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AUDUBON CANYON RANCH'S INVASIVE PLANT EXPERT TO GIVE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 9TH ANNUAL WAR ON WEEDS

November 9, 2007-Monterey, CA - Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR), a leader in conservation science, habitat restoration and hands-on environmental education programs, announced today that its Habitat and Restoration Specialist, Daniel Gluesenkamp, Ph.D, will give the keynote address at the 9th Annual War on Weeds on November 16, 2007 at 9a.m at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). Hosted by the Monterey County Weed Management Area and CSUMB's Watershed Institute, the War on Weeds conference will provide information on invasive plants, weed control and management.

Gluesenkamp will speak on the advances in early detection of invasive plants. At ACR's preserves in Marin and Sonoma, Gluesenkamp leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of conservation and restoration projects. Gluesenkamp's work involves experimental evaluation of management techniques, oversight of stewardship activities such as control of invasive alien species, and collaboration with neighboring land owners and agencies to protect ACR lands. Gluesenkamp's research focuses on plant communities, particularly as related to the invasion and spread of introduced species, ranging from desert riparian zones to subalpine Sierran meadows.

Gluesenkamp also serves as the president of California's Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC).

For more information about War on Weeds, please visit http://waronweeds.eventbrite.com

For more information about ACR, visit www.egret.org

About Audubon Canyon Ranch

The mission of Audubon Canyon Ranch is to protect the natural resources of its sanctuaries while fostering an understanding and appreciation of these environments. Through ACR's preservation, education, and research programs, Audubon Canyon Ranch educates children and adults, promotes ecological literacy that is grounded in direct experience, and conducts research and restoration that advances conservation science.

Audubon Canyon Ranch properties include the Cypress Grove Research Center on Tomales Bay, the 535-acre Bouverie Preserve in Sonoma and the 1,000-acre Bolinas Lagoon Preserve in Stinson Beach, which is home to one of the San Francisco Bay Area's largest Great Egret and Great Blue Heron nesting sites.

Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR) is an independent non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status. ACR is not affiliated with the National Audubon Society. Audubon Canyon Ranch programs are made possible thanks to the contribution of thousands of hours of volunteer service, and donations from caring individuals, foundations and businesses. For more information, call (415) 868-9244, email acr@egret.org or visit www.egret.org.