Invasive Weeds Symposium

Invasive Weeds Symposium - Thursday 26th October 2006

The Eden Project
Bodelva
St Austell
Cornwall PL24 2SG

This symposium will be of interest to any angler with responsibility for managing rivers or lakes.

Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed, to name but a few, are invasive weeds that are taking over our countryside and can be seen by many of our waterways.

The Westcountry Rivers Trust is holding a one-day Symposium in conjunction with the Cornwall Knotweed Forum, through the Waterwaysnet project.
Waterwaysnet is a transnational project, funded through the Interreg IIIB programme. The Westcountry Rivers Trust is the UK partner alongside establishments from Spain, France, Ireland and Portugal.

The Invasive Weeds Symposium is to be a major showcase for projects and research carried out by a number of organisations over the past few years.

There will be speakers from research institutions, government organisations and commerce alike. All will present the work being carried out in their particular fields. Download the provisional programme and delegate form by following the links below.

The last hour of the day will allow delegates to direct questions to any of the speakers and to have an open discussion as to the way forward.

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  What should be the protocol for invasive weed management?
  
• Is management the correct word or should eradication be the target?
  
• What defines an Invasive Weed?
  
• And what should we be doing now about species such as Gunnera, Montbretia, Buddleia, and Winter Heliotrope?
  
  Download a registration form at www.wrt.org.uk/projects/invasiveconf.htm
  
  Return to - Freepost Westcountry Rivers Trust
  
  Alternatively, email your booking details to mark@wrt.org.uk
  
  Spaces are limited - early booking is essential