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4 th national meetings on conservation

Herpetological Society of France - Festival Ménigoute

4 th national meetings on the conservation of

amphibians and reptiles

Amphibians and reptiles are among the groups vertebrates that are currently the most threatened in the world. Sensitive to habitat destruction, they are also strongly affected by the use of toxic chemicals, climate change, introduction of invasive species and that all forms of trafficking (illegal trade in many species). In this context it is crucial to identify habitats "key" for ectotherms and implement appropriate management measures.

The Committee Conservation Herpetological Society of France (SHF) offers, for the fourth consecutive year a national day of meetings at the festival Ménigoute (Deux-Sevres). It revolves around two events:

A - Conservation Day. On Friday, October 30, 2009 from 10am to 18h

college Ménigoute

This day is devoted to the presentation of conservation actions undertaken or planned, to share experiences in the protection, inventory, management environments for amphibians and reptiles. It focuses on communications and posters made by scientists, managers, and representatives of associations. The morning will be devoted to the conservation of reptiles and the afternoon to that of amphibians.

A detailed program will be aired later on the website of the SHF.

Free

Persons wishing to present an oral communication (20 'maximum, Powerpoint presentation) or written (poster) should contact Olivier HEAVY CEBC CNRS olivier.lourdais (at) cebc. cnrs.fr stating:

- the theme of communication

- oral or written

- presenting a summary of Communication (A4 with title and address of authors)

B - Day 'Workshop . On Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 10 to 18 at the College of

Ménigoute

This day is devoted to thinking in "round table" on a concrete problem of conservation of reptiles and amphibians. It addresses both the conservation players, managers spaces, homeowners and communities. The objective of this day is to identify management measures considering the needs of reptiles and amphibians and enforceable by different actors.

The theme this year is "The Importance of herpetofauna edges" with two questions:

- How to integrate reptiles and amphibians in management circles bordars?

- What are the constraints and opportunities in forest and wooded landscapes?

entry registration only.

Those wishing to participate should contact Olivier HEAVY CEBC CNRS olivier.lourdais (at) cebc.cnrs.fr