., see http://www.e39.ee/?News:Conference_in_Norway. ??

Conference ‘Landscape Ecology and ?Forest Management – Challenges and solutions’ ?
Chengdu, China, 16-18 September 2008
The programme includes a symposium on Urban Forest Landscapes in the Context of Developing Countries and Rapid Urbanization organized by IUFRO 6.14.00 Urban Forestry. As you all know, Chengdu and surroundings were recently hit by a devastating earthquake. The organisers have decided to carry on the with conference as planned, also in support of the Chinese colleagues. Some of the field trip programme will be changed. Information about this event is available at 
http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/IUFRO/2008??

The Landscape Below Ground III Conference?
Lisle (near Chicago), Illinois, USA October 6-8, 2008?
Since 1993, the Landscape Below Ground conferences have provided a forum for presentation of the latest research and management practices on all aspects of tree root development in urban soils. Their impact on arboriculture and urban forestry has been significant. In this tradition, the third Landscape Below Ground Conference will be presented by The Morton Arboretum and the International Society of Arboriculture on October 6-8, 2008 in Lisle, Illinois. There will be over 47 speakers from 11 countries. For complete program schedule, registration and hotel information, see http://www.LandscapeBelowGround.org ??

The 4th International Conf. on Monitoring ?and Management
of Visitor Flows in Recreational and Protected Areas (MMV4) ?
Montecatini Terme, Italy, 14-19 October 2008?
The MMV conference provides a forum for experts to exchange ideas and experiences related to the monitoring and management of visitors in recreational and protected areas. For further information, see http://www.mmv4.org. ??

The 12th European Forum on Urban Forestry – ‘Changing city, changing forest’?Amsterdam,
The Netherlands, 27-30 May 2009 ?
The 12th EFUF will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest), one of Europe’s best-known city forest landscapes. The Forum will look back and develop directions for present and future large metropolitan green areas. More information will become available at http://www.efuf.org. ?

PUBLICATIONS ??

FAO launches new website on urban forestryUnder the title ‘Forests and Trees for Healthy Cities’, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently launched an informative website about urban forestry (http://km.fao.org/urbanforestry/). The website includes, among other, a calendar of events, a repository (online library), and various interactive tools. The website is to be developed further in close collaboration with its users. ?

NEW BOOKS

Two books published by Springer during late May look at various aspects of urban forestry:

- ‘Forest policies and social change in England’ (by Sylvie Nail) uses England as a case study to explore the relationships between forests, society and public perceptions, raising important questions about forest policy and management both now and in the future. The book includes chapters about the emergence and role of community and urban forestry in England. For more information, see: http://www.springer.com/life+sci/forestry/book/978-1-4020-8364-8

- ‘The Forest and the City: The cultural landscape of urban woodland’ (by Cecil Konijnendijk) discusses the relationship between cities and their forests over time, focusing on socio-cultural links. Chapters look, for example, at the spiritual and health links between urban dwellers and local forests, city forests as wild side of town and settings for art, and the role of city forests in community building. For more information about this book, see http://www.springer.com/life+sci/forestry/book/978-1-4020-8370-9?detailsPage=toc

CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

COST Action E39 “Forests, Trees and Human Health and Wellbeing”
Hamar, Norway, August 28-30, 2008
This event is open to all people interested in this topic.  The deadline for submitting abstracts for submittal is May 20th, 2008. The call for papers can be found at http://unri.org/iufro/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/e39_hamar_call-for-papers.pdf.  Further information and a preliminary conference program can be found at http://unri.org/iufro/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/cost_program.pdf.  Also, additional information on COST Action E39 is availble here.

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’.
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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

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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
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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.