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5th EuroCoppice Training SchoolLatvia

ChairoftheCOSTAction:Prof.Dr.Dr.h.c.GeroBECKERAlbert-Ludwigs-UniversityFreiburgChairofForestUtilization(fobawi)Werthmannstr.6- D- 79085Freiburgeurocoppice@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de

COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020

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COST FP1301 Training SchoolEstablishment and tending of SRC (short rotation coppice)

Organised byLatvian State Forest Research Institute Silava & Daugavpils University

in cooperation with the agency Forest Research Station, Latvia

March 13th- 17th, 2017

BackgroundShort Rotation Coppice (SRC) and Short Rotation Forestry (SRF) are standmanagement practices that emerged in numerous European countries in the 1980’s.Usually, fast growing deciduous tree species, both native and introduced, are used toestablish SRC systems. The systems typically consist of only one species, which areplanted and then coppiced after a short period of time. Hence, SRC have a specificand more intensive management compared to traditional forest systems.

The most typical product is energy wood, although SRC may provide numerous otherproducts and services, the recognition of which is increasing; they are thereforegaining importance in both forest management and environmental policies. Theoverall aim of the Training School is to learn management alternatives for SRC andtheir related products.

Theobjectivesandlearningoutcomesareto:• Identify,defineandclassifybothhistoricalandcurrentSRCmanagementsystems• IdentifycriteriatoselectspeciesandclonesfortheestablishmentofSRC• LearnabouttechniquesfortheestablishmentandmanagementofSRCforestand

agriculturalsystems• ApplyadequatemethodsfortheassessmentofbiomassinSRC&traintheuseof

relateddatacollectionmethodsandtools• Applydataprocessingandanalysis&interpretandcriticallyevaluatetheresults

5th EuroCoppiceTrainingSchoolLatvia

Programoutline*

Sunday,March12th – ArrivalinRiga;citytourandovernightstay.

Monday,March13th– Introductionandtraveltovenue.Firstandsecondrotation,resprouting,managementsystemsandspecies.

Tuesday,March14th – Pre-harvestmassmeasurementsystems.

Wednesday,March15st– Morphology,biodiversityandmultipleuseofSRC.

Thursday,March16th – Greenhousegasemissions,harvesting,economics,breedingandgame.

Friday,March17th– Presentationsbyparticipants,TSevaluationandfeedback,departure.

• Notethattheprogrammay besubjecttosmallchanges

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Whocanparticipate?Applicants should be engaged in a program of research as post graduate students or postdoctoralfellows, OR be employed in a research institution of any COST country (the list of countries can befound here: http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_countries) or accepted NNC Institution(Agricultural University of Tirana Albania - & - Ukrainian National Forestry University).

LanguageThe TS will be held in English; a working knowledge of the subject in this language is necessary.

VenueTheTrainingSchoolwillbeorganisedinJaunkalsnava,situatedintheEasternpartofLatvia. TheTraineeswillstayinsharedroomsintheForestResearchStationguesthouse(2-3people/room).

Certificate of ParticipationTrainees will receive a certificate for their participation in the course with 3 ECTS credits.

FinancialSupportEuroCoppice willsupportTraineeswitha(lumpsum)grantof550€.

TraineeSelectionA maximum of 20 applicants will be selected by the Steering Group of COST Action 1301 based onthe applications and COST principles. In the interest of achieving gender balance, qualified femalecandidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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LogisticsArrival:TraineesarriveinRigaonSundayMarch12th and stayovernightatadesignatedhotel.Transportationfromthehoteltothevenuethefollowingmorning(March13th)isprovided.

Departure:Transportationfromthevenuetotheairport/Rigacityis providedontheafternoonofFridayMarch17th.Estimatedarrivalattheairportisapprox.17:30.

AlltraveltoandfromRigaistheindividualresponsibilityofTrainees.

AccommodationisreservedfromSundayMarch12th (afternoon)untilFridayMarch17th (14:00).AnyarrangementstostaylongerinRigaaretheresponsibilityofTrainees.

TraineesarerequiredtopayforthefollowingexpensesconcerningtheTrainingSchool:

• RoundtriptraveltoRiga(pricesvary)• Accommodation &mealsinRiga:March12(hotelca.55€),aswellasMarch17(+)ifnecessary• Accommodation& mealsattheForestResearchStationguesthouse:March13- 17(ca.150€)

Application procedureInterested post-graduate students and young scientists who wish to attend the TS must send thefollowing information byMonday, December 19th, 2016 to theAction Manager Alicia Unrau: eurocoppice@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de

- Curriculum Vitae- Letter of Motivation- Short description of their scientific background

We are looking forward to your applications!

ForfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheCOSTActionFP1301TrainingSchoolCoordinatorortheTrainingSchoolLocalOrganizer:

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TrainingSchoolCoordinatorProf.Dr.KarlStampferUniversityofNaturalResourcesandLifeSciencesPeterJordanStrasse82/31190ViennaAustriaPhone:+431476544301Mobile:+436641615385Fax:+431476544342e-mail:karl.stampfer@boku.ac.at

LocalOrganizersDr.silv.DagnijaLazdina+37126595683e-mail:dagnija.lazdina@silava.lv

Mg.oec.KristapsMakovskis+37126376045e-mail: kristaps.makovskis@silava.lvLatvianStateForestResearchInstituteSilavaRigastreet111,Latvia,LV2169