Western Forest Genetics Association Conference
June 8-10, 2027
This year the WFGA is teaming up with IUFRO 2.02.15 (Breeding and genetics of five-needle pines) and IUFRO 2.02.05 (Breeding and genetics of Pacific Northwest conifers) to host a forest genetics conference in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This conference focuses on forest genetics research and operations relevant to western North America.
Student Prizes
The WFGA has a long history of supporting students and offers cash prizes for best oral and poster presentations.
Abstracts
If you are interested in making an oral presentation or presenting a poster, please submit an abstracts. Abstract submission will open by November 1 with a deadline of January 15, 2027.
About WFGA
The Western Forest Genetics Association (WFGA) comprises professionals, researchers, and students involved in forest genetics issues in the western US and Canada. It was founded in 1955 and currently holds biennial meetings that are rotated throughout the region, often held jointly with other organizations.
Registration is expected to open by November 1
Early bird Delegate $450
Early bird Student $225
The early bird deadline is April 17, 2027
Regular Delegate $550
Regular Student $300
Registration closes May 25, 2027
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
The hotel is holding rooms for our conference at a reduced rate of $179 per night.
To book, call Andrea at (208) 292-4256 or click the link by May 8.
Oral and poster presentations
Field Trip and banquet
– US Forest Service Nursery and Disease Screening Facilities
– Assisted Migration and Adaptation Trial
– Banquet Dinner
Oral and poster presentations