Framework

It is well recognized the importance of forests and the forestry sector in the context of the territory and the economy of the country. Deliberately or by natural expansion, forests increased during the 20th century its presence and visibility, not unnoticed for the majority of the population. But if that growth represented a significant portion of our development, it also contributed to the spread of expressions of risk, materialized in the occurrence of fires and health setbacks, with an excessive spreading of pests and diseases.

The present dimension of forest area and the ecological and environmental conditions of growth and production, require closer attention in knowledge of the circumstances in which this process develops and in terms of greater efficiency and stability. A more profound knowledge about forests has concerned a wide range of scientific areas, which is polarized at the core of Forest Sciences reference. Continuously, a wide variety of disciplines found in the forests deepening reasons of interrogation, making such an important part of their object of study.

 

2013 FORESTS, a presence of knowledge / a consolidated heritage

The Congress shall reserve a special time for conferences with specialists of scientific areas, explaining the interest that inspires their approaches to forests. From biotechnology to economy, energy to ecology, the forest is a source of study, deepening and consolidation of knowledge.

2013 FORESTS, an area of debate / the forest policies

Public policies of support and intervention in forests will be the subject of analysis and review, also in the light of knowledge and with the scientific objectivity that limited resources requires and demands. The Forest Fires Protection, the Pine Wood Nematode Infestation, the Support to the Associations, the Planning and Land Management link, or the Public Property Management, should serve as a basis for debate, enriched from the contributions and research knowledge.

2013 FORESTS, an opportunity for training / shared responses

Knowledge is the basis of innovation and implementation of appropriate solutions to the new challenges that arise in the management and operation of forest areas, in order to obtain a stable chain of products and services provided to the community. In the various thematic tables will seek to respond to the challenges and constraints of greatest expression and topicality.

2013 FORESTS, a window for innovation / the contribution of forest research

The Congress will provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the work and latest results of research in forest projects and recent academic contributions, seeking to promote solutions that match the approaches to new problems, or new approaches to ancient practices.

2013 FORESTS, knowledge and Innovation

Will be made available, as usual, a wide representation of professional technicians, administrative managers, producers and owners, students and interested individuals or institutions, a contact and approach with scientific knowledge, capable of providing the enjoyment of the forest spaces with guarantee of greater efficiency, persistence and recovery of the fullness of their potential.

7º Congresso Florestal Nacional
Florestas - Conhecimento e Inovação