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May 27-30, 2008 - Weeds Across Borders Conference
Banff, AB
The goal of this conference is to provide a forum for educating, sharing, and disseminating knowledge about weed management, regulatory issues, and concerns about weed dispersal across and between all jurisdictional boundaries in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. More information at www.acca.coop/wab/index.html
May 28-30, 2008 - Soil Conservation Surveys Course
Sorrento, BC
This 3-day combination classroom and field course is specifically designed for forest personnel who will conduct formal soil disturbance surveys following timber harvesting or mechanical site preparation. More information at www.selkirk-management.com/soilcons.html
May 30 - June 1, 2008 - BC Community Forest Association Conference and AGM: Community Forests - An Opportunity in the Face of Change
Sechelt, BC
The BCCFA and the Sunshine Coast Community Forest invites you to join them for their 5th annual conference. The conference title is an acknowledgement that these are tough times for the forest sector. However, it also reflects the fact that community forests are poised to meet the challenges and that they are part of the solution for rural communities. Join them as they put the focus on enhancing the marketing, product development and community building capacities of community forests. Details at www.bccfa.ca
June 4-5, 2008 - Silviculture Surveys for Contract Administrators Workshop
Kamloops, BC
The Ministry of Forests and Range Stocking and Free Growing Survey Procedures have recently been revised resulting in more flexible operational procedures and contract documentation. This Selkirk Management Services course outlines these current contracts and procedures in a workshop format. More information at www.selkirk-management.com/page/page/5320813.htm
June 10-11, 2008 - Mountain pine beetle: From lessons learned to community-based solutions Conference
Prince George, BC
Join us at this conference to listen, contribute, explore, and discuss what we have learned as a result of the past four years of research and other initiatives aimed at addressing the biological, environmental, and socio-economic questions and challenges associated with current mountain pine beetle epidemic, and how we can use this information to help us better plan and manage our natural resources now and in the future. www.forrex.org/events/MPBconference
June 16-20, 2008 - International Model Forest Network Global Forum
Hinton, AB
Join the Canadian Model Forest Network, Foothills Model Forest, and International Model Forest Network for this Global Forum. This forum is an opportunity for Network members to identify ways to support and enhance the contributions model forests are making to the sustainable management of natural resources and forested landscapes from local to international levels. More information at www.imfn.net/en/IMFNGlobalForum2008.html
June 17-18, 2008 - Western White Pine Management Conference
Vernon, BC
This conference will provide silviculturalists opportunities to gain information on a wide range of topics including: the autoecology of western white pine, wood properties and utilization; the biology of the fungus and the history of rust in B.C. and U.S; advances in genetic resistance of western white pine and the status of the resistance breeding programs in the U.S. and Canada; growth and yield results from operational research trials; and management strategies for western white pine, now and in the future. For more information, contact Michelle Cleary at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (250) 828-4583
June 23-27, 2008 - Small-scale Rural Forest Use and Management: Global Policies versus Local Knowledge Conference (IUFRO)
Gerardmer, France
This IUFRO conference will explore the important role of local knowledge in managing small-scale rural forests and the impacts or implications of broader 'global' policies on small-scale rural forestry. More information at www.uq.edu.au/forestry/index.html
June 25-26, 2008 - The Coastal Silvicultural Committee Summer Workshop
Chilliwack/Abbotsford Area, BC
The 2008 CSC Summer Workshop will be held June 25th and 26th in the Fraser Valley. The theme of the workshop is "Managing our Forests for Resilience through Silviculture". More information at www.coastalsilviculturecommittee.com/registration.htm
June 27-28, 2008 - Grassland Ecology and Grass Identification Workshop
Wasa Lake, BC
The Workshop objective is to gain familiarity with native grassland ecosystems, grass taxonomy, and grass plant identification. The workshop is an introduction for beginners and a refresher for those with some grassland experience. More information at www.forrex.org/news/event.asp?pkey=261
July 6-10, 2008 - Canadian Society of Soil Science: 2008 Annual Meeting
Prince George, BC
This symposium is intended to provide a forum for presentation and discussion of research and ideas about the larger range of Carbon related processes and their potential contribution to the C sequestration debate. Details at resweb.res.unbc.ca/csss2008/index.htm
July 7-9, 2008 - Basic Silviculture Surveys Course
Sorrento, BC
This 3-day Selkirk Management Services course provides a basic introduction to completing silviculture surveys in BC. More information at www.selkirk-management.com/page/page/1682417.htm
August 5-8, 2008 - Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems and Landscapes Conference (IUFRO)
Kamloops, BC
This IUFRO conference will allow participants to share knowledge, discuss new trends, reflect on future directions in biodiversity management for sustainable forestry, and provide a stronger scientific basis for biodiversity management in forest landscapes in the light of climate change. More information at www.tru.ca/iufro.html
September 21-26, 2008 - Evolving Challenges and Changing Expectations for Forestry Extension and Technology Transfer: Meeting needs of people and forests around the globe Symposium (IUFRO)
Mattawa and Ottawa, ON
This IUFRO symposium is intended to attract presenters and participants from around the world to bring perspectives from their home countries. More information at www.iufroextension.org/index.html
October 1-3, 2008 - Call for Papers, Posters, and Field Trip Leaders: Restoration in the Boreal Forest
Prince George
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