America’s family forests represent 42% of the nation’s forestlands, but they face challenges that threaten the ecological, economic and recreational values of the land. With 45% of the nation’s family forest owners located in the South, we are in a unique position to help define the future of these forests. At the 39th Annual SAF/SFRC Spring Symposium leading experts from around the country will discuss a wide spectrum of issues related to sustaining our family forests. The Symposium will provide ideas, tools and information for virtually all of Florida’s forest land owners and managers.
The John Gray Lecture will keynote the Symposium and will be presented by Mr. Robert Simpson, Senior Vice President, American Forest Foundation, Center for Family Forests. Please see the Symposium website (http://www.flsaf.org/) for program details.
Continuing Education Credit
The Symposium will offer Category 1 Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credits as authorized by the Society of American Foresters.
Registration
The reduced early registration fee is $125 if payment is postmarked by April 1st, 2008. After April 1st the regular registration fee is $150. The student fee is $50 for early or regular registration. The registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Wednesday, breakfast on Thursday, refreshment breaks and Symposium materials.
You may register on the symposium website: http://www.flsaf.org/
Meeting Site & Lodging
The Symposium will be held at the Paramount Hotel located at 2900 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608. The Paramount is offering a special group rate of $79 plus tax / night for single or double occupancy. To qualify for the special rate, reservations must be made prior to March 16, 2008. Please call the hotel directly at: (352) 377-4000, fax: (352) 371-1159 to make your reservations and state that you are a Forestry Spring Symposium participant. After the deadline, the discounted group rate and guest room availability are no longer guaranteed. The hotel provides shuttle service to / from the Gainesville Regional Airport.
