Main Scope 1. Ecology
- Historic, potential and current distribution
- Population dynamics: processes of the dispersion and predation of seeds
- Population dynamics: regeneration
- Genetic variability and preservation of genetic resources
- Historic evolution of yew forests
- Characterisation and phytosociology
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Dendrochronology
- Physiology and reproductive ecology
- Landscape, Gardening and Horticuluture
Main Scope 2. Management and preservation
- The future of yew forests in the face of global change
- Decrease in forest responsibilities and treatment in yew forests
- Regulating herbivorism
- Ex-situ conservation
- Restoring yew forests and their associated habitat
- Production and improving the plant quality
- Managing yew forests in the Natura 2000 areas
- Public uses and preservation of yew forests
- Ancient, Monumental and Sacred Trees of Yew
Main Scope 3. Culture and applications of yew trees
- Therapeutic uses
- Sustainable use for pharmaceutical purposes
- Uses of yew trees in the Neolithic, Ancient and Middle Ages
- Yew forests in Celtic, Black Sea and Mediterranean cultures
- Dissemination of knowledge and preservation of yew forests
- Yew Tree in Art, Music, Architecture and Litareture
1st International Yew Workshop topics are open to all topics that may be appropriate to discuss all the issues