The International Model Forest Network
The International Model Forest Network (IMFN) is a global community of practice whose members and supporters work toward a common goal: the sustainable management of forest-based landscapes through the Model Forest approach. The IMFN is comprised of all member Model Forests in existence or under development around the world.
Model Forests are based on a flexible approach that combines the social, cultural and economic needs of local communities with the long-term sustainability of forest landscapes.
The latest edition of our bi-annual newsletter, Connections, celebrates the United Nations International Year of Biodiversity by exploring Biodiversity and Model Forests. Read more...
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IMFN NEWS
Plans for Global Forum 2011 Underway
Peter Besseau (IMFNS Director) convened a meeting of the IMFN International Networking Committee (INC) together with hosts at CESEFOR in Valladolid, Spain in mid-March. Representatives from all regions, save Asia, were present to draw up plans for the IMFN Global Forum in 2011. It has been agreed that the Global Forum will be held March 24-27, 2011 in Burgos, Spain, the gateway to the Urbión Model Forest! The theme proposed for the 2011 Global Forum is Networking...
Mediterranean Model Forest Network holds MedForum 2010 in Morocco
The Mediterranean Model Forest Network will hold the MedForum 2010, the region's annual meeting, in Morocco on June 22-24, on the premises of the developing Ifrane Model Forest...
The Canadian Ambassador to Morocco handing a representative of the High Commissariat for Water and Forests and the Fight against Desertification of Morocco an official, framed Certificate of Canditature (from the International Model Forest Network and the Mediterranean Model Forest Network) for the Model Forest of Ifrane. Photo: Pilar Valbuena.
Commonwealth Forestry Conference
The director of the IMFNS, Peter Besseau, is attending the Commonwealth Forestry Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland from June 28 – July 2, 2010. Peter will present a paper entitled: “The International Model Forest Network: The Social Science of Sustainability – Engaging Local Stakeholders...”
Turkey holds Model Forest Strategic Planning Workshop
Turkey hosted a Strategic Planning Workshop on May 27-28, 2010 as part of the ongoing development of the Yalova Model Forest. Some 40 participants attended, representing a large sample of stakeholders...
Latin American Model Forests will share successful experiences at the next Board meeting in Brazil in June
Preceding the Board meetings of the Ibero-American Model Forest Network, it is customary to hold special events. The next Board meeting to be held the second week of June, 2010 is no exception as a special event will be held that promotes the Model Forest concept locally...
IMFN E-Commerce Pilot Project Starting Soon
The IMFNS, with support from the Ibero-American Model Forest Network and the Canadian Model Forest Network, are embarking on an exciting new pilot project. A multi-lingual Model Forest E-Directory and virtual “Store” are being developed to assist small and medium sized enterprises within Model Forests in marketing their products and services to the world...
