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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We're accepting proposals for symposia, workshops and more for our conference October 8-10, 2019 – Pittsburgh Sheraton, Pittsburgh PA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don't wait! Deadline for proposals is April 15.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year's theme is At the Water's Edge: Managing Our Land and Water in a Changing Landscape.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We're accepting the following proposals:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=29300795&mm=48032697873" target="_blank">Symposium</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=29302017&mm=48032697873" target="_blank">Individual Oral Presentation</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=29303239&mm=48032697873" target="_blank">Poster</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=29304461&mm=48032697873" target="_blank">Field Workshop</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=29305683&mm=48032697873" target="_blank">Workshop</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=29306905&mm=48032697873" target="_blank">ID Workshop</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More information is available at naturalareas.org under Conference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We ask that proposals take into account our theme and our topics for 2019, which are:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best Management Practices on Land for Freshwater Ecosystem Integrity<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mitigating the Impact of Energy Development<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Advances in State Forest Management<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Identifying Natural Areas for Conservation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Management of Wildlife Habitat<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Invasive Species Management and Prevention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Using Data and Technology to Advance Conservation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Parcelization of Large Private Land – Opportunities for Conservation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Native Plant Conservation Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pollinators in Natural Areas Management<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Management Planning to Advance the Conservation of Special Species/Natural Communities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Urban Natural Areas and Green Infrastructure<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wetlands Conservation for Rare Species<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Climate Change – Species and Natural Communities on the Move<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Restoration of Natural Areas Qualities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Humke Student Scholarship Applications and NAA Award Nominations Now Also Being Accepted<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you're a full-time student and interested in attending this conference, we highly recommend you apply for a scholarship as soon as possible. We give preference to students who are also presenting a paper or poster, so take this chance to do both! <a href="https://www.naturalareas.org/humke_student_scholarship.php">https://www.naturalareas.org/humke_student_scholarship.php</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are also now seeking nominations for the George B. Fell and Carl N. Becker awards. This is a stellar opportunity to recognize a natural areas professional who has inspired you in your work. <a href="https://www.naturalareas.org/awards.php">https://www.naturalareas.org/awards.php</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kate Luce Angell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Communications & Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Natural Areas Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:kangell@naturalareas.org">kangell@naturalareas.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://naturalareas.org/">naturalareas.org</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=80 height=56 style='width:.8333in;height:.5833in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D487D5.45928100" alt="Natural Areas-Assocation-COLOR_email"><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call for Proposals for the</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2019 Natural Areas Conference<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Now Open<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 8-10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>