2nd International Invasive Bird Conference: 7 - 9 March 2011, Cape Town

We are excited to announce that the 2nd International Invasive Bird Conference will be held from 7 to 9 March 2011, in Cape Town. The conference will be hosted by the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, based at the University of Cape Town together with the Centre for Invasion Biology at Stellenbosch University. The 2011 IIBC follows the successful 1st International Invasive Bird Conference held in Fremantle, Australia, in December 2008.

Appropriate management responses to avian invasives depend on improved understanding and quantification of patterns and consequences of establishment and invasion. The conference is organized in partnership with BirdLife South Africa, the South African Working for Water Programme, Dept of Agriculture and Food Western Australia, the Animal Demography Unit (University of Cape Town), WildWings (UK), Ingrip Consulting, (Germany) and the City of Cape Town. The aim will be to explore developments in invasive bird biology, to assess the level of understanding of the different facets of bird invasions and our ability to manage them, and to discuss priorities for the future. The programme will be structured to address key themes presented through keynote talks and oral and poster presentations.

We have confirmation from keynote speakers,
Tim M. Blackburn, Zoological Society of London, UK
Chris J. Feare, WildWings Bird Management, UK &
Phil A.R. Hockey, Percy FitzPatrick Institute, South Africa.

We are currently negotiating the venue and accommodation arrangements. As this is our first communication, may we request that you send this information to other interested colleagues who might want to join us in South Africa. Please visit our website www.iibc2011.co.za for updated information. We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town in 2011.

Regards,

Retha Venter, Conference Co-ordinator
2nd International Invasive Bird Conference
7- 9 March 2011: Cape Town, South Africa

Website: www.iibc2011.co.za
Email: reventer@netactive.co.za
Tel: + 27 21 855 4472

Organizing Committee
Louise Stafford, City of Cape Town, South Africa - Chairperson
Mark Anderson, BirdLife South Africa
Steven Chown, Centre for Invasion Biology, South Africa
Chris Feare, WildWings Bird Management, United Kingdom
Phil Hockey, Percy FitzPatrick Institute, South Africa
Guntram Meier, InGrip Consulting, Germany
Guy Preston, Working for Water Programme, South Africa
Dave Richardson, Centre for Invasion Biology, South Africa
Les Underhill, Animal Demography Unit, South Africa
Andrew Woolnough, Dept of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
Retha Venter, Conference Co-ordinator

Dates to remember:
Expression of Interest: 1 May 2010
Call for Abstract Titles: 1 June 2010
Submission of Abstracts: 1 August 2010 www.sun.ac.za/cib/
Abstract Submission closing date: 15 October 2010
Early Registration: 1 May – 15 July 2010
Standard Registration: 16 July – 15 November 2010
Late Registration: 16 November 2010