Purpose: Habitat and Habitat Supply Modeling has significant potential as a management tool in BC. Currently, a number of projects are underway and innovative approaches are being developed. The workshop will review the modeling activities underway, discuss methods of addressing key modeling issues, and provide a forum for increasing collaboration and cooperation. The workshop will contribute to strengthening the modeling “community of practice”.

Objectives:

• Exchange of information regarding the “how to” of habitat supply modeling -- what has worked and what hasn’t
• Establishment of a basis for ongoing collaboration and cooperation among participants; and sharing of methodologies
• Update the inventory of habitat supply models and modeling activities in BC
• Discussion of some of the current issues facing model development, use and application

Location: Quaaout Lodge , Chase, BC.   Room and shuttle arrangements at: 1 800 663-4303

Fees: There is no fee for the workshop. Quaaout Lodge will provide a package plan that includes the costs of room, refreshment breaks and lunches
Participants: See list of practitioners

Workshop Format:
Project presentations - to inform participants of current modeling work
Panel presentations (three member panel presenting ideas - 10 min each) and follow-up discussions - to explore topics of general interest
Posters - to provide an opportunity to discuss model details one-on-one

Note to Presenters: Since this workshop is a gathering of practitioners we request that presentations are NOT general talks about a project, but rather assume a technically informed audience, and focus on: problems encountered in developing or applying models; innovative techniques developed; ideas on how to move modeling and model application forward.