TM16 | Forest ecosystem-related international networks under COST Actions
Mon, 19:00
Forest ecosystem-related international networks under COST Actions
Convener: Martin Mokros
Mon, 28 Apr, 19:00–20:00 (CEST)
 
Room G2
Mon, 19:00
COST Actions are unique types of projects that foster collaboration and networking among scientists and a wide range of stakeholders across various disciplines. The unique approach also lies in the way how you can participate in these projects since it is possible to join them during the project's lifetime, not just during the writing and submission period. Here, we have invited leaders of seven COST Actions projects that focus on creating strong networks with a focus on the forest ecosystem but from different perspectives. They will be highlighting their goals, achievements, and opportunities for collaboration. More concretely, their focus varies across a variety of topics through the novel technologies, such as different remote sensing approaches for precision forestry or even augmented reality. Another is focused on supporting decision-making or mitigating climate extremes. Additionally, those focusing on the urban forest and urban tree health are in the picture as well.
Organising the Townhall meeting, we want to give you the opportunity to learn about these projects and their goals and results and indicate opportunities for how you can collaborate and join these projects.
During the Townhall meeting, seven COST Actions will be introduced, followed by a Q&A from the audience. The topics of the COST Actions are terrestrial-based technologies for precision forestry and forest ecology (3DForEcoTech.eu), Augmented reality in forestry (ARiF), remote sensing technologies for precision forestry (Pangeos.eu), climate extremes and atmospheric deposition impacts on European forests (Cleanforest.eu), new methodological approaches for decision support systems to enhance sustainable forest management for providing ecosystem services in the landscape (https://www.dss4es.com/), safeguarding urban trees against pests and pathogens (UB3Guard) and integrative approach of urban forestry (INTUF).
The expected outcomes and goal of the meeting are to bring greater awareness of COST Actions and introduce new opportunities for collaboration among academics and introduce a practical knowledge on engaging with and contributing to these initiatives. The COST Actions have various networking tools that can be used by the community, for example, short-term scientific missions, training schools and conference grants, to name a few. And our goal will be to motivate participants of the Townhall meeting to engage more in the future.
The oral presentations are given in a hybrid format supported by a Zoom meeting featuring on-site and virtual presentations. The button to access the Zoom meeting appears just before the time block starts.