Phuket, Thailand 27 to 29 November 2012. The scientific programme of plenary talks, oral presentations, symposia, workshops, and poster sessions will be complemented by social events, a conference banquet, a welcome evening, and a range of post conference tours. Scientific committee: Dr Chutamas Satasook, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand; Dr Swen Renner, Ulm University, Germany and Dr Paul Bates, Harrison Institute, UK See the Congress...
On Forest Foods, a Festival and Community Empowerment Written by Jenne de Beer1 Introduction To many indigenous communities in Asia, traditional activities such as the gathering of forest foods, hunting and fishing, are vital adjuncts to farming and together, together forming an integrated system of resource utilization, catering to elementary subsistence needs. Forest foods can be a key emergency food buffer during times of famine or seasonal...
Dear ISE members, Historically, ISE business has been discussed and decided by members during the General Assemblies at the biennial congresses. In this forum board members are elected, the venue for the next congress is decided (4 years out), recommendations from the Board are heard and voted on, changes to the ISE constitution are considered, and motions are raised from the floor for consideration. Additionally, ISE members are asked to...
Dear ISE members, Historically, ISE business has been discussed and decided by members during the General Assemblies at the biennial congresses. In this forum board members are elected, the venue for the next congress is decided (4 years out), recommendations from the Board are heard and voted on, changes to the ISE constitution are considered, and motions are raised from the floor for consideration. Additionally, ISE members are asked to...
The ISE Interim Board is pleased to let the members know that we were successful in securing a new 17-month grant from The Christensen Fund (TCF). The timing of this grant (May 2011-September 2012) will carry the ISE through the next Congress in May 2012 and allow the necessary time for continuation of our three program areas, an institutional review, and diversification of the funding base for the Society. The interim Board is working closely...
