The Smithsonian Institution is happy to present the Tools for Conserving Biodiversity course in partnership with the Mpala Research Center. The course will take place at Mpala in Laikipia, Kenya October 17 - 29, 2006. This course presents a full range of tools used in conservation biology. It has been specially designed for early career conservation managers and researchers to gain an understanding of tools, protocols, and methodologies currently available. The course includes lectures given by Smithsonian and local instructors as well as field work. This course will serve as the foundation for future in-depth training courses on specific topics. The cost is US$2,750 and it includes course fees, room and board, and materials. The course is limited to 20 participants and applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis.=20 The application deadline is August 7, 2006. For more information please contact Melissa Bellman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit our website: www.si.edu/simab
=20 Melissa Bellman Smithsonian Institution Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Program Program Assistant T: 202-633-4785 F: 202-786-2557 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW Suite 3123 MRC 705, P.O. Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.si.edu/simab =20
