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 212 Newins-Ziegler Hall Gainesville, FL 32611-0410 352-846-0843 (office) 352-327-1742 (cell) sfrc.ufl.edu/forestpathology http://sfrc.ufl.edu/treehealth/ Subject: June 2015 Laurel Wilt Conference - Speakers Announced & Registration NOW OPEN Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=7f42cfdd-de89-4672-88d8-8616bc84bcd4&c=5bf0c880-7a4b-11e4-b07a-782bcb740129&ch=5cb2b8f0-7a4b-11e4-b10e-782bcb740129> 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<mailto:bmt@ufl.edu> to your address book so you are sure to receive our updates. You may unsubscribe<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001eKA-UoOt… if you no longer wish to receive our emails. [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs194/1102055109372/img/685.jpg] QUICK LINKS Speaker Schedule<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrdT_i6ig… REGISTRATION Information<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrdT_i… HOTEL INFORMATION<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrdT_i… 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<mailto:jasons@ufl.edu> We invite you to visit our web pages at: Forest Pathology Laboratory<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrdT_i6… Meet the Emerging Threats to Forests Research Team<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrdT_i6ig6T6L… 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. CLICK HERE to view the list of scheduled presentations.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrd… 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!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BVGeG017i7L88ftbVyR5HpjFrdT_i6ig6T6L… 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? 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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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