This workshop is organized and hosted by the IUFRO working parties 7.03.11 (Resistance to Insects and Pathogens) and 2.02.15 (Breeding and Genetic Resources of Five-Needle Pines). It will include five days of scientific talks, poster sessions and field tours. 

The Tree Resistance Workshop series has been very successful with several past meetings including Pontevedra, Spain in 2022, Mount Sterling, Ohio, USA in 2018, Orleans, France in 2013 and Eugene, Oregon, USA in 2011. This workshop series provides a forum to discuss the status and future plans for tree resistance breeding programs and scientific research in the field of tree resistance mechanisms against pathogens and insects. It has a long history with the first being hosted in Pennsylvania, USA in 1964. 

Vernon is the location of the Kalamalka Forestry Centre which is the centre of operations for the British Columbia provincial orchard and tree breeding programs east of the Coastal Mountains. There are several seed orchards and forest genetics research trials near town making it the perfect location for a forest genetics conference. Vernon is a ‘hidden gem’ in the North Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, offering a blend of adventure, relaxation, and stunning natural beauty with crystal clear lakes surrounding the city, and plenty of superb restaurants and vineyards. Spring in Vernon is a wonderful season full of life and color, and temperatures are pleasant in early June with an average of 16°C with daily highs of 25°C. Rain is generally rare so you can enjoy clear skies and sun during your visit.