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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=575452414-21112008>This
forum may be of interest to urban foresters since it addresses a critical and
growing area of concern in the management of our urban forests. There is
also an opportunity for the private sector to connect with prospective clients
that are managing urban forests. Surrey currently spends tens of thousands
of dollars in the management of invasive species, carried out primarily by the
private sector.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=575452414-21112008>all
the best,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greg Ward</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>Manager,
Urban Forestry and Environmental Programs</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
size=2>City of Surrey, B.C.</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>604 501
5170</FONT> </P>
<P><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>'Nature matters,</FONT></I> <BR><I><FONT
face=Arial size=2>protect, enhance, enjoy'</FONT></I> </P></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Gail Lucier
[mailto:glucier@fraserbasin.bc.ca]<BR><B>Sent:</B> November 20, 2008 3:22
PM<BR><B>To:</B> Gail Lucier<BR><B>Subject:</B> Stop the Spread Forum Agenda
& Registration<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT
face="Century Gothic"><I>Please distribute widely and excuse any
cross-postings...<BR></I><BR>-----<BR><BR>Greetings to all,<BR><BR>Now is your
chance! Register early for the Invasive Plant Council's Annual Public Forum and
AGM, <B>"Stop the Spread!"</B> to be held <B>January 20th - 22nd, 2009</B>, at
the <B>Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel</B> in Richmond, BC. Don't miss this
exciting opportunity to network with other invasive plant specialists from BC,
Canada and around the world! <B>Space is limited to 130 participants</B> so be
sure to register early.<BR><BR>Featuring international guest speakers from
Australia, Oregon and Washington, topics will include informed choices and
practical solutions for invasive plant management. Tuesday’s sessions will
conclude with a nibble and network reception in mid-afternoon. Wednesday will
feature Brian Minter from Minter Gardens who will discuss “being a credible
leader in the field of sustainability” along with a number of other dynamic
speakers from around the globe.<BR><BR>New to this year’s forum are conference
booths and displays. If you are interested in showcasing your organization
please indicate your interest by checking the “Conference/Display Booth” box on
the registration form and include the additional fee with your forum
registration form. <B>Space is limited to 15 conference booths</B> so be sure to
register early.<BR><BR>For an extra fee, join us for Thursday’s <B>optional</B>,
classroom-based <B>workshop</B>, “Working Towards Ecological Restoration,” which
will look at the challenges facing the restoration of BC’s ecosystems. <B>Space
is limited to 30 participants</B> so be sure to register early.<BR><BR>New to
our registration fee structure, IPCBC members can now enjoy a discount! Becoming
a member is simple; visit www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca, download the Membership
of Support, sign, and fax to the office. Thank you for your continued support of
the Council and its initiatives and we hope to see you at "Stop the Spread!"
this January.<BR><BR>For more information or to register, visit:
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