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Workshop Title: GuidosToolbox: Digital Image Analysis of Pattern, Connectivity,
Fragmentation, and more

Instructor: Peter Vogt

Date/Time: March 21, 2026. 9:00-17:00

Instructor: Peter Vogt, European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Forest Resources and Climate Unit.

Abstract: The workshop will start with an overview of the GuidosToolbox image processing tools to assess morphological attributes, measure fragmentation, restoration, and landscape composition. Workshop participants will conduct hands-on exercises on provided sample data sets to learn using the software and discuss the various processing and reporting options. Specific focus will be put on landscape pattern and fragmentation assessment schemes while the remaining time can be filled with exercises on other topics of interest to the course participants.


GuidosToolbox (GTB)
GuidosToolbox (GTB)

Place: Coyhaique, to be determined,

Intended audience: students, landscape ecologists and planners, digital data analysts

Number of participants: Up to 30 participants

Registration: Please indicate your interest in this course in the conference Registration form to secure your participation.

Further information: https://forest.jrc.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/lpa/gtb/

 

Workshop preparation


Bring your own laptop and install both, the GTB software and the related workshop material before the workshop. Please revisit this page for detailed instructions, which will be posted here at the beginning of March 2026.

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 in Coyhaique, Chile
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IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 in Coyhaique, Chile
 Centro Cultural Coyhaique
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FSC en Chile
IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 in Coyhaique, Chile
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IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 - Summary

Forests as Hubs of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Anthropocene
Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chilean Patagonia, 24-27 March 2026

IUFRO Patagonia 2026 is a leading international scientific conference bringing together renowned researchers, decision-makers and institutions to address critical challenges related to forests, biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate change in one of the most iconic regions of the Southern Hemisphere. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-level scientific dialogue while experiencing Patagonia´s forest landscapes, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and long-term scientific networks.

Why attend IUFRO Patagonia 2026?

  • International keynote speakers and world-class experts

  • Cutting-edge scientific symposia and thematic sessions

  • Field trips in native Patagonian forests

  • Strategic venue in the city centre of Coyhaique

  • Opportunities for collaboration and global scientific networking

 

For further information, please contact us at: iufro.div8.2026@gmail.com

Coyhaique, Chile hosts the IUFRO Division 8 Conference - March 24–27, 2026
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