OptFor-EU will be presenting at the 4th International Conference OLD-GROWTH FORESTS: POLICY AND PRACTICE on October 10-11, 2024 at Mežmāja, Šķēde, Latvia, organised by the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”. This International Conference brings together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to share recent research and discuss the old-growth forests and their role in climate policy.
- Format of the Conference:
October 10 (Day 1): Indoor conference, hybrid (in-person/online),
October 11 (Day 2): Field visit to the old-growth forest site, in-person. - Working language: English.
- Location: Mežmāja, Šķēde, Latvia
- Transfer to Conference venue (from–to Riga airport), dining and accommodation (shared rooms with other participants) will be provided.
- The Conference is open to all interested parties and is free of charge. The transfer to Conference venue planned on October 10, 2024 at 8:00 am and/or on October 9, afternoon (tbc). Transfer is free of charge.
- For virtual participants the online link for the conference will be sent shortly before the event.
In conjunction with the Conference, the FORWARDS Autumn School on Climate-Smart Forestry will be held from October 7-9, 2024, specifically designed for PhD students (see information below).
For further questions related to the conference, please contact Laura Ķēniņa
(e-mail: laura.kenina@silava.lv).
Conference Agenda
Registration form for the Conference (REGISTRATION IS OPEN)