Upcoming Events
National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Congress
The National Fish & Wildlife Conservation Congress will showcase contemporary fish and wildlife restoration programs such as Eastern elk, Atlantic salmon, wild turkey and lake trout, and will present the latest research, assessment and management techniques for species such as Sandhill cranes and walleye. Resolution of challenges that include wildlife and agriculture conflicts, fisheries and aquaculture, the threat of new diseases, the impact of alien invasive species and species at risk will also be a core focus of the Congress. The role of science versus public opinion in policy decisions that affect fish and wildlife, the need for governments on both sides of the border to address funding shortfalls and reinvestment in natural resources, the introduction of policy and legislative changes to address threats to fish and wildlife populations and core recognition of sustainable use as an essential principle of conservation will also be discussed.
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Boreal Mixedwoods 2012 - Ecology and Management for Multiple Values
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Mixedwood forests are an ecologically and economically prominent and important component of Canada's boreal forest. A wealth of knowledge relating to the ecology and management of boreal mixedwood forests has been developed over the past 20 years, by researchers and forest managers.
The Boreal Mixedwoods 2012 conference will provide a forum for presentation and discussion of current knowledge relating to the ecology and management of mixedwood stands and landscapes to achieve ecological, social and economic objectives. This includes evolving opportunities to improve the value of products being produced from these forests.
The conference is hosted by the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, the University of Alberta, and the Western Boreal Growth and Yield Association. The program will include invited keynote speakers, volunteer papers, discussion sessions, and a volunteer poster session.
Conference Registration Fees:
Regular Registration (By May 14, 2012)=$375
Regular Registration (After May 14, 2012)=$425
Student&Retiree Registration (By May 14, 2012)=$300
Student&Retiree Registration (After May 14, 2012)=$400
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Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species Conference
The conference is being organized in partnership by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Invasive Species Research Institute (ISRI), Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), with funding provided by the Invasive Species Centre (ISC). The Conference will focus on invasive terrestrial plants and will:
• address contemporary issues in the field of terrestrial invasive plant and associated microbial species biology and ecology;
• focus on science findings relevant to Ontario with the opportunity to showcase findings from other jurisdictions that are relevant to Ontario;
• provide a forum for scientists, managers, policy makers and members of related disciplines to present original research/findings;
• include all terrestrial natural ecosystems and urban (e.g., forests, grasslands, riparian zones);
• consider agriculture only in regard to crops, microbial plant pathogens and/or weeds that may escape into natural habitats;
• provide an opportunity for managers and policy makers to hear the latest developments.
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