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1997 Pacific Northwest Bamboo Agro-forestry Workshop.
June 21-22, 1997 at Ft. Worden, Port Townsend, Washington
BACKGROUND
The workshop is based on the recognition of bamboo in Asia as a valuable
forestry resource. The world demand for bamboo may be growing faster than
supply can allow. American interest in bamboo production is increasing.
We are developing new ways of processing bamboo fiber into products. A
demand for fresh bamboo shoots is found nationally in Asian cuisine. In the
Pacific Northwest region we have a foundation of bamboo businesses, ample
land and water to raise bamboo for bamboo processing, poles and bamboo
shoots.
The program is based on the list of goals for bamboo applications and
communications developed from the 1994 Bamboo Agro-forestry Workshop
planning session:
1. Municipal sewage application
2. Riparian improvement
3. Survey of interest in computer networking
4. Determination of target species for pulp, poles, shoots, and craft
applications
5. Proceedings of the workshop
6. Development of other goals for researchers
7. Formation of grower, cottage industry and marketing coops
There are other areas of interest including processing domestic bamboo,
preservation of bamboo, propagation, economics, bamboo architecture, bamboo
shoot farming, bamboo pole production and new products.
PROGRAM
All bamboo growers, researchers, engineers and interested associates are
invited to attend sessions. Keynote presenters will feature various aspects
of bamboo research, production and application.
List of Presenters to date:
NAME-TOPIC-QUALIFICATIONS
Ned Jaquith - "Flowering of Bamboo" - Bamboo Nurseryman, President
PNC-ABS, Portland, OR
Darrel DeBoer - "A Survey of Bamboo Architecture" - Architect,
Berkeley, CA
Simon Velez - "Bamboo Architecture in Columbia" - Architect, Columbia
Andy Lee - "Laminated bamboo lumber (LBL), oriented strand board (OSB)
made from bamboo, and bamboo-reinforced OSB beams" and "Technical data for
the utilization of bamboo resources grown in the USA during the past three
years." - Bamboo Researcher, Clemson University, SC.
Gary Young - "Advanced Bamboo/Epoxy Composites" - Laminate technician &
researcher, HI.
Trevor Dagilis - "Bamboo Particleboard" - Civil Engineering, Queen's
University at Kingston, CANADA
Andy Bary, Steve Fransen, Carol Miles, and Craig Cogger - "Bamboo in
Sustainable Agriculture: Research Horizons" - Washington State
University-Puyallup and Lewis County Cooperative Extension
Garold Nelson - "Analysis of Bamboo as Fodder" - Bamboo grower and
stockman, Coquille, OR
Daphne Lewis and Simon Henderson - "Building A Bamboo Farm and Marketing
It's Products" - Simon Henderson holds a Diploma in Permacultue Design from
the Permaculture Institute of Australia, Daphne Lewis is a Bamboo Landscape
Designer, Seattle, WA
Tim Ogden - "Bamboo Shoot Production" - Bamboo Agro-forestry Grower, Mrytle
Creek, OR.
Dr. Cao Qungen - "The status, growing and models of bamboo in
Agro-forestry of China." - Associate Professor in bamboo cultivation and
forest ecology, Subtropical Forestry Research Institute, China
Rick Valley - "A Polyculture for Rapid Grove Establishment" - Bamboo
Grower/Permaculturist, OR.
Stephen Buxbaum - "Developing a Cooperative". Former Executive Director of
WA State Rural Development Council and Executive Director of the Farm and
Development Council. WA.
Milo G. Clark - "Bamboo as a community resource: Bamboo as an industrial
commodity." - Managing Director, Strategic Design, a consultancy in rural
community and development, Berkeley, CA (Milo will be the Editor of the
1997 PNW Bamboo Agroforestry Workshop Proceedings)
GENERAL (tenative pre-brochure)
The registration fee for the conference is $40. Additional fees for lodging
and food service are: Friday night , June 20 - $36 and Saturday, June 21-
$42. An additional refundable deposit of $20 for room keys. There is a
cancellation fee of $35. All fees are per person.
The proceedings of the 1994 workshop are $18 post paid (Available now).
The proceedings of the 1997 workshop are $20 post paid (Shipped when
completed).
