The workshop is co-organised by the ANdiNA group of international concerned scientists and the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS).
ANdiNA (http://www.andinabbar.weebly.com) is an informal network that works to ensure that research on weeds and invasive plants (we see few boundaries between these) is forward-looking and of the highest standard. We challenge each other and our colleagues to "raise the bar" of the discipline, through greater emphasis on research and scholarship that will move the boundaries of understanding. Particular aims are to inject good-humoured critical debate into science where it is currently lacking and to foster international dialogue, collaboration and mentoring. We are not aligned to any particular society, giving us the flexibility to address issues and to fill gaps that formal organisations miss. We can put our efforts into actions and dialogue rather than internal organisation and committee meetings. However, as we have no membership fees and do not make profits from running large conferences, the only resource we can call upon is the time and goodwill of colleagues.
The CWSS-SCM is widely recognized in Canada and beyond for its national leadership in bringing together research and information on science and management related to plants potentially impacting the environment, economy and society.
The GOALS of CWSS-SCM are to:
Programme committee
Sonia Graham (Chair), The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Hugh Beckie, AAFC, Saskatoon, Canada
Zhao Ma, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Muthu Bagavathiannan, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
Local co-ordinator
Linda Hall (University of Alberta)
Facilitator
Michael Williams (Michael Williams & Associates Pty Ltd, Sydney)
Conference secretary and treasurer
Roger Cousens (The University of Melbourne)
ANdiNA (http://www.andinabbar.weebly.com) is an informal network that works to ensure that research on weeds and invasive plants (we see few boundaries between these) is forward-looking and of the highest standard. We challenge each other and our colleagues to "raise the bar" of the discipline, through greater emphasis on research and scholarship that will move the boundaries of understanding. Particular aims are to inject good-humoured critical debate into science where it is currently lacking and to foster international dialogue, collaboration and mentoring. We are not aligned to any particular society, giving us the flexibility to address issues and to fill gaps that formal organisations miss. We can put our efforts into actions and dialogue rather than internal organisation and committee meetings. However, as we have no membership fees and do not make profits from running large conferences, the only resource we can call upon is the time and goodwill of colleagues.
The CWSS-SCM is widely recognized in Canada and beyond for its national leadership in bringing together research and information on science and management related to plants potentially impacting the environment, economy and society.
The GOALS of CWSS-SCM are to:
- Be recognized locally, nationally and internationally on weed-related science
- Serve as a facilitator and clearing house on research and other weed-related information
- Expand its network of members and partners
- Ensure good governance
Programme committee
Sonia Graham (Chair), The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Hugh Beckie, AAFC, Saskatoon, Canada
Zhao Ma, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Muthu Bagavathiannan, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
Local co-ordinator
Linda Hall (University of Alberta)
Facilitator
Michael Williams (Michael Williams & Associates Pty Ltd, Sydney)
Conference secretary and treasurer
Roger Cousens (The University of Melbourne)