Introduction
The IRG38 meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Protection will be held on May 20 - 24, 2007 at the Jackson Lake Lodge in the Grand Teton National Park in the state of Wyoming.
Why this location?
This location was chosen as providing the following advantages:
- one of the most spectacular scenic vistas in the U.S.
- proximity to two of the most beautiful and interesting National Parks in the U.S.,
- Grand Teton National Park which the Jackson Lake Lodge is part of and within
- Yellowstone National Park which is world renown for its wildlife, incredible size and vistas, and its volcanic activity such as its world renown geysers.
- excellent meeting facilities of a size appropriate for the IRG meeting
- stand-alone hotel location capable of accommodating all IRG meeting attendees
- beautiful surroundings
- ever present wildlife, including elk, moose, deer and a wide variety of bird and plant life
- congenial and spectacularly located bar facilities to encourage interaction between attendees
- warm and welcoming soaring atrium to allow interactions between participants in inviting surroundings
- opportunities for many extra-curricular activities, including:
- hiking
- biking - mountain, road and recreational
- fishing
- golf
- wildlife watching
- just soaking up the spectacular surroundings
So bring your binoculars, bring your cameras, and count on attending the IRG 38 meeting at the Jackson Lake Lodge near Moran, Wyoming, for what promises to be one of the best attended and stimulating IRG meetings ever.
Follow this link for the official IRG 38 Invitation and Registration Information Package which is in a downloadable and printable PDF format.