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This full-day training will provide an overview of butterfly biology and identification, threats, and appropriate habitat management. In all of these </span><span class=ccfontupdated><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0F0F0F'>modules</span></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>, the emphasis will be on at-risk butterflies in the Klamath Falls area, including the mardon skipper, Leona's little blue, and monarch. By the end of the day, participants will have the skills to begin implementing effective habitat management and conservation efforts on butterflies. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Location:</span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>USFWS Office<br>1936 California Ave<br>Klamath Falls, OR 97601 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Cost:</span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> There is no cost to participate in this workshop thanks to support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Oregon Zoo, but attendance is limited to 35 people.<br><br><span class=style15><b>Registration:</b></span> Please <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tnjebhdab&et=1105325575059&s=11&e=001e03OKyD9XW6J1sQTwpYhWwWNm2B7Wxtn5AiV40UB7kGye8d8IPhDmlbzyADXRrQTkLe6toUpf-C1lMZm7V1wgtNet_ZYvlibGjlrs6MCBhk1RnxldlC-xqRNU0bq1ntPq6CJNnDqYk-yvnBLvA7DN3BgcYn0j3iyN8vepgnixWfTIBPCw19qMy-RXa05OULwxXVVIf5twfSoRksVUAn9HA==" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#E67803;text-decoration:none'>register online </span></b></a>or call (855) 232-6639 to register over the phone. Hurry, registration closes after 35 people! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:red'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tnjebhdab&et=1105325575059&s=11&e=001e03OKyD9XW5DV5YPRg6t7ae06rWB7Ye-nSse-twgYzan8dP_CZCu3KUkFtgae3n2JBVY-yrOXwd33hhyVNdZoTGUEqyWKIYM_FdFW3d7iHPnvFjZateWZkfsNPZXMAcK5n8DAkWAPH_Ds3dxnE4dG7ecyPNhKlftgs4nTL7C8KDcxXN10PHjtPTZbZPqLz_Ej7LsGHeeVgOfFRmDBdi4uA==" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black;text-decoration:none'>More Information: </span></strong></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tnjebhdab&et=1105325575059&s=11&e=001e03OKyD9XW6J1sQTwpYhWwWNm2B7Wxtn5AiV40UB7kGye8d8IPhDmlbzyADXRrQTkLe6toUpf-C1lMZm7V1wgtNet_ZYvlibGjlrs6MCBhk1RnxldlC-xqRNU0bq1ntPq6CJNnDqYk-yvnBLvA7DN3BgcYn0j3iyN8vepgnixWfTIBPCw19qMy-RXa05OULwxXVVIf5twfSoRksVUAn9HA==" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#E67803;text-decoration:none'>Click here</span></b></a> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tnjebhdab&et=1105325575059&s=11&e=001e03OKyD9XW5DV5YPRg6t7ae06rWB7Ye-nSse-twgYzan8dP_CZCu3KUkFtgae3n2JBVY-yrOXwd33hhyVNdZoTGUEqyWKIYM_FdFW3d7iHPnvFjZateWZkfsNPZXMAcK5n8DAkWAPH_Ds3dxnE4dG7ecyPNhKlftgs4nTL7C8KDcxXN10PHjtPTZbZPqLz_Ej7LsGHeeVgOfFRmDBdi4uA==" target="_blank"><span style='color:black;text-decoration:none'>to access detailed information about the Butterfly Conservation and Management Short Course in Klamath Falls, Oregon.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#E67803'>BACKGROUND</span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Many butterfly populations are declining. Especially those species that are highly specialized or are restricted to one or a few small remaining areas of habitat. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the leading causes of animal endangerment are habitat destruction, displacement by introduced species, alteration of habitat by chemical pollutants (such as pesticides), hybridization with other species, and overharvesting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Recent studies show that some species of butterflies that were formerly considered widespread or common are now declining as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The Butterfly Conservation and Management Short Course will provide "real world" conservation training that is designed for federal and state management agencies in the Klamath region. Course curriculum will include a review of butterfly biology, butterfly identification (with an emphasis on the mardon skipper, Leona's little blue, monarch, and other local at-risk butterflies), the latest science-based habitat management recommendations, how those recommendations can be implemented, and the basics of captive propagation and reintroductions. The afternoon will include a field trip to mardon skipper sites and a discussion of on-the-ground management for at-risk butterflies. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The course is modeled after the Xerces Society's highly successful Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course, which has been presented in more than half of the U.S. states and has led to habitat improvements for pollinators on thousands of acres. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Participants will receive the Xerces Society's Butterfly Conservation Toolkit that includes Xerces' latest book, <em><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tnjebhdab&et=1105325575059&s=11&e=001e03OKyD9XW61PulrMpux6lBYoNdOT7hh15l5mDTZ4kK6H4HhYyPrCd6yAF0XJ7xN96iqr1TCdKLbQSMHKBrGykPN3itPOrU4LdyLhXil9z9ip-XqS2Pa5k_H6AHmDT1CEYUKcQiDuWxuf4Ce5XV4KjpB7KvqhjH6rrpaEQ_X9wyhUdlAF2HM7jDkNG53aKg7" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#E67802;text-decoration:none'>Attracting Native Pollinators: Protecting North America's Bees and Butterflies</span></b></a></span></em>, as well as other relevant information and publications. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK4"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#E67803'>COURSE TRAINING SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES</span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Participants gain an understanding of butterfly importance and conservation. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Participants learn basic butterfly biology, identification, habitat requirements, butterfly friendly management practices, design and development of habitat enhancements, and where to find additional resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Participants gain the skills to implement effective habitat management and conservation efforts for butterflies. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Participants will meet other biologists within their jurisdictions that are working on butterfly conservation. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#E67803'>ACKNOWLEDGMENTS</span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>This Butterfly Conservation and Management Short Course is supported by the Oregon Zoo, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Xerces Society members. Additional support for this training comes from the Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management Interagency Special Status / Species Program. The course has been prepared with the assistance of Dr. Jaret Daniels (McGuire Center for Lepidoptera Research) and the Butterfly Conservation Initiative. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td><td width=229 valign=top style='width:171.75pt;border:none;border-left:dashed #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:7.5pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK7"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 1.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#333333'>INTENDED AUDIENCE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'>The target audience is federal land managers, including staff of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service, staff of state parks, wildlife agencies and natural areas, county parks and road maintenance staff, and staff of conservation organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 1.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#333333'>INSTRUCTORS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'>Scott Hoffman Black, Executive Director of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Butterfly Specialist Group.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 1.5pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#333333'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tnjebhdab&et=1105325575059&s=11&e=001e03OKyD9XW4kxfViYx0Lb0miyZK1L10-Cn43_jm7MC3hgbQQryAU9ziYPpvxlAKq2XvRuDVuR6uAknV5bysa5Me1JZov6Rj3iMylbjJ_0D0=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#333333'>1971 - 2011: Forty Years of Conservation</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'>The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. 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