2025 Whitebark Pine Science and Management Conference and Training

25th Anniversary

The annual conference and training brings together researchers, managers, students, and enthusiasts of whitebark pine and other high-elevation, five-needle pine ecosystems in the Western United States and Canada. Everyone is invited to attend.

Call for Abstracts- Closes July 15, 2025

Scientists, managers and students are invited to submit abstracts for a 12 minute talk or poster at the  2025 Whitebark Pine Science and Management Conference. Presentations will take place on October 8th, 2025 in Bozeman, Montana. Please email [email protected] with an informative title and short (<200 word) description of your proposed talk or poster by July 18th. We will respond back about abstract acceptance by August 8th. If you are uncertain about attendance, consider submitting a poster, AND we encourage you to contact us about your situation. Poster presentations will take place the evening of Tuesday, October 7th during the Conference Social.

General Schedule

• Dates:
  • Tuesday-Thursday, October 7-9, 2025
• Venue:
  • Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana
• Tuesday, October 7th
  • Field Trip with Training at USFS Little Bear Seed Orchard
  • Conference Social (MSU Inspiration Hall, 5-8pm) includes poster session and silent auction with heavy appetizers and cash bar
• Wednesday, October 8th
  • Venue: Inspiration Hall, MSU
  • Conference Presentations- Keynote speaker followed by 15 minute science and management presentations
  • Brown bag lunch available (must be ordered by Sept. 23rd during conference registration)- meat and veggie options available with chips, cookie and drink included
  • Community Presentation (7pm) panel discussion on ways community members can get involved in high-elevation forest conservation, includes light snacks and cash bar
• Thursday, October 9th
  • Venue (10/9 Only) Student Union Building
  • Roundtable discussions (morning only) – topics of interest can be submitted during registration. Please reach out ([email protected]) or indicate during registration is you would be willing to help facilitate a roundtable discussion
  • Brown bag lunch available (must be ordered by Sept. 23rd during conference registration)- meat and veggie options available with chips, cookie and drink included

Hotel Room Block

Comfort Inn near Montana State University

1370 N. 7th Ave., , Bozeman, MT, 59715, US
+1 (406) 220-5099

Group Name: Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation WPEF
Group Number: WL63U3

Rooms with 2 Queen beds are available for $159 per night October 6th, 7th & 8th.

All rooms MUST be booked before Monday, Sep 8, 2025. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.

Please check back in late summer for additional information including alternative accomodations, Bozeman activities and a detailed conference schedule. We look forward to seeing you in October!