NEWS

Invasives species news and information for Kentucky and beyond.

Past Events

May 3-5, 2011, Joint Meeting of the 2nd Invasive Species Conference & the 13th Annual Southeast EPPC Conference

Click here to see the final conference program (pdf).

December 12-13, 2008 - Invasive Species Conference
The purpose of the Invasive Species Conference was to demonstrate a sense of urgency regarding the threats posed by the most significant invasive species in Kentucky and to propose and share possible solutions. This conference helped to create linkages within and across organizations to capitalize on funding, research and applied opportunities. Click here to see a press release of the Invasive Species Conference.

Proceedings of the 2008 Invasive Species Conference
Conference Agenda (pdf).

November 21, 2008 - Tsuga Art and Music Event
There will be a Tsuga Art & Music event on Friday, November 21st, 2008. This event is aimed at raising awareness about the current threat to eastern hemlock trees. All proceeds will benefit Save Kentucky's Hemlocks, a partnership of citizens, non-profits and government agencies working together to save eastern hemlocks.

October 27, 2008 - Symposium on Invasion Biology
Symposium by: The Center for Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, the Department of Entomology, the Department of Biology and the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky
Additional information can be found at www.uky.edu/~cfox/CEEB/CEEB_InvasionBiology.html.

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