2016 Southeastern Partners in Plant Conservation (SePPCon) will bring together government agencies, land managers, botanical gardens, university programs, and botanical experts to inform each other on best practices and topics relevant to rare plant conservation and form a cohesive network of resources to support regional efforts for at-risk & listed plant species in the Southeastern U.S.
In partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, National Wildlife Refuge Association, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance; Tuesday – Thursday, November 1 – 3, 2016 in Atlanta, GA.
Conference Goals
Review status and needs for at-risk Southeastern plant species
Identify significant lands for priority plant species
Promote strategies for conservation action
Build regional partnership networks
Details and registration at http://atlantabg.org/visit/events/seppcon