PRO SILVA information jan / feb 1997
PRO SILVA is a European federation of foresters who advocate forest
management based on natural processes.
Based on a broad approach to sustainability, PRO SILVA presents the
policy statements on four issues of major importance to present-day
forest management:
1) The basic principles of responsible forest management and forest
utilisation
2) The maintenance of biodiversity
3) The use of exotic species
4) The ecological role of forests in the landscape
Together with this emphasis on sustainability, PRO SILVA promotes
forest use which follows natural processes. By these means, ecological
and economic risks are reduced.
PRO SILVA is convinced that it is possible to commence the change from
a regimented type of forest management to the type of management and
silviculture advocated by PRO SILVA at almost any stage of stand
development.
PRO SILVA supports the implementation of such management in the
following ways:
1) Exchange of information within regional working groups
2) Establishment of demonstration forests
3) Meeting and excursions in demonstration forests
4) Cooperation with educational and scientifc institutions, and other bodies
These policy statements are the result of many discussions held among
members of the board of PRO SILVA Europe. The objective of these policies
is to increase the benefit derrived from the forest, by present and future
generations.
More information: 2nd International Pro Silva
Congress
May 29, 30, 31
1997
PRO SILVA Europe Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Dr. Jaap H. Kuper (Chairman)
Koninklijk Park 1
7315 JA Apeldoorn
The Netherlands
Tel. +31 (0)55 5219709, Fax. +31 (0)55 5224462
(BROCHURE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN)
2nd International PRO SILVA Congress
May 29, 30, 31 1997
Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Pro Silva
Pro Silva promotes forest management that combines the conservation of
forest ecosystems with their profitable and sustainable utilisation.
The approach to management that is advocated by Pro Silva is concerned
with both economic and non-economic objectives and takes the whole forest
ecosystem into consideration. A major feature of this approach is to
work with natural ecological processes to achieve these objectives.
Forest management according to the Pro Silva approach is based on
sustainability in its broadest sense. The conservation of biodiversity
and the protection of soil fertility and climate are key elements.
Sustainability provides the basis for the full range of productive uses
to which forests are put.Pro Silva strategies can put into practice the
Principles laid down at Rio in 1992 that sought to direct the future use
of forests world-wide.
The 2nd International Pro Silva Congress seeks to:
Advance knowledge
Develop strategies
Publicise the Pro Silva Approach
The Congrss is aimed at practical forest managers, forest owners, scientists
and policy makers.
Congress Themes
The Demand:
The demand by society for sustainably-produced forest products.
Do foresters produce what society wants?
The Offer:
Can we anticipate the demand?
Big business is already considering the basic issues.
The Uses of Forests:
Optimising the various functions of the forest
So-called multi-purpose forests are often far from optimal
Biodiversity:
Promoting biodiversity
Lip-service must be transformed into practical forest
management
The Economy:
Upgrading the financial performance of forest enterprises
Management must be based on sound economic rules
New Forests:
New approaches to the afforestation of agricultural land
Forests are not just fields with trees
Congress Programme
The Congress will be held in May 1997 in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. It
will consist of one day of lectures given by leading members of the
forestry community followed by two days of excursions to forests in the
centre of the country. The excursions will illustrate a number of issues
highlighted in the lectures. The congress will close with a forum session
which will prepare a final declaration. This will be publicised.
May 29: Conferences
Prof. Dr. R. Rabbinge, Professor of Agricultural Production-Ecology,
Agricultural University of Wageningen The Netherlands, Member of the
Scientific Advisory Council of the Dutch Government:
- Introduction and targets of the congress
Mr. J.H. Cashwell III, President of Seven Islands Land Company USA, the
largest certified forest company in North America:
- Ecology and economy in the New World
Prof. Dr. R.A.A. Oldeman, Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology,
Agricultural University of Wageningen The Netherlands:
- Optimalisation of forest functions
Dr. H. Koop, Institute for Forestry and Nature Research (IBN-DLO), Wageningen
The Netherlands, Projectleader Dutch Forest Reserves Program:
- Strengthening the ecology of forest systems
Dr. J. H. Kuper, Director of Het Loo Royal Forest, Apeldoorn The Netherlands,
President of Pro Silva Europe:
- Making profit out of forestry: friction between profit and sustainability
Ir. J.A. Verweij, Director of the FACE Foundation (Forest Absorbing
Carbondioxyde Emission), Arnhem The Netherlands:
- Restoration of degraded forest systems
Prof. Dr. H.J. Otto, University of Nancy, France:
- Practical criteria and indicators for sustainability
May 30, 31: Field excursions in the Veluwe area and the new land of the
polders in the former Zuiderzee
May 30: Social evening in the gardens of Het Loo Palace, musical intermezzi
by Jan Vayne
May 31: Forum session and preparation of the final declaration
Especially for visitors of this congress the Apeldoorn Tourist Board is
preparing a trip through the central part of Holland on June 1. This trip is
not included in the fees of the congress.
Where and When?
The 2nd International Pro Silva Congress will be held in Apeldoorn on the
29th, 30th and 31st May 1997. The first day of lectures will be held in the
Theatre Orpheus. On the last day the Congress will close with a reception
and dinner given by the Municipality of Apeldoorn in the New City Hall.
The participants will be housed in four Golden Tulip Hotels in Apeldoorn and
the surrounding area. During the Congress buses will be available for transport
to and between locations.
The cost will be Dfl. 750.- This includes accommodation, meals, transport and
congress papers.
Registration office:
SBN
Pro Silva Congress
P.O. Box 1121
3900 BC Veenendaal
The Netherlands
E-Mail: 100114.3574@Compuserve.com
More information:
PRO SILVA Europe, Koninklijk Park 1, 7315 JA Apeldoorn,The Netherlands
Tel. +31 (0)55 5219709, Fax. +31 (0)55 5224462
Pro Silva and INTERNET:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/J_Kuper/prosilva.htm
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