International Conference brings together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to share recent research and discuss the old-growth forests and their role in climate policy.

• Format of the Conference:
  October 10 (Day 1): Indoor conference, hybrid (in-person/online),
  October 11 (Day 2): Field visit to the old-growth forest site, in-person.
• Working language: English.
• Location: Mežmāja, Šķēde, Latvia
• Transfer to Conference venue (from–to Riga airport), dining and accommodation (shared rooms with other participants) will be provided.
• The Conference is open to all interested parties and is free of charge. The transfer to Conference venue planned on October 10, 2024 at 8:00 am and/or on October 9, afternoon (tbc). Transfer is free of charge.
• For virtual participants the online link for the conference will be sent shortly before the event.

In conjunction with the Conference, the FORWARDS Autumn School on Climate-Smart Forestry will be held from October 7–9, 2024, specifically designed for PhD students.