[APWG] Fw: EMAPi9 - Abstract Submissions close February 16th

[Jil_Swearingen at nps.gov]

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9th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien
Plant Invasions Hyatt Regency Perth, Western Australia 17 - 21 September
2007

22 January 2007

The Weeds Society of WA (Inc.) is hosting the 9th International
Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions
(EMAPi9). The organising committee wishes to remind all those who are
interested in invasive plants, to submit an abstract for either an Oral
or Poster Presentation at the Conference.

Submissions can be made online at the Conference website
http://www.congresswest.com.au/emapi9  until Friday 16th February 2007.
Before you prepare your paper, see the Conference website to read a copy
of the "Call for Abstracts Fact Sheet".

The Conference will cover topics such as:
   ecological, biological and biogeographical studies on invasive plants;
   the management of plant invasions;
   the development of multidisciplinary activities focused on prevention of
   new incursions and management of existing infestations; appropriate
   legislation, public education and information; and
   any other relevant aspects of plants that invade natural areas.

The Conference will include Invited Speakers such as:
Professor John H. Brock
Dr Giuseppe A. D. Brundu
Dr Lois Child
Associate Professor Dr Petr Pysek
Professor David M. Richardson
Dr Randy Westbrooks

CRITICAL DATES
Registration Opens February 2007
Abstracts Close 16 February 2007
Abstract Results 13 April 2007
Web Hot Special Closes 04 May 2007
Early Bird Closes 02 July 2007

For further Conference details, including information on The 2nd
International Workshop on Invasive Plants of Mediterranean Type
Ecosystems being held between 10th - 13th September 2007 and The 2nd
International Workshop on Weed Risk Assessment being held between 14th -15
th September 2007, visit the website
http://www.congresswest.com.au/emapi9

Yours sincerely

Congress West
EMAPi9 Conference Secretariat
PO Box 1248 | West Perth WA 6872
T: 08 9389 6906 | F: 08 9389 1234 | E: emapi9 at congresswest.com.au