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The Wildlife Society’s Invasive Species Working Group

is pleased to invite you to submit titles for oral presentations to The Wildlife Society's 20th anniversary conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 4-9, 2013

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SER2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is pleased to announce the SER2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration: Reflections on the Past, Directions for the Future, to be held October 6-11, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. SER2013 will bring together more than 1,500 attendees from around the world to explore a range of topics related to the science and practice of ecological restoration.

Call for Proposals

The call for proposals for symposia, workshops and training courses will open in August 2012. Visit the conference website to plan your submission.

Important Dates

Call for Proposals:     August 2012
Call for Abstracts:     January 2013
Online Registration:   January 2013

More Information

www.ser2013.org

info@ser2013.org

2009 Conference Materials

2006 Symposium Materials

A Role for Native Weeds

A role for native weeds and aggressive plants for replacing (or competing with) invasives in badly degraded areas

Keep a Look Out for Japanese Stilt Grass!

An important message from the USDA
An important message from Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin
USDA Volunteer Forest Pest Survey

America’s trees are under attack. Help us track down the killer beetles.

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetle has destroyed millions of ash trees throughout the United States. The USDA and (Organization) are partnering to ask members of (Organization) to participate in the Volunteer EAB Forest Pest Survey. We need your help to determine if this damaging forest pest is in your community.

The EAB most likely arrived in the United States inside solid wood packing material from Asia. Since its discovery, EAB infestations have been reported in 13 states and there could be other undetected infestations in the country as well.

Be an ace beetle detective. Start searching today.
You can help us stop the spread of the beetle — and the devastation to our forests, parks and neighborhoods — by searching your community for signs of the EAB. Just follow these simple steps:

Review the attached PDF fact sheet to become familiar with the EAB as well as signs of damage. Take the fact sheet for reference when you search.
Locate host trees in your search area. The EAB lives in ash trees. Carefully examine each tree for signs of infestation. Take notes on the following:

Area searched.
Descriptions of any beetles or signs of infestation detected. It is also helpful to take pictures of the insects or damage to your trees.
If you observe beetles or signs of infestation, contact your USDA/APHIS State Plant Health Director. Go to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/services/report_pest_disease/report_pest_disease.shtml to find your State Plant Health Director.

Report both positive and negative sightings online at BeetleDetectives.com. Negative sightings help confirm that the beetle was not found in your area. Make sure you indicate your organization’s name on the online reporting form.

Help your organization become top-ranked beetle detectives.
At BeetleDetectives.com, we will rank participating organizations based on the reports their members submit. If you know other people who would like to help protect our trees, forward this email to them and ask them to report their findings as an individual.

Thanks in advance for helping protect America’s trees!

Rolf Utegaard

Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin (IPAW)