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Shiwani, new IAVS Social Media Chair in the field.

Shiwani, new Social Media Chair of IAVS

We are thrilled to announce Shiwani as the new IAVS Social Media Chair.
An ecologist & PhD scholar studying vegetation dynamics & climate change in cold-arid ecosystems of Trans-Himalayas. She is dedicated to strengthening IAVS’s global presence & fostering inclusive engagement in vegetation science

Thrilled to be one of the plenary speakers for the @iavs5.bsky.social 68th #IAVS Symposium (Gijón, Spain, 22-26 June 2026) along legends like @jcsvenning.bsky.social @gmendietal.bsky.social @ftmaestre.bsky.social et al!

Join us to discuss plants across taxonomic, spatial and temporal scales! 🌿

Invitation to contribute to a Special Feature on “Scaling laws in (vegetation) ecology” in the Journal of Vegetation Science - vegsciblog.org Posted by Jürgen Dengler (Chair of the Guest Editors) Outline: Scaling laws are ubiquitous in ecology. Ignoring them can lead

Invitation to contribute to a Special Feature on “Scaling laws in (vegetation) ecology” in the Journal of Vegetation Science vegsciblog.org/2025/10/30/s... @iavs5.bsky.social

Don’t miss a single update on #IAVS2026

Stay updated on the 68th #IAVS #Symposium: “Understanding #Ecosystems through #Vegetation”

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📢 #Postdoc opportunity in #FireEcology – Brazil!
Join the FAPESP project Biota Cerrado on Fire at UNESP Rio Claro. Study how fire shapes #plantcommunities & #savanna restoration
Stipened: R$12,570/mo | Supervisor: Dr. Alessandra Fidelis

Details - shorturl.at/Z1IB9
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Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS): Editors’ Choice of the third quarter of 2025 - vegsciblog.org Prepared by Jürgen Dengler (on behalf of VCS Chief Editor) In the third quarter of its 6th volume, Vegetation Classification

Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS): Editors’ Choice of the third quarter of 2025 vegsciblog.org/2025/10/23/v... @iavs5.bsky.social

Excited to give a plenary talk at the @iavs5.bsky.social Symposium 2026 in beautiful Gijón, Spain! Looking forward to share our latest research about #dryland plant diversity and to reconnecting with the global vegetation science community gijon2026.iavs-meetings.org Don´t miss it!

IAVS Symposium 2026, Thematic 'Understanding Ecosystems Through Vegetation'.

📢 68th #IAVS Symposium: Understanding #Ecosystems through #Vegetation | 22-26 June 2026, Spain

Join us to explore how vegetation shapes #biodiversity and ecosystems worldwide!

📅 Call for Special Session proposals is now open: 15 Oct – 15 Nov 2025
👉 Details: gijon2026.iavs-meetings.org
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A wonderful day celebrating the legacy of Sandro Pignatti. At the end of the event, a tree was planted by the Director of the Botanical Garden of Rome, Prof. Fabio Attorre, in memory of Prof. Pignatti.

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The event "Celebration the legacy of Sandro Pignatti" is now happening at the Botanical Garden of Rome organised by La Sapienza University of Rome

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Effects of Panels and Management on Plant Community Composition in Southern French Solar Parks Solar panels and solar park management change plant communities. Plant species richness and cover are clearly lower under (UP) than outside panels (OP) with intermediate values for microhabitats affe....

A study by Bienvenue et al. from France found significant differences in plant species richness under and outside solar panels, calling for differential conservation strategies to enhance vegetation.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

A comparative study of lichen and bryophyte communities on sandstone and ultramafic bedrocks along a maritime gradient in central California - vegsciblog.org Prepared by Michael Mulroy and Nishanta Rajakaruna Lichens and bryophytes may be small, but they are among the dominant life

Plain language summary of the paper "A comparative study of lichen and bryophyte communities on sandstone and ultramafic bedrocks along a maritime gradient in central California" published in the @jvegsci.bsky.social vegsciblog.org/2025/10/15/l... @iavs5.bsky.social

Our new IAVS Bulletin is out! 🌿
Featuring:
• 33rd European Vegetation Survey highlights
• 🌟 Laudatio for Prof. John Rodwell, first honorary EVS member
• 🕊️ In memoriam: Sandro Pignatti (1930–2025)
• 🗺️ EVA-MAP: New tool to explore Vegetation data
Read the full bulletin here👉 tinyurl.com/3jz3cnse

Topography and Logging Structure Liana Community Assemblages in an Upland Evergreen Forest, Ghana The study reveals how topography and logging influence liana community assemblages in an upland evergreen forest in Ghana. We demonstrate that topographic position influenced liana composition, diver....

