Dear Colleagues, We are excited to share the first announcement for a joint meeting of Research Groups *1.05.00 (Uneven-aged Silviculture) and 1.09.00 (Ecology and Silviculture of Mixed Forests) to be held 20-26 June 2027 in Burlington, Vermont, USA.* *Meeting Title*: Complex Forests for Complex Challenges *Date*: 20-26 June 2027 *Venue*: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA Please see the IUFRO Conference Calendar and attached flyer for details: https://www.iufro.org/events/complex-forests-for-complex-challenges More information about the conference agenda, registration, and abstract submission is forthcoming soon. *We hope you will join us in Vermont for this dynamic gathering. It is a unique opportunity to connect with international collaborators and discuss the most pressing issues in silviculture today.* On behalf of the Planning Committee, Linda Nagel, United States, 1.05.00 Deputy Coordinator Andrés Bravo-Oviedo, Spain, 1.09.00 Coordinator Tony D'Amato, United States, Conference Host _________________ *Linda M Nagel* Professor and Head | Department of Forest Resources College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences | University of Minnesota 115C Green Hall | 2005 Upper Buford Circle | Saint Paul, MN 55108 email: lnagel(a)umn.edu