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Field Trip: Sunday, 7 December 2008
Organized by the Polish State Forests National Forest Holding.

The State Forests National Forest Holding is pleased to invite the Forest Day 2 participants to the field trip.

During this trip we would like to present you the results of implementation of Sustainable Forest Management in the Polish forests in the context of their contribution to climate change mitigation. The following silvicultural practices will be demonstrated, among others:

Afforestation, reforestation and regeneration
Changing species composition of the forest stands from coniferous dominated into broadleaves
Conservation of forest biological diversity
Small water retention
Forest fire prevention methods
Public education in forestry
Co-operation with major groups and Non-Government Organisations

We have prepared two parallel trips, one of which is especially dedicated to media and NGO representatives.

The timetable of the trips will be as follows:

Sunday, 7th December, 2008

08.00-09:00	Departure from Poznan
09.00–13.00	Field programme
14.00-15:30	Visit to the Forest Cultural Centre in Goluchow
approx. 15.30-17:30	Meal at a bonfire
approx. 17.30	Departure for Poznan
approx. 19.30	Arrival to Poznan

The field trip is available for those who indicate their interest to join the field trip upon on-line registration at the Forest Day 2 website. Early registration is encouraged as it will be first come first served basis, due to the limitation of participants we can accommodate for the field trip.

To reconfirm your registration please email:
Anna Pikus (a.pikus@cilp.lasy.gov.pl)
Information Centre of the State Forests NFH

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
CIFOR advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).