Forest Engineering Conference

IUFRO 3.10.00

Forest Engineering Southern Africa

Oregon State University  Department of Forest Engineering

IUFRO 3.10.00 and FESA

Forest Engineering Conference Announcement and Call for Papers

Forest Engineering Solutions for Achieving Sustainable Forest Resource Management: An International Perspective

With a global projection of an increasing population and higher world wood consumption, along with a shrinking natural forest resource base, the harmony between sustainable forest production and a healthy environment is crucial. The available land base continues to get smaller for growing trees and producing the many timber and non-timber products and values that people from around the world depend on for subsistence and other social needs. Forest engineering and operations, and the people who plan, conduct and monitor these activities are a key component for achieving sustainable forest resource management and a healthy environment while meeting economic efficiencies needed for a globally competitive marketplace.

The objectives of this conference are to bring together an international group of researchers and practicing professionals from industry, public agencies, logging, and academia to disseminate the accumulated knowledge and technology gained by research and experience in forest engineering and operations. The conference will run over two days, with the first day being dedicated to keynote speakers on international forestry topics. The second day will involve concurrent sessions on specific forestry themes, of which one will be this forest engineering conference.

In addition to the conference presentations, WOODFOR AFRICA 2002 will provide a comprehensive venue of activities including an exhibition area for international and South African suppliers of equipment and services along with research, education and plantation management displays. There will be in-field equipment demonstrations, and social events for more informal conversations and exchange of information.

Agenda: International Forestry Conference and Exhibition

Monday, 1 July

Conference registration and delegates welcome

Tuesday, 2 July

Conference official opening

Keynote speakers plenary session

Evening social around the fires of a South African braai

Wednesday, 3 July

Focused concurrent conferences and a full poster session:

IUFRO & FESA Forest Engineering Conference

Other Concurrent Conferences:

• Community and Agro Forestry

• Creating and Growing Trees Through Innovation and Technology

• Fire Protection

• Certification, Environment and Markets

• Sawmilling, Drying and Value Adding

Thursday, 4 July

In-field forest engineering – harvesting, roads and transport - demonstration

Friday & Saturday, 5 – 6 July

International Forestry Exhibition

The following topics will be addressed on the conference theme:

1. Supply Chain Management:   Including harvesting and product quality, cost reductions and value adding, tree processing

2. Sustainable Forestry:  Experience and Needs in Education, Worker Training and Safety

3. New Technologies for Timber Harvesting Operations and Planning

4. Road Maintenance and Timber Transport Strategies

5. Implications of Outsourcing (or Contracting) on Cost and Quality of Forest Operations
   

The conference will be held at Hilton College, outside Pietermaritzburg, in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.  The area around Pietermaritzburg is known as the Midlands, and the town of Hilton is situated 12km north of Pietermaritzburg.  Hilton is situated on the Midlands Meander, an Arts-and-craft route with a wide variety of accommodations.  For more information regarding the venue and accommodations, please see refer to the official homepage for the Woodfor Africa 2002 International Exhibition:  http://www.woodforafrica.com/Venue.htm

Activities in the area include game viewing, trout fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, and many more.  For further information regarding things to do in the Midlands area and for additional information regarding accommodations, please refer to the following websites:

• http://www.midlandsmeander.org.za
• http://www.rhino.org.za
• http://www.kwazulu-natal.co.za

The Forest Engineering Conference is sponsored by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations IUFRO Research Group 3.10.00, and Forest Engineering Southern Africa (FESA). The objectives of IUFRO Research Group 3.10.00 – Harvesting, Wood Delivery and Utilization – are to provide the details of research results and technology transfer pertaining to harvesting, wood delivery and utilization of forest resources in an environmentally sound, economically efficient, and socially acceptable manner. The Research Group promotes communication and shares information from around the world on these topics. The mission of FESA is to champion the development of innovative and appropriate forest engineering technology that delivers sustainable, productive and cost-effective solutions to the Southern African forest industry. The organization operates with a management committee, a full time Development Manager, and co-opted Project Leaders within the industry.

Other sponsors of the Forest Engineering Conference are the Woodfor Africa 2002 International Exhibition and the Department of Forest Engineering at Oregon State University, U.S.A.

Informational Letter from Loren Kellogg  4/24/2002

Program  6/12/2002

Instructions for Authors 6/12/2002

Conference Booking Form  (page supplied by Woodfor Africa Expo Organizers)

Tour information  (page supplied by Woodfor Africa Expo Organizers)

All Conference Program  (page supplied by Woodfor Africa Expo Organizers)

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