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Fwd: forests-l digest: May 12, 2014



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Subject: forests-l digest: May 12, 2014
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FORESTS-L Digest for Monday, May 12, 2014.

1. 2014 World Conference on Natural Resource Modeling
2. WWF Forest and Climate Programme Learning Session - Developing Allometric Equations for REDD+ MRV, May 28
3. FAO/UNECE Working Party on Forest Statistics, Economics and Management, Sustainable Development Goals Workshop (information and registration)

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From: "Byrnes, Breen" <Breen.Byrnes@wwfus.org>
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Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 15:14:28 +0000
Subject: WWF Forest and Climate Programme Learning Session - Developing Allometric Equations for REDD+ MRV, May 28

Dear All,

 

Please join us for the next WWF Forest and Climate Programme online REDD+ Learning Session on Wednesday, May 28 at 11AM EDT/5PM CEST.

 

Learning Session: Developing Allometric Equations for REDD+ MRV

 

When: Wednesday, May 28 at 11AM EDT/5PM CEST

 

What:   In this webinar, Rosa C. Goodman, an independent consultant working in forest conservation and sustainable management, will use the example of the southwestern Amazon to explain where and why new allometric models may need to be developed for REDD+ measurement, reporting and verification (MRV). More generally, Rosa will discuss how to design an unbiased sampling strategy, go about the field work, and develop and select new models. She will show how new models can increase accuracy for individual tree biomass estimates and change regional estimates and offer recommendations for future biomass and allometry work. 

A Q+A session will follow the presentation. 

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3267546605900553217

 

This is a free, open event. Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement with any contacts who may be interested.

 

Thanks,

 

Breen

 

 

Breen Byrnes |  Acting Manager, Communications +  Learning |  WWF Forest & Climate Programme 

Washington, DC

direct: +1-202-495-4518  |   |  skype: breen.byrnes

breen.byrnes@wwfus.org  |  panda.org/forestclimate  |  twitter.com/wwfforestcarbon   |   wwfforestandclimate.tumblr.com

 

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Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 17:29:00 +0200
Subject: FAO/UNECE Working Party on Forest Statistics, Economics and Management, Sustainable Development Goals Workshop (information and registration)
The UNECE/FAO Joint Forestry and Timber Section wishes to remind you of the forthcoming meeting of the 36th Session of the Joint FAO/UNECE Working Party on Forest Statistics, Economics and Management, 17-18 June 2014, in Geneva. The provisional agenda, online registration (https://www2.unece.org/uncdb/app/ext/meeting-registration?id=NaNJbc) and other information for the meeting is available from our website at: http://www.unece.org/forests/wpfsem2014.html

The day before the start of the Working Party meeting, 16 June, there will be a workshop on Forests and Sustainable Development Goals, which will also take place here at the Palais des Nations in Geneva (information on the workshop is available at: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=35313) and the online meeting registration for this event is at: https://www2.unece.org/uncdb/app/ext/meeting-registration?id=bVNz9R (please register for each event that you plan on attending). Also in Geneva on 16 June will be meetings of the Teams of Specialists for nominated and invited attendees on: Forest Sector Outlook, Green Jobs, Wood Energy, Sustainable Forest Products, and Forest Products Statistics.

If you have any questions regarding the Working Party please contact Paolo Cravero at: Paolo.Cravero@unece.org and if you have any questions on the Sustainable Development Goals Workshop contact: Alicja Kacprzak at Alicja.Kacprzak@unece.org


Best regards,
UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section

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