The Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2010 invites young and experienced scientists, professionals and stakeholders in forestry from different regions in Europe to participate in a unique forum with the objective to improve participants' expertise and knowledge on forest-water interactions in Europe. After a success of the first event in 2009, the Forestry Networking Week will be organised for the second time on 23–28 May 2010 in Joensuu, Finland.

The Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2010 discusses science and policy used in decision making concerning the role of forests when regulating the water cycle and the role of forest management, and its effects on the quantity and quality of water. The topic “Forest-water interactions in Europe” is timely, as water issues are high on the political agenda and of utmost importance to forest owners. The networking week will not only address the various aspects of water and forests (e.g. droughts in southern Europe and its impact on forest), but also the water use of forests and its cooling effects on the atmosphere. Other concerns are the water storing possibilities under forests, and the role of forest management in affecting the water cycle. Scientific aspects, as well as governance and practical aspects will be addressed in detail as well.

As the deadline for submission of applications is 29 January, please send your application now. Further information is available at JFNW2010 website. The networking week is organised in co-operation with the COST Action: Forest Management and the Water Cycle (FORMAN) jointly by the European Forest Institute (EFI), the Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla), University of Eastern Finland and North Karelian University of Applied Sciences.

For further information: Ulla Vänttinen (Ms)
Event and Project Officer
European Forest Institute
Torikatu 34, FI-80100 Joensuu