This one-day course will introduce students to management considerations and techniques used in controlling invasive and exotic vegetation in the riparian setting. This course is focused on riparian areas in the Southeast. Classroom topics will include identification of common invasive and exotic plants, ecological considerations, assessment and pricing, and tools of the trade. Outdoor field demonstrations will show students various techniques used to control nuisance vegetation with some hands-on activities.
River Course 335 - Management of Invasive and Exotic Vegetation in Riparian Areas
Dan Pollitt Conference Center, Pittsboro, NC
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
- This workshop has been canceled. Registrants who have paid their registration fees will be issued a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Who should attend
Stream restoration professionals
Landscaping professionals
Agency personnel
....And anyone else interested in knowing more about invasive and exotic vegetation issues in the riparian setting.
Instructors
- - Karen Hall, Extension Associate, NCSU
- - Chris Moorman, Associate Professor/Extension Wildlife Specialist, NCSU
- - Lee Patrick, Invasive Plant Control Inc.
- - Steve Manning, North Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council; Invasive Plant Control Inc.
General Agenda
8:00am - 12:00 .............Classroom
1:00pm - 4:00 ...............Field Exercises
Registration Fee
The registration fee of $185 includes refreshments, lunch, and workshop materials. Workshops are limited to 35 people so sign up early!
What to Bring
Students should wear water-proof boots and dress for field conditions. Though educational materials will be distributed, clipboards are recommended.
Where to Stay
Rosemary House Bed & Breakfast, 76 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - 919-542-5515
Country Hearth Inn, 1515 East 11th Street (Hwy. 64),Siler City, NC 27344 - 888-443-2784
Directions to Dan Pollitt Conference Center
The Dan Pollitt Conference is located at: RAFI-USA
274 Pittsboro Elementary School Road
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
919-542-1396
Driving Directions:
http://www.rafiusa.org/confcenter.html
From Burlington (87 South): At intersection of Hwys 87 and 64, go straight through traffic light on 87 S. Take first left onto Pittsboro Elementary School Road. Pass school on the right and tennis courts on the left. RAFI-USA is on the left, just past the tennis courts.
From Siler City (64 Business): At the intersection of Hwys 64 Business and 87, turn right at the traffic light (Al's Diner on the right) onto Hwy 87 S. Take first left onto Pittsboro Elementary School Road. Pass school on the right and tennis courts onthe left. RAFI-USA is on the left, just past the tennis courts.
From Raleigh (Exit 386, 64 Business) or Chapel Hill (15/501 South): At the traffic circle/courthouse in Pittsboro, take 64 W 1/2 mile to intersection with Hwy 87. Turn left on Hwy 87 S. Take first left onto Pittsboro Elementary School Road. Pass school on the right and tennis courts on the left. RAFI-USA is on the left, just past the tennis courts.
Click this link to REGISTER ONLINE
We accept checks and purchase orders, Visa and Mastercard. If paying by check, please make your check payable to NC State University, and mail with a copy of your registration to:
NCSU Water Quality Group
Campus Box 7637
Raleigh, NC 27695-7637
Attn: Bonnie Kurth
Contact Information
For questions about registration, call Bonnie Kurth at 919-515-8239 or email bonnie_kurth@ncsu.edu. For questions about course content, please contact Karen Hall.
Karen Hall
919-515-8242
Email: karen_hall@ncsu.edu
