The 2026 California Forest Science Symposium
February 18th through 20th, 2026
Sacramento, CA
Join us for the California Forest Science Symposium (CFSS) in Sacramento, CA on February 18th – 20th, 2026. This joint event—organized by the California Society of American Foresters, California Fire Science Consortium, California Forest Pest Council, and UCANR Cooperative Extension —will spotlight the latest science and practical applications driving forest management across California.
This year’s theme is “Keeping Science Relevant in Forest Management”. For today’s forestry and natural resource professionals, relevance means more than just research. It means adapting to changing landscapes, embracing new technologies, engaging communities, exploring emerging forest product markets, and leading with collaboration and resilience.
We invite submissions highlighting new research, tools, and approaches that inform forest management, fire resilience, pest and disease response, and ecosystem stewardship across California. Fostering resilient forests requires coordinated and collaborative effort across disciplines and this conference is seeking proposals from private and public land managers, researchers, and students.
Don’t miss your chance to share lessons from the field and new research to inform management best practices for our forest resources. Proposal applications are due October 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).
The California Forest Science Symposium (CFSS) will bring together foresters, researchers, and policymakers to reflect on the rich history of forestry, share current advancements, and look ahead to the future of sustainable forest management. More information coming soon, visit the conference website for details. Sign up to receive updates about CFSS, including registration, call for proposals, and more!
