LOCATION

Orvieto, the symposium venue, is located one hour north of Rome by train, in the province of Temi, in the Umbria region. For detailed information about Orvieto, please visit the following web sites:

http://www.comune.orvieto.tr.it/ - (In Italian)

http://www.argoweb.it/orvieto/ - (Click on "Welcome" for English version)

Accommodation options in Rome, in connection with the symposium, (Sunday night, 26 September through Thursday night, 30 September) will be provided for those colleagues who register.

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

Extension throughout the world has evolved to include multiple partners and stakeholders in the delivery of educational programs and technical assistance. Often the end users, such as farmers and forest owners, are participants in both the research endeavor, as well as the extension of research results. Communication strategies among all participants in extension are more important than ever. This symposium will explore this subject through invited lectures, volunteered papers, posters, tours, discussions, and deliberations with FAO officials. Under the general topic of “communication strategies,” presentations may be grouped into one of the following categories:

• Private Forest Owners and Farmers
• Agroforestry, Forestry, and Small-scale Forests
• Smallholder technical access and management
• Strengthening and Promotion of Private Forest Owners and Farm Forest Organizations

Contributions from all persons and organizations involved in forestry or agroforestry extension, such as extension professionals, development workers, researchers, officials and decision makers, both government and nongovernment, and the private sector, are welcome. Please submit your presentation title, abstract (300-word limit), and preliminary registration form to Roland Beck (contact information below) by May 1st.

Papers will be published in CD format and posted on the World Wide Web. Registered persons will receive further information in May 2004.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE AND INFORMATION

Registration Fee: 150 € (The registration will be waived for participants from developing countries.)

Accommodations: Approximately 80 € per night in Rome (27th thru 30th September) and approximately 60 € per night in Orvieto, Umbria

Catered Meals:

In Orvieto (27th thru 30th September): approximately 145 €
In Rome (01st October): at your own disposal in FAO cafeteria

Excursion on the 29th September: 50 €

In-Symposium Travel Costs:

From Rome to Orvieto on 27th September: approximately 11€
From Orvieto to Rome on 30th September: approximately 11€

A limited number of travel grants will be available to partly support participants from developing countries.

A detailed list of costs and the payment procedure, including bank information for money transfer, will be posted on the web in the near future and included in the second announcement.

DATES AND DEADLINES

May 1st: Abstracts and preliminary registration

July 15th: Definite registration, payment of fees

August 15th: Full paper delivery deadline, participation confirmation

September 15th: Program/proceedings ready

September 27th: Symposium begins

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Monday, 27th September:
Travel from Rome to Orvieto by train
Registration
Plenary opening session
All key note speakers
Themed paper presentations

Tuesday, 28th September:
Themed paper presentations

Wednesday, 29th September:
Field trip
BBQ dinner, Evening

Thursday, 30th September:
Themed working group sessions
Travel from Orvieto to Rome by train
Group dinner
Overnight lodging in Rome

Friday, 1st October:
Official welcome to FAO headquarters, Rome
Presentations, themed group result presentations
IUFRO Working Party business meeting

PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FORM

Click on the link below to complete the preliminary registration form.

Preliminary Registration Form