Please distribute to interested parties. The number of participants is limited, so please register early if interested. Thanks.

Jason

Jason A. Smith
Associate Professor of Forest Pathology
State Forest Health Extension Specialist
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
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Subject: June 2015 Laurel Wilt Conference - Speakers Announced & Registration NOW OPEN

Hello there. You are receiving this email because you are engaged in natural resources management, invasive species management, or conducting research in this or a similar area. We hope you will be able to join us, and ask that you please forward this message to your fellow colleagues who may be interested in addressing the serious devastation caused by Laurel Wilt as it is rapidly spreading across the country. Please add bmt@ufl.edu to your address book so you are sure to receive our updates.
 
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Conference Organizer

Jason A. Smith,
Associate Professor of Forest Pathology
-and-

Co-Founder,

Emerging Threats to Forests Research Team

School of Forest Resources and Conservation
University of Florida/IFAS
Gainesville, FL

352-846-0843 (office)

352-327-1742 (cell)

jasons@ufl.edu 
 
We invite you to visit our web pages at:
Registration is Now Open! 
Register today to participate in this national conference addressing laurel wilt disease, one of the most damaging invasive exotic tree diseases to affect forests in North America.

This conference provides a timely opportunity to learn the most recent state of knowledge regarding laurel wilt, its biology, impacts in native ecosystems and efforts to mitigate for its devastating effects.

A diverse group of experts will speak on the most pressing challenges of laurel wilt.

 

We encourage individuals from across the country to join us and be part of this important national discussion.  

Space is limited so don't delay.  

Sign up today.

 

CLICK HERE to register now!    

 
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Coral Springs Marriott is offering a special rate of $107/night plus tax (currently 11%) with one or two people per room. To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at (954) 753-5598. Be sure to identify yourself as a Laurel Wilt Conference attendee.

Reservation Deadline: May 12, 2015
WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU?
 

 

  
 Presentations

Plenary sessions will provide an opportunity for all of us to gather as a group and learn more about addressing laurel wilt challenges.

The program agenda will feature invited experts and practitioners presenting a summary of current knowledge on:

 

- Disease and vector biology;

- Cultural, ecologic and economic impacts;

- Management and  

mitigation;
NETWORKING

Scientists, academia, practitioners, managers and policy makers from tribes, government, NGOs and the private sector will attend the conference. If you're involved in natural ecosystems resource management, invasive species, conservation and restoration, take advantage of this opportunity to network with colleagues and exchange ideas on research, management, prevention, and slowing-the-spread of laurel wilt.   
Everglades Field Trip

Attendees will get a first-hand look at the damaging effects of laurel wilt disease during a day-long
field trip to the Everglades tree islands, which are experiencing severe mortality due to laurel wilt. 

Thank you, sponsors!
 
  
 
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