Monday, October 20, 2008
Doggie Palooza
Fellows helped out at this unique event at the WFC museum. All things dog-centered were available to the public, to encourage folks to visit the exhibit "Wolf to Woof." Click on this cute pup to see more photos from the event.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
October 2008 WFI Update Now Available
The newest WFI Update can now be downloaded from: http://wfi.worldforestrycenter.org/WFIupdate10.08.pdf
In this issue, find articles on:
*"Who Will Own the Forest? 4"
*Welcome to New Fellows from Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, and Zambia
*WFI presents in Australia at VicForests Symposium
*Recent field tours
*Alumni updates
Thanks,
Angie, Program Manager
Welcome new Fellows!
Fall brought three new Fellows to WFI from a diverse group of countries, two of which are new to the Fellowship Program. WFI is pleased to introduce Lanhui Wang from Beijing, China, Dr. Milan Mataruga from Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Victor Kawanga from Lusaka, Zambia.
Ms. Lanhui Wang is a faculty member in the Department of Statistics, School of Economics and Management, at Beijing Forestry University, where she lectures on statistics and econometrics, forecasting, and decision making in economics. Her research projects have included evaluations for China’s Grain for Green Project, socio-economic investigations of Giant Panda habitat in Shaanxi province, and management plans for natural reserves in China.
During her six-month Fellowship Lanhui will conduct research on forecasting for timber consumption and wood products trade in China. “I hope I can widen my vision through discussion with other colleagues,” says Lanhui. “I also hope to know what foreigners are concerned about regarding China and China’s forest products market.” She is sponsored by the Harry Merlo Foundation and the China Scholarship Council.
Milan Mataruga is a Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, University of Banja Luka in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He teaches courses on forest seeds, seedling production, and establishing new forests and plantations. His previous research centered around seedling production, including work on seed orchards, physiological and genetic seed research, drought resistant seedlings, and reforestation. His Fellowship is sponsored by the Harry Merlo Foundation and several Bosnian groups, including the Ministry Department of Science and Technology, the Ministry Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Šume Republike Srpske, and Tamaris.
During Milan’s one year Fellowship he will gain insight into the Pacific Northwest's scientific knowledge and practical experiences in genetic resources, forest seeds, nurseries and afforestation. “My research and new knowledge gained during my stay in WFI will be implemented in a new textbook for students at Faculty of Forestry in Banja Luka,” says Milan.
Victor Kawanga is the National Coordinator for the Commonwealth Forestry Association’s Zambian Branch. His work includes research, management, education, extension, and planning. Much of his time is spent negotiating between forestry, agriculture and rural development groups.
Victor will conduct an assessment of how policy influences forest distribution, conservation, preservation, utilization and management during his six-month Fellowship. “I hope to learn lessons from the different players in forestry such as the government, private sector, the public, associations and non state actors, especially how they interact and how resulting mismatches, trade offs, and synergies are developed to benefit the well being of forests and those who depend on them,” he says. “From this prognosis, I see a lot of interactions with the above mentioned players to benefit my stay. I believe this will enhance my work, career goals and the country, Zambia, at large.” Victor is sponsored by the Harry Merlo Foundation and several US friends, including J.J. Martin, a Washington resident whom he met while in forestry school in Cyprus, and Jason Cooper, a local teacher.
Ms. Lanhui Wang is a faculty member in the Department of Statistics, School of Economics and Management, at Beijing Forestry University, where she lectures on statistics and econometrics, forecasting, and decision making in economics. Her research projects have included evaluations for China’s Grain for Green Project, socio-economic investigations of Giant Panda habitat in Shaanxi province, and management plans for natural reserves in China.
During her six-month Fellowship Lanhui will conduct research on forecasting for timber consumption and wood products trade in China. “I hope I can widen my vision through discussion with other colleagues,” says Lanhui. “I also hope to know what foreigners are concerned about regarding China and China’s forest products market.” She is sponsored by the Harry Merlo Foundation and the China Scholarship Council.
Milan Mataruga is a Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, University of Banja Luka in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He teaches courses on forest seeds, seedling production, and establishing new forests and plantations. His previous research centered around seedling production, including work on seed orchards, physiological and genetic seed research, drought resistant seedlings, and reforestation. His Fellowship is sponsored by the Harry Merlo Foundation and several Bosnian groups, including the Ministry Department of Science and Technology, the Ministry Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Šume Republike Srpske, and Tamaris.
During Milan’s one year Fellowship he will gain insight into the Pacific Northwest's scientific knowledge and practical experiences in genetic resources, forest seeds, nurseries and afforestation. “My research and new knowledge gained during my stay in WFI will be implemented in a new textbook for students at Faculty of Forestry in Banja Luka,” says Milan.
Victor Kawanga is the National Coordinator for the Commonwealth Forestry Association’s Zambian Branch. His work includes research, management, education, extension, and planning. Much of his time is spent negotiating between forestry, agriculture and rural development groups.
Victor will conduct an assessment of how policy influences forest distribution, conservation, preservation, utilization and management during his six-month Fellowship. “I hope to learn lessons from the different players in forestry such as the government, private sector, the public, associations and non state actors, especially how they interact and how resulting mismatches, trade offs, and synergies are developed to benefit the well being of forests and those who depend on them,” he says. “From this prognosis, I see a lot of interactions with the above mentioned players to benefit my stay. I believe this will enhance my work, career goals and the country, Zambia, at large.” Victor is sponsored by the Harry Merlo Foundation and several US friends, including J.J. Martin, a Washington resident whom he met while in forestry school in Cyprus, and Jason Cooper, a local teacher.
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