Meeting Overview
The International Society of Forest Resource Economics (ISFRE) and Western Forest Economists (WFE) host their annual meetings every spring. After many years, ISFRE and WFE join forces again to bring together representatives from industry, consulting, academia, and federal and state agencies to learn about and discuss current issues in the economics of natural resources, forest markets, environmental change, timberland investments, and forest products trade.
The 2026 joint meeting is scheduled for May 18-20, 2025, at the Hilton Fort Collins, Colorado. Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins is known for its historic downtown, Old Town district, and nationally recognized craft breweries. Fort Collins is 65 miles north of Denver, situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000-foot peaks. Visitors can enjoy miles of bike trails, hike in the nearby Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, kayak or paddleboard on Horsetooth Reservoir, and drive less than an hour to Rocky Mountain National Park. Fort Collins also offers lively arts and music and various dining options.
Meeting at a Glance
May 18 : Arrival and registration. Reception starts at 5 pm.
May 18: Field tours
May 19 AM: Opening Ceremony, Keynote, Concurent Sesssions
May 19 PM: Concurent Sesssions
May 20 AM: Business meeting and Concurrent Sessions
International Society of Forest Resource Economics (ISFRE)
The International Society of Forest Resource Economics (formally SOFEW), is an organization of Forest and Natural Resource Economists and meets annually bringing together representatives of industry, consulting, academia, and federal and state agencies to discuss current issues in the economics of forestry, timber supply and markets, timberland investments, and forest products trade.
For more details: https://www.isfre.msstate.edu/
Western Forest Economists (WFE)
The Western Forest Economists (WFE) is a non-profit group that welcomes membership from any interested party. For more than 50 years, WFE has provided opportunities to gather with fellow forest economists and discuss current research, issues, and trends. The WFE informal meeting format encourages discussion and interchange, while fostering a unique professional community.
For more details: https://westernforesteconomists.org/