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NORTHWEST SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION

 

For the first time in 50 years, the N.W.S.A. will be holding
its annual meeting in Canada at the University of British
Columbia, Vancouver, on May 9, 10 and 11, 1974. Our first
announcement outlined the details of the meeting and included
abstract forms upon which you could outline the paper that you
wish to present. Additional abstract forms are available from
your Section Chaiman. Their names are appended to this announ-
cement. Remember that the abstracts are to be typed on the space
designated on the back of the form provided and that the deadline
for the receipt of abstracts by Section Chairmen is February 28,
1974.
The annual meeting will highlight a symposium on the theme of
our conference:

"The Pacific Northwest Environment - The Role of

Science in its Use and Conservation"

Section meetings will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
morning. Field trips and excursions are planned for Saturday
afternoon and Sunday. Please mark the sheet of paper enclosed
to indicate those trips you plan to take so that we may plan
for local arrangements. Return by March 31, 1974!
All registrants may make arrangements for housing on the
University of British Columbia campus by checkong the Accomm-
odation Card enclosed. Graduate students attending the meeting
may elect to stay at one of U.B.C's fraternities for $3.00
to $4.00 a night, if they bring their own bed-roll. Arrangements
for this kind of accommodation will be made at the time of
registration. Off-campus accommodation should be arranged by the
delegates. All meals will be available on the campus.
Registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9
in the Education Building on the campus. Registration costs

will be as follows: Members - pre-registration $7.00
at the door 8.00
Ladies 2 e390
Graduate Students - presenting
papers free

not presenting papers 3.00
Further information and registration forms may be obtained
from the Institutes Office, Room 202, Surrey Campus.

B.C, Nest Records Scheme

 

Since 1955 this scheme has been the main means of recording
the species of wild birds nesting in this province.

Anyone wishing to participate by filling out cards recording
birds nests observed this year should enquire for further

details: - Barry Leach

Institute of Environmental Studies
Room 202, Surrey Campus.