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California Biodiversity Council
April 11-12, 2007
San Jose, CA
Off-Highway Vehicular (OHV) use is on the rise. The last 15 years have
seen a 1,300 percent increase in SUV street legal 4x4 sales. In the
past 5 years, there has been an 85 percent increase in registrations of
dirt bikes, and an 87 percent increase in all-terrain vehicle
registrations. With the rapidly growing urbanization of California,
OHV enthusiasts have fewer places to recreate,
while the demand is continuing to grow. This is an exciting
opportunity
to consider the balance between two goals: To provide sustainable,
high-quality recreational opportunities while conserving biodiversity.
This issue impacts local, state and federal agencies, and will continue
to be an issue that must be addressed in the future.
Location:
Wyndham Hotel (if you make your reservation online you must use the code 0411365BC to get the discounted rate)
1350 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 453-6200
(free parking for guests)
Regarding internet access at the Wyndham:
If you'd like to have access to the internet while you're at the Wyndham, it is recommended that you up for Wyndham ByRequest, a free membership that includes free internet access. You can sign up online up to 10 days before your visit to ensure that your membership will be processed by the time you arrive. If you choose not to sign up for Wyndham ByRequest, you would have to pay $9.95 per 24 hours to access the Wyndham's internet service.
Basic schedule:
Wednesday, April 11, 2007:
- 10:30am-12:00noon: Brief presentation and overview of topic
(at Wyndham Hotel)
- 12:00noon-5:00pm: Field Trip
(departing from the Wyndham Hotel; the bus will leave promptly at 12:00noon, so please don't be late)
- 6:00pm Cocktail Reception
- 7:00pm Dinner
Thursday, April 12, 2007:
- 8:00am-3:00pm: CBC Meeting
(at Wyndham Hotel)
Registration and Reservations:
Please RSVP ASAP by using the preferred online option
or by downloading and filling out this printed form and returning it to Sherry Cooper.
If you have any questions or trouble, you may contact
Sherry Cooper, (530) 224-4902 or Lauren McNees, (916) 445-5845.
You may make your hotel reservation by calling (408) 453-6200 or on the Wyndham's website. You must indicate that you are coming for the California Biodiversity Council's meeting to receive the $110 rate the Wyndham is offering. You MUST make your reservation by March 12, 2007.
For more information, contact:
Lauren McNees
California Biodiversity Council
c/o Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
Voice: (916) 445-5845
FAX: (916) 324-1180
e-mail: lauren.mcnees@fire.ca.gov
or
Sherry Cooper
University of California Cooperative Extension
1851 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002-2217
Voice: (530) 224-4902
FAX: (530) 224-4904
e-mail: slcooper@nature.berkeley.edu
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