The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Miranda Curzon from Iowa State University. Dr. Curzon will discuss adaption silviculture.
We are continuing our popular Basics of Forestry track, that gives great information to landowners that are just getting started in forest management or anyone looking for a refresher. This track includes sessions on Tree Identification, forest stewardship plans, invasive plant identification, and forest measurements. Other topics at the conference include wildlife, invasive species control, timber markets, prescribed fire, maple syrup, carbon markets, and more.
The day will end with a discussion with non-profit organizations from the region on working private landowners on forestry projects.
Pre-registration is required to attend. The registration fee is $65. The Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is designed specifically for forest landowners in the Midwest, but forestry professionals, consultants, volunteers, Master Naturalists, and students are all encouraged to attend.
If you have questions about the conference, please contact forestry@extension.wisc.edu.
