This forest congress will address the following thematic areas: forest policy; economic mechanisms and instruments; research, science and technology; training and academia; development of community forestry; and other options for sustainable development.  

dates: 2-5 April 2008  
location: Merida, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of  
contact: Osvaldo Encinas  
e-mail: oencinas@ula.ve  
www: http://www.conflat.org/index.php