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.
Field trip 1: Native plant production and silviculture for restoration
Field trip 1: Native plant production and silviculture for restoration
March 26, 2026
This is a single one-day field trip that includes multiple stops at different sites, allowing participants to visit nurseries, restoration trials, and forest management areas within the same itinerary.
Location: Reforestemos Nursery and Coyhaique National Reserve |
Visit: Native Plant Production for Restoration: Guided Visit to Fundación Reforestemos Nursery Sponsors: Fundación Reforestemos
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Visit: Harvesting methods and reforestation to convert exotic plantations into native forest Sponsors: CONAF and Fundación Reforestemos
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Araucaria Translocation Trial, Progeny Trial, and Clonal Orchard Sponsors: CONAF and INFOR
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Visit: Native Species Reforestation Trial (1996) Sponsors: CONAF
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