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Amphibian Declines & Chytridiomycosis:
Translating Science into Urgent Action
5-7 November 2007
Tempe, Arizona, USA
SAVE THE DATE! PLAN TO ATTEND!
Amphibians are the most threatened group of animals worldwide. Since 1970,
scientists have observed precipitous population declines and outright
disappearances of numerous amphibian species. Many of these die-offs have been
attributed to a newly-recognized fungal disease known as chytridiomycosis
(Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; "Bd"). "Bd" is the worst infectious disease
ever recorded among wildlife in terms of the number of species impacted and
the severity of the impact.
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) is pleased to announce
an international, cutting-edge conference to:
REVIEW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT Bd
ASSESS SCIENTIFIC PRIORITIES AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS IDENTIFY ACTIONS TO LIMIT
THE SPREAD AND IMPACT
The time to act is now!
Who should attend? Anyone who cares about amphibians. We especially welcome
participation from scientists; fish and wildlife managers; policy makers;
veterinarians and others working in the field of conservation medicine; as
well as representatives from the bait, biological supply, frog farming, and
pet industries; zoos and aquaria; non-governmental organizations; and
foundations and other funding agencies.
Format: The meeting will be comprised of presentations by many of the world's
experts on Bd, case studies of Bd detection and management, interactive panel
discussions and working groups resulting in action plans, and a poster
session. We anticipate and encourage proactive, out-of-the-box,
results-oriented thinking.
Website: http://www.parcplace.org/Bd_conference.html
Call for Posters: The oral presentations will be provided by invited speakers
and consist of review papers on selected themes. A complementary poster
session will be held for specific research and management (including education
and policy) studies/projects. We invite you to display a poster reflecting
your original work. Contact Dr. Deanna Olson (dedeolson@fs.fed.us) for
information regarding poster submission. The Poster Session will be held the
evening of 5 November, at the conference hotel.
Registration: Contact Tala Woodward (tala@meyersalterman.com) to be placed on
the mailing list for further information as it becomes available. See also
the conference website for updates.
Sponsorship: Current sponsors include the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Phoenix Zoo, the US
Geological Survey's Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (USGS ARMI),
the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Conservation International,
the Houston Zoo, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Herpetologists' League. To
become a sponsor, please contact Priya Nanjappa Mitchell, PARC National State
Agencies Coordinator, priya@parcplace.org.
Translating Science into Urgent Action
5-7 November 2007
Tempe, Arizona, USA
SAVE THE DATE! PLAN TO ATTEND!
Amphibians are the most threatened group of animals worldwide. Since 1970,
scientists have observed precipitous population declines and outright
disappearances of numerous amphibian species. Many of these die-offs have been
attributed to a newly-recognized fungal disease known as chytridiomycosis
(Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; "Bd"). "Bd" is the worst infectious disease
ever recorded among wildlife in terms of the number of species impacted and
the severity of the impact.
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) is pleased to announce
an international, cutting-edge conference to:
REVIEW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT Bd
ASSESS SCIENTIFIC PRIORITIES AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS IDENTIFY ACTIONS TO LIMIT
THE SPREAD AND IMPACT
The time to act is now!
Who should attend? Anyone who cares about amphibians. We especially welcome
participation from scientists; fish and wildlife managers; policy makers;
veterinarians and others working in the field of conservation medicine; as
well as representatives from the bait, biological supply, frog farming, and
pet industries; zoos and aquaria; non-governmental organizations; and
foundations and other funding agencies.
Format: The meeting will be comprised of presentations by many of the world's
experts on Bd, case studies of Bd detection and management, interactive panel
discussions and working groups resulting in action plans, and a poster
session. We anticipate and encourage proactive, out-of-the-box,
results-oriented thinking.
Website: http://www.parcplace.org/Bd_conference.html
Call for Posters: The oral presentations will be provided by invited speakers
and consist of review papers on selected themes. A complementary poster
session will be held for specific research and management (including education
and policy) studies/projects. We invite you to display a poster reflecting
your original work. Contact Dr. Deanna Olson (dedeolson@fs.fed.us) for
information regarding poster submission. The Poster Session will be held the
evening of 5 November, at the conference hotel.
Registration: Contact Tala Woodward (tala@meyersalterman.com) to be placed on
the mailing list for further information as it becomes available. See also
the conference website for updates.
Sponsorship: Current sponsors include the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Phoenix Zoo, the US
Geological Survey's Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (USGS ARMI),
the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Conservation International,
the Houston Zoo, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Herpetologists' League. To
become a sponsor, please contact Priya Nanjappa Mitchell, PARC National State
Agencies Coordinator, priya@parcplace.org.