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Your monthly dose of IFSA News!
March 2022
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Dear IFSA Family,
How do you do?
Learn about what IFSA has done from the Bimonthly Report! The external department report was also published, see what IFSA'd done!
Congratulations to the IDF poster contest winners! Scroll down to check the full size posters.
Missed the Virtual Job Fair? No worries, find the recordings and learn about the opportunities provided by 5 organizations!
Finally, learn about the exciting AP meets LA! See what they've learnt and done. Also, SFSA from South Africa warmly welcomed the freshman students with the 'First Year Braai.'
No matter who you are, no matter where you are, let's all get together for a world that appreciates forests.
IFSA-Hugs,
The IFSA Newsletter editorial team
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Magdalena @ Inspire for the Future
At high level event by SLU/FAO/IUFRO!
On March 21st, the International Day of Forests, a high-level panel to discuss forest-based innovations, resource efficiency, forest-based products and ecosystem services, and how they can contribute to a better life, was held. Magdalena, the current IFSA President, was invited to be one of the panelists! There was also streaming on IFSA Discord. Learn more.
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Cultural Day: Morroco
Say hi to FSA Morroco!
With the guide of Mohamed and Halima, IFSA members around the world learn about Morroco on 20th March via zoom. In addition to teh history and forestry of Morroco, they also introduced the amazing architectures, food and fun facts. Read more.
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Announcemen of the IDF winners!
3 out of 20 posters were selected!
To commemorate Internationl Day of Forests, IFSA held a poster contest with the topic "Forest and sustainable production and consumption in your country." 6 posters were selected from the 20 submission, and given a brief speech on an IFSA webinar on March 19th. The team from LC AFFS-UPLB won the first place, IFSA LC UGM was the second, and LC CHAUPEA was the third. Visit the page for more details and full size of the winners' posters!
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IFSA Virtual Job Fair
Opportunities from FSC, Restor, YIL, IUFRO, Forest Europe!
Led by Isabelle, the first ever GLOBAL IFSA JOB FAIR was held successfully on March 26th. Juliet from EFI and Andre from IUFRO gave the opening speech. It was a great success with more than 100 participants. Missed the event? Watch the Recordings.
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Southern Europe meets Southern Africa
2022 April 2nd 14:00 (UTC+0) @Zoom
Learn more about forestry, culture, and traditions in different regions! Have fun as you meet new people and sharing experiences as forestry students! Join us!
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4th International Forst Policy Meeting
2022 April 27-29th 16:00 CST (Online)
IFPM is a biannual event bringing together scholars working on forest and forest related policy issues. This year’s meeting will focus on the science-policy and the science-media interfaces in forest policy.
The ONLINE event is FREE and registration closes on April 18th. More info
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Asia Pacific meets Latin America
Written by Steve Guzmán
On March 27th, AP and LA met via a video call. During the call, cultures of the Philippines and other Asian countries were presented, as well as that of he Latin American countries. The RRs also organized "Bring Me" and jamboard building contest. The event closed with quiz. Noemi from Chile was the winner. Read more.
Want to join a similar event? Contact your RRs and ask how you can help!
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Doctor Tshego: First Year Braai
South Africa: Stellenbosch Forestry Students' Association
As a tradition, SFSA hosts a "First Year Braai" for freshman students with the support from the department. It was held at the Paul Sauer Building on March 3rd in the evening this year. Several lecturers, including Prof. Talbot, the Department's most likable Head, as well as a few delegations from forest-related organizations like SAPPI, were present.
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This event aims to officially welcome the freshman students, provide them a forum to meet each other and chat freely with people from the department. In the upper photo, Prof. Talbot was making a brief key note address and a warm welcome to first-year students. In the other picture, the SFSA chairperson, Sisanda Nobuhle Zondi, was leading the first-years in a game titled "name game." Read more.
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IFSA Hugs,
the Communications Commission 🌳
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