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Membership Information Joining the WMSSA Joining the WMSSA is easy! Simply download the membership form (pdf version or word version), fill in your details and send it in with payment to the WMSSA at: PO Box 517,Torrens Park, SA, 5062 Benefits of Membership Membership of the WMSSA provides numerous benefits. The Society has a diverse membership including students, researchers and weed management practitioners concerned to control invasive plants both in agricultural and natural environments. By being a member you have the opportunity to learn from our members and inform other members of your own knowledge and experiences. By being a member you get the chance to learn from, and contribute to, the body of weed knowledge in this state. You will be a part of an organisation that actively develops constructive policy positions to inform governments on weed management policy. Past examples include the WMSSA’s position paper on Olives and participation in the Senate inquiry into invasive species legislation. The WMSSA is the South Australian representative body on the Council of Australian Weed Science Societies (CAWS), the peak national body on weed management issues. As a member you get to have a voice on the direction of weed management in this state and nationally. The WMSSA holds regular seminars where weed research and management issues are presented by local, national and international speakers. The seminars are friendly informal events where weed matters can be discussed in a relaxed atmosphere. Members also receive a quarterly newsletter, WeedWise, that will keep you up to date with events in the weed world. Most importantly by being a member you can make a difference and help to reduce the impact of invasive species on our environment and economy.
Awards of the WMSSA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Weed Management in South Australia Nominations for the 2005 award are now open and must be submitted to the President by 5pm, Friday 28th October 2005 - download nomination form here (pdf version or word version) This award is presented to an individual or group who have made a significant contribution to the science, technology and/or practice of weed management in the fields of research, teaching, administration, extension and/or implementation of weed control programs. The recipient will have made an impact on the work of others. Previous winners: 1998 - Enid Robertson The award for each calendar year is presented at the Annual General Meeting held in November of each year. Contact the Secretary for further information.
CAWS Annual Young Weed Scientist Travel Award The Society supports the Council of Australian Weed Societies (CAWS) Annual Young Weed Scientist Travel Award which is usually made available annually. Applications are invited from young weed scientists to attend national or international conferences or for specific overseas study tours of a short duration. The Young Weed Scientist Travel Award will be made by 1st July each year for the following 12 months. Applications must be made to the Secretary/Treasurer of CAWS by 1st May each year. For the 2005-2006 period this will be: Ms Helen Sims, CAWS Secretary/Treasurer, Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, PO Box 303, Devonport, Tasmania, 7310 Visit the CAWS website to download an application form http://home.vicnet.net.au/~weedss/caws%20young%20sci.doc
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