2nd Invasive Species in Natural Areas Conference

 

Sponsored by the Northern Rockies Invasive Plant Council
in conjunction with
Weed Biological Control Consortium Meetings,
W2185 Biological Control in Pest Management Systems of Plants

Northern Idaho’s Coeur d'Alene Hotel,
October 25-29, 2010

Please join us for discussions on biocontrol, re-vegetation after weed management, project monitoring, human dimensions of invasive plant management in natural areas, ecology of invasions, and more.  Keynote addresses include Dr. Bernd Blossey (Cornell) and Dr. Richard Mack (Washington State University).
The Mission of the Northern Rockies Invasive Plant Council (NRIPC is to support the management of invasive exotic plants in the Northern Rocky Mountain states by providing a forum for the exchange of scientific, educational and technical information. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit, formed in 2008
Meeting Participation:  We invite researchers, practitioners, managers, activists, and students from the US and abroad to attend and contribute.  We have already confirmed plenum speakers from Europe and encourage colleagues from other continents to attend and present.
Meeting Location: Coeur d’Alene Hotel Northern Idaho is located in northern Idaho approximately 31 miles east of Spokane, WA and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. The 4 Diamond Hotel overlooks Lake Coeur d'Alene flanked by the foothills of the Bitterroot Mountains.  For more information visit www.cdaresort.com

Download Conference Flier here

Download Draft Conference Agenda here

We look forward to a stimulating conference and hope that you are able to participate.

With kind regards, NRIPC Board of Directors:

Marijka Haverhals          Mark Schwarzländer                     John Gaskin                       Marilyn Marler
University of Idaho        University of Idaho                       USDA ARS NPARL           University of Montana

Learn more about the board of directors, click here!

For more information please contact conference@nripc.com

 

REGISTRATION
W2185 Biological Control in Pest Management Systems of Plants Annual Meeting only
October 25-26, 2010

$250    Registration

• The registration fee includes access to the scientific sessions, meeting materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks
• Optional Companion Fee is available for: $120 (all meals) or $42 (Mon Oct 25th dinner)

NRIPC Invasive Species in Natural Areas Conference only
October 26-29, 2010

$250    Early Registration (before July 31)
$275    Regular Registration (August 1 - Aug 31)
$325    Late Registration (after Aug 31)

• Registration fee includes access to all sessions, meeting materials, membership to NRIPC, breakfast and lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as coffee breaks and evening socials.
• Optional Companion Fee is available for: $120 (all meals), $40 (Wed Oct 27th Happy Hour)

Payment
There are three options for payment:

• On-line credit card payment
• Credit card payment by fax
• Check

Cancellations are only accepted in written form by email or letter. Cancellations received before September 1, 2010 will receive a full refund, less an administration charge of 25%. Thereafter refunds will not be available.

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS for NRIPC Conference
We invite abstracts on topics including (but not limited to):

• Ecology and management of specific invasive species (including bio, chemical, mechanical, cultural, etc)
• Restoration of plant communities following weed control
• Ecology & genetics of plant invasions
• Long term monitoring of biocontrol (impacts to weeds, responses of non-target spp, etc)
• Aquatic plant invasions
• Ecology and management of invasive grass species
• Social issues in managing invasive species in natural areas
• GIS Tools for Mapping and Modeling

To submit your abstract, you will need to register online (see “Register Today” button below) and follow the instructions.

Deadline for submission of abstract submission is September 15, 2010.

You must register as a participant and pay your registration fee prior to August 31, 2010 to have your oral paper submission printed in the Conference Booklet. Abstracts that have been previously accepted will be deleted from the Scientific Program if the presenting author has not registered and paid by August 31, 2010.

LODGING
Lodging is available at the beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene Hotel overlooking the lake and the Bitterroot Mountains. Excellent government rates are being offered until September 14, 2010.

100 Traditional Rooms: $75 + taxes

50 deluxe/premier rooms: $135 + taxes

Click here to view the room accommodations.

Deadline for room reservations at the discounted rate is September 14, 2010 so book your room early!
To reserve a room, call the Coeur d’Alene Hotel at 1-800-688-5253. To receive the special conference rate, identify yourself with the Northern Rockies Invasive Plant Council.