UCI and the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources are co-hosting a regional workshop on the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB), a tiny non-native beetle that has invaded Southern California and is currently threatening tens of thousands of trees throughout the region. This invasive species is quickly reaching epidemic proportions and has widespread environmental, economic, and esthetic implications.

The workshop will feature speakers involved at the forefront of researching the PSHB, potential responses, and urban forest management. It will provide an opportunity for scientists, land managers, public agencies, and practitioners to better understand the regional impact of PSHB and its potential management.

Pricing

The $25 per person workshop fee includes lunch, refreshments and reserved parking.

Important Deadline

Please register no later than Thursday, September 3, to ensure your choice of lunch and arranged parking.

Locating the UCI Student Center and Crystal Cove Auditorium

The Student Center Parking Structure is located on the corner of West Peltason Drive and Pereira Drive. Enter the Student Center from Pereira Drive opposite the parking structure. Take the stairs directly ahead to reach level 2. The Crystal Cove Auditorium is on the left.

Parking

Parking costs are included in the registration fee. Present your name to the booth attendant at the kiosk to receive your pass.

For more details on this event visit www.sustainability.uci.edu/pshb-workshop

Workshop Contact:

Katie Babcock

katieb@uci.edu

(949) 824-6316

Media Contact:

Brian Bell

bpbell@uci.edu

(949) 824-8249