[MPWG] United Plant Savers - Annual mtg. - July 2005 - Oregon

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

This announcement was found on the American Herbal Products Association
(AHPA) website: http://www.ahpa.org/update_05_0601.htm

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural
resources.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>

                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
 United Plant Savers Conference Set for July                                
                                                                            
 “Planting the Future,” the upcoming United Plant Savers (UpS) conference,  
 will address several issues that strike at the heart of the herbal         
 products industry when it convenes on July 30 in Williams, Oregon.         
                                                                            
                                                                            
 “The very success of herbal products is exerting unprecedented pressure on 
 certain species in the wild,” said AHPA President Michael McGuffin. “Those 
 who intend to be in this business in the future must pay attention to the  
 health and sustainability of the plants that support it. UpS is a vital    
 force in ensuring the future of those plants.” AHPA is a sponsoring member 
 of UpS.                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                            
 UpS, recognizing the increasing pressure on plant resources in the US as   
 well as from other countries, researches and protects plants and their     
 habitats, and educates the public on these issues. Their “At Risk” and “To 
 Watch” lists have focused attention on indigenous North American medicinal 
 plants that are in decline due to expanding popularity and shrinking       
 habitat and range. UpS also preserves and encourages others to establish   
 botanical sanctuaries to protect and restore biodiversity.                 
                                                                            
                                                                            
 The July 30 conference will be held at the Herb Pharm farm in Williams,    
 Oregon. A list of presenters and activities is on the registration form,   
 posted on the AHPA website at http://www.ahpa.org/05_07_UpS_PTF.pdf. Early 
 registration ends July 1. Lodging and directions are posted at             
 http://www.herb-pharm.com/ups.html.                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
 Founded in 1994, the UpS mission is to protect native medicinal plants of  
 the United States and Canada and their native habitat while ensuring an    
 abundant renewable supply of medicinal plants for generations to come. The 
 UpS website is at http://www.unitedplantsavers.org.