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Typical August weather at Huilo Huilo

August finds Huilo Huilo in the southern winter. Expect precipitation either in the form of rain or snow and outdoor temperatures ranging from -5º to +10º Centigrade.

We recommend that you bring appropriate clothing both for the congress and any field excursions you might consider. Inside the convention rooms and halls, the temperature is around a comfortable 20ºC (68ºF).

The Huilo Huilo Reserve has a great diversity of natural attraction related to the volcano, lakes, rivers, the Patagonian rainforest, thermal baths, and snow. For field excursions we recommend:

In case of snow or rain:

• Boots for snow
• waterproof hiking shoes
• thick socks
• hiking pants
• snow or waterproof pants
• long johns (underwear)
• long-sleeved shirt
• thermal jacket
• rain jacket or parka
• warm hat
• snow mittens or glove
• scarf

Additionally in case of sunshine:

• sun visor or cap
• sunglasses
• sun cream
• chap stick for lips
• wind breaker
• T-shirt

Moreover it is recommended to bring:

• Swim suit for the pool and spa facilities (towels will be supplied).
• Camera with extra batteries or battery charger (220 volts)
• Cash for purchases not part of Huilo Huilo establishment such as arts and crafts or food from local merchants.
• Credit cards will be accepted for purchases at hotels located in Huilo Huilo Reserve.

Transportation:

Transfer from Temuco airport to the congress will be available from July 29th until August 2nd at 13:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs.

Transfer from the congress to Temuco airport from August 5th until August 9th at 07:00 hrs, 12:30 hrs and 14:20 hrs.

***Note***

• -Each transfer takes 3 hours.
• -Transfers included in the Regular and Student Fee for developed and developing countries.
• -Not included for "Student Congress Fee" rate.

Registration

The registration for the Congress begins on Sunday, 1st August 2010, at 16:00 in the Convention Center "Carpintero Negro" (Huilo Huilo Hotels map) and will continue throughout the evening.

The members of the Congress Secretariat will be present at the Registration desk (next to the Convention Center) during all program hours of the Congress. We will be pleased to answer your questions and solve your eventual problems with accommodation or additional program of the Congress.

Congress Fee

All congress fee includes admission to the plenary lectures, scientific presentations, workshops, poster sessions, coffee breaks, congress program and book of abstracts, transportation inside Huilo Huilo during the congress, visit to the Huilo Huilo falls, and participation in the official welcome reception/dinner* and farewell party*.
*only for the regular registration fee, not student fee

Delegate Identification

Admission to all congress activities will be permitted only to those wearing the official Congress badge given at the Registration desk.

Daily Program

The plenary lectures and scientific presentations will take place in the Convention Center "Carpintero Negro". Posters will be on continuous display in the Foyer and halls of the Convention Center.

Oral Presentations

We have organized a central timing system for the parallel sessions (scientific presentations).

• The total time for a presentation is 20 minutes (followed by 5 minutes for changing rooms).
• After 13 minutes a green light will indicate 2 minutes left, for both the speaker and for the chairman. After 15 minutes a red light indicates the end of the presentation. Five more minutes are allowed for further questions and discussion.
• Facilities for computer projection (Mac and PC, Windows XP Professional, Microsoft PowerPoint). Connecting your laptop to the data projector will be also possible.

Poster Presentations

Every poster will be on continuous display in the Foyer and halls of the Convention Center for the duration of the congress, so please place your poster at the earliest convenience. Poster 'sessions' refer to the time when authors should stay with their posters. The number of the poster corresponds to the number in the Abstract book. The poster size should not exceed 90 x 120 cm (ISO DIN A0).

Workshops and Symposia

1. Workshop on Policies and management of overabundant deer (native or exotic) in protected areas.
Coordinators: Graham Nugent, New Zealand, and William McShea, USA
(nugentg@landcareresearch.co.nz, McSheaW@si.edu).

2. Symposium on Advances in the Conservation and Ecology of Pudu.
Coordinators: Eduardo Silva, and Jaime Jiménez, Chile
(eduardosilvar@gmail.com, jjimenez@ulagos.cl)

3. Symposium on Communication in Deer.
Coordinators: Megan Wyman, UK, Patricia Black Decima, Argentina, and David Reby, UK (wyman.mt@gmail.com)

4. Genomics of Rangifer and other Deer Species.
Coordinator: Steven Carr, Canada (scarr@mun.ca)

Computers, E-mail and Internet

Hotels Montaña Mágica, and Baobab have WiFi in common areas. The village Neltume, at 4 km from Huilo Huilo, also has a cybercafé.

Congress Board

Announcements of program changes and additions will be communicated at the entrance of each lecture hall and at the Registration desk.

