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November 2023
66th Annual Forest Pest Management Forum
Organized by Natural Resources Canada in support of the National Forest Pest Strategy, the Forum is the largest and most significant gathering of forest pest management experts, managers, and practitioners in Canada. The objectives are to share information on current and future forest health conditions, forest pest control operations, environmental issues, and the development of new technologies for forest health monitoring and management, as well as to discuss the latest research findings.
Find out more »December 2023
NE RISCC Management Network | Coffee Talk: Managing for Stiltgrass in a Changing Environment
Register here How can local management actions and priorities adapt as we navigate climate change? Join the Northeast RISCC for a conversation with Shikha Singh about “Japanese Stiltgrass: Lessons Learned While Managing for Stiltgrass in a Changing Environment.” After a brief presentation by Shikha on the successes and challenges of managing Japanese stiltgrass in public and private areas, we’ll invite your participation in a Q & A and discussion on how to meet these new challenges. Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an annual grass species that was…
Find out more »NE RISCC Management Network | Coffee Talk: Out of Control? The Effects of Climate Change on Biological Control Agents and their Target Hosts
Register here. Read the Management Challenge How does climate change affect biocontrol agents and their hosts? Join the Northeast RISCC for a coffee talk discussion on our new Management Challenge, Out of Control? The Effects of Climate Change on Biological Control Agents and their Target Hosts. After a brief summary of the ways climate change can impact biocontrol agents and their target hosts, we will invite you to share your own experiences, questions, and concerns related to climate impacts on biocontrol programs.…
Find out more »January 2024
2024 OIPC Conference: “Finding a Balance”
“Finding a Balance” is the theme of this year’s Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference! Once again, the annual conference will be hosted virtually. The Conference will examine the importance of finding a balanced approach to invasive plant management by taking into account different perspectives, management approaches, and goals. The conference will encourage people to broaden their perspectives and cooperate to find a balance towards healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in a changing climate. There will be opportunities to explore strategies, programs, and partnerships. This…
Find out more »International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference
Please join NAISMA for the INAUGURAL International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network on January 30 and 31, 2024. This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. Registration: FREE Conference registration is free and features topics including sessions on: New arrivals and emerging invasion pathways Managing invasive species in a changing climate Practitioner success stories Lessons learned from island ecosystems AND MORE… Because…
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