Invasive Species and Emerald Ash Borer Workshop

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 9:30am to 4:00pm

College of Menominee Nation - Campus Commons, Keshena, WI

College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute and USDA Forest Service Partnership - Center for First Americans Forestlands - invites you to a workshop on Invasive Species with an emphasis on the Emerald Ash Borer.

Goal of the Workshop

To provide information on invasive species biology and to facilitate discussions about Emerald Ash Borer management before it spreads further.   These discussions could lay groundwork for individual tribal Emerald Ash Borer management plans and facilitate coordination with other tribes, state and federal agencies.

Presentations by Tribal, State, and Federal Agencies

• Introduction to invasive species biology and the global nature of the problem
• Emerald Ash Borer
• Introduction, biology, and impact to forest resources
• Management strategies
• Experiences in Michigan and Ontario, Canada
• Planning for Emerald Ash Borer in Wisconsin
• Collaborative exercise to discuss Emerald Ash Borer management issues and responses

Who Should Attend?

• Tribal forest managers, Tribal governments, and interested community members
• Federal agencies including BIA, Forest Service, and APHIS
• State agencies including WI DNR, WI Department of Agriculture

Registration Required

• No registration fee - lunch and refreshments provided
• Please register by Tuesday, November 8
• To register, contact Phyllis Bickford at [email protected] or 715-799-5600 x3041

Hotel and Travel Information

• Menominee Bingo, Casino, and Hotel (715-799-3600)
• Other hotels in Shawano, WI
• Austin-Strabel Airport, Green Bay, WI about 40 miles southeast of Keshena, WI
  
  For further questions about the workshop please contact Mike Dockry [email protected] or [email protected] or 715-799-5600 x3222