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For Immediate Release |
Understanding Plant Invasions in a Changing World
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| What: | The TIPS conference will:
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| Keynote Speaker: | Dr. Daniel Simberloff is a Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His books include The Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions, Ecological Communities: Conceptual Issues and the Evidence and Strangers in Paradise: Impact and Management of Nonindigenous Species in Florida. |
| Where: | Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada |
| When: | August 20-22, 2012 |
| Details: | www.tipsconf.ca |
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is an independent not for profit corporation. The ISC’s vision is to become a leader in addressing the threats from invasive species in the context of a changing environment through cooperation among government agencies, the private sector and the public
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) is a non-profit, multi-agency organization founded in April 2007 in response to the growing threat of invasive plants. The OIPC is housed at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Conservation Centre in Peterborough. The Council provides leadership, expertise and a forum to engage and empower Ontarians to take action on invasive plant issues.
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Media Contacts:
| Al King Acting Executive Director Invasive Species Centre PO Box 112, 451 Queen St E Sault Ste Marie, ON Tel: (705) 945-6718 |
Dr. Pedro M. Antunes Associate Professor and OMNR Research Chair Scientific Director – Invasive Species Research Institute, Department of Biology, Algoma University North America: (705) 949-2301 ext. 4379 Toll free: 1-888-254-6628 ext. 4379 Alternate E-Mail: pantunes@gmail.com |
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