Nordic-Baltic Forest Growth and Yield conference
August 26 - 28, 2025
Tartu, Estonia
Aim and scope
The aim of the Nordic-Baltic researchers’ international conference is to present research, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration among researchers in forest growth and yield issues.
Topics
- Modelling forest growth and yield
- Dynamics of forest growth in response to changing environmental conditions
- Long-term forest observational studies
- Intra-annual tree growth modelling
- Forest structure and diversity
Preliminary program overview
- August 26: arrival, indoor session
- August 27: field trip to North-East Estonia, long-term forest experiments in Aidu quarry
- August 28: indoor session, departure
Important dates
Registration opens: January 31, 2025
Abstract submission deadline: April 1, 2025
Acceptance abstract: April 15, 2025
Registration deadline: May 1, 2025
Scientific committee
A. Kangur, Professor, EMÜ, Estonia
S. Huuskonen, Senior Researcher, Luke, Finland
S. Bianchi, PostDoc, Luke, Finland
E. Holmström, Professor, SLU, Sweden
Z. Libiete, Senior Researcher, Silava, Latvia
K. Maleki, Research Scientist, NIBIO, Norway
H. Korjus, Professor, EMÜ, Estonia
A. Kiviste, Professor, EMÜ, Estonia
Call for abstracts
We invite abstracts for presentations. The abstract should be maximum 300 words long. Accepted abstracts will be published in the proceedings of the conference.
Submit your abstract before April 1, 2025,
to: andres.kiviste@emu.ee
Conference fee
Standard participation fee: 350 EUR
Special fee for students: 250 EUR
The fee covers all meals, and in-conference field trip.
Accommodation should be booked by the participants.
Students can apply for scholarships to cover conference participation fee. The decision to cover the participation fee for students, based on submitted abstracts, will be made individually by April 15th.
Organizers
Chair of Forest and Land Management and Wood Processing Technologies, Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences
Conference Location
Estonian University of Life Sciences,
F. R. Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu
Contact
andres.kiviste@emu.ee
toomas.tarmu@emu.ee
Accommodation info
Soho Hotel welcomes conference participants with a 15% discount on accommodation. To redeem your discount, use the promo code: NBGY
Webpage: https://hotellsoho.eu/
Dorpat Hotel offers a discounted rate for guests using the keyword Nordic-Baltic Forest Growth and Yield when booking:
- Standard room for single occupancy: €67.00/night
- Standard room for double occupancy: €78.00/night
Rates include VAT and a buffet breakfast.
Guests are responsible for booking their own accommodation and covering the costs directly at the hotel.
When making a reservation, please use the keyword Nordic-Baltic Forest Growth and Yield.
Reservations can be made via email: info@dorpat.ee.
Webpage: https://dorpat.ee/
Lydia Hotel offers a discounted rate for guests using the keyword Nordic-Baltic Forest Growth and Yield when booking:
- Classic room for single occupancy: €102.00/night
- Classic room for double occupancy: €118.00/night
Rates include VAT, a buffet breakfast at Hõlm Restaurant, and access to the spa.
Guests are responsible for booking their own accommodation and covering the costs directly at the hotel. When making a reservation, please use the keyword Nordic-Baltic Forest Growth and Yield.
Reservations can be made via email: sales@lydia.ee.
Webpage: https://lydia.ee/
Tartu Hotel offers a discounted rate for NBGY guests.
- Standard Single Room: €63.00/night/room
- Standard Double Room for Single Occupancy: €70.00/night/room
- Standard Double Room: €81.00/night/room
- Superior Single Room: €81.00/night/room
- Superior Double Room: €97.00/night/room
The price includes:
- VAT
- Buffet breakfast
- Free parking in front of and behind (on availability)
- Wireless internet in hotel rooms
- Morning sauna access in the hotel’s sauna center
- Gym access
Please note: For sauna center access, swimming attire and slippers are required.
Booking Information:
Reservations must be made directly with the hotel via:
Email: sales@tartuhotell.ee
Phone: +372 731 4300
Website: www.tartuhotell.ee
When booking your accommodation, use the promo code: NBGY
Important: Discounts cannot be applied to bookings made through third-party platforms (e.g., Booking.com), as these are handled by intermediaries. To receive the discounted rate, please mention the agreed keyword when booking via email or phone.
Rooms are offered based on availability, and pre-reservations cannot be made, as past experience has shown that guests tend to book only after pre-reservations are canceled. Therefore, rooms are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.