BES Facebook groupInvasive Species
Secretary: Robert Francis
Aims
- To promote knowledge exchange between researchers, policy makers and practitioners with interests in invasive species
- To provide a forum for debate on invasive species
- To facilitate networking, collaborations and complementary research to further understanding of invasive ecology (especially UK BRAG priorities)
- To develop links with national and international groups/organisations that focus on invasive species (e.g. Non-Native Species Secretariat, IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group)
- To encourage an awareness and interest in invasive species among students, young ecologists and the public
Background
Invasive species are of global importance due to their environmental and economic impacts, and are of interest to researchers and practitioners in many disciplines. In recognition of this, the BES Invasive Species Group was set up in 2003. The Group was successfully re-launched with an informal meeting at the BES Annual Meeting 2008. We are currently working to establish the group.
Contact:
If you are interested in joining the committee, suggesting or hosting an event or would just like to get in touch, please email us on invasive @ britishecologicalsociety.org. An email list, BES-INVASIVE, has been established which we encourage you to join to keep up to date with Group activities and news.
Future Events:
Invasive Species Ecology and Management: Linking Research and Practice, 14 - 15 July 2009 at Kings College London.
Development of appropriate management techniques for prevention and control of alien invasive species is a major challenge for researchers, conservationists and land managers. We are holding a two-day conference aimed at encouraging interaction and knowledge exchange between researchers and practitioners with a professional interest in the ecology, management and control of alien invasives. The conference will include a range of presentations and a workshop on the conference theme of linking research and practice. For more information, please see the Flier.
There will be a prize awarded at the conference for the best poster presented by a student, sponsored by Royal Society Publishing. Email your abstract (150 words plus title, authors and affiliations) to invasive@britishecologicalsociety.org by Friday 3rd July.
To register for this meeting, download the booking form here [MS Word, 67 Kb]. The standard delegate fee is £50 for both days (£30 for delegates working for charities or in full-time education) or £25 for either day. Fees include delegate information packs, attendance in all sessions, refreshments and lunch. The deadline for registration is Friday 3rd July 2009.
The standard delegate rate is £50 for both days (£30 for delegates working for charities or in full-time education). Single day registration is £25. Fees include delegate information packs, attendance in all sessions, refreshments and lunches.
Reasonably priced local accommodation can be booked via the King's College London Conference and Vacation Bureau.
BES Annual Meeting, 8-10 September 2009 at the University of Hertfordshire
Come and join us at the BES Annual Meeting! We will be holding an informal meeting to discuss our activities before progressing to the bar to enjoy the social side of the conference. Speak to a member of the committee or look out for posters at the conference for more details of when and where to meet. We look forward to seeing you there!
Of Interest
Exotic and invasive species: issues around alien, invasive, urban and problem plants and animals, 8 and 9 September 2009 - run by Sheffield Hallam University. See their website for further details.
Committee
Rob Francis (Secretary)
Nicola Randall
Helen Bayliss (Postgraduate Rep)
