FROM SEA TO SKY
An open invitation for Ornithologists to attend the 5th North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC-V) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2012
The University of British Columbia, and the city of Vancouver will host the 5th North American Ornithological Conference in beautiful British Columbia, 14 to 18 August 2012. Vancouver, with its magnificent setting on the Pacific Ocean, offers a wealth of marine, coastal and terrestrial biodiversity, scientific resources and entertainment.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS OPEN UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY 2012
NAOC-V will be a wonderful opportunity for ornithologists to experience the rich natural and cultural biodiversity of Canada’s west coast and meet with their colleagues from all over North America. Here is a copy of the (DRAFT) Conference at a Glance .
The opening reception will be held on the evening of 14 August, 2012.
Field trips will be offered before and after the scientific program.
The 4 day scientific program (15-18 August) will begin each day with an address by a distinguished NAOC Plenary Speaker and presentation of Society Awards. The remainder of the daily academic program will consist of symposia, contributed papers, poster sessions and scientific and ENGO workshops.
Many exhibitors, including commercial publishers, equipment suppliers, artisans, local groups and ENGOs will be present throughout the meeting.
We welcome you to join us in Vancouver in August 2012!
The 5th North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC-V) is organized jointly by the American Ornithologists’ Union, Society of Canadian Ornithologists/ Société des Ornithologistes du Canada, Bird Studies Canada, Association of Field Ornithologists, Cooper Ornithological Society, Raptor Research Foundation, La Sociedad para el Estudio y Conservación de las Aves en México [CIPAMEX], Waterbird Society, and Wilson Ornithological Society. The Steering Committee for NAOC-V, with representatives from each of the participating ornithological groups, is engaged in the conference planning details.
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