When?
On november from 20th to 24th
from November 20th to 24th
Sheraton, colonia del Sacramento – Uruguay
IUFRO 2023
Working Group 2.08.03 – Improvement and
Culture of Eucalypts
Enhancing the performance and
sustainability of eucalypt plantations to
broaden their benefits
Dear friends and colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is an honor for me to welcome all of you to the next IUFRO Conference of Working Group 2.08.03 “Improvement and Culture of Eucalypts” that will be held in Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay), from 20-24 November 2023.
This meeting, under the main title “Enhancing the performance and sustainability of eucalypt plantations to broaden their benefits”, will focus on the sustainable use of eucalypt plantations through a better understanding of the genetics of the genus, appropriate…….
where ?
The IUFRO Conference Working Group 2.08.03, will be developed at the Sheraton Hotel in Colonia (By Marriotts). The Sheraton Hotel es located at the west border of the city, in a very peaceful place, surrounded by the river, beaches and open and safe areas. Distance from the Sheraton Hotel and the city town is 5 kilometers (30 to 40 minutes walking), with non public transportation available other than private taxi.
Early Bird
$350Before September 15, 2023
Regular
$450From September 16, 2023
Full-Time Student
$200Get your access now
the conference
IUFRO 2023 is a unique opportunity to learn from experts in forest research, share knowledge, and establish connections with other professionals in the field. The event is also a platform to discuss and collaborate on solutions to global challenges related to forests and sustainable forest management.
03
CONFFERENCE DAYS
01
01 field trip
01
optional post-conference tour
Congress sessions
✔ Tree breeding strategies
✔ Breeding for resistance to biotic and abiotic stress
✔ Breeding for wood properties
✔ Molecular and genomic technologies
✔ Forest management and productivity, including forest protection and physiology
Organizers
Supporters
The city
Colonia del Sacramento is a small city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and capital of the Colonia Department. It has a population of around 27,000.
Its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.