[MPWG] Become a PCA Cooperator and join us for a meeting in November 2005!

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

Dear MPWG Members,


The Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA) and the Center for Plant Conservation
(CPC) are partnering to bring together the non-governmental organization
Cooperators of the PCA at a Cooperators Conference Nov. 7-9, 2005, in St.
Louis, MO.


If you belong to a NGO concerned with plant conservation, apply to become a
cooperator and you will receive materials about the upcoming Cooperators
Conference.


Why?  This meeting will gather the opinions and ideas of PCA cooperators,
explore the topics of native plant materials development, NGO priorities
and ideas for improved effectiveness of the PCA.


Who?  All NGO cooperators are invited to attend this meeting.  Your
organization may already be a cooperator; to check visit <
http://www.nps.gov/plants/coop.htm>.


How?  If you're not a cooperator, your organization can request to become
one by filling out the form found at <
http://www.nps.gov/plants/coopform.pdf>.   FAX the completed form to: Attn:
Olivia Kwong, FAX: 202-452-7702


-Patricia

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>