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.
Participation certificates will be issued upon request for those who require them.
Please request them at: iufro.div8.2026@gmail.com
Organizing Committee Chairs
Deputy Coordinators - IUFRO Division 8
Mónica Toro Manríquez
Forest Ecology Researcher
CIEP, Chile
monica.toro (at) ciep (dot) cl
Alejandro Huertas Herrera
Forest Ecology Researcher
CIEP, Chile
alejandro.huertas (at) ciep (dot) cl
CIEP Conference Organizing Team
Tatiana Olivos
Outreach, Knowledge Transfer and Communication Coordinator
Andrea Foessel
Executive Director
Sergio Hidalgo
Finance Coordinator
Paulina Santana
Administrative Support
Paulo Moreno
Scientific Collaborator
Jorge Andrade
Information Technology Specialist
Yonatan Vargas
Treasurer
Brian Reid
Deputy Scientific Director