Tools for Conserving Biodiversity Course

The Smithsonian Institution is happy to present the
>>   Tools for Conserving Biodiversity course in
>>   partnership with the Mpala Research Center. The
>>   course will take place at Mpala in Laikipia, Kenya
>>   October 17 - 29, 2006.
>>
>>   This course presents a full range of tools used in
>>   conservation biology. It has been specially designed
>>   for early career conservation managers and
>>   researchers to gain an understanding of tools,
>>   protocols, and methodologies currently available.
>>   The course includes lectures given by Smithsonian
>>   and local instructors as well as field work. This
>>   course will serve as the foundation for future
>>   in-depth training courses on specific topics.
>>   The cost is US$2,750 and it includes course fees,
>>   room and board, and materials.
>>   The course is limited to 20 participants and
>>   applications will be taken on a first come first
>>   serve basis.
>>   The application deadline is August 7, 2006. For more
>>   information please contact Melissa Bellman at
>>   bellmanm@si.edu or visit our website:
>>   www.si.edu/simab
>>
>>
>> --
>> Anisa S. Jimenez
>> Public Relations Coordinator
>> Institute of Ecology
>> University of Georgia
>> Athens, Georgia 30602-2202
>>
>> Phone: 706.542.6013
>> Fax: 706.542.4819
>> Email: anisaj@uga.edu
>> www.ecology.uga.edu

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Best,

Jorge Brenner