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New Theme Announced for Latornell Conservation Symposium
November 21-23, 2017
at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Convention Centre, Alliston, ON
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Succession - The Nature of Change
In this Canada's 150th, we explore the succession of science, knowledge, policy and organizations and the nature of this change on the environment. Many of us identify with natural or ecological succession - the process by which a plant or animal community successively gives way to another, leading to a new state. But the same is true of our organizations, as we have matured in our purpose and knowledge, and have seen leadership transfer to successive generations. The ongoing growth of knowledge through research, monitoring, observation, analyses and education have informed our actions on the ground, the policies we have developed and our legislative responses to emerging challenges.
Through this year's theme of Succession, we explore the topics of ecological, policy and organizational succession, and continuing contributions to knowledge. Let us explore where we have been, how that has informed who we are today, and where we are headed.
We Are Looking for Your Presentation Ideas
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Deadline: Midnight Monday April 3, 2017
Presentation proposals are welcome from practitioners (including planners, biologists, ecologists, engineers, technicians, administration, GIS staff, etc.) in all sectors, including Conservation Authorities, academia, industry, ENGOs, government (municipal / provincial / federal), and education. Through this year's theme of Succession, we explore the topics of ecological, policy and organizational succession, and continuing contributions to knowledge. Let us explore where we have been, how that has informed who we are today, and where we are headed.
We welcome proposals for presentations, panels, workshops, training sessions and tours related to the following
topics:
- Soils and Soil Health
- Forestry
- Watershed Management
- Natural Heritage
- Green Technologies
- Stewardship Programs
- Environment and Economy
- Environment and Public Health / EcoHealth
- Communications and Marketing
- Environmental Education and Outreach
Note that the above subject areas are intended to be representative, not exhaustive. Your topic may also fit within more than one category.
Submitted proposals could focus on the following aspects:
- Science and/or research
- Long and short-term environmental prediction, modelling and monitoring
- Unique case studies, demonstration projects and educational services
- Conservation, restoration and/or remediation methods
- Unique technologies that improve outcomes in our field
- Dynamic relationships
- New and emerging policies and programs
- Techniques and approaches (with examples) that improve education, knowledge transfer and outreach
- Organizational change
- Project selection and location - what works? What doesn't?
- New technologies that improve accuracy, forecasting, modelling, or implementation
Full guidelines and additional topic ideas are
available online to help you submit your presentation idea.
Deadline: Ideas and presentation suggestions can be submitted on the website no later than Midnight, Monday, April 3, 2017.
Agencies may also wish to submit an idea for a Pre-Latornell workshop or event. Guidelines and application are available -
Please note that not all presentation ideas can be accommodated and only those chosen will be contacted by Steering Committee members. All successful submitters will be notified no later than June 9, 2017.
Mark Your Calendar - Symposium Date Change
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At the conclusion of the 2016 Symposium, the dates for this year's Symposium were announced as November 14-16.
Please note the dates have changed to November 21-23, 2017.
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Welcome to Our 2017 Latornell Conservation Symposium
Sean Watt, Chair of the 2017 Latornell Conservation Symposium
This year Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, and to reflect that, the theme for the 2017 Latornell Symposium is Succession. In the environmental field, we all identify succession with natural or ecological succession as one species changes to another species in a field or forest, or a particular area of habitat.
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