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7 November 2026

Forest value chains: looking beyond timber alone

On 23–26 November 2026, Eurac Research in Bolzano hosts the annual IUFRO Division 4.05 conference, Forest-Based Value Chains in Transition. The programme connects forest bioeconomy with ecosystem services, carbon, employment, inclusion and governance, followed by a forestry excursion in the Ega Valley. The published registration deadline was 30 September and has passed. The programme remains available on the official event page.

Source: IUFRO Division 4.05 · Eurac Research
Source language: EN

8 November 2026

Science, nature and health meet in Barcelona

The V Global Summit of Science, Nature & Health takes place in Barcelona on 9–11 March 2027. Its provisional programme links environmental epidemiology, psychology and equity with clinical, community and policy applications of nature-based interventions. The hybrid event includes sessions in English, Spanish and Catalan, with free online access announced for plenaries, keynotes and symposia. The programme brings research and practice together; it does not establish the effectiveness of every intervention discussed.

Source: Diputació de Barcelona · Forest Therapy Hub
Source language: EN
Source publication date: 9 September 2026

Moss-covered branches among green leaves

9 November 2026

Tree biotechnology: questions for the forests of the future

The IUFRO Tree Biotechnology Conference will meet in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 25–30 April 2027. Its scientific scope brings together genomics, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, engineering and data science for forest trees. The abstract deadline of 2 November 2026 has passed. The announced early-registration deadline is 22 January 2027, followed by late registration through 22 March. Programme and participation details are available from IUFRO.

Source: International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) · Stellenbosch University · University of Pretoria
Source language: EN
Source publication date: 19 October 2026

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Questions that help you read the forest.

A tree in full spring blossom against a vivid blue sky, seen from below

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How do trees know when spring has arrived? 🌱

Trees don't simply wait for a warm day. They read a combination of cold, warmth and daylight to decide when it's safe to wake up.

Bubble Rock, a large glacial boulder perched on a granite ledge above a forested valley

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How did this rock get here? 🪨

Some rocks have travelled hundreds of miles. But how does a rock weighing thousands of tons go anywhere at all?

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Autumn leaves, bark, a stone, a feather and beech husks arranged in a circle on weathered wood

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Discover textures, follow your curiosity and create with what you find.

A hoofprint filled with a puddle reflecting trees, on muddy ground with pebbles on the right

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Explore barefoot walking, from a few sensory steps to a longer woodland wander.

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