In-Person: NAUFRP 2026 General Assembly

NAUFRP’s member institutions gather for the association’s 2026 General Assembly — the annual meeting where representatives of dozens of universities across the U.S. gather to set priorities for forest science research, education, and federal advocacy in the year ahead.  Full program details follow below.

8:00 – 8:30:       Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00:       Welcome

President’s Address

Introductions

Host Welcome (Dan Brown)

9:00 – 9:30:       NAUFRP Highlights (Linda Nagel, President Elect)

9:30 – 10:00:     NAUFRP Business

2025 General Assembly Minutes Approval

Treasurer’s report

Approval of budget

Officer elections

Executive committee assignments

10:00 – 11:30:  Policy Updates

Washington Report (Doug Steele and Bridget Krieger, Lewis-Burke; Randy Nuckolls, Dentons)

NIFA Updates (invited Director Rachael Milnick)

SAF Updates (Terry Baker and Tara Bal)

11:30 – 1:30:     Working Lunch

Awards Ceremony

USFS R&D plans (invited Deputy Chief Hipkins, Chief Schultz)

1:30 – 2:00:       Partner Requests

2:00 – 3:45:       Regional Breakouts and Discussion

4:30:                    SAF Plenary Session Begins