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International Scientific and Practical Conference “Forest ecosystems as global resource of the biosphere: calls, threats, solutions” (Forestry-2019) continued a series of events that started in 2008. The event was jointly organized by Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G. F. Morozov (Russia), Madrid Polytechnic University (Spain), Belgrade University (Serbia), Belarusian State Technical University (Belarus), Czech Academy of Agrarian Sciences (Czech Republic), Zvolen Technical University (Slovakia), and Research Institute of Forest Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology (Russia), in October, 23-24, 2019, Voronezh, Russia.Forestry-2019 welcomed practitioners, academicians and young researchers from different disciplines with an interest in forest to present research and state-of-the-art knowledge and theories in forestry and to strengthen collaboration between institutions in forest science, management and industry.The Conference explored the research covering (1) Forestry, forest management and multi-purpose use of forests; (2) Genetics, selection, seed production, reproduction and biotechnology in forestry; (3) Biodiversity of forest ecosystems, protection and defense of forests; (4) Forest park and landscape architecture; (5) Economics and management in the forestry complex; (6) Historical and social aspects of nature management; (7) Forest industry and mechanization of the forest complex; and (8) Innovations in the forestry complex.The Organizing Committee is highly grateful for the contribution of the Participants, Institutions and Sponsors supporting the event. All the manuscripts included to the Proceedings went through intensive reviews by notable experts in various scientific areas from Italy, Poland, Argentina, Russia, Spain, Romania, Mexico, Czech Republic, USA, China, Hungary, Sweden, UK, India, Kazakhstan, France, Austria, Thailand, Germany, Canada, Italy, Latvia, Turkey, Australia, Portugal, Malaysia, Ukraine, South Africa, Japan, Belgium, Indonesia, and Korea. The Editors expresses profound gratitude to all the reviewers, whose enthusiasm amplified the high quality of the papers.The conference was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and Federal Forestry Agency (Russia).Web page of the Forestry-2019: https://vgltu-conference.wixsite.com/forestry2019Organizing Committee:Dr. Svetlana Morkovina, Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov, RussiaEditors of the Special Issue Forestry-2019:Dr. Anna Godymchuk, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, RussiaDr. Liudmyla Rieznichenko, F.D. Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloidal Chemistry of National Academy of Science of Ukraine, UkraineDr. Antonio García-Abril, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

French science behemoth launches research-integrity office

Europe’s largest basic-research agency, the CNRS, wants to improve how it tackles misconduct investigations. Europe’s largest basic-research agency, the CNRS, wants to improve how it tackles misconduct investigations.

Basic research opportunities focused on bio-based and bio-inspired materials and potential applications.

OPINION article Front. Chem., 13 May 2014Sec. Chemical Biology Volume 2 - 2014 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2014.00024

Singapore applies itself to science

Despite its small size, the Lion City has become an influential exemplar of investing in science to promote industry.

Keeping Europe's Basic Research Agency on Track

Helga Nowotny played a key role in the successful start of the European Research Council. As its president, the Austrian sociologist still has two major tasks ahead of her.

France's Basic Science Agency Hopes New Lineup Will Resolve Crisis

CNRS SHAKEUPPARIS-- France's leading basic research agency, CNRS, is struggling to get back on course after the abrupt loss of two top managers. CNRS President Bernard Meunier resigned on 5 January; 4 days later, the number two, Director Bernard Larrouturou, was fired. ([Read more][1].) [1]: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/311/5759/319a

French Agency Cited for Lack of Women

PARIS --France9s main basic research agency, CNRS, drew sharp criticism this week over the lack of women on its board of directors.

China Science Foundation Takes Action Against 60 Grantees

BEIJING—As part of a campaign to improve ethical behavior among China's rapidly growing scientific community, the country's leading basic research agency has disclosed the names of three scientists being punished for misconduct. In the past 2 years, some 60 scientists funded by the National Science Foundation of China (NSFC) have been found guilty of misconduct, but the Web posting (nsfc.gov.cn) late last month is the first time that any names or institutions have been identified.

Cracks in the Monolith: CNRS Begins a Long-Awaited Reform

FRENCH SCIENCEPARIS-- The chiefs of France's CNRS--the largest basic research agency in Europe--have adopted a plan to shake the place to its foundations.

New Face at CNRS?

One of the most powerful posts in French science is about to be filled. Bernard Pau, currently director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Pharmacology in Montpellier, is the leading candidate for director of the life sciences department at CNRS, France's behemoth basic research agency, Science has learned. He would replace cell biologist Jacqueline Godet when she steps down in coming weeks.

Staying or Going?

France's giant basic research agency, the CNRS, may soon have a new leader. The 3-year term of its current director-general, physicist Catherine Bréchignac, expired 18 July. But as Science went to press, the government had yet to decide whether to renew her mandate. The holdup is due to a disagreement between French President Jacques Chirac, who wants to keep Bréchignac, and Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, who wants to dump her, according to the daily Le Figaro. If Bréchignac goes, potential replacements include the directors of two research centers in the Paris suburbs: biologist Pierre Tambourin, head of the GENOPOLE research complex in Evry, and mathematician Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, chief of the Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies in Bures-sur-Yvette. A decision is expected by early August.

Street Protests Keep the Pressure on Allègre

FRANCEPARIS-- Scientists and technicians took to the streets here last week to protest French research minister Claude AllA¨gre's latest attempts to reform the nation's scientific establishment. The 25 January demonstration, estimated by Science at roughly 1000 participants, was organized by five researchers' unions that oppose a number of recent actions by AllA¨gre, including his new push to shake up the CNRS basic research agency and his decision to abandon the SOLEIL synchrotron project in favor of a joint Anglo-French effort to build a synchrotron facility in the United Kingdom ( Science , 6 August 1999, p. [819][1]). [1]: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/summary/285/5429/819b

What Future for France's IN2P3?

PHYSICS LABSPARIS-- An unpublished report, prepared at the request of science minister Claude AllA¨gre, is said to recommend some form of merger between the two main bodies responsible for subatomic physics in France: the National Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (IN2P3), which is part of the giant CNRS basic research agency; and the Atomic Energy Commission's Department of Astrophysics, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, and Associated Instrumentation (DAPNIA). Although this marriage would be consistent with AllA¨gre's long-stated desire to end duplication of research efforts and enhance scientific collaboration, some physicists argue that it would weaken the role of the CNRS and give the Atomic Energy Commission too much influence over research priorities.

Computing, NSF to Get Top Billing in 2000 Budget

U.S. R&D SPENDINGAn initiative to boost computing research is expected to be the science highlight of an otherwise lackluster fiscal year 2000 budget proposal that President Bill Clinton is preparing to send Congress on 1 February. Administration officials have been warning for months that a harsh budget climate might freeze civilian research and development spending. But Science has learned that plans will include moderate increases for selected science agencies, including the National Science Foundation, which at 6% would receive the largest percentage increase of any basic research agency. Growth at the National Institutes of Health would be minimal after a record-breaking increase in 1998, however, and military spending on basic research at universities could slump under the proposed budget, whose prospects are unusually fluid.

CNRS Researchers Take Up the Fight Against Allègre's Reforms

FRENCH RESEARCHPARIS-- On 14 December, the national committee of the CNRS, France's giant basic research agency, flocked to Paris to debate proposed reforms of the agency. This body of more than 800 researchers, which has only met in full session four times since 1945, mobilized to oppose stronger links to France's university system, a plan put forward by France's research minister, geochemist Claude AllA¨gre. Like many events in French history, the daylong meeting had its share of fireworks.