4th Conference of the European Vegetation Survey Vegetation of Europe: Historical data, Dynamics and Conservation

Dear friends and colleagues
We are pleased to share the first announcement and warmly invite you to attend the 34th Conference of the European Vegetation Survey (EVS), which will be held in Clermont-Ferrand (France), from Monday 7 September 2026 to Friday 11. The Conference is organized under the patronage of the International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS), the French phytosociological society (SFP), the Clermont Auvergne university (UCA) and the university of Bretagne occidentale (UBO).

Since 1992, this conference has consistently brought together young and established scientists from various fields of vegetation science, representing countries across Europe and beyond, providing an important platform for presenting the latest research, creating opportunities for connection and facilitating the exchange of ideas. The scientific programs of each conference have consistently highlighted both mainstream
and emerging topics in vegetation science, addressing critical issues such as the diversity, conservation and restoration of plant communities and habitats in Europe.
The 34th EVS Conference will feature interesting topics related to: historical data, vegetation dynamics, biodiversity management and restoration strategies, monitoring and resurvey, classification and management of European habitats. The 34th EVS Conference will offer four keynote lectures, several thematic sessions and engaging poster sessions.

The conference will also include two mid-symposium excursions, providing opportunities for European vegetation scientists to explore the diversity of plant species, communities and landscapes of the Dore mountains in the French Massif central. A post-excursion will take place at the end of the conference from 11 to 13 September in the Cantal mountains.

We sincerely hope you will join us in Clermont-Ferrand for this exciting event. Your participation will make the 34th EVS Conference a memorable and inspiring gathering for the vegetation science community.

Stay tuned for further updates and detailed information about the program, registration, and excursions, which will be available soon on the conference website. We look forward to welcoming you to Clermont-Ferrand in September 2026.

Website : https://34evs2026.org/