International union of Forest Research Organizations
(IUFRO)
Forest Research Management, unit 6.06.00
April 18-21, 2007
Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, Virginia
Forest Research Organizations in an Era of Globalization
Final Program
Mission Statement
The mission of IUFRO Research Group 6.06.00 “Managing Forest Research” is to deal with the management of scientific activities in the field of forest research taking into consideration different types of forest research institutions, such as:
· Academic organisations (universities, academies)
· National research organisations (national/state research institutes)
· Industrial research institutions
· International organisations.
The group is an open forum for leaders, managers and experts in managing forest research from all continents and IUFRO member organisations.
Forest Research Management in an Era of Globalization Agenda
Tuesday, 17 April 2007
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Early Registration North Ballroom Foyer
(Set up Posters in the Stars Room)
Wednesday, 18 April 2007
7:30 am Registration/Continental Breakfast-------North Ballroom Foyer
8:30 am Plenary Session, North Ballroom
Moderator: Peter Mayer, IUFRO Executive Director, Austria
Opening: Don Lee, IUFRO President, Department of Forest Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Korea
Introduction and Conference Rationale: Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief of Research & Development, USDA-FS Forest Service, USA
Konstantin von Teuffel, Professor, Forest Research, Institute of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
9:15 – 10:15 am Keynote speakers
Abigail Kimbell, Chief, USDA- Forest Service, USA
Frances Seymour, Director General, Center For International Forest Research (CIFOR), Indonesia
10:15 Morning Refreshments
10:45 Plenary Session, North Ballroom
Presentation of Survey Results: Konstantin von Teuffel, Professor, Forest Research, Institute of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
US Agenda 2020: Lori Perine, Executive Director, Policy Analysis and Research, and Agenda 2020 Technology Allegiance, USA
The European Forest Based Sector Technology Platform: Dr. Andreas Kleinschmit von Lengefeld, Forest Based Sector Technology Platform (FTP)
1200 – 1330 Luncheon Speaker, Galaxy Ballroom
“The payment of environmental services for forests management in an era of globalization”.
Carlos Manuel Rodriquez, Vice President, Conservation International, Costa Rico
Parallel Sessions
Setting the Agenda
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Marc Hanewinkel
Baden-Wuerttemberg Forest Research Institute
Germany
Rapporteurs: Randy Tanner, University of Montana
Dana Roth, PhD
USDAForest Service, International Programs
1330
Chris Bernabo, USA
Director, Center for Science Solutions
National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
Outlook Dialog: Identifying Science Responses to Anticipate Decision Makers’ Future Needs
1400
Dr. Dennis Kayambazinthu, Malawi
Director
Forestry Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM)
Repositioning forest research management in an era of globalization and limited resources in Malawi
1430
Gonzalo Paredes, Chile
Forest Engineer, PhD
Austral University of Chile
Research and Innovation challenges at Universities and forest research institutions
1500
Afternoon Refreshments
1530
Niels Elers Koch, Danish
IUFRO Vice President
Director General, Professor, PhD
Danish Centre for Forest, Landscape and Planning
University of Copenhagen
Setting the Agenda in Nordic Forest Research in an Era of Globalization
1600
Dr. Joe Cobbihah, Ghana
Ex-Director
Forestry Research Institute of Ghana
Forest Sector Challenges: The Priority Setting Process in Ghana
1630
Dr. S.S. Negi, India
Director
Forest Research Institute
Planning and Managing Forestry Research-Experiences and Approaches in the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India
Parallel Sessions
Funding and Finance
Moderator:
Rapporteurs: Diana Jerkins, CREES
Student from Duke
1330
Ian de la Roche, Canada
President and Chief Executive Officer
FPInnovations
Renewal of the Canadian Forest Industry through Innovation
1400
Florence T Acay, Philippines
College of Forestry and Environmental Managemen Isabela State University
Stakeholder Convergence Modality: the Rallying Point for Multi-Sectoral R&D Partnership in Upland Resource and Development Center
1430
Bryan Finegan, Costa Rica
Tropical Agricultural Centre for Research (CATIE)
Sustaining funding for research on conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity in tropical America: the experience of the Tropical Agricultural Centre for Research and Higher Education (CATIE)
1500
Afternoon Refreshments
1530
Risto Päivinen, Finland
EFI and Forest Research Management
1600
Guiseppe Scarascia-Mugnozza, Italy
Efficiency of Managing Forest Research, Contribution from Italy
1630
Paul Knouche, Kenya
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
Ensuring quality and efficiency
Moderator:
Rapporteurs: Amanda Cundiff, Presidential Fellow
Duke University Student
1330
Andris Kleinhof, Russia
1400
Richard Guldin, USA
1430
Osvaldo Blanco, Venezuela
1500
Afternoon Refreshments
1530
Malin von Essen and Jan Fryk, Sweden
Skogforsk
Knowledge management as means to ensure quality, efficiency and relevance
1600
Harald Mauser, BFW, Austria
1630
Jean-Marc Guehl, INRA, France
Speakers’ Corner and Social
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Poster Session Stars/Galaxy Ballroom
Setting the Agenda
Olga Martha Corrales, Costa Rica
General Manager
CATIE
Partnering with Stakeholders at the Landscape Scale: Model Forests
Debbie Dumroese, et al.
