Second Announcement
"Symposium on Science and Stewardship to Protect and
Sustain Wilderness Values"
8th World Wilderness Congress
Anchorage, Alaska
30 September - 6 October 2005
Abstract Submission Deadline (500 words or less): 1 April 2005
For further information on the 8th World Wilderness Congress and the
Symposia, please go to:
http://www.8wwc.org
The 8th World Wilderness Congress is set to meet 30 September - 6
October 2005, with participants from around the globe convening in
Anchorage, Alaska. Congress offerings include a varied program focusing
on wilderness related issues, as well as a cultural program and touring
opportunities of the scenic landscapes surrounding Anchorage.
"Wilderness, Wildlands, and People - A Partnership for the Planet" has
been chosen as the 8WWC theme.
As part of the the World Wilderness Congress the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Research Institute is hosting the Symposium on Science and Stewardship
to Protect and Sustain Wilderness Values. The symposium will be
structured to enhance international and intercultural communication and
will integrate poster presentations into oral presentation sessions to
increase one-on-one dialogue.
Please submit abstracts (500 words or less) for presentations or panel
discussions by e-mail (preferred), fax, or regular mail by 1 April 2005
to:
Janet Sproull, Assistant Symposium Coordinator
Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute
P.O. Box 8089
Missoula, MT 59807
Phone: 406-542-4190
Fax: 406-542-4196
E-mail: jsproull [at] fs.fed.us
For further information on the 8th World Wilderness Congress and the
Symposia, please go to:
http://www.8wwc.org