Branching out

Author: IUFRO

Welcome to Branching out: the forest podcast, where we connect forests, science and people. We aim to break down complex forest related topics so you can discover the role of forests and trees for people and nature, and also inform you about what is going on in the world of forest research. This podcast is brought to you by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO.DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of IUFRO. Their appearance on the show does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.
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Episode 1: Breaking down silos
Episode 1
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

Season 3 of Branching Out: the forest podcast, hosted by Gerda Wolfrum from IUFRO HQ, aims to explore how scientists in IUFRO work across disciplines to tackle emerging topics. This work takes place in Task Forces, and the first episode talks about bioeconomy and how to build an integrated vision of the forest-based sector within a bioeconomy. It features Ivana Živojinović, a senior scientist at Boku University in Vienna, Austria, and Ricardo Vargas Carpintero, based in Colombia, who recently obtained his PhD from the University of Hohenheim, Germany, along with co-host Fernanda Gonzalez from IUFRO HQ.Tune in to Branching Out: the forest podcast! Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and don't forget to follow us!