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2018 Texas Invasive Plant and Pest Council State Conference – Austin
October 24, 2018 @ 8:00 am - October 26, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
On October 24-26, 2018, the Texas Invasive Plant & Pest Council will host the seventh statewide conference on invasive species at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Building off the previous conferences, the 2018 conference will be a professional level meeting including keynotes, concurrent sessions, posters, field trips and symposia. This conference is designed to serve scientists, land managers, state and federal agencies, local governments, the green industry and other professionals interested in invasive species issues in the state of Texas.
Conference Goals
o Foster statewide collaboration among the diverse interests that share in the common goal of protecting Texas from the threat of invasive species; o Facilitate communication among the state’s stakeholders who have a vested interest in invasive species; o Provide a venue for sharing information about prevention, early detection, control & management, information management, and research; and o Raise public awareness of the problems posed by invasive species in the state of Texas.
Conference will feature:
o Plenary sessions featuring nationally recognized speakers o Concurrent sessions addressing prevention, early detection, management, information sharing and research o Trade exhibits, poster sessions, field trips, workshops and moderated discussions
Who Should Attend:
o Land management specialists from local, state, and federal agencies, including municipal, regional, state and federal parks…
o Environmental organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Native Plant Society, Audubon, Land Conservancies, Land Trusts, etc…
o Researchers and students from State University systems and private colleges…
o Companies servicing restoration and weed removal projects including equipment manufacturers, GPS providers, herbicide producers, and landscape architects…
o Anyone who has an interest in invasive species in Texas.
Alexander Mathes <amathes@geosyntec.com> Event Date: Oct 24-26 Event Link: https://www.texasinvasives.org/professionals/conference.php
Contact Number: 713.859.5712