Welcome to the 2026 CWF Fall Meeting
Co hosted by the Northern Hardwoods Research Institute
Hardwood and mixedwood forests are a defining and valuable component of Atlantic Canada’s forest landscape—but they are also among the most complex to manage. Changing forest conditions, regeneration challenges, markets, climate pressures, evolving silvicultural approaches, and advances in technology are creating both challenges and new opportunities for the region’s forest sector.
The 2026 Canadian Woodlands Forum Fall Meeting will bring together forest professionals, researchers, contractors, sawmills, equipment manufacturers, government, woodlot owners and industry leaders for two days of knowledge sharing, practical discussion and field-based learning focused on the future of hardwood and mixedwood forest management.
We look forward to seeing you this Fall in Fredericton!
Book your accommodations now
Call: 1 506 457-7000
(be sure to reference the Canadian Woodlands Forum block for the discounted rate.)
Room Rate, Oct 20-21: $249 plus applicable taxes
Book early and be sure to mention you’re with Canadian Woodlands Form to receive the special delegate rate
WHERE IS THE EVENT :
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton Fredericton, NB 225 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8
WHEN IS THE EVENT :
October 20 - 21, 2026
WHY ATTEND OUR EVENT?
Be Part of the 2026 Fall Meeting in Fredericton
Held as part of the Canadian Woodlands Forum’s Fall Meeting, this is your opportunity to stay at the forefront of forestry innovation while networking at one of the industry’s must-attend events.
Connect With Forestry Professionals & Practitioners
Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders, contractors, landowners, researchers, and policymakers to exchange insights, experiences, and innovations in timber production.
Experience It in the Field
Take part in hands-on, in-field demonstrations that showcase real-world applications—bringing theory into practice.
Advancing Hardwood & Mixedwood Management
Explore the challenges, opportunities and changing landscape of hardwood and mixedwood forestry across Atlantic Canada.
Silviculture Regimes in Practice
Back to the basics – Re-discover what really drives hardwood succession, including securing advanced regeneration, and promoting full silviculture regimes for success.
From Forest Planning to the Field
Hear how innovative operations, biomass utilization, new technology, private woodlots and workforce development are shaping the future of sustainable forestry.
Preliminary Program
More program details coming soon!
Day 1 — Plenary Sessions
The conference will explore challenges, change & opportunity by examining what is happening across Atlantic Canada’s hardwood and mixedwood forests, the major management challenges facing the sector, and the opportunities to build healthier, more productive and resilient forests. Back to basics silviculture & Innovative forest operations will showcase practical approaches being tested and implemented by foresters, contractors, researchers and equipment manufacturers. Presentations will explore how silvicultural regimes, operational practices, equipment and technologies can be applied to complex hardwood and mixedwood stands.
The day will also examine markets, biomass, technology & innovation, asking an important question: How can Atlantic Canada increase the value and utilization of hardwood and mixedwood forests without simply increasing harvest pressure? Discussions will explore changing markets, biomass opportunities, value-added utilization, precision forestry, emerging technologies and innovations that can help make better use of the resource.
The day will conclude with a panel discussion on the transformation of the forest sector, including the four pillars from the roadmap to transformation from the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force Report; 1) access to fibre, 2) transformation, modernization, transition, 3) increasing wood in construction, and 4) workforce and community challenges and solutions.
Day 2 — Field Tour: Research in Practice
Day two takes participants into the field for a hands-on tour hosted by the Northern Hardwoods Research Institute (NHRI), featuring live demonstrations and discussions on current research, density management in hardwoods, and practical hardwood and mixedwood management strategies. In collaboration with industry and supplier partners, participants will see research translated into practice through equipment demonstrations, harvesting techniques and operational solutions.
Together, the two days will connect research with practice, forest management with markets, and innovation with on-the-ground operations—creating an opportunity for Atlantic Canada’s forestry community to learn from one another and help shape the future of hardwood and mixedwood management.”
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EVENT VENUE :
Delta Hotels Fredericton
LOCATION ADDRESS :
225 Woodstock Road Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 2H8
Call: 1 506 457-7000
(be sure to reference the Canadian Woodlands Forum block for the discounted rate.)
Room Rate, Oct 20-21: $249 plus applicable taxes
