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Canopy 2026 Forestry Forum Rooted in Resilience

Don’t miss this opportunity to step under the canopy and grow your expertise!

Join us for this year’s Canopy Forestry Forum: Rooted in Resilience, where landowners, foresters, and natural resource professionals come together to explore practical, climate-friendly land management strategies that strengthen both forests and communities. 

Thursday, March 5, 2026
UMass Amherst

Register Now! Open until February 18, 2026.

Welcome Forest Landowners and Forest Industry Professionals

What is the Canopy Forestry Forum? 

Canopy Forestry Forum is a premier gathering designed to connect the forest community - professionals, landowners, and industry leaders. Engage in peer-to-peer learning and hands-on sessions to explore practical, climate-friendly land management strategies that strengthen and build resilient forest

Invest in the Future of our Forests! 

At Canopy, landowners can learn how to build resiliency in their land management practices while supporting their personal and financial goals.  Forestry professionals can develop partnerships and discover cost-share opportunities in an ever-changing market while earning continuing education credits

A Snapshot of the Day 

Visit Info Alley, where vendors share their knowledge, resources, and expertise or stop by Forest Office Hours for a chat with resource professionals. Concurrent breakout sessions provide opportunities to learn from industry experts and peers. Close the day with a fun-filled raffle and prizes. 
Registration is open now until Feb 18, 2026 

This Year's Theme is Rooted in Resilience

30 Years Retrospective with Keynote David King, PhD 

Keynote David King looks back on more than 30 years of research on birds and forests. Drawing from science, fieldwork, and personal land stewardship, he explores how diversity, disturbance, and intentional management are rooted in building resilient forests and wildlife communities.

Registration is Open! 

Registration closes February 18, 2026 or when space runs out.  Register now for this popular event to secure your seat!
 

We Hope To See You There! 

This year’s event will be hosted at UMass Amherst, on the First Floor of the Campus Center. Parking and lunch are included in the registration price of $25.

1 Campus Center Way,
Amherst, Massachusetts
Registration is Open! Hope to see you there! 

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