2026 Whitebark & Limber Pine Conference & Gathering

Hosted by the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada (WPEFC)

Restoration • Research • Collaboration • Community

🌄 Get Ready! 2026 Conference & Gathering

We are excited to announce that planning is underway for the 2026 Whitebark & Limber Pine Conference and Gathering, taking place in British Columbia!

This conference will bring together:

• Researchers & scientists
• Restoration practitioners
• Government and industry partners
• Indigenous knowledge holders
• Students, volunteers, and community members

Together, we will explore field-based restoration, new research findings, management strategies, and shared approaches to conserve these keystone species.

📅 Dates: To be announced
📍 Location: To be confirmed (BC region – East Kootenays)
🔗 Registration: Opening once details are finalized

Stay tuned for announcements on dates, venue, field workshops, and keynote speakers.

🤝 Get Involved in Planning

We’re building this event with our community—and we want your voice included.

Are you interested in:

• Helping plan or organize the conference?
• Hosting the conference in your region?
• Becoming a sponsor?
• Supporting field tours, presentations, or special sessions?

Email us at info@whitebarkpine.ca — we’d love to hear from you!

Stay tuned for more details.

Past Conferences

We have hosted several conferences north of the 49th over the years.

2023 Revelstoke
2019 Inveremere
2017 Jasper
2015 McBride
2012 Kimberley
2011 Lillooet
2009 Nelson