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 6: In difficult terrain
Episode 6
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

Season 3 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast explores how IUFRO scientists work across disciplines to address emerging issues through Task Forces. In the sixth episode, we focus on the IUFRO Task Force on Health, Safety and Social Dimensions of Forest Restoration Operations and will learn what it takes for restoration to be successful especially from a forest operations perspective.Host Gerda Wolfrum from IUFRO Headquarters and co-host Sara Santiago from The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment in the USA, and IUFRO Communications Working Party Deputy Coordinator, spoke with Task Force co-leads Nate Anderson, Research and Development, U.S. Forest Service, Missoula, MT, and Jay Kim, Texas A&M University, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, USA.Tune in to Branching Out: the forest podcast! Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and don't forget to follow us!Find this and other podcast episodes at: https://www.iufro.org/podcast