Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon – October 6-7, 2026

The organizing committee of the 2026 Faustmann Symposium invites submissions of extended abstracts and full papers for presentation at this international event.

The Faustmann Symposium provides a unique forum to advance and exchange ideas on the economics of long-term resource management, building on the enduring legacy of Martin Faustmann’s work. For 2026, we aim to explore how the Faustmann formula and related frameworks continue to inform decision-making in a world shaped by risk, uncertainty, and change.

We welcome theoretical, empirical, and applied contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Forest and natural resource economics under risk and uncertainty (or their absence)
• Extensions, applications, and critiques of the Faustmann formula in dynamic and changing contexts
• Economic and ecological modeling under environmental fluctuations, including extreme events such as wildfires, droughts, storms, or other climatic phenomena
• Implications of economic and institutional fluctuations (e.g., markets, policies, governance structures) for forest and resource management
• Long-term forest management, sustainability, and climate adaptation
• Decision support systems, optimization models, and integrated approaches linking economics, ecology, and policy
• Broader topics in forest resource economics, including valuation of ecosystem services, policy analysis, and behavioral or institutional economics
• Applications beyond forestry (e.g., agriculture, fisheries, conservation) that relate to land use and long-term resource management.

While studies directly linked to the Faustmann framework are central to the symposium’s tradition, we also strongly encourage submissions from the broader field of forest resource economics and related disciplines addressing contemporary management challenges.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts (max. 500 words) or full papers should clearly outline the research question, methods, and expected or preliminary results.
• All submissions will undergo review by the scientific committee.
• Selected contributions will be invited for oral presentations or poster sessions.

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline:  to be defined
• Notification of acceptance: to be defined
• Symposium dates: 6-7, October 2026

Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

About Corvallis and OSU: Corvallis is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, approximately 90 minutes from Portland and the Pacific Ocean. As the county seat of Benton County, it serves as a hub for education, research, and sustainable living. Home to Oregon State University, the city boasts a population of around 60,000 residents and is renowned for its tree-lined streets, commitment to environmental stewardship, and active outdoor lifestyle. The city offers a blend of small-town charm and academic energy, making it an ideal setting for discussions on forest resource economics and sustainable land management.