Thank you for your interest in submitting an abstract for consideration as a poster at this conference.

The Abstract Submission Process Consists of Completing FOUR Consecutive Steps:

Step 1. Review and Follow Abstract Preparation and Submission Instructions

Step 2. Upload Abstract File

Step 3. Submit Presenter Profile Information

• Abstracts should ONLY be submitted as either a Microsoft Word or a Rich Text Format file
• Files must be named with ONLY letters or numbers, or combinations thereof. Symbols (dashes, etc.), spaces or commas will not properly transmit. Do NOT use a space in your abstract file name or it will NOT transmit.
  EXAMPLES: INCORRECT: Smith_J, V-2.doc || CORRECT: SmithJR2.doc
• Abstracts should be no longer than ONE (1) page in length.
• No graphs or figures should be included in the abstract.
• Use standard "letter" paper size (8.5" X 11"). Do NOT use A4 paper size.
• Set margins at 1", top, bottom and sides.
• Use a sans serif font, preferably Verdana. If Verdana is not available, use Arial. Set font size to 10 points. Abstracts submitted with font size less than 10 points will not be accepted.
• Titles are limited to 150 characters or less and should accurately reflect the abstract and later poster.
• Type abstract title flush left at the top of the page.
• Type abstract title in upper and lower case, standard title format.
  - EXAMPLE: Conservation and Development of Working Forests
• Use appropriate formatting within titles: italics (for scientific names), _subscript (for scientific formulas and ^superscript (mathematic equations), etc.
• List the senior author first and use Boldface for the name of the presenting author.
• Identify author affiliations using superscript numeral references SEE SAMPLE:
• Do not include professional titles of the authors. Include ONLY the affiliation name, city, state and country in abstract listing. (DO NOT include full mailing address at the top of the abstract.)
• The body of the abstract is limited to 250 words, and should not exceed ONE page in length with one-inch margins. For posters based on scientific research, you should include a statement of the problem, objectives, methods, and conclusion. For posters based on practitioner’s experience, you should include a statement of the problem or issue, approach or methods, and conclusion or lessons learned.
• Provide a list of words or short phrases that are descriptive of your project — words that would enable a researcher to zero-in on your work in a database search. List these keywords below the abstract.
• Type the body of the abstract single spaced without indents or tabs. DOUBLE SPACE BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS.
• Apply bolding, italics, underlining, superscripts and subscripts in your main text as you want it to appear in your final abstract.
• Include full contact information for the presenting author at the very end of the abstract as follows:
  Contact Information: J. Mark Genesis, School of Forest Resources & Conservation, University of Florida/IFAS, 000 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 USA, Phone: 000-555-5555; Fax: 000-555-5000,
  Email: wftscientist@emailaddress.net
• PROOF, proof and PROOF your abstract before you send it. Do not forget to proof all author information as well.

Sample Abstract:
(PDF format | MSWord format)
[Note all abstracts should be submitted in MSWord or RTF format.]
 

Questions:
Any other questions concerning abstract submissions should be referred to Jhanna Gilbert, Conference Coordinator at 352-392-5930, Fax: 352-392-9734,
Email: jhanna@ufl.edu