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International Organisation of Plant Biosystematists, Slovakia, 2 – 4 July 2008
Following a successful meeting of the International Organisation of Plant Biosystematists (IOPB, now interest group of the International Association for Plant Taxonomy) in Valencia in 2004 <http://www.jardibotanic.org/iopb.html> the next IOPB meeting in July 2008 will be held in the Vysoké Tatry Mts. in Slovakia. The meeting will be devoted to the Evolution of Plants in Mountainous and Alpine Habitats. We would like to cover a wide span of topics ranging from the traditional biosystematic studies to the application of the most advanced molecular techniques addressing evolutionary, phylogenetic,phylogeographic, ecological and other questions. The idea is to present the results of studies of the mountain and alpine flora from different parts of the world. Following the symposium there will be a possibility to stay for few days in the Vysoké Tatry Mts. and visit some interesting localities of the mountain and alpine flora in the Tatry National Park. The 2008 symposium in the Vysoké Tatry Mts. is organised by the Institute of Botany of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak National Taxonomic Facility, and the Department of Botany, Charles University in Prague in cooperation with the International Association for Plant Taxonomy and International Organisation of Plant Biosystematists. We invite you to take part at this meeting, which will be an excellent opportunity to become aware of the most recent developments in the study of the high mountain flora, but also to see interesting examples of the Carpathian flora just few metres from the symposium venue. For further information and registration please visit the symposium web page <http://www.guarant.cz/iopb2008> where you are also encouraged to show your preliminary interest by filling in the Interest Form. [Posted 1 October 2007]
Third Meeting of the International Society for Phylogenetic Nomenclature 21 – 23 July 2008, Halifax, Nova Scotia
We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Meeting of the International Society for Phylogenetic Nomenclature (ISPN) <http://phylonames.org/> will be held in conjunction with a joint meeting of the International Society of Protistologists and the International Society for Evolutionary Protistology <https://protist2008.dal.ca>. In addition to featuring communications on the theory and practice of phylogenetic nomenclature, this meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the forthcoming release of the PhyloCode and publication of the Companion Volume, as well as development of the on-line registration database (RegNum). All systematists interested in the development of phylogenetic nomenclature are welcome. Discussions and presentations at this meeting may influence the future development of the PhyloCode. Venue: The meeting and associated social gatherings will be held on the campus of Dalhousie University, in the centre of Halifax. In order to make the meeting accessible to all scientists, on-campus dormitory-style accommodation will be available, in addition to nearby hotels. Note that U.S. Citizens traveling to Canada will be required to carry passports. Conference Language: English. ISPN Organizing Committee: Harold Bryant, Chair, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Canada; Nico Cellinese, University of Florida, U.S.A.; Walter Joyce, Yale University, U.S.A.; Michel Laurin, CNRS, Paris, France. Registration and Abstract Submission: Instructions on how to register and submit abstracts will be provided in the second circular, which will be distributed in the very near future. Contact: Harold Bryant, Chief Curator and Curator of Earth Sciences, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2340 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2V7 Canada;l 306-787-2826; FAX 306-787-2645; e-mail <hbryant@royalsaskmuseum.ca>. [Posted 21 January 2008]
Botany 2008, 26 – 30 August 2008, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
The Botany 2008 meeting will take place at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. This is a joint meeting of the American Society of Plant Taxonomsts, the Botanical Society of America, the Canadian Botanical Society, and the American Fern Society. For more information, see <http://www.2008.botanyconference.org/>. Abstracts may be submitted on the web site until 1 April 2008. [Posted 7 February 2008]
21st North American Prairie Conference, 4 – 8 August 2008, Winona, MN
The 21st North American Prairie Conference will take place 4 – 8 August 2008 on the campus of Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. Because Winona is located next to the Mississippi river and close to a variety of prairies ranging from sand prairie to dry prairie to wet prairie to the special thin-soiled "goat prairie", The Prairie Meets the River has been chosen as this year's theme to emphasize the importance of water in the prairie environment. Attendees will range from biologists and botanists to prairie enthusiasts and community members, as well as businesses specializing in prairie seeds and prairie restoration. Additional information, including registration and vending and/or sponsoring opportunities, can be found at <http://bio.winona.edu/NAPC/ > or by e-mailing <bberthelot@winona.edu>. [Posted 2 November 2007]
