Final Call for Papers
Science in the Century of Accelerating Change
March 1-3, 2010
Grand View Lodge
Nisswa, MN (Brainerd)
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Joint Meeting of the Minnesota Chapters of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), Society of American Foresters (SAF) and The Wildlife Society (TWS)
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The Minnesota Chapters of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), Society of American Foresters (SAF), Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), and The Wildlife Society (TWS) will hold their annual meetings jointly March 1-3, 2010 at historic Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN on Gull Lake near Brainerd.
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| A range of sessions will be offered based on contributed papers, as well as symposia touching on challenges & opportunities for transdisciplinary and relevant social and natural resource science, policy, and management institutions in this era of tipping points and rapid global change. | ||
Please indicate if you would like to be part of one of the proposed symposia or session themes:
· Biology of Nongame Fish
· Minnesota's Legacy Amendment and the Role of Our Professional Societies
· Carbon Storage in Forest Ecosystems
· Ecosystem services
· Bird Conservation
· Is their Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive? Engaging the Public in Conservation through Local Land Use Planning
· Finding Your Inner Citizen: Public participation in natural resource management decision-making
Final themes will depend on submitted papers & speaker availability.
Grand View Lodge www.grandviewlodge.com
NOTE: The conference facilities will easily accommodate interactive conference breakout sessions, small group meetings, social events, and training/continuing education events.



Facilities & Amenities: Experience the winter wonderland of the north woods…warm up in the Jacuzzi tub after ice fishing on beautiful Gull Lake or cross country skiing over 20 kilometers of trails at The Pines Golf Course. Fish houses, cross country skis and snowshoes available for rental. Fireplaces in rooms and cabins. Ice skating/broomball rink.
Snow Shoeing/X-country Skiing at the Pines

Phone: 218-963-2234
Dog Sled Rides - Suomi Hills Kennels
Phone: Joel at 218-244-1265
http://www.sleddogmn.com
Fish House Rentals - Grand View Lodge
Phone: 218-963-2234
Down Hill Skiing at Ski Gull
Phone: 218-963-4353
Snow Tubing at Primetime Breezy Point
Phone: 218-562-6013






