About this Event
2026 ANNUAL OTFS MEETING TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
THEME: CELEBRATE TREES!
8:30: Registration, Light Breakfast; Networking, Exhibits, OTFS Sales
9:15-9:45
Welcome: Dave Bugni, OTFS Chair
Introduction of State Forester Kacey KC: Wylda Cafferata
Keynote Address: Kacey KC
Day’s Program Overview: Pam Dalton
Theme Introduction: Wylda Cafferata
9:45:10:00
Oregon Ash: Emerald Ash Borer Update: Matt Mills, ODF
10:00-10:20: BREAK
10:20-10:35
Coast Redwood: Why, Where and How Oregonians are planting redwood: Tim Truax, Roseburg Resources
10:35-10:50
Incense Cedar, A Good Choice for Oregon’s forests: Tasha Davison, Southwestern Community College
10:50-11:05
Oregon White Oak: Margaret Miller, OFRI
11:05-11:15:
Summary Conversations: OTFS Membership/Wylda Cafferata
News from the American Tree Farm System: Parks Brigman, ATFS
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:00: Business Meeting (will include Comments from Chair; By-Laws & Board member vote; Secretary Report; Treasurer Report; Memorial Fund Report; Certification Report; Landowner Journey Report)
12:00-12:45: LUNCH
12:45-2:00: AWARDS AND RECOGNITON PROGRAM
2:00-3:00:
OTFS Board Meeting-members’ attendance optional
Optional Tour of Oak Restoration Project in Oregon Gardens
Event venue & nearby stays
Oregon Garden, West Main Street, Silverton, OR, USA, United States