Monocots IV and Fifth International Symposium on Grass Systematics and Evolution, Copenhagen, Denmark, 11–15 August 2008
The Fourth International Conference of The Comparative Biology of the Monocotyledons and The Fifth International Symposium of Grass Systematics and Evolution will take place in 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The organizing committee consists of members from The Natural History Museum of Denmark and the biological departments of the Universities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. Purpose: To bring leading scientists from all over the world together to Copenhagen to present and discuss the latest developments in the field of monocot and grass evolution. Registration: Registration is open to anyone interested in the evolution of the monocotyledons and grasses. Payment of the registration fee allows access to all sessions. Reduced fees will apply to students. Congress Site: The conference site is in the northern campus area of the University of Copenhagen close to the Zoological Museum. Language: The official language is English. Highlights: The congress will convene at the opening session on Monday, 11 August 2008 with welcoming ceremonies and plenary lectures, starting with the Rolf Dahlgren lecture. The scientific program will take place from Monday through Friday. Scientific events will end daily at 17:00. A reception hosted by the City of Copenhagen will take place at the Town Hall. The conference dinner will be held in the Tivoli Gardens. For more information: see the website <http://www.monocots4.org/>. [Posted 21 March 2007]
Illinois Natural History Survey, 150th Anniversary Celebration, Champaign, 26–27 September 2008
26 September — Symposium: Researching Illinois for 150 years. Conservation of Natural Resources in the 21st Century-The View from Illinois This day long symposium will feature 11 speakers plus a final address by Dr. Peter Raven, internationally known conservation biologist with the Missouri Botanical Garden. Symposium topics will cover a range of issues important to the future of biological resources.
27 September — All Day Event. 1) Public presentation by herpetologist and TV personality Mark O'Shea, entitled "Serpents, Sorcery and Snakebite in Papua New Guinea, the Land of the Unexpected." 2) Illinois Natural History Survey Public Expo from noon to 6 pm will feature numerous interactive booths and exhibits on the natural history of Illinois and the work of Survey scientists. Our featured exhibit will be Mr. Dan Capps and his internationally known insect collection! All events are free. We ask that you register for the Symposium and the Mark O'Shea presentation on our website. Visit <http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/150/index.html> for more information. [Posted 27 May 2008]
IV International Rubiaceae (Gentianales) Conference, Jalapa, Veracruz, México, 19–24 October 2008
The "Instituto de Biología, UNAM" and the "Instituto de Ecologia, A.C." are pleased to announce that the fourth Rubiaceae Conference will be held in the Clavijero Botanical Garden of the Institute of Ecology in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. This meeting will include papers and posters on the taxonomy, phylogeny and classification, morphology and anatomy, floristics, ecology and biogeography within Rubiaceae or other Gentianales. We particularly encourage students to submit the results of their work. Deadline for abstracts: 31 July 2008. Please visit <http://www.ibiologia.unam.mx/rubiaceas/index.htm>. For further questions, contact <ivrubiaceae@ibiologia.unam.mx>. [Posted 15 May 2008]
Fourth Biennial Conference of the International Biogeography Society, 8 – 12 January 2009, Mérida, México
Invited symposia will feature talks on the biogeography of disease, patterns and processes in biotic transition zones, disjunct distributions in Asia and America, and the biogeography of species extinction. Attendees are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The conference will also include workshops, field excursions, and social events. Registration, contact, and additional information may be found at <http://www.biogeography.org>. [Posted 28 April 2008]
California Native Plant Society Conservation Conference, 17 – 19 January 2009, Sacramento, CA
The CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference: Strategies and Solutions aims to bring together over 1,000 scientists, conservationists, university students, public policy makers, local and regional planners, and land managers from all regions of the state and beyond to share and learn about the latest developments in conservation science and public policy. We seek solutions-based papers and posters on the following topics: climate change and California's flora; rare plant conservation and restoration; mitigation and monitoring of impacts to plants and communities; invasive species; vegetation classification and mapping to promote native plant conservation; conservation genetics; achieving equal protection for plants; regional planning tools; land management; and basic conservation-related plant science. We also seek papers on plant conservation from regional and ecosystem-level perspectives, including Baja California. The conference will take place at the Sacramento Convention Center and Sheraton Grand Hotel. For more information, see our web site < http://www.cnps.org>. [Posted 3 January 2008]