IUFRO-WFSE Process

The IUFRO-WFSE process promotes the exchange of multisectoral, cross-scientific research results and knowledge through its open network of researchers and experts from around the world. Consequently, IUFRO-WFSE is critically addressing the crucial issues facing the forest sector at the global level and collating and updating reference material for worldwide dissemination and distribution.

Dissemination material is also produced to enhance capacity development and to increase public awareness on the interface between forests, society and the environment.

The IUFRO-WFSE process is an innovative and unique effort, based on high quality, objectivity and scientific independence. The process consists of the following steps:

• The identification of globally relevant topics of current and foreseen concern on forests and their relation to the environment and societies.
• The identification of recognised scientists and research groups who will carry out the critical review on their respective topic.
• The preparation of objective assessments and critical analyses on the crucial issues both globally and by regions.
• The dissemination of the output to a wide audience of policy makers and opinion formers, scientists, professionals, and the public.

Each step demands active discussions and debates among  scientists in forest-related sectors, and also between scientists and policy-makers.