[Ocees] FW: Pittsburgh Natural Areas Conf - opps for students and presentations

    Popescu, Viorel popescu at ohio.edu
    Tue Feb 12 17:17:52 EST 2019 
    Interesting conference coming up in Pittsburgh in the Fall

Cheers,
Viorel

Viorel D. Popescu, PhD
Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology
Ohio University, Biological Sciences
423 Irvine Hall
Athens, OH 45701

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From: Colvin, Robert < colvin at ohio.edu 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 4:38 PM
To: Popescu, Viorel < popescu at ohio.edu 
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Subject: FW: Pittsburgh Natural Areas Conf - opps for students and presentations

Something for OCEES?

Bob

From: kangell at naturalareas.org 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 3:25 PM
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Subject: Pittsburgh Natural Areas Conf - opps for students and presentations

Greetings -
I'm reaching out to you because I thought you'd want to know about this upcoming regional conference, especially the opportunities we have for presenters and for undergrad and grad students and young professionals. You'll find information below, you can email or call me, or you can always visit our conference pages on our website< https://naturalareas.org/current_conference_2019.php 
> to find out more.
We're thrilled to be coming to the Pittsburgh area and expect a big crowd. If you want to get the latest updates on this event, including plenary speakers as we announce them, sign up for our mailing list.< https://www.memberleap.com/members/memberinfo/prospect1.php?org_id=AREA 
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Thanks!
Kate

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]2019 Natural Areas Conference
At the Water's Edge: Managing Land and Water in a Changing Landscape
October 8-10, 2019 - Pittsburgh Sheraton, Pittsburgh, PA
Deadline for Proposals: April 15, 2019
We are now accepting abstracts for the following:
Symposia
Oral Presentations
Posters
Workshops
ID Workshops
Field Workshops
More info at naturalareas.org< https://naturalareas.org/current_conference_2019.php 
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Opportunities for Students and Young Professionals



The Natural Areas Conference offers robust programming and events for students and young professionals.

Students are encouraged to submit proposals for presentations and posters and to compete in the NAA student competition for cash prizes. Student scholarships are available and are awarded on a competitive basis.



We also hope to have a conservation job outreach event as we did in 2018.

About the Natural Areas Conference and the Natural Areas Association

Hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA), the annual Natural Areas Conference is one of the nation's premier gatherings of conservation professionals.  The conference is focused on providing access to cutting-edge information, emerging management techniques, and science-based practices for natural areas practitioners. The event also serves as an important venue for making connections and sharing knowledge with professionals in conservation-related fields.



The Natural Areas Association (NAA) is the only national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the support and advancement of the community of natural areas practitioners. We provide them with the best scientific information to inform their work on the ground.



Access a one-page printable info sheet about the event.< https://naturalareas.org/docs/2019NAC_onepager.pdf 
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Who Attends?

The conference typically draws 350-600 attendees in the natural areas professional community.



What Do Our People Do?

Advocacy, Communicate the importance of our work, Conservation information technology, Ecological research, Ecosystem (forest, wetland, grassland, desert, aquatic and watershed) management, Endangered species conservation, Environmental monitoring and compliance, Environmental project review, Fire science and management, Fundraising, Habitat management, Environmental project review, Fire science and management, Hydrologic restoration and management,, Invasive species control and prevention, Landowner education, Large scale landscape conservation, Native plant conservation, Material development and use, Natural areas program development, Natural areas visitor management, Natural areas restoration and restoration genetics, Natural resources inventory, Pollinator and invertebrate conservation and habitat management, Preserve design and conservation planning, Reintroduction ecology, Sustainable Recreation, and Volunteer management.



Conference Theme

Our theme is At the Water's Edge - Managing our Land and Water in a Changing Landscape. This event will focus on providing access to cutting-edge information, emerging management techniques, and science-based practices for natural areas practitioners.



Topics include:

* Best Management Practices on Land for Freshwater Ecosystem Integrity

* Mitigating the Impact of Energy Development

* Advances in State Forest Management

* Identifying Natural Areas for Conservation

* Management of Wildlife Habitat

* Invasive Species Management and Prevention

* Using Data and Technology to advance Conservation

* Parcelization of Large Private Land - Opportunities for Conservation

* Native Plant Conservation Initiatives

* Pollinators in Natural Areas Management

* Management Planning to Advance the Conservation of Special Species/Natural Communities

* Urban Natural Areas and Green Infrastructure

* Wetlands Conservation (for Rare Species)

* Climate Change - Species and Natural Communities on the Move

* Restoration of Natural Areas Qualities


Find out more at naturalareas.org< https://naturalareas.org/current_conference_2019.php 
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Kate Luce Angell
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Natural Areas Association
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Call for Proposals for the
2019 Natural Areas Conference< https://www.naturalareas.org/current_conference.php 
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Now Open
Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 8-10

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