Events

Save the Date — the PNW Forest Vegetation Management Conference will be held December 3rd-5th. Please note that this year’s event will take place in Hillsboro, Oregon (25 minutes west of Portland) at the Hidden Creek Community Center. This state-of-the-art facility, situated within a 20-acre park and forest, is the first mass timber community center in the country. Click here to learn more about […]

The forests of the Pacific Northwest provide more than timber. Our forests store carbon, provide ecosystem benefits, enhance community resilience and environmental justice. Innovations in forest management and policy are a unique opportunity to mitigate climate change and to ensure healthy community and forests for the future. The Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference is our signature […]

These monthly meetings bring together education, private industry, government, non-profits, and tribes for conversation and connection. These opportunities provide space for those working in the forest sector to discuss specific topics, learn from each other, and identify ways to address workforce challenges. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month from 10am-12pm PT. Contact Pathways Program […]

FTF 2025 Annual Meeting On the agenda: •A delicious breakfast buffet •Summary of accomplishments in 2024 •Appreciation of one outstanding volunteer •High school student testimony - the first ever to participate in our summer immersion program! •Keynote address by a representative of the Workforce and Talent Development Board of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission sharing […]

Save the Date for the 2025 Mapping the Course Conference! This conference discusses opportunities and stressors in the North American forest industry, ongoing trends, issues, market forces, and helpful strategies among other topics. It will be held in the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. More details will be announced soon. To learn more, visit: https://www.westernforestry.org/events/2025-mapping-the-course/

The conference is the largest show west of the Mississippi showcasing logging, construction, trucking, and heavy equipment. The Eugene Event Center and Fairgrounds will be covered with hundreds of outdoor and indoor vendors, equipment dealers, demonstrations, educational seminars, and social events for three days. You can describe it as a one-stop shop for forestry industry […]

Mark your calendars! SAF's Annual Rising Professional Conference, cohosted by #forestproud, will take place in Madison, Wisconsin next April! The week will be full of enlightening sessions to advance your career and grow your skillset. Numbers will be capped for intimate networking opportunities, so be sure to check back for updates.