Every other year, the Montana Native Plant Society hosts a 2-day plant conservation conference addressing emerging issues in applied botany for managers, scientists, students and plant enthusiasts. The 2nd day of each conference is spent updating the information about threats to Montana’s Species of Concern.
- In 2022, the 11th conference was held entirely online.
- The 2020 conference was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Links to proceedings:
2024 | 2022 | 2018 | 2016 | 2014 | 2012 |
2010 | 2008 | 2006 | 2004 | 1999 agenda | 1997 |
For information about threat rankings and a taxonomical update, see the Threat Assignment Page.
Sponsors of these conferences include:
- Montana Native Plant Society – The mission of the MNPS is to preserve, conserve, and study the native plants and plant communities of Montana, and to educate the public about the value of our native flora.
- Montana Natural Heritage Program – The mission of the Montana Natural Heritage Program is to be Montana’s source for reliable, objective information and expertise to support stewardship of our native species and habitats, emphasizing those of conservation concern.
- Forest Service – The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forest and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service – The mission of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is to deliver conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.