Forest health and protection

Towards a harmonized global approach for managing Forest Invasive Species ©FAO/Roberto Cenciarelli

Events

8/ 5

2025

Virtual Event, 08/05/2025

Emerging forest health scientists from across Africa & the Near East will step into the spotlight to present their cutting-edge research—in just five minutes each

FISNANENFHIS

25/ 4

2025

Virtual Event, 25/04/2025

Young forest health scientists from across the Asia-Pacific will take the stage to pitch their innovative research—in just five minutes!

APFISN

26/ 3

2025

20/4

2025

Virtual Event, 26/03/2025 - 20/04/2025

FAO, the Near East Forest Invasive Species Network (NENFHIS) & the Forest Invasive Species Network for Africa (FISNA) invite you to take part in the Youth Action in Forest Health Competition—an opportunity to showcase your work, connect with experts, and contribute to the future of forest sustainability.

FISNANENFHIS

10/ 3

2025

30/3

2025

Virtual Event, 10/03/2025 - 30/03/2025

FAO & the Asia-Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network (APFISN) are holding a Youth action in forest health competition, and it’s your chance to step into the spotlight and showcase your research on a global stage!

25/ 3

2025

Virtual Event, 25/03/2025

Join the fist event in the Voices of Future Forest Health Leaders webinar series for Europe and Central Asia, and hear from young professionals tackling forest health challenges!

REUFIS

4/ 3

2025

Virtual Event, 04/03/2025

Beyond the forest: Insights into fieldwork, lab experiences, and career paths in forest health. The webinar is organized by the Forest Invasive Species Network for Africa (FISNA) &

FISNANENFHIS

18/ 2

2025

Virtual Event, 18/02/2025

Beyond the forest: Insights into fieldwork, lab experiences, and career paths in forest health. The webinar is organized by the Asia-Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network (APFISN).

18 February 2025, 03:00 AM UTC

APFISN

26/ 6

2023

28/6

2023

Hybrid Event, 26/06/2023 - 28/06/2023

Digital solutions for better forest health monitoring in Europe and Central Asia, hosted by University of Sopron, Hungary.

REUFIS

23/ 10

2023

27/10

2023

23/10/2023 - 27/10/2023

Early identification and delineation of harmful insects and diseases are important so that prompt action can be taken to mitigate their impacts.

Over the last two decades, pinewood nematode (PWN), a destructive disease of pine forests, has caused significant mortality to many forests in northeast Asia and southern Europe prompting a global quarantine alert, which is affect...

APFISN

28/ 6

2022

Virtual Event, 28/06/2022

09.15 – 12.00 CEST

Damage caused by saproxylic (bark and wood boring) beetles has increased in recent decades across the REU region - however, recent research has found new methods of managing the problem. This new research will be the focus of the Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia (REUFIS) webinar. The webinar will showcase the r...

REUFIS

24/ 11

2022

25/11

2022

Virtual Event, 24/11/2022 - 25/11/2022

05:00 - 07:00 UTC

Weeds are amongst the most important invasive species in the Asia-Pacific region.

In a recent survey by the Asia-Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network (APFISN) of its members, weeds were ranked as the most impactful forest invasive species in the region, espe...

APFISN

6/ 11

2019

11/11

2019

06/11/2019 - 11/11/2019

Organised by: FABI
Pretoria, South Africa - Future Africa Campus
6-8 November 2019
8-11 November 2019 (Post meeting trip)

Background:
IUFRO is an international network of forest scientists working in a very broad range of research areas, including forest...

FISNA

19/ 7

2020

Virtual Event, 19/07/2020

10:00-11:30 CEST

Background:
COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of preparedness and implementation of preventive measures and coordinated international action in the management of transboundary diseases. Outbreaks of forest invasive species (insect pests, pathogens, invasive vertebrates, a...

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