Protecting and maintaining forests and their habitats for the benefit of future generations is the practise of forest conservation. It entails forest management that preserves the health and sustainability of such forests in terms of both environmental and economic aspects. This can entail maintaining old growth forests, safeguarding endangered species, encouraging sustainable forestry, and minimising the effects of logging and development. As a vital component of the global ecosystem and a direct influence on our temperature and air quality, forests must be conserved in order to preserve the natural balance of our world. In addition, forests house a significant portion of the world's biodiversity and offer several social, economic, and recreational advantages. For forests to stay healthy and sustainable, conservation activities are crucial.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia