[APWG] TRAINING: Univ. Rhode Island Inv. Plant Mgmt Cert. Pgm.

[Olivia Kwong]

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Invasive Plant Management Certification Program
Wednesday, March 21st, 9:00-4:00pm
Thursday, March 22nd, 9:00-4:00pm

URI Bay Campus - Coastal Institute - South Ferry Road - Narragansett, 
Rhode Island

The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Invasive Plant Management 
Certification Program trains green industry and environmental consulting 
professionals, land trust managers and volunteers working in the coastal 
zone to provide sustainable invasive plant management services to 
clients, and to facilitate restoration of degraded coastal habitats. 
Beginning in 2012, those interested in attending the training for 
education purposes will be able to register for a reduced fee of $150.

Training topics include:

  *   The Value of Vegetative Buffers
  *   Natural Plant Communities
  *   The Ecology of Invasive Species
  *   Landscape Site Assessment
  *   Invasive Plant Management Plan Development
  *   Control Measure Selection and Invasive Plant Removal
  *   Restorative Planting
  *   Monitoring and Maintenance

Registration: $150 [without CRMC certification] or $200 [with CRMC certification] includes breakfast and lunch both days, training materials, certification card [if applicable] and online listing [if applicable].

For more information, visit: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/LR_IPMCP.html
To register, visit: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1054139

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KATE VENTURINI

Research Associate II / Sustainable Horticulture & Urban Agriculture --- 
Outreach Center --- College of Environment & Life Sciences --- Phone: 
401-874-4096