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AWMS2024


‘INTO THE UNKNOWN’





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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We are thrilled to announce that abstract submissions for AWMS 2024 are now
officially open!

Abstracts close 31st August 2024!

We are looking forward to welcoming delegates from Australia, New Zealand, and
beyond to this year’s AWMS conference.

Submit an abstract today.

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SYMPOSIA


DESPERATE MEASURES: NEW APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION AND CONTROL

The advance of the Anthropocene is forcing wildlife managers to get bold and
adventurous when developing ways of navigating uncharted waters. At the same
time, technology is making ideas once considered radical increasingly feasible
for wildlife management. But new approaches invariably face scientific
uncertainty and ethical discussion. This session covers recently conceived or
applied solutions to vexing problems in conservation and wildlife-human
conflict: the ‘desperate measures’. This symposium welcomes talks on topics
spanning new methods for capturing, tracking and controlling wild animals, to
assisted migration and rewilding, and all the way to genetic rescue,
de-domestication, and de-extinction.


PLENARY SPEAKER

ANDREW PASK




ANDREW PASK’S BIOGRAPHY

Andrew Pask heads the Evo-Devo-Repro group at the University of Melbourne. His
research uses comparative mammalian genetics to identify critical and conserved
networks driving key processes in development. His comparative genetics work has
led to the sequencing of several marsupial genomes, including that of the
extinct Tasmanian Tiger. He uses genome wide, cross species comparisons to
define regions of the genome targeted by evolution to drive diversity and
adaptation. Andrew established the Thylacine integrated genetic restoration
research lab (TIGRR lab) to examine the possibility of de-extinction for this
species as well as develop next-generation tools to help preserve and conserve
current threatened and endangered marsupial species. Together this work is
focused on providing an integrated framework to preserve, conserve and even
restore Australia’s unique biodiversity.

Read more about Andrew here.




CAUSE AND EFFECT: REDUCING WHAT WE DON’T KNOW

Managers take actions that cost money and then outcomes occur. But how do we
assess whether the efforts caused the outcomes, and not some other unrelated
events? We must understand this to plan new actions that are more effective.
With stronger demonstration of cause and effect, we reduce what we don’t know.
We invite speakers to propose talks discussing such topics as causal criteria,
strength of causal inference, and demonstrating causality in managing dynamics,
in both experimental and observational studies.


PLENARY SPEAKER

CHRISTL DONNELLY




CHRISTL DONNELLY'S BIOGRAPHY

Professor Christl Donnelly CBE FMedSci FRS is the Head of the Department of
Statistics at the University of Oxford (United Kingdom), and Professor of
Applied Statistics. Christl brings together and develops statistical and
biomathematical methods to analysis of epidemiological patterns of infectious
diseases, as well as ecology, conservation and animal welfare. Christl was
involved in one of the largest wildlife control experiments in the world, the
randomised badger control trial conducted in the UK from 1998–2005.

Read more about Christl here.




TRADITIONAL OWNER AND LAND MANAGER SYMPOSIUM

Wildlife management brings together a rich web of contemporary ecological
science, social and cultural values, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Wildlife management in Australasia must be built on a firm foundation of
right-way science, combining both Indigenous and Western knowledge for mutual
benefit. This session will be an enlightening symposium where the voices of
Traditional Owners and other land managers converge to share wisdom, knowledge,
and experiences, in which participants can explore ecological insights,
traditional techniques and innovative practices that sustainably manage and
conserve our precious landscapes.


REGISTRATION

Early bird registration is now open and closes 15th October 2024!

AWMS members enjoy discounted registration fees, so be sure to renew or join as
an AWMS member to take advantage of this and other benefits.



Early Bird prices are valid until 15 October, after that Standard registration
costs apply. All prices are in AUD$.

Full Conference registrations include:

 * access to all presentations over 3 days
 * access to the trade exhibitions
 * catering for 3 days: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
 * conference program and abstract book
 * 1 ticket for the conference dinner Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Day Conference registrations include:

 * access to all presentations on the chosen day(s)
 * access to the trade exhibitions
 * catering on the chosen day(s) (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
 * conference program and abstract book

Become a memberBecome a memberFull conference registrationFull conference
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FIELD TRIPS AND WORKSHOPS

Registration for field trips and workshops is opening soon!

Every year the AWMS conference provides a number of pre- and post-conference
field trips and workshops. Typically, places are limited, so book early to not
miss out. If you are interested in a fully booked field trip or workshop, please
put your name on the waitlist in case we receive a cancellation, or can increase
the number of places, depending on demand.

AWMS2024 Field trips and workshops:

 * 25–29 November 2024. Five-day workshop: SECR – Spatially explicit
   capture-recapture analysis (PDF)
 * TBC Monday, 2 December 2024. One-day workshop: Population genetics analysis
 * Monday, 2 December 2024. Field trip: Perth Zoo Captive Breeding
 * Thursday, 5 December 2024. Field trip: Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary night
   tour
 * Friday, 6 December 2024. Field trip: Wildlife management on Rottnest Island
 * 9–12 December 2024. Five-day worskhop: CTMM – Continuous time movement
   modelling workshop (PDF)

Download AWMS2024 Field trip and Workshop brochure hereDownload AWMS2024 Field
trip and Workshop brochure here



SPONSORS AND TRADE EXHIBITORS

Sponsor and Trade Exhibitor registration is now open!

For detailed information on sponsorship opportunities and trade stall exhibits
at the conference, please contact us at conference@awms.org.au, or download our
AWMS2024 Sponsorship Brochure (PDF download) HERE.

We invite your company, organisation or institution to partner with us in
delivering this important conference. Your support will help us improve the
quality and breadth of the scientific program, facilitate the participation of
students, and enhance conference amenities for the benefit of all participants.

We are pleased to offer a broad range of sponsorship and trade exhibit
opportunities allowing companies and organisations of virtually any size to
engage in the conference. By becoming a sponsor or trade exhibitor, you will
effectively elevate your brand among leaders in the field of wildlife
management, increase the visibility of your products and services, and provide
your staff access to the latest information about best management practices. As
a company committed to this field, there is no better place to promote your work
than this conference with delegates coming from all levels of government,
industry, consulting and academia from Australia, New Zealand and beyond.




HELP US LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WILDLIFE

YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION CAN HELP US ADVANCE THE VITAL CAUSE OF SCIENCE-BASED
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR WILDLIFE AND
THE NATURAL WORLD

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