Advancing Ponderosa Pine Markets in the West: Building a Strategic Vision for the Future
Summit At-A-Glance
- Location: High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff, AZ
- Dates: November 18-20, 2025
- November 18-19: Speaker presentations and panels, facilitated working sessions, and networking
- November 20: Field tour
- Lodging: Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff, use Group Code: 10140644 to receive the federal per diem rate-book by October 10, 2025.
- Agenda: View the draft agenda. This is a working draft agenda, with details subject to change.
Summit Purpose
To engage a diverse group of forest managers, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers in strategic discussions that examine the state of ponderosa pine forests and industry in the western United States. Through case studies, intentional dialogue, and working sessions, attendees will identify key barriers, develop practical solutions, explore innovations, and determine the resources needed to stabilize and from the utilization of ponderosa pine.
Goals
- Develop a shared understanding of ecological and industry conditions for ponderosa pine
- Identify barriers to scaling restoration and product utilization
- Highlight emerging innovations, research, technologies, and successes
- Collaboratively identify strategic actions in policy, research, markets, and infrastructure
Outcome
A draft set of high-potential actions in policy, markets, infrastructure, and research, and the partnerships needed to move them forward.
Who Should Attend?
The Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit will convene leaders and practitioners across the western United States, including:
- Forest industry members
- Land managers
- Researchers and academics
- Economic development experts
- Non-governmental organizations
- Policymakers
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Become a Summit Sponsor!
CWSF is currently offering sponsorship opportunities for the Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit. Our members and partners value opportunities to connect with key business and organizational leaders. Sponsor participation will enrich the experience for attendees, allowing them to stay informed about the latest advancements and services in forestry and natural resources. Click here to preview sponsorship opportunities! If interested in participating, please contact Patricia Payne by October 10, 2025.
The Ponderosa Pine Utilization Summit is hosted by CWSF in collaboration with the Forest Stewards Guild and Hardigg Consulting. The Summit is made possible through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.