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Invasive Species in the Lower Hudson - Forum at the Cary Institute

Date: 
Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Millbrook

http://www.caryinstitute.org/discover-ecology/science-management-forums/...

How can land stewards make a difference protecting open space?


Join the Cary Institute and the Dutchess Land Conservancy for a forum exploring how science-based stewardship and strategic management can help protect our environment from invasive species.

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Learn from experts...
 

  • How invasive species alter the way ecosystems function
  • Why natives are preferable for wildlife and pollinator habitat, forest regeneration, soil health, and other services
  • Where and how stewards should focus their removal efforts
  • What new invaders you should be on the lookout for
  • Current policies regulating invasive species and action that is needed

The event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited.

Attending this forum may qualify towards 3 hours of New York State required municipal training credit. Certificates for full participation will be available at the end of the session, which can be presented to your municipality for their approval.

 

Forum Presenters       


Introduction
Rebecca Thornton, President, Dutchess Land Conservancy

Invasive Species in Context: Tackling a Big Picture Problem at the Local Scale
Gary Lovett, Forest Ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Aliens in Our Uplands: Managing Past Mistakes, Preventing New Recruits
Linda Rohleder, Director of Land Stewardship at the NY-NJ Trail Conference and Coordinator for the Lower Hudson PRISM

Safeguarding Freshwaters
David Strayer, Freshwater Ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Management Success and Challenges: Spotlight on the Adirondack Park
Brendan Quirion, Program Coordinator, Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program

Resources for Landowners
Carri Marschner, Invasive Species Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Roundtable Discussion: Pulling Together to Stop the Spread
Julie Hart, Senior Manager of Stewardship and Education, Dutchess Land Conservancy; Gary Lovett; Carri Marschner; Brendan Quirion; Linda Rohleder; David Strayer

 

Co-sponsored by the Dutchess County Planning Federation with additional support provided by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.