About Pre-Congress Training Workshops

The Pre-Congress Training Workshops aim to disseminate the latest scientific knowledge on issues of regional and global significance that have been comprehensively debated within the framework of IUFRO’s Task Forces. IUFRO-Special Programme for Developing Countries (SPDC) in collaboration with the Korea Forest Research Institute will be conducting this year’s workshops in the Forest Human Resources Development Institute from 16-20 August 2010.

The Venue......

The Forest Human Resources Development Institute was established under the Korea Forest Service in 2006. Located in Gwangneung, the Institute is embraced by serene hills covered in dense temperate forest. The Institute is committed to cultivate professional leaders in forest welfare by conducting various education programs locally and in abroad including forest tending, city part and green zone management as well forest fire protection just to name a few. In addition, the Institute also encourages learning through programs like Action Learning, Self-directed Learning and Cyber Education.

Side Events are independent meetings organized by various groups or organizations. Discussions include topics on carbon issues, forest management and conservation of forest resources. Participation in these meetings are either by invitation or open to all participants. These events will be held on August 24th (Tue) and 25th (Wed) between 18:30 to 20:30. Find out more about the schedule and overview of these meetings in the attached file below:

http://iufroseoul.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/side-events-schedule2.pdf

Poster Guidelines

Size: A0 (84cm X 119cm)

Orientation: Portrait (Vertical)

Language: English (preferred), Spanish, French or German

For more tips on poster preparation guidelines, click on the link below:
http://iufroseoul.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/iufro_2010_poster_sessions_guidelines.pdf

Spreading the word across Cheonggyecheon

** Cooling out the summer heat with IUFRO custom-made fans **

A booth was set up on one of the 22 bridges across the Cheonggyecheon, a 5.8km long stream, today to promote the up-coming IUFRO World Congress. Amidst the fast-paced surrounding, the booth was an exceptional sight attracting passers-by especially with its huge but adorable pair of mascots.

The publicity was meant to create awareness of the Congress among Seoulites and the media was also invited to give press coverage on the event. During the event, hand-held fans imprinted with the IUFRO Congress logo were generously given out to passers-by. The fans were instantaneously used to cool off the June summer heat.