Episode 6: The way forward for forests, science and people

In this special episode, Jose Bolaños from IUFRO HQ talked with Daniela Kleinschmit, professor of forest and environmental policy at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and incoming President of IUFRO; Woodam Chung, professor of forest engineering at Oregon State University, U.S.A., and incoming IUFRO Vice-President for Divisions; and Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, President of the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA). One of the highlights of the discussion was the outlook on the upcoming IUFRO World Congress [https://iufro2024.com/] in Stockholm this summer. Our guests shared their expectations for this global gathering, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. From climate change to biodiversity loss, they underlined the myriad of challenges facing the forest research community in the coming years and highlighted innovative approaches to tackle those. And it becomes clear that collaboration, innovation, and youth engagement will be essential in addressing the complex scenarios ahead. Tune in to Branching Out: the forest podcast on your favourite platform or visit our website to access this episode. And don't forget to subscribe, share, and join us on this podcasting adventure. More info at iufro.org [https://www.iufro.org/]

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Welcome to Branching out: the forest podcast, where we connect forests, science and people. We aim to break down complex forest related topics so you can discover the role of forests and trees for people and nature, and also inform you about what is going on in the world of forest research. This podcast is brought to you by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of IUFRO. Their appearance on the show does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.