[APWG] SYMPOSIUM: Cal-IPC (Ventura, CA)

[Plant Conservation]

Just FYI.

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2004 Cal-IPC Symposium
"Invasive Plants and the Wildland/Urban Interface"
October 7-9 in Ventura, CA

Info: www.cal-ipc.org

40 speakers on topics including:
        >   Migration of ornamentals across the wildland/urban interface
        >   Habitat fragmentation and edge effects
        >   Invasive plants and fire at the wildland/urban interface
        >   Funding and permitting issues
        >   On-the-ground field techniques and new academic research
        >   Volunteers and cultural issues

as well as:
        >   Field trips to the Santa Clara River, Santa Monica Mountains,
and Santa Cruz Island
        >   Poster session on weed biology and control
        >   Trade exhibits featuring weed control tools, restoration
firms, and agency information
        >   Silent auction of weed crafts and other donated items
        >   Awards for Weed Manager of the Year and other honors
        >   Photo contest for your favorite weed photos
        >   Working groups to exchange info and plan strategy on hot
topics

Lodging: Room block reserved at the Holiday Inn Ventura Beach Resort (site
of the conference) -- call 1.800.842.0800 to make a reservation. For other
options, see www.ventura-usa.com.

Pesticide Applicators: Earn 13 general and 2 Laws & Regs CE hours from
DPR, plus 4 general CE hours for field trips.

Visit www.cal-ipc.org for full program, ride board, field trip
descriptions, and registration materials. Call 510.843.3902 for more info.
Late fee applies for registrations after Sept. 15, so sign up now!