Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council 2015 Conference Advances in Invasive Plant Science: Applying research outcomes to management and restoration at the species, community, and landscape levels Tuesday, August 4 & Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Juniata College, Ellis Hall Ballroom Huntingdon, PA
Keynote Speaker: Johnny Randall, Director of Conservation Programs, North Carolina Botanical Garden Join researchers and invasive plant managers as they come together to discuss the latest invasive plant research and how it can be used to increase the effectiveness of invasive plant management strategies. Managing invasive plants in the Mid-Atlantic region can be complicated. The area encompasses urban lands and wilderness areas, stretches from coastal swamps to high mountain forests, and includes numerous well-established invasive species. Adding to the complexity are the threats of newly-emerging invasive species, the recent addition of biocontrol vectors, and the role of restoration in recently-managed areas. With all of these factors, a scientific approach to managing invasive plants is critical to success. Through a number of case studies our invited speakers will present their recent applied research on invasive plants. Research topics will cover applied management at the species, ecosystem, and landscape levels. We will cover effective control strategies: biocontrol vectors, pre-emergent herbicides, early detection of new species, and cooperative weed management areas. Restoration projects in wilderness areas and urban habitats will be discussed along with information on re- vegetation, weed risk assessment, and impacts on pollinators. We will also have a field session to cover species identification, mapping tools, and chemical techniques. Time will be available for questions, discussion, and networking with speakers and attendees. We invite you to join us for this 9th Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council Conference. It will be an exciting and informative two-day meeting. Additional conference details: http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/ed_conference_ipc.shtml Registration: https://online.morrisarboretum.org/pages/continuing-education/conference--2015- invasive-plant-conference
