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 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 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