The organisers, who include ENDURE’s Scottish partner the James Hutton Institute, are seeking contributions from all those interested in discussing the latest advances in the research, development and application of landscape management for functional biodiversity. This includes scientists, land managers, conservation bodies and all other stakeholders.

They say authors of selected presentations are expected to contribute papers for publication in the IOBC-WPRS Bulletin, which will be available online. Contributions should be limited to four pages maximum, including tables and graphs.

Full instructions for authors, including how to submit abstracts, can be found in the pdf file below.  The deadline for abstract submission is November 28, 2016, with acceptance confirmed by December 12, 2016, and the deadline for paper submissions is January 20, 2017. Full details of the event, including how to register, will be available soon.

The aim of the ‘Landscape management for functional biodiversity’ working group is to ‘promote and stimulate basic and applied research activities related to improving cropping and farming system performance, in particular pest, disease and weed management, that adopt a landscape ecological approach. For this purpose, the working group acts as a platform for [the] exchange of concepts and research results.’ Follow the link below for more information.

For more information:

• Download the pdf:
  IOBC-WPRS 2017 - Second Announcement Call for Abstracts [pdf - 19552 kB]
• For more information on the ‘Landscape management for functional biodiversity’ working group, click here