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Branching out

IUFRO
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Forest Operations
Bioeconomy
Forest Management
Forestry
Sustainability
IUFRO
Biodiversity Loss
Forest Genetics
Artificial Intelligence
Silviculture
Tree Physiology
Social Aspects Of Forests
Carbon Sequestration
Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Forest Water Nexus
Climate Change Adaptation
Diversity In Forestry
Forest Products

Welcome to Branching out: the forest podcast, where we connect forests, science and people. We aim to break down complex forest related topics so you can discover the role of forests and trees for people and nature, and also inform you about what is going on in the world of forest research. This podcast is brought to you by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO.

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Season 3 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast, hosted by Gerda Wolfrum from IUFRO HQ, explores how IUFRO scientists work across disciplines to address emerging issues through Task Forces. In the fourth episode, we discuss the relationship between for... more

Season 3 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast, hosted by Gerda Wolfrum from IUFRO HQ, explores how IUFRO scientists work across disciplines to address emerging issues through Task Forces. In the third episode, we discuss the importance of gender equi... more

Season 3 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast, hosted by Gerda Wolfrum from IUFRO HQ, explores how IUFRO scientists work across disciplines to address emerging issues through Task Forces. In the second episode we discuss why innovation matters in the... more

Season 3 of Branching Out: the forest podcast, hosted by Gerda Wolfrum from IUFRO HQ, aims to explore how scientists in IUFRO work across disciplines to tackle emerging topics. This work takes place in Task Forces, and the first episode talks about b... more

The final episode of Season 2 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast, hosted by Jose Bolaños from IUFRO HQ, focused on IUFRO Scientific Division 9 – Forest Policy and Economics. The episode features Janette Bulkan from the University of British Columbi... more

This episode, hosted by Jose Bolaños from IUFRO HQ, focused on IUFRO Scientific Division 8 – Forest Environment. The episode, featuring Co-Coordinators Alexia Stokes (INRAE, France) and Chabi Djagoun (University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin), along with c... more

In Episode 7, host Jose Bolaños (IUFRO HQ) and co-host Raghav Sharma from the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) spoke with Tod Ramsfield (Natural Resources Canada/University of Alberta) and Maartje Klapwijk (Swedish University of Ag... more

In this episode, we talk about the work of IUFRO’s Division 6: Social Aspects of Forests and Forestry. Hosted by Jose Bolaños, IUFRO HQ, and Ngozi Edum, IFSA, this episode features Purabi Bose, Co-Coordinator of Division 6.

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Recent Guests

Mingfang Zhang
Task Force coordinator, IUFRO Task Force on forest-water livelihoods governance nexus
IUFRO
Episode: Episode 4: For the love of trees and water
Nadeem Shah
Senior hydrologist, Forest Research (Forestry Commission, UK)
Forest Research, UK
Episode: Episode 4: For the love of trees and water
Todora Rogelia
Researcher at University of Padova, co-coordinator of FORGEDI
IUFRO Task Force on Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Forest-Related Sectors (FORGEDI)
Episode: Episode 3: Not a moral add-on
Rattiya Lippe
Senior scientist, agricultural economist
Thuenen Institute of Forestry, Germany
Episode: Episode 3: Not a moral add-on
Lyndall Bull
Task Force Coordinator in IUFRO Task Force on Skating Up Science-Based Forest Sector Innovation
IUFRO
Episode: Episode 2: New ways of doing things
Rajat Panwar
Professor of Responsible and Sustainable Business; Interim Director of the Center for the Future of Forest and Society
Oregon State University; IUFRO Deputy Coordinator for Division 5.1
Episode: Episode 2: New ways of doing things
Ivana Živojinović
Senior scientist at Boku University focusing on forest policy and governance.
Boku University, Vienna
Episode: Episode 1: Breaking down silos
Ricardo Vargas Carpintero
PhD with a focus on non-timber forest products and bioeconomy innovation.
University of Hohenheim
Episode: Episode 1: Breaking down silos
Janette Bulkan
Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Faculty of Forestry
University of British Columbia
Episode: Episode 9: Not About Trees

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Jose Bolaños
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Episode 3: Not a moral add-on
Q: What outputs or concrete activities is the Task Force planning ahead of the 2029 IUFRO World Congress in Nairobi?
Plans include a photo exhibition and contest to visualize diverse lived experiences in forests, MOOC outputs, and opportunities for members to meet at key conferences.
Episode 3: Not a moral add-on
Q: What might happen if groups in vulnerable positions continue to be excluded from forest-related decisions?
Exclusion leads to compounding societal effects, policy misalignment with local realities, and continued inequality that undermines innovation and effectiveness in forest governance.
Episode 1: Breaking down silos
Q: Ricardo, building on what Ivana just said, is bioeconomy understood as implemented in the same way around the world?
Ricardo explains there cannot be a single model for bioeconomy, as different regions have different goals based on their resources, industrialization level, and local practices.
Episode 9: Not About Trees
Q: What do you think the importance of social sciences in forest research is?
Janette presents that social scientists bring essential insights about positionality and representation in forest-related issues.
Episode 9: Not About Trees
Q: What is the role of governance in forestry?
Lukas explains governance can be seen as rule systems with public and private actors, and emphasizes the need for understanding 'good governance' in a cultural context.

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What is Branching out about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on forest science, policy, and people, weaving together research, governance, and practical applications in the forest sector. Across episodes, conversations routinely cover topics like forest innovation, bioeconomy, climate change, biodiversity, forest health, and the social dimensions of forestry, including Indigenous rights and community involvement. The format frequently pairs researchers with practitioners and policymakers to explore how science translates into real-world impact, from wood products and biobased solutions to governance and knowledge translation. A notable strength is its global viewpoint—highlighting North-South collaboration, diverse regional challenges, and cross-disciplinary approaches to building su... more

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