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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">This is just a reminder to register for the Manitoba Urban Forestry Workshop that is being held at the Canad Inns in Portage la Prairie on March 14<sup>th</sup>. The deadline for registration is March 9<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">This one day workshop will bring municipal planners/operations staff from Manitoba municipalities together to learn about urban forestry in the province. Attendees will have a chance to meet with other municipalities
to discuss urban forest issues and the unique challenges faced by Manitoba municipalities. Topic areas include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-CA">The successes and challenges of urban forestry programs in Manitoba including Morden, Brandon, Portage la Prairie and others<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-CA">Information on the Canadian Urban forest Network and the Canadian Urban Forest Strategy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-CA">Updates on invasive forest pests in Manitoba, including the status of emerald ash borer in the province<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-CA">Other considerations such as tree inventories, arboriculture, tree selection, and public engagement
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Registration</span></b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manitoba-urban-forestry-workshop-tickets-42677157527">
<span lang="EN-CA">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manitoba-urban-forestry-workshop-tickets-42677157527</span></a><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">We hope to see municipal decision makers, parks and operations staff, and those who are interested in enhancing Manitoba’s urban forests at the workshop!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact me, or you can contact Paul Ziesmann (<a href="mailto:p.ziesmann@brandon.ca">p.ziesmann@brandon.ca</a> ).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Please forward this to anyone else you think may be interested in participating in this event!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Kyla Maslaniec<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Acting Urban Forester<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Forestry and Peatlands Branch,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Manitoba Sustainable Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon MB, R7A 1L9<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Office: 204-726-6444<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Cell: 204-573-6201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Fax: 204-726-6301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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