Authors are invited to submit abstracts for:

• Oral Papers
• Posters

The 300 word abstract should outline the aims and content of the presentation.

All abstracts are to be submitted electronically via the conference web sites Speakers Zone. If you have any problems with the submission process please contact Conference Design for assistance.

Whilst you will be asked to indicate your preferred presentation format the Conference Committee may request an alternative format be considered.

> Abstracts Submission Procedure: 3 Steps
1. Prepare your abstract
Use the MS Word template to prepare your abstract (see right). It is important you include the authors names, affiliations and addresses and indicate the presenting author.

2. Register your presentation
Access the submission zone (see right) to enter your contact details and the paper title. You can enter multiple abstracts.

3. Upload your abstract
At the end of the registration process you will be asked to upload your MS Word abstract document.

> Presentation Formats
Oral Papers

Posters
Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference. Each poster will be allocated a 1-metre wide x 2-metres high board and the poster must fit within this area. The boards are covered in blue-grey front-runner material suitable for Velcro hooks, which will be supplied at the conference.

> Publication of Conference Proceedings
Conference attendees will receive a printed set of abstracts. A proceedings of the complete written papers will be digitally published and downloadable from Conference Web site, and complete papers will be peer-reviewed and published as a special edition of New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science. Author guidelines for preparing written papers for this journal are available at the following link: authors guidelines

> Abstract Submission
To submit an abstract for the 2007 Australasian Forest Genetics Conference please click here.  

** Please note that you need to have saved your abstract as a WORD document using the abstract template (see below) before commencing the online abstract submission process.

FULL PAPERS

Please note that the submission of full papers has been postponed until Registration at the Hobart meeting.

Could you please provide a hard copy and CD-ROM of your paper. Please ensure both items are clearly labeled with your name and title.

> Speakers Zone
Enter your access key below to upload a new or replacement abstract.

> Abstract Template

This is a simple Word for Windows file. You can use this document to prepare your abstract by typing over the top of the text or you can edit your existing abstract to match the formatting specified here. It is important you save your document in Word for Windows format. Do not submit any other document formats, such as rich text format documents.

It is important you include the authors names, affiliations and addresses and indicate the presenting author.

> Important Dates

> Audiovisual Equipment
A data projector, computer, laser pointer and microphone will be available for each presentation. Presenters will need to take their presentation to the conference on a CD-ROM or memory stick. An audiovisual technician will load all presentations onto a central presentation computer.

Presenters are not able to use their own laptop to run their presentation.

If other audiovisual aids are required please indicate your preferences when submitting the abstract. We will advise if the requested equipment can be provided.

> Presenters Registration
All presenters will be required to submit a registration form (hardcopy or online) and pay the registration fee. Speakers need to meet their own travel and accommodation costs.

> Accessing the Speakers Zone
When you register your presentation you will be given an Access Key. If you wish to submit a new abstract or replace an existing abstract you can do so through the Speakers' Zone.