International Conference on Reforestation Under Drought

The inaugural International Conference on Reforestation Under Drought aims to gather a diverse group of stakeholders including forest managers, researchers, graduate students, nursery professionals, and policy makers. The event will serve as a platform for attendees to engage with cutting-edge research and share insights about the challenges and solutions related to reforestation under drought conditions. Participants can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of knowledge in the field along with practical information they can apply within their respective regions. Additionally, the conference will foster networking opportunities for future collaboration among professionals in the forestry sector.The conference will feature a dynamic agenda that includes plenary talks, oral and poster presentations, and field tours. Topics of discussion will encompass various aspects of reforestation, with specific focus areas such as the reforestation pipeline under drought, including seed and seedling production, outplanting, and post-planting management. Other key themes will cover basic regeneration responses to drought, encompassing genetics, physiology, anatomy, biochemical, and phenological factors. Furthermore, attendees will explore advanced modeling and inventory techniques that integrate traditional growth and yield with innovative approaches such as remote sensing, GIS, and sensor technology in reforestation efforts. Intensive and precision silviculture practices will also be addressed, emphasizing site-specific prescriptions, automation, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence to enhance climate-smart reforestation strategies. Finally, the conference will delve into post-natural disturbance silviculture, discussing both natural and artificial regeneration methods alongside climate-informed management practices.