From 1 to 6 October in Istanbul (Turkey) are activities Annual Conference of the European Forest Institute (EFI, www.efi.int ). Activities included a session of the Academic Council, the governing board, conferences, scientific seminars and field trips. Deputy Director for Science Filipchuk A., who is a Member of the EFI, took part in these events

The Scientific Council reviewed the outcome of the EFI in 2012 and the work plan for 2013, as well as strategic development program of the Institute and its regional offices. Much attention was paid to the suggestion of the St. Petersburg University of Technology on the organization of the regional office in the Russian Federation EFI. It also reviewed the results of the Summit Rio +20, climate change, and adaptation of forests, development of "green" economy in the European region, exploring the role of forests in addressing water supply, biodiversity, social and economic functions performed by forests.

At the Annual Conference heard reports of the EFI Director Risto Payvinena about EFI activity in 2011-2012, the report on financial performance and the auditors' report.

Considered a research EFI for 2013 and strategic plan for the institution in the long run. Main research and action plan adopted by the participants of the conference.

On October 5 the field trip. Main issues: restoring forests on the Black Sea coast, afforestation of dunes, forest fire protection, forest landscape restoration in the out-of use of open coal mines, recreational use of the forests.

Main entrance to the university building in Istanbul

The meeting of the Academic Council

Forest road

Restoring the black pine

Securing the sand

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