PUBLICATIONS

CWSS Newsletter

The newsletter primarily contains information about the annual conference and membership in the society. It is published 1-2 times per year.

Dec 2011	Oct 2011	Dec 2010	Oct 2010

CWSS Journal

The Journal has a focus on people, projects, information and issues of interest to California weed management professionals. It is published two times per year.

Oct 2011	May 2011	Dec 2010	May 2010
2009	2008	June 2007	Jan 2007
June 2006	Jan 2006	June 2005	Jan 2005

Conference Proceedings

Reports presented at the California Weed Science Society Conference are published and printed as a hard copy proceedings each year. They are distributed throughout most of the United States and in a dozen foreign countries. The contents of the proceedings are considered as applied research progress reports and contain practical information.

Both full collections and individual articles are available for download in .pdf format.

The 2011 proceedings are now online, you can view them HERE.

Past issues of the conference proceedings in the ARCHIVE.

Proceedings - "How To"

Principles of Weed Control, 4th edition

The CWSS publishes a textbook, Principles of Weed Control in California, that focuses on the applied aspects of weed control. The purpose of this textbook is to provide access to the fundamental principles and concepts of weed management in California.

Over 50 authors have contributed to the success of the book. Their individual areas of expertise are reflected within their respective chapters. The book is designed for use at the college level by students who have an interest in pursuing a plant science or associated background of course work.
It is also a useful resource for individuals studying to become pest control advisers and applicators or for consultants that work in weed science. This is a valuable resource for anyone working in weed science in California. Periodic revisions by CWSS keep the textbook current and applicable in California.

The book is undergoing a complete 4th edition revision in 2011-2012.

Ecology of Weeds and Invasive Plants: Relationship to Agriculture and Natural Resource Management , 3rd Edition.

The Third Edition of the authoritative reference gives readers an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so they can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution. With extensive examples, it:

Focuses on the biological features of weeds and invasive plants, especially as they exist in agriculture, forests, rangelands, and natural ecosystems
Includes coverage of exotic invasive plants
Discusses a variety of methods and tools for managing weeds and invasive plants, including physical, cultural, biological, and chemical approaches
Examines systems approaches for management, including modern Integrated Pest Management
Addresses future challenges for scientists, farmers, and land managers

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Join us in Santa Barbara for the 64th Annual Conference.

Conference dates: Jan 23-25, 2012

2011-2012 Awards, Events & Contests

Publications

Aquatic and Riparian Weeds of the West

This is practical guide to the identification and biology of submerged, floating leaved, and emergent aquatic weeds in the Western United States. The book contains a full description of 89 species representing 36 plant families, and another 96 plants compared as similar species. There is at least one photograph each of 171 aquatic plant species. The book contains quick identification tables, several keys, and an illustrated glossary.

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Weeds of California

This new weed identification book has been in the making for over six years. It is the most comprehensive weed identification book yet produced in the United States. It contains over 3000 color photos of infestations and whole plants as well as close-up photos of flowers, seedlings and seeds. DiTomaso and Healy offer comprehensive descriptions and photographs of over 750 weed species in the book. Detailed information about seedlings, mature plants, flowers, fruits, roots, germination and propagation characteristics and descriptions of similar species simplify the quick and accurate identification of a weed.

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CALIFORNIA WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY
P.O. Box 3073 • Salinas, California 93912-3073
(831) 442-0883 (phone) • (831) 442-2351 (fax)