Historic Fort Worden State Park Conference Center has it all! Situated in
Port Townsend, the beautiful park setting has meeting facilities, dormitory
rooms and food services. Within the park's boundaries are Rhododendron
gardens, woods, open space, architecture and miles of beaches. Next door is
Victorian Port Townsend with art galleries, eateries, bed & breaksfasts,
museums and entertainment. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, Ft. Worden
overlooks Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Access from Seattle
is a one hour drive and a ferry ride. People coming from the south may just
drive. Commuter flights are available from Seattle. For information about
Port Townsend call 360/385-2722, email: ptchambr@olympus.net.
The brochure/registration form will be mailed to those who return the
"Intent to Register" form (see attached form). Future announcements and
current information about the workshop can be requested by email from Gib
Cooper at bambugib@harborside.com.
TENATIVE PROGRAM
June 20, 1997
Friday night lodging with dinner available. Social gathering at the
workshop hall (Ft. Worden Chapel).
June 21, 1997
09:00 Registration
10:00 Opening keynote address
10:30 Presentations
13:00 Lunch break
14:00-18:00 Presentations
19:00 Workshop Banquet
19:30 Social and Music
June 22, 1997
08:30 Coffee and Pastries
09:00 Presentations
12:00 Lunch break
13:00 Closing presentations
15:00 Planning Session: conclusions and recommendations
16:30 Plant Sale
Post Workshop Class, Monday, June 23:
"Building with Bamboo" - Simone Velez and Darrel De Boer - $50
Trade show booth space for both days is available for $50.
Contact:
Marc Hilt, Site Coordinator
2760 Gibbs Lake Rd.
Chimacum, WA 98325
tel:360/301-0499
email: mmhilt@olypen.com
Plant Sale is managed by Ron Kay. All vendors of plants must contact Ron
and follow the guidelines. Contact:
Ron Kay
2014 SE 57th Ave.
Portland, OR 97215-3411
Tel: 503/234-8832
Sponsored to date by Washington State University, Jefferson & Lewis County
Cooperative Extension, the American Bamboo Society, and the Pacific
Northwest, Northern and Southern California Chapters of the American Bamboo
Society.
Coordinated by:
Gib Cooper
28446 Hunter Creek Loop
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Tel & FAX: (541) 247-0835 or email: bambugib@harborside.com
Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Bamboo Society
2nd Vice President for Public Information of the American Bamboo Society
Carol Miles,PhD.
Area Extension Agricultural Systems
WSU-Cooperative Extension
360 NW North St. MS:AES01
Chehalis, WA 98532-1900
Tel: (360) 740-1295, FAX: (360) 740-2792 or email: milesc@wsu.edu
Future information about the workshop can be found at the web site below:
http://www.bamboo.org/abs/PNWWorkshop.html
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Intent to Register Form
1997 Pacific Northwest Bamboo Agro-forestry Workshop.
June 21-22, 1997 at Ft. Worden, Port Townsend, Washington
Title: __________ Date:_______________________ Vegetarian meals?: yes( )
Family Name: ___________________________
First Name: ____________________________
Organization: ________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City, State & ZIP ____________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________
E-Mail: _____________________________________
I plan to attend the 1997 PNW Bamboo Agroforestry Workshop yes( ) -$40
I want food (Fri. & Sat.) and lodging for Friday night yes( ) -$36
I want food (Sat. & Sun.) and lodging for Saturday night yes( ) -$42
I want Tradeshow Booth Registration form yes( ) -$50
I want Plant Sale Registration form yes( ) - Note: 40%PNC/60%Vendor
I want to register to attend Simone Velez & Darrel DeBoer's Building with
Bamboo workshop yes( ) -$50
I want the 1994 proceedings (Now) yes( ) -$18
I want the 1997 proceedings (When ready) yes( ) -$20
I WANT TO TO REGISTER NOW! NO( ) YES( ) -TOTAL THE ABOVE NEEDS AND
MAIL A CHECK MADE OUT TO "PNC-ABS Workshop" TO THE COORDINATOR'S ADDRESS
BELOW:
To receive the brochure with a registration form, please return this form
(e-mail preferred)immediately to: E-Mail: bambugib@harborside.com
FAX: USA 541-247-0835
Phone: USA 541-247-0835
Postal Address:
PNW Bamboo Workshop Coordinator
28446 Hunter Creek Loop
Gold Beach, OR 97444
USA
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