2026 ACF National Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!The 2026 National Conference will take place June 27-30th in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Louisiana Chapter looks forward to welcoming you to Baton Rouge! Located along the Mississippi River, Louisiana’s capital city is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and incredible cuisine. Baton Rouge, French for “Red Stick,” is easily accessible and the Louisiana Chapter is already hard at work to ensure this is a fantastic event for all attendees! The conference hotel, the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge, is conveniently situated just off I-10, minutes from downtown, and only about 10 miles from the Baton Rouge airport. The hotel offers a sparkling outdoor pool, state of the art fitness center, and Southern American cuisine at the onsite Patio Grille. Weekend education sessions will include topics such as timber taxes, advancing inventory with LiDAR Mapping, smarter pricing strategies for consulting foresters, marketing your consulting forestry featuring state and national forestry leaders, a journey through Louisiana’s landscapes, cutting-edge research on the Mississippi River Delta, timely economic and market insights, and key updates from partner organizations representing forest landowners and loggers. Experience the heart of south Louisiana on Tuesday’s not-to-miss field tour, featuring a guided swamp boat adventure through cypress-tupelo wetlands, an inside look at the Lower Mississippi River Physical Model at LSU’s Center for River Studies, and an authentic Cajun seafood lunch. Afterwards, join colleagues at Red Stick Social for our closing celebration, featuring great food, entertainment, and relaxed networking in the heart of Baton Rouge then stick around for a fun day experiencing bayou country at its best on Wednesday. Invite your colleagues and bring your family too, all are welcome! REGISTER ONLINE
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| Registration Pricing | Early Bird (by May 1st) |
Regular (May 2nd - June 10th) |
| Conference Attendee | $545 | $595 |
| Fun Fitness Activity | Pilates by the Pool | $25 | |
| Field Tour | Bayou to Big River: Exploring Louisiana’s Dynamic Systems | $100 | $115 |
| Closing Party | Strike Up the Fun & Fellowship at Red Stick Social | $115 | $130 |
| Post-Conference Activity | Sports, Seafood & Spirits | $145 | |
| Guest/Spouse & Child Registration | ||
| Guest/Spouse of Conference Attendee | $445 | $495 |
| Child Registration | $175 | $200 |
| Fun Fitness Activity | Pilates by the Pool | $25 | |
| Field Tour | Bayou to Big River: Exploring Louisiana’s Dynamic Systems | $100 | $115 |
| Closing Party | Strike Up the Fun & Fellowship at Red Stick Social | $115 | $130 |
| Post-Conference Activity | Sports, Seafood & Spirits | $145 | |
| Pre-Conference Sessions & Activities | ||
| Practice of Consulting Forestry | $475 | $525 |
| NRCS TSP Training | $125 | |
| Tax Considerations for Consulting Foresters | $65 | |
| Advancing Forest Inventory with LiDAR | $55 | |
| Expert Witness Essentials | $45 | |
| From Invisible to In-Demand | $45 | |
| What's Your Work Actually Worth? | $35 | |
| Innovation Showcase | $35 | |
Register OnlineDownloadable Registration Form The deadline to register is June 10th! |
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PFI Scholarship Opportunities
The Practicing Foresters Institute Board of Trustees is delighted to offer scholarships to emerging professionals and students to support participation in the 2026 ACF National Conference. Click an application link below to apply! The deadline for both applications is April 27th.
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
All are eligible to apply, regardless of membership status in ACF, for the emerging professional scholarship. There are no defined age or experience level requirements although preference will be given to those in the early stages of their career or new to the consulting forestry or related profession. Applications will be evaluated based on demonstration of interest in pursuing or continuing a career in professional consulting forestry or a related field and financial need. Emerging Professionals scholarships will cover conference attendee registration as well as the field tour registration fee. Emerging Professionals Scholarship recipients are responsible for accommodations and travel expenses related to conference attendance.
PFI Emerging Professionals Scholarship Online Application
STUDENTS
All current undergraduate or graduate students in forestry or related programs are eligible to apply for the student scholarship. Attending the ACF National Conference provides selected students with the opportunity to learn more about the consulting forestry profession, to meet forestry students from other forestry schools and to interact with practicing consulting foresters and potential employers. Student scholarships cover conference attendee registration plus Sunday and Monday night accommodations at the conference hotel with double occupancy.
PFI Student Scholarship Online Application
Hotel Accommodations
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
4728 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The conference hotel, the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge, is conveniently situated just off I-10, minutes from downtown, and only about 10 miles from the Baton Rouge airport. The hotel offers a sparkling outdoor pool, state of the art fitness center, and Southern American cuisine at the onsite Patio Grille.
To book your hotel reservation at the ACF group rate, please visit this specific booking link and use the code ACF. The hotel offers complimentary parking and no resort fee. The deadline to reserve your stay is May 25th.