If you haven’t submitted yet but wanted to, then head to http://www.2017ibfra.org/call.html right away. We have extended the deadline for abstract submission just for you. Don’t miss out on your chance to join scientists from circumboreal Nations such as China, Russia, Finland Sweden, Canada, and the United States on topics ranging from NASA’s ABoVE investigations to fire ecology and carbon cycling in boreal systems.  In addition to plenary and contributed talks, there will be plenty of collegial interactions during the mid-conference tour and abundant break/poster viewing sessions.  The submission process for contributed abstracts has been extended to February 28, 2017.   Speakers and presenters being informed of acceptance by mid-March. Accepted abstracts will be assigned to the most appropriate theme and session. Please visit the conference website to submit an abstract or for additional information.  Please visit http://www.2017ibfra.org/call.html