Building Capacity for Urban Forest Management across Europe: Indicators, Knowledge, and Participation
(Antalya, Türkiye – 27–30 April 2026)
The Urban Forestry Network will convene in Antalya for a four-day event dedicated to advancing urban forest planning across Europe. This meeting will bring together researchers, municipal representatives and stakeholders to share knowledge and co-develop practical tools for Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs).
Format: Hybrid | Dates: 27–30 April 2026
- Monday 27th April, Management Committee Meeting
- Tuesday 28th April, Task leaders meeting
- Wed 29th -Thursday 30th April, Conference Building Capacity for Urban Forest Management across Europe: Indicators, Knowledge, and Participation
Location: Antalya, Türkiye
Venue: Akdeniz University, Guest House
Program: You can see the download program here.
(Details and links to participate on-line are incuded below)
For all colleagues attending in person in Antalya: To help you plan your trip, our local organizers in Turkey have prepared a guide with details about Antalya, including how to get there, local currency, SIM card options, and other useful information. You can download it here.
- Accommodation: You have the option to stay at the University Guest House, where the conference and MC meeting will take place. If you wish to reserve a room there, please fill out this form, and we will contact you with further details.
- Meals: We will send a follow-up email soon with information about the daily meals and the conference dinner.
For those attending online: If you are joining us remotely, here you can find the connection links:
- COST CA23148 – Management Committee meeting (Antalya), 27/04 8:30-17:00h link
- COST CA23148 – Keynote lecture + WG meetings, 28/04 8:30-17:00h link
- COST CA23148 – Keynote lecture + poster sessions, 29/04 8:30-11:30h link
- COST CA23148 – Capacity building + Short communications, 29/04 14:30-17:00h link
- COST CA23148 – Short Communications + Workshop + Closure, 30/04 8:30-13:30h link
We look forward to meeting you all, whether in Antalya or virtually!
