[PCA] Announcement: Gene Conservation of Forest Trees May 16-19, Chicago

[Sean Hoban]

There will be a National workshop on Gene Conservation of Tree Species, May
16 – 19, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.  The USDA Forest Service is a main
sponsor of this event.About the Workshop

The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate the exchange of the latest
information, research, and action on genetic conservation of tree species,
especially those species at risk from stressors such as insects, diseases,
drought, and development.  The workshop will highlight risk assessments
that help to inform genetic conservation strategies as well as major
actions taken by organizations for long-term conservation of tree genetic
material.  Using this information, participants will develop a set of
actions during the meeting that can be used to form and strengthen
partnerships, and foster collaboration to accelerate genetic conservation
efforts.
Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to individuals and organizations with interest in
tree genetic conservation, including state and federal resource managers,
conservation groups, botanic gardens, forest industry and scientists from
public and private institutions.  This workshop will bring together a mix
of land managers, conservation and restoration practitioners, researchers,
and non-governmental organizations who share the goal of conserving tree
species.  In addition, to foster collaboration and networking, time has
been built into the agenda and space will be available for affiliated
groups/chapters to hold meetings and/or promote their work.
Plenary Speakers

*Tom Tidwell*  (Welcome Address), Chief, USDA Forest Service, Washington DC
*Rob Mangold  *Pacific Northwest Research Station Director, USDA Forest
Service, Portland, OR
*Kayri Havens  *Director, Plant Science and Conservation, Chicago Botanic
Garden*, *Glencoe, IL
*Paul Smith  *Secretary General, Botanic Gardens Conservation
International, London, UK
*Christopher Richards  *Research Plant Geneticist, USDA Agricultural
Research Service, Fort Collins, CO
*Hosny El-Lakany  *Director, International Forestry Program, University of
British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
*Sir Peter Crane *(Banquet Speaker, “The Future of Trees”)  Dean, School of
Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Workshop Topics

The workshop will address the following topics:

   - In- Situ Conservation
   - Ex-Situ Conservation
   - Identification of ecosystems/species to be conserved
   - Restoration of species/ecosystems of conservation concern
   - Tools and techniques for Tree Genetic Conservation

Workshop Agenda

Download the agenda (PDF, 79KB)
<http://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/gene-conservation-workshop-agenda-7-1-15.pdf>


*For more details on this meeting, visit:*
http://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/gene-conservation-workshop
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