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Hello, I am Celia. I have
just recently taken over form Courtney Johnson as the new CFA Youth
Ofiicer. Courtney stepped down after three very successful years and I
hope I will be able to fit into her shoes; continue with the projects
she started and possibly add a new touch here and there. CFA, through
this office, has provided this incredible opportunity for young
foresters (under 35 years) from various parts of the world to keep
pace with latest events in the forestry sector globally. You can
benefit from information on the latest technologies, key topical
issues regarding forests, research and funding opportunities,
community engagements, work placements, new policies and the
prestigious CFA awards, just to mention a few. Or you can tell us what
is happening in your country, share your challenges and victories,
what you would like to see change, or be preserved.
One of Courtney’s achievements I am
eager to build on, is the network with the International Forestry Students
Association. These are the next generation of Young Foresters and we have a
lot to share with them.
About myself, I work as a Plantation
Officer with the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme in Uganda, East Africa. It is
very ingenious EU funded project that is supporting private sector investment
in plantation forestry. Before joining SPGS, I worked with the Ministry of
Water and Natural Resources for six months, and can empathise with issues
related to natural forests too!
I am looking forward to the hearing
from you, and hope to keep this a highly interactive rapport. Please let me
know of any ideas or suggestions on how the CFA can be of greater help to you
or anything you would like to see added to this page.
Warm Regards
Celia Nalwadda
- CFA Youth Officer
Email:
celia.nalwadda@cfa-international.org
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Hi, I'm Geoff and I'm a full-time forestry
student at the Australian National University. My main role in the CFA is to
help link forestry students in the CFA with the International Forestry
Student Organisation (IFSA). IFSA is a non-political, non-religious and
non-for-profit organisation run by students, for students and encourages
networking, the sharing of ideas and formation of new friendships. IFSA has
members across the globe in the form of Local Committees (LC’s) in Asia, Latin
America, North Africa, North America, Northern and Southern Europe and
Southern Africa.
IFSA holds a number of activities and events
throughout the year in the form of regional meetings and the IFSS
(International Forestry Student Symposium), the major activity, which allows
members worldwide to come together in a host country to learn about different
forestry practices and discuss issues.
In particular, IFSA’s objectives are:
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To
enrich the formal education of forestry students, especially in terms of a
wider, more global perspective through extracurricular activities and the
exchange of information and experiences such as the International Forestry
Students’ Symposium (IFSS) seminars, exchange programmes and the quarterly
publication IFSA News.
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To
contribute to a more complete professional preparation for its members.
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To
promote co-operation and networking amongst forestry students and the
professional forestry sector as well as with other sectors such as
Agriculture, Medicine and Law.
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To
encourage improvements in Higher Education internationally for the benefit
of all students.
The CFA is a professional partner to IFSA with
whom it aims to work in mutual cooperation in sharing knowledge and resources
and to bridge the gap between forestry students and industry. A Memorandum of
Understanding has been signed as the base of our partnership and it is meant
to enhance co-operation between the two organisations. The parties are
encouraged to complement their human resources for the benefits of both
organisations and their members. Visit IFSA at
www.ifsa.net
Kind regards
Geoff Kay - CFA/IFSA Liaison
Officer
Email:
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What's on offer |
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Young Forester Award |
The Young Forester Award is
designed to provide an overseas work placement for a forester below
the age of 35.
Recent winners have worked in Sri Lanka
and Guyana.
Interested? Then visit the
Young Forester Award page. |
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Young Scientist Publication Award |
Are you a young scientist trying to get
your first paper published in a peer-reviewed journal? If so,
you might be eligible for
International Forestry
Review Young Scientist Publication Award. Visit the YSA
page for more details. |
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Article in Commonwealth Forestry News |
Our Youth Officer writes
a regular article in our newsletter, the Commonwealth Forestry
News. You can access the latest article
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Student membership rates |
Students get a massive
reduction on membership fees of between 60% to 80% depending on the
category chosen. See Join the CFA for
more details. |
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Can you help? |
If you want to help us in
our mission to support the professional development of young foresters
then please get in touch by email at
cfa@cfa-international.org |
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International
Fellowships Available at the World Forest Institute
Portland, Oregon, USA
The World Forest Institute Fellowship
Program brings forestry and natural resources professionals from
around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12
months. Fellows conduct an independent research project developed in
conjunction with his/her sponsor. Projects are typically either
policy or marketing studies, and may be environmental, social or
economic in focus. Activities involve information gathering through
interviews, meeting with forestry organizations, and taking
organized field trips. Fellows typically summarize their projects in
a report and poster published by the WFI. A large component of the
program involves traveling and visiting with professionals in the
Pacific Northwest forest sector. Fellows visit forestlands, research
sites, manufacturing facilities, and NGOs. Additionally, Fellows
gain valuable cultural experience and English language skills.
Project proposals are now being accepted, and a matching grant is
available to cover up to half of the Fellowship fee. WFI is located
in beautiful Portland, Oregon, a short drive to forests, mountains,
beach, and desert. Oregon is the largest producer of forest products
among the 50 US states. For more information visit
http://wfi.worldforestry.org or contact Angie DiSalvo
adisalvo@worldforestry.org.
Angie DiSalvo
International Fellowship Program
Manager
World Forest Institute, a program of
the World Forestry Center
4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221
USA
(503) 488-2137
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Useful links |
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Journals
Ingenta
Select
http://www.ingentaconnect.com
Search for articles found in Agroforestry
systems, Environmental and Economic issues in forestry, Forestry,
Journal of Forestry, Northern Journal of Apllied forestry, Southern
Journal of applied forestry, Agricultural and forest entomology,
Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Forest Ecology and Management,
Forest Pathology,
Forest Science, Journal of Forest
Economics, New Forests, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research.
Access to abstracts only and then purchase the full article from the
journal publisher directly for the following journals.
Science Direct
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Select environmental science as the
subject to search on and then access journals directly. Free access
to full text articles for the following journals: Applied soil
ecology, European journal of soil biology, Forest ecology and
management, Forest policy and economics, Journal of forest economics,
Remote sensing of environment, Urban forestry and Urban greening, Soil
biology and biochemistry.
Logging and Sawmilling Journal
http://www.forestnet.com/
Google
Scholar
http://www.gogglescholar.com
Employment
Top Ten
Tips for obtaining an environmental job
http://www.environmentaljobs.com.au/events/toptenSLF.php
Key
organizations and employment services in Australia and oversees
http://www.environmentaljobs.com.au/links.php
Forest Glossaries
http://www.glossarist.com/glossaries/business/primary-industry/forestry.asp
Other
IUFRO
http://www.iufro.org/
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