The Organizing Committee of “Castanea 2009: Food, Timber, Biomass & Energy in Europe” is pleased to announce that from 13 th to 16 th October 2009 will be held in Cuneo (Italy) the 1st European Congress and the 5th Italian Congress on chestnut. The event will coincide with the “Regional fair on Chestnut”, open in Cuneo from 15th to 18th October. The Piemonte Region is one of the most important areas in Italy for chestnut production and Castanea 2009 will be an excellent opportunity for scientists, professionals, technicians and students, interested in basic and applied science, to discuss their current works and to share ideas.

The scientific sessions will concern: History and landscape, Biology and genetic resources, Culture, Pests and diseases, Harvest, post-harvest, quality and processing, Economics and marketing, Biomass & energy.

In the frame of the event will be organised technical visits and exhibitions of machinery & equipement.

It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend Castanea 2009 and we hope you mark these dates in your calendar.