Conservation Conference 2009

CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference: Strategies and Solutions

Goal and Objectives

The main goal of this conference is to identify and promote science- and policy-based strategies and solutions to improve the conservation of California’s native flora and natural landscapes. The principal objectives of the conference are to:

• Convene a broad spectrum of public policy makers, scientists, land stewards, and conservationists to discuss and disseminate strategies and solutions for native plant conservation in California and western North America.
• Communicate the most recent and effective conservation science, land management, and public policy tools to the widest audience.
• Foment a greater understanding and appreciation of California’s unique flora.
• Promote the flow of information and ideas within and among people of diverse disciplines in the private and public sectors.
• Provide professional training opportunities to enhance and update the skills of the conservation and botanical communities.
• Inspire a new generation of researchers, conservationists, and environmental advocates who will be confronted with unprecedented environmental challenges.
• Publish the results of the conference in bound proceedings.
• Maintain conservation momentum by planning future conferences, symposia, and other educational and professional development opportunities.

Photos by Stacey Flowerdew