The Finnish Society of Forest Science

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

  • Spring meeting April 13, 2026

    Spring meeting of the Finnish Society of Forest Science will be held on Monday 13 April 2026 at 15:00 as a hybrid meeting. The place will be House of Sciences and Letters (Tieteiden talo, Kirkkokatu 6, Helsinki), Room Cedercreutz (505). Participation on site in the House of Sciences and Letters does not require registration. Remote […]

  • Information letter – 1/2026 – jäsentiedote

    Our most recent bilingual information letter contains information on grant applications that will be received from 19 Jan through 20 Feb 2026. New Executive Manager who will start in her duties on 1 February is briefly presented.

  • Open calls for grant proposals

    Application of grants of the Finnish Society of Forest Science is open from 19 Jan. to 20 Feb. 2026. Read carefully the instructions for applicants before writing your application.

  • Invitation to the autumn meeting on 27 November 2025

    Autumn meeting of the Finnish Society of Forest Science will be held on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 15:00 in Room Cedercreutz (5th floor) of the House of Sciences and Letters (Tieteiden talo, Kirkkokatu 6, Helsinki). The meeting is open for all ordinary and honorary members of the Society, and to the representatives of supporting members who must present an authorisation from the supporting member. Remote participation will be possible by registering through the link on the invitation page at latest on 25 November 2025

  • Excursion of Finnish Society of Forest Science to Latvia 27 through 29 August 2025

    We will organise a forest excursion to Latvia. Our host will be the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”. The first day programme will include, among other sites, an afforestation experiment and its impact on carbon balance and biological diversity, forest fertilisation and management of organic soils. The second day programme will include small-scale logging, climate-smart management of Norway spruce and beech. The last day will include Riga city forest management and human-forest relationships in Latvia.