Beijing Forestry University (BFU) is a national key university that emphasizes the balanced and coordinated development of disciplines in agronomy, science, engineering, management, economics, law, philosophy, education, and the arts. BFU is particularly distinguished for its unique strengths in landscape architecture, forestry, ecology and nature conservation, forestry engineering, grassland science, and agro-economic management. Over its 70-year history, BFU has nurtured more than 200,000 domestic and international graduates who have become high-level professionals in forestry and ecology, making significant contributions to China’s ecological progress, thriving forestry sector, and noteworthy socio-economic development.

The School of Landscape Architecture at BFU is recognized as the birthplace of modern landscape architecture education in China, tracing its origins back to 1951. In late 1992, it became the first School of Landscape Architecture established in China. In 2018, the School initiated the first international assessment of landscape architecture discipline in the country. International assessment experts concluded that “Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University has ambitious goals and occupies a strong leadership position in China.” The School has developed an innovative cluster of disciplines centered on the human settlement environment, with a primary focus on landscape architecture. It encompasses three disciplines: landscape architecture, architecture, and urban and rural planning, alongside the interdisciplinary field of ecological environments in urban and rural human settlements.

For detailed information please visit: http://www.bjfu.edu.cn/; http://sola.bjfu.edu.cn/

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The International Federation of Landscape Architects (hereinafter referred to as “IFLA WORLD”) is the only international non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting the profession of landscape architecture and advancing the quality and sustainability of built and natural environments worldwide. IFLA WORLD is the body that represents 82 national and territorial member associations across five regions (IFLA WORLD Africa, IFLA WORLD Americas, IFLA WORLD Asia-Pacific, IFLA WORLD Europe and IFLA WORLD Middle East) and more than 100,000 landscape architects worldwide. Its mission is to promote the landscape architecture profession within a collaborative partnership with the built environment professions, demanding the highest standards of education, training, research and professional practice and providing leadership and stewardship in all matters. Its strategic aim is to provide excellent services to our members and the extended family of landscape architects worldwide. As a global federation, Its allies are international bodies like the United Nations, UN-Habitat, UNESCO, ICOMOS, FAO, IUCN, and WHO, as well as allied built environment international organisations, among many others, where its expertise is required.

Website: https://www.iflaworld.com/