Thursday, June 9, 2011

Tools and Techniques for Mapping, Managing and Mending Invaded Lands

The Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council is pleased to announce it's Sixth Invasive Plant Conference:"Tools and Techniques for Mapping, Managing and Mending Invaded Lands" held on August 3-4, 2011 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Topics include:
  • early detection and prevention
  • invasive species mapping,monitoring and control
  • restoration; cooperative weed managment partnerships
  • field demonstrations of GPS technologies, mechanical and chemical control techniques, herbicide selection, mixing and sprayer calibration and personal protective equipment
  • history, spread and control of wavyleaf basketgrass
Pesticide re-certification credits will be available. For more information.
Conference Registration. Registration is available online through the Morris Arboretum website.