The first Northeastern Weed Science Society Noxious & Invasive Vegetation Management Short Course will be held in Pennsylvania September 15-18.

The NEWSS NIVM Short Course will target public and private land managers (parks, conservancies, preserves, forests, private parcels and farms) from Maine to North Carolina who desire a better understanding of weed management.

The course will stress ecologically-based plant management and include monitoring and assessment, prevention, cultural, mechanical and chemical plant management. Classroom, laboratory and field exercises will be utilized and the program will be designed to encourage interaction between instructors and students.

Weed management professionals from throughout the Northeast will help conduct the program. To cover the cost of instruction, teaching materials and facility rental we are charging $300 for the 2.5 day terrestrial short course and $100 for the one day aquatic short course or $400 for the entire event.

Students will have to cover travel, lodging and some meal expenses.

At this time we request your assistance in circulating this announcement. The Society has posted the announcement flyer and pre-registration documents on the NEWSS website.

For more information, see the online announcement or contact Melissa Bravo, Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture at 717-787-7204 or send email to: mbravo@state.pa.us .

4/4/2008