Grazing Lands Forum Livestock grazing on state lands: what are the consequences?
September 26, 2007 7:30 - 9:30 pm Yakima Convention Center The Washington Native Plant Society invites you to learn more about public lands grazing in Washington. The history of permitting grazing on state lands and the science behind this practice will be explored, as will recent changes in state policy as they affect the present position. Panelists will discuss the potential impacts and benefits of grazing, and how wildlife and the native flora may be affected. The importance to livestock ranchers of gaining access to these lands will also receive attention. The Grazing Lands Forum is being held in conjunction with the Society for Ecological Restoration NW and the Society for Wetland Scientists (PNW) Annual Conference Conference Participants and the Public are Welcome. There is no charge to attend the Forum. Participating Panelists Represent: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Natural Resources Range and Plant Ecology Washington Cattlemen's Association Yakima Valley Audubon Society For more information contact: Mike Marsh, Conservation Co-Chair Washington Native Plant Society 206-281-8976 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington Native Plant Society 6310 NE 74th St., Ste. 215E Seattle, WA 98115 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ww.wnps.org
