Western Forest Insect Work Conference
Advancing collaboration, scholarship, and forest health management throughout western North America
WFIWC 2027
April 27-29
USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station
Fort Collins, CO
Founder’s Award
The WFIWC Founder’s Award recognizes those who have significantly advanced the field of forest entomology. The deadline to nominate an outstanding colleague for the 2027 award is Thursday, January 31st.
Memorial Scholarship Award
WFIWC supports future forest entomologists through the Memorial Scholarship Award. Learn more about past scholarship recipients and application criteria by following the links below.
Congratulations to William Radecki, our 2026 Memorial Scholarship Award winner!
William Radecki is a PhD candidate at Colorado State University studying the ecology of bark beetles associated with giant sequoia. His research focuses on the western cedar bark beetle (Phloeosinus punctatus) and the ecological processes that influence its interactions with giant sequoia. His dissertation examines the beetle’s thermal ecology, chemical ecology, and interactions between beetles, fungal associates, and host trees. He also studies how this ecological knowledge can inform management strategies aimed at reducing beetle impacts and supporting giant sequoia conservation.