Date:         Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:31:24 -0400
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Subject:      Workshop Anouncement: Japanese Knotweed Workshop
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INVITATION-- Japanese knotweed workshop

Cornell University, Ithaca New York

October 11-12, 2006

Japanese knotweed is considered one of the most invasive and ecologically
damaging introduced plant species in North America.  Present day populations
of Japanese knotweed consist of Fallopia japonica (Japanese knotweed), F.
sacchalinensis(Giant knotweed) and their hybrid F. x bohemica.  This two-day
workshop is intended to review the current status of research on spread,
genetics, and impacts of Japanese knotweed and then present updates on
control methods (mechanical, chemical and biological).  A discussion of
needs in furthering the development of biological control and integrated
control methods will close the meeting.

This workshop is intended both for researchers as well as land managers. We
strongly encourage such interactions but the meeting will be limited to
about 100 participants and have a focus on the East Coast (due to the
location of the meeting).  We strongly encourage graduate students to
present their work.  Talks will last approximately 15-20 minutes.  Please
contact Bernd Blossey ([log in to unmask]) if you wish to attend and we will
provide additional details.  Those wanting to present a talk, please provide
a title and 3-4 sentence summary.

 
The meeting will be hosted by the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants
Program and is co-sponsored by the US Forest Service, Forest Health
Protection.  There will be no registration charges but attendants will have
an option to order catered lunches.

To sign up or for additional information and inquiries please contact:

Dr. Bernd Blossey

Associate Professor and Director
Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program
Department of Natural Resources
202 Fernow Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
USA


Email: [log in to unmask]
phone: 607-255-5314
fax:   607-255-0349

homepage: http://www.invasiveplants.net
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