Conference: Balancing Nature and Commerce in Communities that Neighbor Public Lands

Date:
January 28 - 31, 2008

Location:
USFWS National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV

Course Description:
During this 4 day course ‘teams’ will focus on the economics, natural resources and community character of their area and learn valuable partnership building skills. At the end of the four days, teams will leave with a specific action plan for implementing a collaborative project in their community.

Target Audience:
Participants will attend this course in teams comprised of generally 4 – 7 members consisting of public land managers, local business representatives/tourism councils, citizens, and others in public service roles.

For more details:
Balancing Nature and Commerce in Communities that Neighbor Public Lands