2026 Northwest Forest Soils Training and Research Updates
October 6, 2026
Tumwater, WA
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The Northwest Forest Soils Council (NWFSC) was established in 1949 to tackle management concerns with forest soils. NWFSC is a council of Western Forestry and Conservation Association.
The council is organized to facilitate exchange of forest soils information and ideas among interested professionals in the Northwest, and encourage a more widespread understanding that soil is the basis for production of forest wealth — timber, forage, water, wildlife, and recreation values.
Credits:
This event will offer 3.5 Cat 1 SAF CFE credits.
Registration now open.
This event will be offered in person and virtually.
In-person registration is $45.
Virtual registration is $45.
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4611 Tumwater Valley Dr. SE
Olympia WA
Attendees are responsible for securing their own accommodations. No room block is provided for this event
12:00pm – Registration and Check-in (Order lunch)
12:20pm – Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:30pm – Improvement of Soils Through Biochar Uses, Nate Anderson, USFS-RMRS
1:15pm – Exploring the use of Biochar on Selenium Removal in Mine Overburden, MaryBeth Gavin, University of Idaho
1:30pm – Reburns Exacerbate Seasonal Drying of Soils in Western Oregon Forests, Katherine McCool, Oregon State University
2:00pm – Break
2:15pm – Forestland In-Field Soil Health Assessment, Max Ross, NRCS
2:45pm – Document Update on BMPs for Maintaining Soil Productivity in the DF Region, Kim Littke, University of Washington
3:00pm – Physiological Response of Douglas-fir to Climate Based on Soil Characteristics, Kim Littke, University of Washington
3:30pm – Break
3:45pm – Physiographic Modeling of Forest Carrying Capacity, Mark Kimsey, University of Idaho
4:15pm – Introducing the new SSURGO Portal, Steve Campbell, NRCS West Nat Tech Support
4:45pm – NWFSC Business Meeting (2027 planning, other council business)
5:00pm – Adjourn