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.
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Information letter – 1/2025 – jäsentiedote
The first bi-lingual information letter of 2025 includes the invitation to spring meeting on 9 April 2025, information on our forest excursion to Latvia 27 through 29 August 2025 and Forest Sciences' Day "Layers of the forests" on 21 October 2025.Invitation to Spring Meeting on 9 April 2025
Spring meeting of the Finnish Society of Forest Science will be held on Wednesday 9 April 2025 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 participants must register at latest on 2 April 2025. We will have the statutory Sping Meeting items, publish grants and thesis prizes of our Society and have coffee with cake in honour of the prize awardees and grantees.Information letter – 2/2024 – Jäsentiedote
Our most recent Finnish - English bilingual information letter contains information on grant applications in 2025, new Board members, preliminary information on excursion to Latvia and much more.Open calls for grant proposals
Application of grants of the Finnish Society of Forest Science is open from 13 Jan. to 21 Feb. 2025. Read carefully the instructions for applicants before writing your application.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.