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2007 Restoring the Drylands NZERN National Conference

February 23 - 25 2007, Christchurch

Theme
Restoring dryland ecosystems of New Zealand – grasslands, shrublands and woodlands of dunes, cliffs, east coast floodplain's and hills of both Islands, Central Otago aridic soils and saltpans.

Programme
The official program and speakers list is available. > more information

Register
Register to attend. Registration costs $35 per person ($25 for NZERN members). Registration closed 4pm February 9th. Door registrations will not be accepted.

Travel
A travel subsidy will be available for people coming from long distances to attend the conference. The registration fees providing the travel fund. Please keep your travel receipts.

Venue
Te Ahi Kaa
Wai-ora Trust, 48 Watsons Rd, Harewood, Christchurch. > more info

Bus Trips
Reporting time is 8.30am for the Friday and Saturday bus trips at Wai-ora Trust, 48 Watsons Rd. Buses depart at 9am. There is no added cost and a packed lunch will be supplied.

Accommodation
Live in Marae style accommodation is available for 40 people from out of town. Please book when you register. There is no added cost.

Food
Food is provided from Thursday evening to Sunday evening. Diabetics, coeliacs and vegetarians will be catered for. Please book your meals when you register. There is no added cost.

Display Space
There will be display space available for suppliers, agencies and community groups. Please book your space when you register. > more info

Sponsors
The Biodiversity Advice Fund has kindly provided $10,000 for the conference. Other sponsorship is very welcome. > more info

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