2026 | California Forest Science Symposium

Join leading scientists, forest managers, policymakers, and community stakeholders at the California Forest Science Symposium, an annual event focused on advancing the understanding and application of forest science across California’s diverse landscapes. This year's symposium theme of "Keeping Science Relevant in Forest Management" will highlight the enduring partnership between research and management. For today’s forestry and natural resource professionals, relevance extends beyond research alone. It means adapting to changing landscapes, embracing new technologies, exploring forest product markets and bringing together cutting-edge research and practical solutions to address the most pressing challenges in forest management, wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement.

Event Highlights:

• Presentations on the latest forest science research

• Panels on forest pathology, fire ecology, and forest health

• Networking opportunities for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers

Whether you're a scientist, forester, student, or policymaker, the symposium offers insight into building more resilient and sustainable forest ecosystems across California.