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 President of the Department, Professor Mr. Georgios Ntalos.
Conference on 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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Larisa
Hall “Amphitheater” of the Timeless Museum of Larissa
PROGRAM OF THE DAY
- 11:00-11:40 Regards
- 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 region” [Dr. Georgia Trakala – Economist, Kilelere Municipality]
- 13:10-14:00 Discussion
- 14:00-15:00 Lunch/Reception
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
EARTHQUAKE
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
