We welcome contributions from private landowners, longleaf enthusiasts, land managers, wildlife biologists, students, researchers, consultants, forestry, business, and technology professionals, agency and outreach personnel, artists, and content creators.

The Conference theme will be Joining Together for Tomorrow’s Forest, and the tracks will center around the components of the recently updated Range-wide Conservation Plan for Longleaf Pine (2025-2040).

We invite you to submit proposals on pertinent topics of management, fire, ecological services, groundcover restoration, economics, wildlife conservation, education, policy, history, art, and culture.

+ Oral Presentations - 30 minutes

+ Fire Whirls - 15 minutes

+ Posters

+ Organized Sessions

+ Panel Discussions

+ Workshops, Working Groups, & Meetings

+ Sponsored Social Activities

+ Art & Media Content

Additional details on proposal types are available in the Call for Proposals.

All information is required to complete online submission, including:

+ Contributor information

+ Contributor biography (150 words or 50 words per coauthor)

+ Abstract or description (300 words maximum)

+ Program or event details, if applicable

Individuals may submit more than one contribution for consideration, but must complete separate submissions for each proposal.

There is no option to save partial work, but revisions are accepted until May 3rd. Email Sarah Crate (sarah@longleafalliance.org) if you need assistance with revisions.

All presenters must register for the Conference; discounted rates are available for students and supporters of The Longleaf Alliance.

The Alliance also established a fund to assist those who would not otherwise have the means to attend the Biennial Longleaf Conference. Registration waivers will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is depleted. Information on how to request a registration waiver will be available July 1st. Special thanks to Dick & Rita Porterfield and the Ralph Lewis Withrow Legacy Fund.