Conference title: Forests as hubs of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the anthropocene
Date and location: March 24-27, 2026; Coyhaique, Chile
Thanks to our more than 350 participants from all continents and over 36 countries, who made Chilean Patagonia, Coyhaique, and the Aysén Region the global epicenter of forest science during these days, with 5 pre-conference courses in three days, numerous symposia and keynote sessions, more than 300 academic abstracts, 5 simultaneous field trips, more than 20 exhibitors, over 5 meetings with the productive sector, decision-makers, companies and local producers, and the valuable support of 10 IFSA volunteers. A warm Patagonian embrace to all.
Information on certificates and Book of Abstracts
Participation certificates will be issued upon request for those who require them.
Please request them at: iufro.div8.2026@gmail.com
The Book of Abstracts will be available shortly once the ISBN has been issued.
Keynote Speakers
Maria J. Santos
René Zamora Cristales
Petteri Vihervaara
Alice C. Hughes
University of Zurich
Oregon State University
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)
The University of Melbourne
Earth System Science
Forest Engineering, Resources and Management
Biodiversity Monitoring for Sustainability
Conservation Science
