FL TWS 2012 Spring Conference

April 16-19, 2012

Ocala Hilton

News & Events

The 2012 FLTWS Herbert W. Kale, II Award recipient is Mr. John C. Ogden

1/31/2012

The Herbert W. Kale, II Award was created in 1996 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated an ability to balance effective wildlife advocacy with the practice of wildlife biology and who have made a significant contribution to the conservation of Florida's natural resources. [Read More]

Southern Fire Exchange Newsletter is now available

1/31/2012

This joint newsletter for the Southern Fire Exchange and the Southeastern Section of the Association for Fire Ecology briefly summarizes recent fire-related publications, projects, activities, and news.

Pythons linked to Florida Everglades mammal decline

1/31/2012

19th Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society Portland, Oregon - October 13-17, 2012

Proposals for workshops, symposia, panel discussions, breakfast roundtables, and special poster sessions are invited for the 19th Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society.  Proposals should focus on topics of wildlife science, management, conservation, education, or policy.

TWS Accepting Applications for 2012 Leadership Institute

The Wildlife Society (TWS) is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Institute. The Institute’s goal is to facilitate development of new leaders within TWS and the wildlife profession. The Institute will recruit 10-15 promising early-career professionals for a series of intensive activities and mentoring relationships. [Read More]

Safe-Capture International 16 Hour Workshop: Kissimmee, FL - September 19-20, 2012

This training program is presented over a 2 day period.  It consists of 14 hours of multimedia/ lecture/ PowerPoint/ video presentation, followed by 2 hours of "Hands On" training where participants are divided into small groups and are taught how to safely use blowguns, long range projectors, darts, human protective safety equipment, and dart associated radio-tracking devices. [Read More]

Birds in Open Pipes

Awareness is being raised about how birds could potentially be negatively impacted/die by becoming trapped in exposed/open pipes. Some pipes are fairly narrow in diameter such as the pvc poles we use quite regularly for research or other marking purposes in Refuges and other conservation areas. [Read More]

Conservation Site Assessment and Planning Workshop - Melrose, FL - January 31-February 2, 2012

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce participants to site assessment techniques and to conservation planning techniques, useful in managing natural areas.  This workshop is one of the five core courses required for the Certificate in Natural Areas Management, conferred by the Natural Areas Training Academy. [Read More]

Private Landowner Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Training - February 28-29, 2012 - Tallahassee, FL

This training is designed to provide private landowners with basic information on wildlife habitat management opportunities associated with prescribed fire in Florida. It includes sections addressing how ignition plans can be developed and implemented to meet specific wildlife objectives while minimizing risk. [Read More]

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