Reasons to Attend

• The Backyards and Beyond Conference offers a great opportunity to learn from those who work and live in the wildland/urban interface-
• Network with like-minded professionals-
• Share best practices used in the Wildland/Urban Interface –
• Leave with the knowledge to influence others who work and live in the WUI-
• Over 70 Educational Sessions from seven tracks to choose from –
• Special Thursday Opening General Session
• Special Friday General Assembly Presentation
• Spend time with Firewise Sponsors and Partners
• Earn CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is concerned with saving lives and property and work, live, or enjoy in the Wildland/Urban Interface. Attendees come from all over the United States. In 2006, we had participation from Canada, South Africa and Australia. Industries represented include: forestry, federal, state, and local governments, homeowner associations, public and private associations, educators, real estate professionals, Firewise Communities Liaisons, Firewise Communities Representatives, fire and emergency responders, GIS specialists, homeowners/residents, landscape architects/designers, insurance professionals, community planners and others.