Lianas form an important component of tropical forests. Check out a new paper by Addo-Fordjourto to learn how topography and logging affect their community structure.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Share your scans or digital files (with a short description, year & names if possible) with Irena, the editor of the #IAVS Bulletin www.iavs.org/page/publica..., and help preserve our shared history!

Call for Historical Photos!! 📷

Do you have old photos of #vegetation scientists taken in the field, during excursions, at #IAVS or working group meetings?

We’re collecting historic images that capture the spirit of our community — from sampling plots to lively conferences.

CSR Strategies Are Associated With Elemental Leaf Chemistry in Alpine Plants We studied the relation between plant species' positions within the CSR strategy scheme and leaf elemental composition of alpine plants in the Caucasus and Tatra Mountains. Many elements (e.g., K, S,...

The competitor, stress-tolerator, ruderal (CSR) concept is a prominent plant functional strategy scheme, but does the plant CSR strategy correlate with leaf phytochemistry? Check out this case study on alpine plants by Onipchenko et al.!
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Launching Meet the #EcoInformatics!
A great opportunity for members of IAVS EcoInformatics Working Group to share their tools, #research, and stories tackling big #ecological questions.
👉Apply here - forms.gle/kqDzhfHJzDeUE99B9

Join us on 21 October 2025 at Sapienza University in Rome for a one-day seminar honouring Professor Sandro Pignatti, founder of our European Vegetation Survey Working Group. Celebrate his legacy where he once hosted inspiring conferences.

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Missed our previous Ecoinformatics seminars?
Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!

You can now access all past sessions, complete with recordings and materials, right here:👇
www.iavs.org/page/Ecoinfo...
Catch up, learn at your own pace, and stay inspired.

#Seminars #Ecology #vegetationecology #iavs

📢 #PhD opening at ZHAW (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)!

Join the #VegetationEcology Research Group for a 4-year PhD on anthropogenic biodiversity changes in bryophytes.

📅Review begins Sept 22
Start date: Nov 2025

🔗 Detailed Information: tinyurl.com/3efj542k
Apply here: www.zhaw.ch/jobs

Exciting news! 🎉 Zoltán Botta-Dukát has been approved by the #IAVS Council as a new Chief Editor of JVS/AVS, joining Francesco Maria Sabatini, Viktoria Wagner & Valério Pillar (Chair of the Editors) in leading our journals forward! #vegetationscience

Road Disturbance Shapes the Functional Composition of Native Plant Species but Not That of Non-Natives in the Arid Andes - vegsciblog.org Prepared by María Alisa Alvarez, Lohengrin A. Cavieres, Valeria Aschero, Lorena de Jesús Bonjour & Agustina Barros An exciting and

Road Disturbance Shapes the Functional Composition of Native Plant Species but Not That of Non-Natives in the Arid Andes vegsciblog.org/2025/08/20/r...

Sorry, we meant #IAVS2025 😅

Together, these committees, WGs, and regional sections connect, inspire, and uphold vegetation science globally. Interested in joining? Reach out—your voice makes a difference!

Governance structure:
• Governing Board — Led by the President and Vice Presidents, guiding IAVS direction
• Council — ~40 members elected for 4-year terms, advising on decisions and holding the Board accountable
• General Assembly — Held annually at the symposium

Working Groups & Regional Sections focus on scientific themes and geographic collaboration—like the Ecoinformatics WG or the European Vegetation Survey—helping members contribute to collective efforts and applied research

Special Committees are formed as needed. For example:
• Carbon Footprint Special Committee — Establishes IAVS’s environmental impact baseline
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee — Champions inclusivity and visibility

• Meetings Committee — Organizes symposia and excursions
• Membership Committee — Grows and enriches membership
• Publications Committee — Oversees the Journals (JVS, AVS, VCS)
• Website & Social Media Committee — Manages digital presence and outreach

Standing Committees are permanent fixtures that handle key organizational functions:
• Awards Committee — Manages IAVS awards
• Ethics Committee — Oversees professional conduct
• Global Sponsorship Committee — Supports members facing financial or language barriers, and manages travel awards