Southern Rockies Seed Network 2016 Annual Conference Ecotypes: Science, Practice, & Policy December 7, 2016 The Ranch Events Complex Larimer County Fairgrounds, Loveland, Colorado
We are happy to announce the Southern Rockies Seed Network 3rd Annual Conference and we invite you to join us in December to share your understanding and expertise surrounding native ecotypes. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Southern Rockies Seed Network is calling for abstract submissions for the December 7, 2016 conference to be held in Loveland, Colorado. Deadline for submission is August 26, 2016. With the broad theme of “Ecotypes: Science, Practice, & Policy” we are seeking high quality oral presentations and posters by practitioners, scientists, land managers, students and policymakers to enhance our understanding of ecotypes in diverse ecosystems . The focus of sessions may include, but are not limited to • Current research (i.e., Seed Transfer Zones, pollination biology, Impact of climate change on distribution of ecotypes, genetics, etc.) • Practitioner Session (i.e., Seed collection, cleaning, growing/harvesting, certification, propagation, storage, stooling blocks, etc.) • Policy and program development (National Seed Strategy, Iowa Ecotype Project, South Texas Natives). A plenary format will be followed with 15 minute oral presentations, including discussion. Authors will have the option of submitting their abstracts to be shared as either an oral presentation or poster display. Those abstracts not accepted for oral presentations will be considered for poster presentations. Submission should include a presentation title and an abstract following the format described on the next page of this document. Visit: http://www.synergy3.org for details.  SUBMISSION FORM: Southern Rockies Seed Network 2016 Conference TITLE Last, First M.1 and Last, First M2 Choose one: Oral Presentation____ or Poster Presentation______ Abstract: A brief description of the talk or poster not to exceed 300 words. Abstract should briefly summarize the project or study background, objectives, methods, results and implications for practitioners. Key Words: a list of 5-10 key words or phrases that will help organizers categorize the submission. 1 Author title, affiliation, and address of first author (note – presenting author should be indicated by bold font). 2 Additional authors title, affiliation and address Corresponding Author: name, email address and daytime phone number. Instructions: 1. For your submission, insert relevant information into the above form. Be sure to indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation. 2. Save the file in MS Word format OR PDF. Use the last name of the presenting author as the file name (for example “Smith.docx; Smith.pdf”). 3. Send your abstract as an attachment to: [email protected] by COB August 26, 2016. BACKGROUND OF ORGANIZATION The Southern Rockies Seed Network was born in 2014 to address the unmet demand for ecotypic seed in our region. The frequency of ecological disturbance caused by wildfires, floods, recreation, urban sprawl, mining, and oil & gas development is increasing at a steady rate throughout the Southern Rockies and High Plains. In light of this disturbance pressure, the ecotypic plant materials necessary to restore these disturbances are largely unavailable, economically impractical, or are comprised of native plant cultivars originating from outside of the ecoregion (Northern Montana, Canada, New Zealand, etc.). Collaborating with dozens of agency, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners, the Southern Rockies Seed Network is working to develop an appropriate seed source necessary to maintain the genetic, water quality, wildlife habitat, hunting and fishing, grazing, and recreation benefits that our forests and grasslands provide. For more information about the Southern Rockies Seed Network please visit our website for ecological restoration at Synergy3.org or contact [email protected]
