Symposium on Conservation and Management of Big-eared Bats in the Eastern United States

Symposium on Conservation and Management of
Big-eared Bats in the Eastern United States

March 9-11, 2010

Hosted by

Southeastern Bat Diversity Network
University of Georgia, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

The deadline for oral and poster abstract submission has been extended until October 23rd.

About the Symposium

You are invited to attend a Symposium on Conservation and Management of Big-eared Bats in the Eastern United States in Athens, Georgia on March 9-11, 2010. The program will include two and a half days of poster and oral presentations covering the biology, ecology, conservation, and management of big-eared bats (including Ozark, Virginia, and Rafinesque’s big-eared bats) in the eastern United States.

The symposium will bring together land managers, researchers, natural resources administrators, and students interested in eastern big-eared bats. Oral presenters may submit a manuscript for possible publication in the symposium proceedings. For general questions, contact Steven Castleberry. Check this web site frequently for updates.

All activities for the symposium will be held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education located on the University of Georgia campus. The Georgia Center is convenient to downtown Athens and Five Points, both of which offer a variety of options for dining and shopping. Athens offers numerous activities and attractions for visitors. See the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau web site for more information.

Key Dates

Abstract Submission Open: July 1, 2009

Early Registration Open: July 1, 2009

Deadline for Oral Presentation Abstract Submission: September 15 2009

Deadline for Poster Presentation Abstract Submission: October 15, 2009

Early Registration Closed: January 15, 2010

Manuscript Submission Deadline: March 11, 2010