Sustainable Legacy: Education, research, and perspectives in Forestry and urban greenery
on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Faculty of Forestry of the University of Sarajevo
Background and objectives
The international conference Sustainable Legacy: Education, Research, and Perspectives in Forestry and Urban Greenery is highly significant from a scientific, national, international, and social standpoint. It will enable an exceptional contribution to the dissemination of scientific knowledge, the critical exchange of viewpoints, and the improvement of visibility and internationalization. This conference serves as a vital platform for researchers, academicians, and experts from various fields to present and share their cutting-edge research and knowledge in the fields of forestry and urban greening. At the national level, the conference plays a key role in promoting achievements and celebrating 75 years of existence and work of the Faculty of Forestry of the University of Sarajevo. By organizing this international conference, the Faculty of Forestry highlights the importance of promoting sustainable forestry and green urban areas as key pillars of ecological well-being, economic growth, and societal resilience. This conference will bring together: scientists, professionals, decision-makers, and stakeholders to discuss and consider strategies, policies, and best practices that can be implemented at the national level to improve forest resources and urban green spaces. By creating a common understanding and fostering collaboration, this conference acts as a catalyst for the development and implementation of sustainable practices in forest management, urban planning, and green infrastructure. The presentation of different perspectives, experiences and expertise at this conference leads to the formulation of holistic, context-specific solutions that can be implemented globally. By fostering international networking and collaboration, this conference strengthens collective efforts toward a sustainable and resilient future for forests and urban environments. Focus areas include:
- Education, research, and perspectives in forestry
- Education, research, and perspectives in urban greenery
Target audience
- Scientists from forestry and urban greenery
- Professionals from forestry and urban greenery, environmental and political organizations
- Non-governmental organizations for environmental protection and conservation
- Employees from public forest administration
- Students with interests in forestry and urban greenery
Symposium venue and accommodation
The Symposium will take place in Sarajevo (the precise location and hotel will be determined later), the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Transport information
Airplane connection: https://www.sarajevo-airport.ba/
Bus: https://getbybus.com/hr/centrotrans-eurolines
Tentative schedule
| Thursday, November 30th 2023: | Arrival to Sarajevo and Desk Registration |
| Friday, December 1st 2023: | Desk Registration Welcome Addresses and Opening of the Conference Solemn Academy Oral presentations (plenary) Coffee break Oral presentations (plenary) Lunch Oral presentations (parallel sessions) Coffee break Oral presentations (parallel sessions) Coffee break Conclusions and closure of the Conference Free evening |
| Saturday, December 2nd 2023: | Departure from Sarajevo |
Important dates and deadlines
| Submission of abstracts (first call): | August 31st, 2023 |
| Notice on accepted abstracts: | September 11th, 2023 |
| Registration (sending the registration form): Registration form | November 10th, 2023 |
| Conference | December 1st, 2023 |
Abstracts, presentations and publications
Authors are invited to submit their proposals for papers/posters through an abstract (1 page) no later than the deadline specified above (August 31st, 2023). The abstracts should include the title, author(s) name, institution and contact details (including email address), and keywords. The abstract should be in doc or docx format. The proposers are invited to mention the session they would like to have their presentation take part in. Acceptance will be based on the relevance of the topics of the conference. The Proceedings of abstracts will be available as a part of the conference package. The Scientific Committee is considering the possibility to select some high-quality papers and publishing them in a special issue of Works of the Faculty of Forestry University of Sarajevo https://radovi.sfsa.unsa.ba/en/ or other peer-reviewed journals. Presentations at the conference will be organized into thematic sessions. Each session will have a chairperson, who will introduce the presenters, control presentation time, and lead the discussion after the presentations. Presentation time is 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes of discussions.
The Scientific committee in charge of assessing the proposals may not take into consideration those that arrived out of time, or not fitting to the formal requirements. The template for the preparation of the abstract can be downloaded here: https://www.sfsa.unsa.ba/web/
