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Restoration in the Boreal Forest
October 1-3, 2008
Prince George, B.C.
Conference description
The BC Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER-BC) and the Continuing Studies Department at the University of Northern BC (UNBC) have teamed up to host this important regional conference on ecological restoration. Themes to be covered at this conference include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Boreal forest restoration
- Ungulate population/habitat restoration
- Pine beetle impact restoration
- Aquatic restoration
While showcasing the local activities, this event also highlights papers and posters from neighbouring areas, and on subjects of global interest to restoration work, such as climate change, invasive plants, and the use of traditional knowledge.
Conference participants will have the opportunity to further their knowledge about ecological restoration through 3 days of presentations, a poster session, and field trips, as well as through informal networking. A banquet and dance is also offered. Time will be allotted for the short Annual General Meeting of SER-BC.
Conference Agenda
Who will attend?
This conference is of interest to ecological restoration practitioners, researchers, resource managers, resource industries, consultants, community leaders, public interest groups, First Nations, and students.
Pre-Conference Course
This conference will be preceded by a two day course on Soil Bioengineering, taught by David Polster. This two-day class and field streambank restoration workshop will focus on soil bioengineering techniques and options involved in restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems and streambank sites using a combination of structural materials, vegetative cuttings and other specialized techniques.
Soil Bioengineering is an applied science that uses live plant materials to perform an engineering function such as slope stabilization, soil erosion control, or seepage control.
Contact UNBC Continuing Studies at (250) 960-5982 or brycer@unbc.ca for more information
Contacts
Technical Conference Information
Tamara Bonnemaison
General Conference Information & Submission of Papers
UNBC Continuing Studies
Rob Bryce
250-960-5982
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