USDA Forest Service
Incorporating Forest Soil Research into Forest Management Plans
Pauline Spaine, USA
William Otrosina, USA
Southern Research Station
USDA Forest Service
International Forest Ecosystems-Shared Threats and Responsibilities
Ensuring efficiency and Equality
Jose Joaquin Campos Arce, Bastiaan Louman, Glenn Galloway, Roger Villalobos, Costa Rica
CATIE
Research within a changing environment
The case of the Diversified Forest Management Chair of CATIE, Costa Rica
Edilberto E. Nasayao, Phillipines
Ecosystems Research and Development Service
Finding A Niche In the Global Quest For Research Quality and Efficiency: The Case Of Rural-based Forest Research Institution
Kwang Soo CHUNG, PhD, South Korea
Korea Forest Research Institute
Improving competitiveness Through Performance-oriented Researrch Management Using Integral Information System
7:00 pm
Ann Bartuska
Konstantin von Teuffel
Recognition of Conference Sponsors
Recognition of Conference Planning Committees
Wednesday, 19 April 2007
8:30 am Plenary Session North Ballroom
Moderator/Opening: Jan Fryk, Sweden
8:45 am – 10:15 am Keynote speakers
Shirong LIU, Vice President and Forest Ecology Professor, Chinese Academy of Forestry, China
Jan Heino, FAO
Robert Watson, World Bank
10:15 Morning Refreshments
Parellel Sessions
Setting the Agenda
Moderator: Prof. Dr.Marc Hanewinkel
Rapporteurs: Randy Tanner, University of Montana
Dana Roth, USFS-International Programs
1045
Perry Brown, USA et al.
University of Montana, Coordinator of IUFRO Division 6
Redefining the Future of Forest Research-The NAUFRP Prespective
1115
Piotr Paschalis-Jakubowicz, Poland
Warsaw Agricultural University
Faculty of Forestry
Emerging forests research needs in Poland
1215
Anura Sathurusinghe, Sri Lanka
Head-Research & Education Division
Conservator of Forests
Development of Forest Research Strategies and prioritization of Research Objectives-A Sri Lankan Case Study
Funding and Finance
Moderator:
Rapporteurs: Diana Jerkins, CSREES
Duke Student
1045
Joyce Berry, USA
1115
Arne Bardalen, Norway
Ensuring quality and efficiency
Moderator:
Rapporteurs: Duke University
George Mason
1045
Benno Pokorny and James Johnson, Germany
Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Sciences
Forest Research in development contexts: The concept of accountable research
1115
Kuffman
1215
Professor Hannu Raitio, Austria
Director General
Finnish Forest Research Institute, Metla
Balanced Success Strategy in the Management and Leadership Metla
1215 – 1330 Luncheon Speaker, Galaxy Ballroom
Jim Lynch, Chief Executive, Forest Research at Alice Holt Lodge, United Kingdom
13:30 pm Plenary Session, North Ballroom
Moderator: Ann Bartuska, USFS- Deputy Chief of Research & Development, USA
Synthesis of the Parallel Sessions, Rapporteurs
Setting the Agenda
Funding and Finance
Ensuring quality and efficiency
1430 Reflecting on major highlights of the Conference
Ann M. Bartuska Konstantin von Teuffel
USFS Forest Service Professor, Forest Research
Deputy Chief of R&D Institute of Baden-Wuerttemberg
USA Germany
1500 Afternoon Refreshments