On behalf of the Utility Arborist Association and the ROW14 Steering Committee, thank you to everyone who made the 14th International Symposium on Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management such a success. We had an extraordinary week in Vancouver!

ROW14 marked 50 years of bringing an international community together from industry, government, academia, and practitioners together to advance the science and practice of responsible rights-of-way management. Since the first symposium in 1976, this gathering has provided a unique forum for sharing research, practical experience, and new approaches to addressing the environmental opportunities and challenges associated with rights-of-way.

That tradition was very much alive in Vancouver. ROW14 explored ecology and biodiversity, vegetation management, reclamation and restoration, Indigenous engagement, regulatory and permitting issues, planning and assessment, emerging technologies, mitigation strategies, and the energy transition. The conversations demonstrated what makes this symposium special: connecting strong science with practical application and bringing