Conference on the International Day of Forests in Larissa

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The Hellenic Forestry Society and the Forestry Policy Implementation Inspectorate of Thessaly - Mainland Greece (General Secretariat of Forests - ΙΠΕΝ) invite you to attend the International Forest Day Conference entitled "The contribution of forest ecosystems to flood protection" which will held in Larissa. The Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences & Design participates in the conference as a co-organizer and will be represented by the Head of the Department, Professor Mr. Georgios Ntalos.

Conference for the International Day of Forests
"The contribution of forest ecosystems to flood protection"

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Thursday, March 21st, 2024, time 11:00
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Larissa
Hall "Auditorium" of the Timeless Museum of Larissa

PROGRAM OF THE CONFERENCE

• 11:00-11:40
  Greetings
• 11:40-12:00
  "The Forestry Service and its role in environmental protection, Forestry projects in Thessaly and Central Greece"
  [Zoi Ftika – General Director of EDPTHSTE]
• 12:00-12:30
  "The contribution of forests and mountain hydrological projects to the prevention of erosion and flooding in urban areas"
  [Panagiotis Stefanidis – Professor Emeritus AUTH]
• 12:30-12:50
  "Forestry's contribution to flood protection in Thessaly"
  [Theocharis Zagas – Professor Emeritus of AUTH]
• 12:50-13:10
  "The timeless value of Lake Karla and the prospects for Sustainable Development of the wider area"
  [Dr. Georgia Trakala – Economist, Kilelere Municipality]
• 13:10-14:00
  Discussion
• 14:00-15:00
  Lunch/Meal

CO-ORGANIZERS:

• Region of Thessaly
• Municipality of Larissa
• Municipality of Killeler
• Municipality of Tempo
• Department of Environment | University of Thessaly
• Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design | University of Thessaly
• Geotechnical Chamber of Greece
• ELGO-DIMITRA
• COMATH | 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia Thrace
• Forest Ownership Association of Greece
• Timeless Museum of Larissa | Ministry of Culture, General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage, Larissa Antiquities Tax Office
• Directorate of Secondary Education of Larisa
• Directorate of Primary Education of Larisa