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Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference: Focus on Forest Health
May 31 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
$80 – $150
It is no secret that plants in our region are facing new challenges to their survival, growth, and reproduction due to a variety of threats that includes land use change, habitat loss, climate change, and more. One of the places this is most keenly felt is in our regional forests.
Join us either in-person or virtually as we bring together a panel of plant scientists and conservation experts for an intensive one-day conference that highlights the intersection of plant science and conservation.
Whether you work in conservation, forestry, arboriculture, landscape design, or plant science – or are simply interested in forests – you will learn about innovative plant research as well as how we can work to address the challenges forests face in the Mid-Atlantic Region in a multi-disciplinary way.
In-person and virtual attendance is available. Lunch is provided to all in-person attendees.
Speakers will include:
– Elan Alford, PhD, Plant Conservation Scientist, and Nathan Shampine, Natural Lands Manager, Mt. Cuba Center
– Tim Block, PhD, Director of Plant Science, Morris Arboretum & Gardens
– Emile DeVito, PhD, Manager of Science and Stewardship, New Jersey Conservation Foundation
– Matt Kasson, PhD, Mycologist & Forest Pathologist, West Virginia University
– Randall Morin, Research Forester, US Forest Service
– Jared Westbrook, PhD, Director of Science, American Chestnut Foundation
