2014 Conference - Meeting the Challenge: Preventing, Detecting, and Controlling Invasive Plants
www.bit.ly/invplants2014 Call for Abstracts deadline extended to May 16, 2014 Keynote speakers Dan Simberloff, University of Tennessee Jason McLachlan, University of Notre Dame September 16-17, 2014 University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Seattle, WA Invasive plants are a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem function. New introductions continue to emerge through a variety of pathways and vectors, while existing invaders continue to persist and expand their range. Changes in climate, land use, and biotic interactions present new challenges in controlling the spread of these invaders. Land managers and scientists will hear the latest information on how to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to these persistent and emerging threats. Conference presentations, both invited and contributed, will stimulate dialogue, raise new questions and offer innovative solutions. Participants from throughout northwestern North America will contribute ideas and meet colleagues for collaboration. For information and to obtain a call for abstracts: www.bit.ly/invplants2014 Jessica Farmer Adult Education Supervisor University of Washington Botanic Gardens jsfar...@uw.edu 206.685.8033 uwbotanicgardens.org
