2026 North American Forest Ecology Workshop Impact Report

Authors

• Andrew Larson, University of Montana, Missoula
• Sharon Hood, USDA Forest Service
• Kim Davis, USDA Forest Service
• Justin Crotteau, USDA Forest Service
• Alina Cansler, University of Montana, Missoula
• Molly McDevitt, Blackfoot Challenge
• Carl Seielstad, University of Montana, Missoula
• Annie Oxarart, Association for Fire Ecology
• Kjersten Peterson, Association for Fire Ecology

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

6-2026

Abstract

The 15^th North American Forest Ecology Workshop was held on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, Montana, June 23-26, 2026. The meeting attracted over 400 participants from across North America and beyond. This report summarizes attendance and participation, economic impacts, science delivery and professional development outcomes, and attendee feedback.

Recommended Citation

Larson, Andrew; Hood, Sharon; Davis, Kim; Crotteau, Justin; Cansler, Alina; McDevitt, Molly; Seielstad, Carl; Oxarart, Annie; and Peterson, Kjersten, "2026 North American Forest Ecology Workshop Impact Report" (2026). North American Forest Ecology Workshop Program. 2.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/nafew_pubs/2