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Pre-conference courses and workshops

Pre-conference courses and workshops will take place from 21 to 23 March 2026 at the Universidad Austral de Chile, Campus Patagonia, located in Coyhaique, at kilometer 4 on the Coyhaique Alto road.

 

During these days, round-trip transportation will be provided between the city center and the campus. 

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Mariano M. Amoroso
Julián Rodríguez Souilla

Course: Forest stand dynamics: an ecological foundation to enhance forest management and conservation in temperate forests

Instructors:
Dr. Mariano M. Amoroso (UNRN CONICET)
For. Eng. Julián Rodríguez Souilla (CONICET)

22-23 March 2026 (two full days)

Laura Alonso, Ana Novo, Midhun Mohan, and Fabian Fassnacht

Workshop Title: Remote sensing, GIS and AI tools for integrating wildfire prevention in forest conservation efforts

Instructors: Laura Alonso, Ana Novo, Midhun Mohan, and Fabian Fassnacht

Date/Time: March 23, 2026. 9:00-12:00

María Vanessa Lencinas

Course: Introduction to multivariate ordination analysis for community ecology data

Professor: Dra. María Vanessa Lencinas (CONICET)
Assistant: Ing. Lucía Bottan (CONICET)

22-23 March 2026 (two full days)

Peter Vogt

Workshop Title: GuidosToolbox: Digital Image Analysis of Pattern, Connectivity,
Fragmentation, and more

Instructor: Peter Vogt

Date/Time: March 21, 2026. 9:00-17:00

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 in Coyhaique, Chile
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IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 - Summary

Forests as Hubs of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Anthropocene
Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chilean Patagonia, 24-27 March 2026

IUFRO Patagonia 2026 is a leading international scientific conference bringing together renowned researchers, decision-makers and institutions to address critical challenges related to forests, biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate change in one of the most iconic regions of the Southern Hemisphere. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-level scientific dialogue while experiencing Patagonia´s forest landscapes, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and long-term scientific networks.

Why attend IUFRO Patagonia 2026?

  • International keynote speakers and world-class experts

  • Cutting-edge scientific symposia and thematic sessions

  • Field trips in native Patagonian forests

  • Strategic venue in the city centre of Coyhaique

  • Opportunities for collaboration and global scientific networking

 

For further information, please contact us at: iufro.div8.2026@gmail.com

Coyhaique, Chile hosts the IUFRO Division 8 Conference - March 24–27, 2026
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