IFSA Dialogue: Bridging Science-to-Policy Transfer in the Forestry Sector In the face of climate change and environmental challenges, the role of forests in carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem resilience has never been more critical. However, despite the wealth of scientific knowledge available, integrating research findings into policy making remains [...]

IFSA Internship at the IUFRO Headquarters, Vienna, Austria Description: For several years, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), as one of IFSA’s professional partners, has been offering internship opportunities to students from IFSA Local Committees. Each year, one student can work at the IUFRO Headquarters in Vienna, assisting [...]

Forestry Certification Survey What is Certification? Certification is a set of standards developed to define good practices. In relation to forests in the production of timber and non-timber forest products these standards cover how forests are cared for and how products are produced sustainably and responsibly. When landowners or producers [...]

Discover Forester: Your Virtual Companion in the Forest 🌲 Forester is the ultimate field toolkit for forestry students, professors, and nature enthusiasts. This innovative mobile app brings essential forestry tools right to your fingertips, making outdoor measurements and learning easier than ever before. Explore powerful tools, including: ✅ Tree Height [...]

World Environmental Day Photo Competition by IFSA Northern Africa Region Join us in celebrating Environmental Day with our first-ever photo competition! Capture the beauty of our planet and showcase your photography skills while promoting environmental awareness. Theme: "Nature’s Wonders" How to Enter: Take a Photo: Snap a picture that embodies [...]

Open Call for the VIIIth Forestry Summer Course 2024 "Tropical Forest Development toward Carbon Neutrality and SDGs"   Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, continues its efforts to enhance quality and networking in the implementation of educational programs, research, and community services related to forest and environmental conservation. [...]

  WORLD WETLANDS DAY World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2 every year to raise global awareness about the importance of wetlands, not only for people but the planet Earth as well. This day also marks the date that the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971 was adopted.  [...]

  FORSON UDUS Academic Odyssey in the Premier University (University of Ibadan) On the 15th of November, 2023, FORSON UDUS forestry students embarked on a holistic exploration of the University of Ibadan, delving into diverse aspects of their academic curriculum and beyond. Seventy-eight practical year students, led by IFSA Tree [...]

Open Call for Delegates IFSA Delegation to UNEA6 and UNFF Major Group Led Initiative    IFSA at UNEA 6 The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is scheduled to occur from February 26 to March 1, 2024, at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, [...]