INFOBIOM (The Nordic Network for Integrated Forest Resource and Biodiversity Monitoring) arranges it’s second workshop 15-16 November 2023, Umeå, Sweden. The workshop focuses on new and innovative methods for collecting data on species, habitat and important forest structures.
The Earth’s biodiversity suffers a catastrophic decline due to human impact on the environment. In response, the European Commission has adopted a long-term strategy for protecting nature and reversing the degradation of ecosystems that includes actions and commitments to halt biodiversity loss. Forest ecosystems, including boreal forests, represent one of the most species-rich habitat types worldwide. However, biodiversity is notoriously difficult to map and monitor.
The INFOBIOM workshop will address important variables and indicators used in assessment of habitat quality and hence the preservation of biodiversity. Special focus will be on how to collect data across large areas using: 1) field inventories, 2) remote sensing and 3) combinations of the two.
A limited number of researchers from the Nordic and Baltic countries and Germany that are not employees of INFOBIOM partner organizations can receive traveling grants. Especially young researchers are encouraged to apply for these. Besides the quality of the contribution (abstract), the gender balance will be considered in the evaluation of traveling grants.
We encourage all participants to travel in a way that minimizes the carbon footprint of the journey.
The two-day workshop is free of charge, and includes refreshments, lunch and a social dinner.
Hotel and travel costs need to be covered by the participants. INFOBIOM partner organizations have funds to cover these costs.
Please, forward this information to persons that might be interested in participating! Interested are welcome!
…is an SNS-funded network of Nordic researchers that brings together experts in forest monitoring and biodiversity. The network is led by NIBIO and includes partners from NINA, LUKE, SYKE, SLU, University of Copenhagen and University of Århus.