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I am happy to announce that the UK is hosting the 18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference, in 2010, on the theme of Climate Change and Forests.

Forestry plays a fundamental part in the lives and economies of the Commonwealth’s citizens and countries, and there are significant forest resources and forestry expertise throughout the Commonwealth. We are very keen to do what we can to focus the event on exploring what Commonwealth countries can do by working together to help tackle the problem of climate change and to look at the role of forests in helping Commonwealth citizens to adapt to a changing climate.

The location will be the International Conference Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the heart of one of the UK's most beautiful cities and favourite destinations. The EICC can accommodate up to 1500 participants. There are also opportunities for other organisations or companies to hold satellite symposia and meetings.

Mark the dates in your diary now and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions. We look forward to seeing you in Edinburgh!

Tim Rollinson
Chairman of the Standing Committee
on Commonwealth Forestry.