Join us for the 7th Annual Forest Forum and learn about the leading management, policy, and science issues in Connecticut's forests.  As a bonus, learn about international forestry issues as a way of celebrating the International Year of Forests. 

2011 has been declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations. Their resolution recognizes that forests are vital to the survival and well being of people everywhere, all 7 billion of us. It also calls for strengthening “the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.”

The goal of our Connecticut Forest Forum has always been to do just that. We know that forests provide habitat, food, fiber, medicine, and clean water; and play a vital role in maintaining a stable climate and environment. Sustainable forests do all that in perpetuity.

This year’s Forum will build on last year’s exploration of the vision of our forests' future and get specific about advancing the sustainability agenda. We’ll discuss the why’s and how’s of sustainable forest management as practiced in Connecticut. We’ll also talk about how to tell that sustainable forest practices are working, and about innovative funding opportunities for forest conservation.

Registration is $25 and includes parking, lunch, and snacks. For more information and to register for the November 22nd event held at Yale, click here to view the CT Forest Forum brochure. Please complete and return the brochure's registration form with payment to: CFPA; Forest Forum 2011; 16 Meriden Road; Rockfall, CT 06481. Contact Terri Peters at (860) 346-TREE with any questions.

Please note: we will be joined by Kerry Cesareo who will be our speaker on international forestry issues.  Click here for her bio. 

Forum Sponsors

Connecticut Forest & Park Association – lead sponsor and organizer

CT DEEP Division of Forestry

CT Chapter, Society of American Foresters

Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry

Department of Natural Resources & Environment, University of Connecticut

Hull Forest Products

Highstead

The Norcross Wildlife Foundation

CT Tree Farm Committee

Connecticut Urban Forest Council

Forum Co-Sponsors

CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects

CT Chapter, American Planning Association

Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality