Program

Important note:  the symposium begins in Mattawa and concludes in Ottawa.  Travel distance between these points is nearly four hours by highway.

Sunday September 21, 2008  - Canadian Ecology Centre, Mattawa, Ontario
Evening welcome reception

Monday September 22, 2008 - Canadian Ecology Centre, Mattawa, Ontario
Keynote presentations and concurrent sessions
Evening program – to be announced

Tuesday September 23, 2008 - Canadian Ecology Centre, Mattawa, Ontario
Keynote presentations and concurrent sessions
Evening program – to be announced

Wednesday September 24, 2008 - In-conference field tour
View the full day's program on this page.

Thursday September 25, 2008 – Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario
Keynote presentations and concurrent sessions
Evening program – tour of National Capital

Friday September 26, 2008 – Eastern Ontario Model Forest
Bus tour with field stops into one of Canada’s original Model Forests to learn about private land forestry, biodiversity conservation, and community participation in forest land management policy and planning.

Symposium concludes in Ottawa, 5:00 pm