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Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Forest Ecology
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Event Details
Forests are one of the vital natural resources that harbor rich floral and faunal diversity. However, growing demand for forest based products has led to heavy deforestation and habitat loss. Forests are valued with focus on different utilization potentials viz., as a source of timber produce, an ecosystem composed of trees along with innumerable forms of biological diversity, a home for indigenous people, a repository for carbon storage, a source of multiple ecosystem services and climate moderation.However,diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes has further led to extensive deforestation. Therefore we can simply presume that we are exploiting our natural resources in particular forests at a pace faster than they can be renewed.
Critical ecological and environmental deterioration has resulted one or all of above impacts resulting in climate change locally as well as globally. These scenarios have led to the need for acceleration of forest ecological research and their application to evolve effective ecological strategies for sustainable management of forest resources. In the light of above, it is also important to deliberate and share the recent advances made in the disciplines of applied forest ecology. The conference would provide a common platform to forest ecologists, academicians, foresters and practicing field experts to share their experiences and discuss recent developments.
Themes
- Forest landscape restoration
- Impacts of climate change on forest biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Application of traditional knowledge
- Urban forestry for landscape improvement
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: March 15„2018
- Notification of abstract acceptance: March 31st‚2018 Registration:
Participants are requested to complete the duly filled Registration form along with the prescribed registration fee by Demand Draft in favor of Treasurer SAFER/on line transfer payble at Dehradun
Registration Fee *Student /SAFER members: 2000
Researchers/Professionals: 4000
Accompanying Person/spouse: 2000
Payment deadline: April 15, 2018
Boarding and Lodging
Limited accommodation is available in guest house and Scientists Hostel at prescribed rates on first come first serve basis. Hotel accommodation at Dehradun is available on reasonable rates.
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