The Finnish Society of Forest Science was established in 1909 to promote research in forest and wood science in Finland. The Society is a network of researchers that strives to stimulate scientific discussion and cooperation within the forest research community, to enhance communication between researchers and practical foresters, and to promote public interest in forest research. In spite of the initial national mission, the Society has also actively participated in international scientific cooperation.
The Society has about 500 members. Several companies, non-governmental organisations, and state-funded organisations act as supporting members of the Society.
Latest news
Invitation to the autumn meeting on 28 November 2024
Autumn meeting of the Finnish Society of Forest Science will be held on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 15:00 in Room 504 of the House of Sciences and Letters (Helsinki). The meeting is open for all ordinary and honorary members of the Society, and to the representatives of supporting members. Remote participation will be possible by registering through the link on the invitation page at latest on 26 November 2024. Participation on site does not require registration.Student event of the Forest Mensuration Club (Taksaattoriklubi)
Forest Mensuration Club (Taksaattoriklubi) organizes a career event on the Joensuu campus of the University of Eastern Finland on 21 November 2024 at 17:00. The event is primarily intended for forestry students who are interested in forest mensuration science and forest planning. Please sign up no later than 17 November.Talk recordings of Forest Sciences’ Day “From sustainable timber production to sustainable forest bioeconomy” are now online
The traditional Forest Sciences’ Day was organised for the 32nd time on 23 Oct 2024. This year's topic was “From sustainable timber production to sustainable forest bioeconomy”. Forest Sciences’ Day is the most important annual gathering of forest scientists and others interested in forest sciences. Recordings of the talks given in the event are now available on the web page of Forest Sciences' Day.Scientific recognitions of the Finnish Society of Forest Science in 2024
The scientific recognitions of the Finnish Society of Forest Science are Silver Cajander Medal for excellent work in forest sciences, Bronze Cajander Medal for important work in forest sciences and the Medal of the Finnish Society of Forest Science for important work for the Society or for advancing the Society’s goals. The Society awarded the recognitions to eight scientist and a scientific organisation in the celebration of the 115th anniversary of the Society, in connection to the Forest Sciences’ Day 23 October 2024.Apurahan saajat / Grantees 2024
Finnish Society of Forest Science awarded in the Spring meeting 4 April 2024 three research grants, total 76615 €, and two travel grants, total 4850 €. Research topics vary from soil carbon stabilisation and large-scale estimation of forest leaf area to modification of construction wood by charring.