Register now for the 45th SAF / SFRC Spring Symposium: "Get Proactive in the Age of Disturbance"

Sponsored by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation and Florida Division Society of American Foresters, this year’s Symposium will explore the range of disturbances that are affecting forest health and management, and some of the proactive steps we can take to address these growing challenges. Agenda topics will include: an update on breeding efforts to improve disease resistance, proactive management for extreme drought, spatial analysis strategies, current and future insect challenges, and more. This event, including the optional activiy on May 3, is approved for a total of 8.0 Category 1 SAF Continuing Forestry Education credits.

Optional additional activities for the afternoon of May 3 will include a Forestry Herbicde Workshop or a Field Trip to Rayonier properties in Alachua County.

Registration:
$150 full registration for current SAF members and certified Tree Farm and/or Forest Stewardship landowners
$175 regular full registration (+ Eventbrite fee)
$30 for additional optional activity on May 3 (+ Eventbrite fee)
Single day registrations available for May 2 or May 3 (+ Eventbrite fee)

A full agenda and details are here: 2018 Spring Symposium Flier link.

Questions about this event can be directed to Chris Demers, Spring Symposium Chair, cdemers@ufl.edu, 352-846-2375

For those needing overnight accommodations, a block of rooms is reserved at a special price at the Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center in Gainesville. Individuals must call the hotel directly at 352-331-3336 or 1-877-464-2378 to make their own reservations. Please mention group block name SFRC - SAF Symposium / IFAS to get the speciall rate. A credit or debit card is required at time of booking to guarantee reservation. A few guest rooms are still being held at the special rate but they won't last long.

$109.00 King Standard Room (Mini Suite) - Our King rooms include 1 king size bed, a wet bar with a microwave and mini-fridge, and a pull-out sofa.

$119.00 Standard Double Room - Our Standard double room includes 2 double size beds with a microwave and mini-fridge.