51st International Forestry Students’ Symposium
Transforming forestry – getting ahead of current and future challenges
16 August – 1 September 2023, Germany
International Forestry Students’ Symposium
What is IFSS?
The International Forestry Students’ Symposium (IFSS) is the biggest annual IFSA meeting. It’s a platform with an atmosphere of solidarity and inspiration, that enables the students to participate in various forestry activities, exchange information and share their experiences.
In a nutshell, the IFSS is a 16-days event with 130 forestry students participating. Coordination is being done by the Organizing Committee run by volunteers.
Engaging students
Fostering interactions and engagement of over 100 international students
Professional practices
Learning about local forestry practices from the pioneers
Cultural exchange
Creating a space for cultural exchange among students from across the globe
15 day journey
The Tour
The programme will include field trips, lectures and workshops to learn about topics such as the structure of German forestry, history and traditional use, different forest types, dynamics of climate change, as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies. In order to realise this diverse programme we will have a roundtrip over the course of two weeks, covering various parts of Germany.
Online IFSS
Many IFSS sessions will be livestreamed on the IFSA YouTube Channel
See all the events planned at https://ifsa.net/series/online-ifss2023/
Watch all the recordings on YouTube
International Forestry Students’ Association
What is IFSA?
The International Forestry Students’ Association is one of the largest international networks of students in forestry and related sciences. IFSA is a globally organized and locally operating students’ organisation connecting forest and related science students to their peers and forest related organisations and policy platforms.
With more than 130 member associations also known as Local Committees (LC), spread across over 50 countries, IFSA unites thousands of students in their endeavour to learn about forests, cultures and the environment. IFSA is a non-political, non-profit and non-religious organisation that is entirely run by students.
Diamond Supporters
The Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture is the highest administrative body of the Federal Republic of Germany which is in charge of all decisions regarding food and agriculture and forestry. Its headquarters are located in Bonn and Berlin.
Website: https://www.bmel.de/
The goal of the Sattelmühle Foundation is to enhance nature conservation and landscaping. Therefore it provides financial support and resources for various research and educational projects in the field of environmental protection.
Website: https://sattelmuehle-stiftung.org/
Gold Supporters
The Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation supports the values of physical and mental health as well as the responsibility of society for a sustainable environment. Therefore it provides resources for projects in the fields of Science & Research, Medicine and Art & Culture.
Website: https://www.egger.com/de
Originating from the Royal Prussian Forestry Academy in Münden founded in 1868, the former university has been affiliated as its own faculty with the University of Göttingen in 1939. The Faculty of Forest Science and Ecology is one of 13 faculties of the Göttingen University and offers 3 bachelor degrees in “B.Sc. Forest Science and Ecology”, “B.Sc. Ecosystem Science” and “B.Sc. Ecosystem Management” and furthermore master programs in “M.Sc. Forest Science and Forest Ecology” with the specialization tracks of Forest Operations Management, Forest Conservation and Wood Biology and Technology, “M.Sc. Forest and Ecosystem Science” with specialization tracks in Ecosystem Analysis and Modelling, Ecosystem Science and Tropical and International Forestry.
Silver Supporters
Originating from the Royal Prussian Forestry Academy in Münden founded in 1868, the former university has been affiliated as its own faculty with the University of Göttingen in 1939. The
The Forest Stewardship Council provides certification standards for forest management and wood processing chains in order to ensure a sustainable usage of forest ecosystems. The FSC Standards differ country-wise and are established in consideration of local interests from different economical, ecological and social stakeholders. The implementation of the standards in wood producing and processing companies is then examined by independent certifiers. In Germany, 1.44 million hectares of forests are certified by FSC Germany.
Website: https://www.fsc-deutschland.de/
The Alfred-Toepfer Foundation creates its own projects and supports external ideas in the four disciplines of Art & Culture, Education & Society, Science and Future-oriented Land Use.
Website: https://www.toepfer-stiftung.de/
The Faculty of Forest and Environment is one of four faculties of the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development. It offers the classical program of “B.Sc. Forestry” but also unique bachelor programs like “B.Sc. International Forest Ecosystem Management” and masters in “M.Sc. Forest Information Technology”, “M.Sc. Global Change Management” and “M.Sc. Forest System Transformation”. Originally founded as “Academy of Forestry”, the university educates upcoming foresters since 1830.
Website: https://hnee.de
Bronze Supporters
Why support us?
In 2023 we are hosting the 51st IFSS in Germany and will provide participants from all over the world with the opportunity to learn about our country and its forests.
Investment
You invest in the next generation, thus investing in the future
Opportunity
We provide you with the opportunity of getting in contact with motivated, young academics – possible future employees
Promotion
You can use this event as a platform to present your company to an international audience of forestry students
Publicity
Your logo will follow us along our journey throughout Germany, it will be publicly presented and documented
Contact us
For general inquiries and questions, contact:
communication.ifss2023@ifsa.net
For questions regarding visa, contact:
visa.ifss2023@ifsa.net