Virtual Conference 2022
Investing in Forest Infrastructure
Priorities, Collaboration, and Outcomes
The Idaho Forest Restoration Partnership and Montana Forest Collaboration Network will cohost the 2022 virtual conference Investing in Forest Infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act was signed into law on November 15, 2021. Title VIII of the Act includes appropriations for legacy roads and trails, wildfire risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, and Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. The conference explores priorities stipulated by Congress, the role of collaborative groups in implementation, and expectations for the outcomes of the investments.
This regional event brings together leaders from the timber industry, local government, conservation organizations, community groups, and land management agencies from across Idaho and Montana. IFRP and MFCN have structured this virtual conference to include informative presentations, panel discussions and breakout sessions.
 | Dates | April 12-13, 2022 |  |
| Two Sessions Both Days | 9:30am-Noon & 1:00pm-3:00pm MDT | ||
| Location | Virtual | ||
| Registration | $50, students $25 |
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Registration Assistance: A successful workshop, similar to an effective collaboration, depends on broad representation of diverse interests. IFRP recognizes that registration fees can limit attendance.Our objective is to encourage participation by offering scholarships to offset costs. If the registration fee prevents your participation, please review the information in the Registration Scholarships heading listed below for description of eligibility, and submit an application for assistance.
Approved applicants will pay a reduced registration fee of $25.
Click on each of the topic headings below for details of the workshop.
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Prior to registering, Forest Service employees interested in attending the meeting should contact Brant Petersen to ensure compliance with Forest Service meeting policies.
Candidates for Registration Scholarships Are:
Active members of a forest collaborative group
- Without employer financial support to attend
- Willing and able to represent their collaborative group in all aspects of the conference
OR
Students
- Currently enrolled in a college or university.
- Relevant fields of study are natural resource management or public policy.
Review of the Applications
- Limited funds are available to partially cover costs to participate.
- Conference organizers will review all applications and award funds promptly
Application Approval
- The Scholarship Committee will email decisions to applicants.
- Approved applicants will be emailed an invoice for the workshop registration fee of $25 (PayPal invoice).
To request support for the registration fees, please complete this application.