This 2 day hybrid conference will feature talks, a public lecture and a poster session.

Tickets are free to attend online but we are limited to 100 'in person' tickets.

The ECT will be attending the annual meeting and there will be an opportunity to “see” long-term experiment sites in virtual reality.

Forests are composed of, driven and used by, as well as celebrated by, communities. In other words, forests are communities. From the underground microbial communities, to the flora and fauna of the canopy, forests are shaped by every organism within the ecosystem. Today's forest communities face a range of challenges, not limited to global climate trends, disease outbreaks, invasive species, and habitat destruction. While some forest systems are breaking under these pressures, we also see how others show remarkable resilience against new challenges. With ever-increasing knowledge of the importance of forests for global ecosystem health, we are seeing increasing communication within human communities to protect and celebrate our forests. This conference aims to convene experts across a range of disciplines to share current research about the communities of, communities supporting, and communities supported by, global forests.  

More information and how to register: 2024 BIFoR Annual Meeting - University of Birmingham