The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) honours through a variety of awards those who advance science and promote international cooperation in all fields of research related to forestry. The scope of activities is spread through a number of IUFRO Divisions, currently Forest Environment and Silviculture; Physiology, Genetics and Protection; Forest Operations and Techniques; Inventory, Growth, Yield, Quantitative Management Sciences; Forest Products; and Social, Economic, Information and Policy Sciences.

IUFRO recognizes deserving individuals and member organizations through the honours and awards listed below. In the selection of the awardees IUFRO strives to reflect the equity, diversity, and inclusion of its broad membership across more than 120 member countries and about 650 member organizations.

Recognition of Services to IUFRO

Honorary Membership
Distinguished Service Award (DSA)
Special Recognition Award (SRA)  
Certificate of Appreciation
Anniversary Certificate
Membership Certificate


Awards for Scientific Work

The XXVI IUFRO World Congress, to be held on 23-26 June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden, will be an opportunity to honor outstanding scientific achievements and contributions to forestry with a range of IUFRO Awards:

• Scientific Achievement Award (SAA) - Nomination form (Deadline was 25 May, 2023)
• Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (ODRA) - Nomination form (Deadline was 25 May, 2023)
• IUFRO Student Award for Excellence in Forest Science (ISA) - Nomination form (Deadline was 25 May, 2023)
• IUFRO World Congress Host Scientific Award
• Best Poster Award (BPA)

Special Awards within IUFRO Divisions

Complementary to IUFRO's general system of honours and awards, some IUFRO Divisions have created special awards recognizing outstanding achievements of officeholders in research fields of their respective Divisions. More...