European Weed Research Society workshop (2024-10-30/11-02)
A joint workshop of the European Weed Research Society working groups on Invasive Alien Plants and Biological Control will be held in Antalya Türkiye from the 30th of October to the 2nd of November 2024. The workshop aims to review and discuss recent advances and developments regarding the most problematic invasive alien plant species, as well as the benefits, opportunities and limits of biological control. The workshop is divided into seven sessions: (1) current status of the most problematic invasive alien plants, (2) new plant invasions in agriculture, forestry, ruderal habitats and aquatic ecosystems, (3) potential opportunities and challenges of biological control for the management of invasive alien plants, (4) public acceptance and attitude towards invasive alien plants and biological control, (5) COST action regarding the biological control of invasive alien plants in Europe, (6) future collaboration between the two working groups, and (7) a field trip.
For further information on registration see the workshop website: https://ewrs.org/en/info/Events/Biological-Control-as-a-Tool-for-Managing-Invasive-Alien-Plants
Sources
EPPO Secretariat (2024-09).