1. IUFRO All Division 5 Conference Closing Comments Dr. Chris Risbrudt Chairman

2. IUFRO Strategy 2006-2010 Goal 1 – To strengthen research for the benefit of forests and people Goal 2 – To expand strategic partnerships and cooperation Goal 3 – To strengthen communication and links within the scientific community and with students as well as with policy makers and society at large

3. Goal 1 – Strengthen Research See what others are doing Learn of issues and activities Keep up with change

4. Goal 2 – Expand Partnerships and Cooperation Interdisciplinary cooperation Expand partnerships –Organizations –Stakeholders –Fellow researchers Strengthen cooperation between regions

5. Goal 3 – Strengthen communication Within the scientific community Links between science and policy Increase public awareness

6. Final Advice/Request Stay engaged! Engage others Stay active Consider leadership