Dryland Symposium Presentation 141027€¦ · The Symposium will be hosted by the University of...

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16 to 20 March 2015 Venue: Stellenbosch University, Western Cape, South Africa

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16 to 20 March 2015

Venue:Stellenbosch University, 

Western Cape, South Africa

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The Symposium will be hosted by the University of Stellenbosch. The town is situated along the banks of the Eerste River, about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town in the famous wine‐growing region. It is South Africa's oldest town 

after Cape Town.

Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests

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Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests

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Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests

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Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests

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Stellenbosch became known as the City of Oaks, due to the large number of oak trees that grace its streets and 

homesteads. The town is packed with many historic buildings dating back to the 1700's.

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Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests

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Stellenbosch University provides world class education and a rich heritage and tradition to its students. It is also the home of many well‐known artists and crafters, and offers a leisurely lifestyle with sidewalk cafés, pubs and a variety of restaurants 

within walking distance.

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The Symposium will consist of 7 themes:

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1. Tree physiology, growth and tree architectural responses in drought conditions…

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2. Site–species matching /genotype x environment interactions…

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3. Silviculture regimes and management systems for Dryland Forestry…

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4. Management systems for dry natural forest ecosystems (including Savanna forests,   bush encroachment and 

sustainable livelihoods issues)…

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5. Products, procurement, wood properties and markets…

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6. Integrated fire management…

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7. Landscape improvements and ecosystem services from woodlots and farm forestry projects. 

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Post Conference tour:

Zululand20 – 23 March 2015

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The tour will visit Eucalyptus species and hybrid trials as well as coastal dune forests and end with two days in the Hluhluwe game reserve 

and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests

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16 to 20 March 2015

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