Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc. in close cooperation and partnership with Pampanga Agricultural College presents its 2nd International Symposium “Our Native Flora: Rediscovering their Value and Exploring their Untapped Potentials” November 15–16, 2013 Pampanga Agricultural College Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines 2nd ANNOUNCEMENT and CALL FOR PAPERS INTRODUCTION The Philippines’ plant diversity is unquestionable. Leonardo Co, the founding president of PNPCSI, had emphasized the richness and variety of the native flora. However, since colonization and subsequent increasing globalization, nonindigenous or exotic plants have been used extensively all over the country. Our native flora has been gravely overlooked and their potential uses had been underexplored or understudied. Native plants are our sources of building materials, food, ornamentals, medicine and material culture. Ecologically speaking, the use of native plants as reforestation species is seldom utilized. It is the aim of this year’s symposium to promote awareness on the importance of the native flora and to tap their great potential in forestry, agriculture, horticulture, landscape designs and medicine. The current theme emphasizes the contribution of indigenous plants to different sectors of the society which could be in the form of ecological or economic services. The two‐day symposium on November 15 and 16, 2013 is the second symposium conducted by the PNPCSI. The symposium is part of the continuing effort of the Society to popularize and mainstream our native flora. PLENARY SESSION TOPICS 1. Plant diversity 2. Forestry 3. Agriculture 4. Natural Products/ Pharmaceutical 5. Horticulture 6. Landscape design Program Overview November 15, Friday November 16, Saturday Registration Plenary Session 3: Native Flora’s Place in Sustainable Agriculture Hon. Proceso Alcala, Department of Agriculture Secretary, Philippines Opening Program Plenary Session 4: Moving Towards Native in Horticulture Dr. Charupanth Thongtham, Director of the Royal Institute for Agricultural Development, Thailand Keynote Lecture: The Value and Untapped Potentials of Native Plants and Diversity Dr. Edwino Fernando, Professor, College of Forestry, University of the Philippines Los Baños Plenary Session 5: Moving Towards Native in Landscape Design & Execution Arch. Paulo Alcazaren, Director of PDAA Design International (Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur), multi‐awarded and internationally recognized landscape architect Plenary Session 1: Native Flora: The Key To Restoring Our Forests Dr. Stephen Elliot, Director, Forest Restoration Research Unit University of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Parallel Session Plenary Session 2: Native Flora in Pharmacology & Herbal Medicine Dr. Isidro Sia, Professor, Institute of Herbal Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila Awarding of Leonard Co Award for Best Native Tree Nursery by Rainforest Restoration Initiative Parallel Session Launching of Leonardo Co Special Issue on Philippine Journal of Science Welcome Dinner and Socials Closing Ceremonies and Synthesis CALL FOR PAPERS Studies on native plant diversity or their application in forestry, agriculture, horticulture, landscape designs, medicine and other related fields are invited for presentation. Prospective participants may give an oral presentation during the parallel sessions or submit a scientific poster for exhibition. An abstract of not more than 500 words should be submitted on or before October 1, 2013 to pnpcsi@gmail. Please follow the format below: 1. Font and size: Arial, 12 point 2. Title: centered, bold, upper case 3. Authors: centered, sentence case. Kindly indicate affiliation and address, and email address. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. 4. Body of abstract: justified Important: Kindly specify whether the abstract is for oral or poster presentation by following the filename format: surname_ORAL/POSTER_pnpcsi2011 e.g. delacruz_oral_pnpcsi2013. Acceptable abstracts that may not be accommodated for podium presentation may be presented as posters. REGISTRATION FEES Fee covers symposium materials, food, and transportation from Manila to Pampanga and back. Accommodation is not included. Type Regular Early bird (until September 30) A. Filipino participants 3,000 Php 2,000 Php Presenters (Oral and Poster) 2,000 Php PNPCSI members 2,000 Php Students (with proof) 1,500 Php B. Overseas participants 100 USD 80 USD Presenters (Oral and Poster) 80 USD You can register online by sending the following information to pnpcsi@gmail: 1. Complete Name (indicate title e.g. Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs., etc.) 2. Address 3. Office telephone number 4. Email address 5. Mobile number Payment can be done through bank. Please indicate the important details of the deposit slip. Kindly deposit your payments to Banco De Oro account name and number: Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc., 003938010236. Please bring deposit slip upon registration. ABOUT THE SOCIETY The Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc. (PNPCSI) is an advocacy professional organization (SEC no. 200809174) founded in 2008 by the late Leonardo L. Co. It aims to contribute to Philippine native plant research and conservation by conducting scientific research; providing technical assistance, training and student mentorship; promoting the use of native plants in landscaping and reforestation; and increasing public awareness for the conservation of botanic resources in the country. PNPCSI is a core member of the Rain Forest Restoration Initiative (rainforestation.ph/). Still in its early years, PNPCSI has already less than 200 members and is still growing. If you want to take part in the advocacy of the PNPCSI, please approach our desk personnel for more information. ABOUT THE VENUE Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) is strategically nestled among the foothills on the western slope of majestic Mt. Arayat. It occupies nearly 700 hectares of government agricultural lands in the town of Magalang, province of Pampanga. The campus is about 3.5 km east of the town proper of Magalang, and about 15 km due southwest is Angeles City and Clark Field Special Economic Zone. Farther southeast about 25 km lies the City of San Fernando, the capital of Pampanga. Established more than a century ago (1885), this state agricultural institution stands among the other public and private academic institutions in the province and in Central Luzon. The College, with its focus on Instruction, R&D, Extension‐ Training and Production, envisions itself to be a center of excellence for development in agriculture, science and industrial technology, and comprehensive education and training for global competitiveness. Likewise, PAC continuously undertakes agricultural research, production and extension‐training activities aimed at enhancing the quality of higher education and countryside development. Equally vital is the promotion of excellence in education and its products for improved agricultural and rural development in Pampanga as well as for the entire region. ACCOMMODATIONS The Pampanga Agricultural College has on‐campus dormitories. Please coordinate with Dr. Jacqueline Bagunu (jackbagunu@gmail) for reservations. For off‐campus accommodation, the nearest is Abe’s Farm. You may refer to their website (abesfarm.ph/accommodations/) for details and booking. POST SYMPOSIUM FIELD TRIP Two field trips will be conducted after the symposium. One is in Mt. Arayat, the famous mountain in Pampanga and one of the favorite botanical exploration sites of Elmer Merrill. The other one is in the picturesque crater of Mt. Pinatubo, the aftermath of its explosive eruption in 1991. There are only limited slots for this tour so please register with Mr. Anthony Arbias (giantfern@yahoo). Please note that the symposium fee does not cover expenses for the field trip. A. Guided tour to Mt. Arayat, November 17‐18 (15slots) B. Trip to Mt. Pinatubo crater, November 17 (15 slots) CONTACT US The Secretariat Forest Management Service, National Capital Region, Production Nursery, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1100 Email: pnpcsi@gmail
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