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April 23, 2008
For Immediate Release

Media Advisory: ImageTree features second Idea Leadership speaker Dr. Randy Wynne

Who:	Dr. Randolph (Randy) Wynne Associate professor of forest biometry and geomatics at Virginia Tech Associate director of the Conservation Management Institute Co-director of the Center for Environmental Applications of Remote Sensing Remote sensing team leader for the Forest Nutrition Cooperative
What:	Live presentation on “monitoring forest growth and health through remote-sensing,” followed by Q&A. Dr. Wynne will address the following: The "state of the art" of forestry remote sensing; Where forestry remote sensing fits in the historical context; Emerging trends in sensor development; Web-based delivery of spatial data and processing, and improved processing algorithms; Changes in forestry (intensification, globalization, TIMOs/REITs, ecosystem services) and how they affect information required for sustainable forest management; and Current collection methods for multiscale information on the forest resource and the best opportunities to improve both the value and quality of the information provided. This is the second in the ImageTree Idea Leadership Series, created to promote innovative ideas for the preservation and management of forested environments.
When:	Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9 am to 12pm
Where:	In person at ImageTree headquarters (seating limited) The United Center 1085 Van Voorhis Rd., Suite 390 Morgantown, W.V. On the Web Virtual attendees can view Dr. Wynne’s presentation by Webinar and participate in the Q&A session by calling, toll free, 1-888-272-7337, conference ID 1013482
How:	Contact Jessica Rollins to RSVP for in-person attendance on a first-come, first-served basis: jrollins@imagetreecorp.com To pre-register for the Webinar, go to: https://imagetreecorp.webex.com/imagetreecorp/j.php?ED=104394137&RG=1&UID=0
Why:	Industry experts agree that new technology is critical to sustainable forestry and financial profitability. Dr. Wynne is an eminent authority on new technologies and an adviser to ImageTree. Certified foresters are eligible for 2.0 hours of continuing education credits.
Media Contact:	For ImageTree – Rick Sacks, rick@smartpr.net, 973.467.8728.

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