Usefull Telephone Numbers

• Travel Solutions: (56-2) 2456684
• Huilo Huilo Tourism office in Santiago: (56-2) 335 5938 / 334 9583
• Huilo Huilo Foundation in Santiago: (56-2) 334 4565 / 334 4566
• Huilo Huilo Hotels (Montaña Mágica and Baobab): (56-63) 197 0122

Meals

Coffee breaks will be available for the registered participants within the Foyer of the Convention Center. Congress lunches and dinners can be purchased and will be served in Baobab and Montaña Mágica Restaurant, Coffee Shops and Cafeterias of the Huilo Huilo Reserve, in compliance with the Congress program. You can also have meals in Lodges located in Neltume village or buy groceries in the supermarket of Neltume. For alternatives please contact the Registration Desk.

Shuttle Bus

A shuttle bus from the congress center to the nearby villages (Neltume and Puerto Fuy) will operate each day of the Congress. See the shuttle bus schedule at the Registration desk.

Social Program

Welcome Cocktail

The Welcome cocktail will be held on Sunday, 1st August 2010.

Farewell Party

The Farewell party includes dinner and open bar.
Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 at 21:00
Additional Party tickets can be purchased at the Registration desk for US$ 70 (55 €, Ch$ 40.000)

Arrival to HUILO HUILO

GPS location

GPS location of the Huilo Huilo Hotels: Lat 39°52'8.64"S / Long 71°54'52.18"W

By plane

The Santiago de Chile Airport is located approximately 15 min away from the city centre. Santiago has international connections with all the main cities of Latin America and other continents.

• How to go from the Santiago airport to the place of the congress in Huilo Huilo
• By plane from Santiago to Temuco with LAN Airlines (www.lan.com)
• By bus from Santiago to Panguipulli with TURBUS (www.turbus.cl)

Transfers from Temuco and Panguipulli to Huilo Huilo are available*
* Check for transfer with the Congress Secretariat.

Transport in Huilo Huilo

Given that there are no buses or taxis in Neltume or Huilo Huilo, we will have Congress Buses available to transport people between Hotels, Lodges and Convention Center. Please see the Registration desk for additional arrangements.

Car rental is possible in Temuco airport:

• Ecarent: www.ecarent.cl
• Econorent: www.econorent.cl
• First: www.firstrentacar.cl
• Hertz: www.hertz.cl

General Information

Typical August weather at Huilo Huilo

August finds Huilo Huilo in the southern winter. Expect precipitation either in the form of rain or snow and outdoor temperatures ranging from -2º to +10º Centigrade.

We recommend that you bring appropriate clothing both for the congress and any field excursions you might consider. Inside the convention rooms and halls, the temperature is around a comfortable 20ºC (68ºF).

The Huilo Huilo Reserve has a great diversity of natural attraction related to the Patagonia Rainforest like volcano, lakes, rivers, thermal baths and snow. For field excursions we recommend:

• In case of snow or rain: boots for snow, waterproof hiking shoes, thick socks, hiking pants, snow or waterproof pants, long johns (underwear), long-sleeved shirt, thermal jacket, rain jacket or parka, warm hat, snow mittens or glove, and scarf.
• Additionally in case of sunshine: sun visor or cap, sunglasses, sun cream SPF 30, chap stick for lips, wind breaker, and t-shirt.
• Moreover it is recommended to bring: swimming suit for the pool and spa facilities, including outdoors (towels will be supplied), camera with extra batteries or battery charger (220 volts).

Money

We recommend to bring cash for purchases not part of the Huilo Huilo establishment such as arts and crafts or food from local merchants. Credit cards will be accepted for purchases only at Huilo Huilo hotels (accommodation, lunches and dinner, excursions and shop).

The nearest ATM is located in Panguipulli at one hour (driving) from Huilo Huilo Hotels.

Electricity supply

220 V, 50 Hz. Sockets type C or L are used. Bring your own adapter.

Security

All Chilean cities are very safe, but in metropolitan areas such as Santiago, it is advisable to take some precautions and use common sense, especially in a crowd such as pedastrian streets downtown.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required to enter Chile, and the country is free of malaria, yellow fever, and other tropical diseases.

Drinking Water

Although the tap water is treated and is totally safe, it is advisable to drink bottled water (mineral and sparkling water). At Huilo Huilo the water is one of the purest on earth and you will be able to enjoy our bottled Natura Water Huilo Huilo.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside the Huilo Huilo Hotels, but outside are places reserved for smokers.

Driving

To rent a car, you need to have a driving license from your country of origin or an international license and also a credit card, and you must be older than 18 years of age. Chile is a right-handed traffic country. The maximum speed in rural locations (near Huilo Huilo) is 35 km/hr (22 mph), in the city (Santiago / Temuco) is 50 km/hr (30 mph) and 120 km/hr (75 mph) on highways, unless otherwise posted. You should respect speed limits and traffic signals, otherwise Carabineros (police) will fine you. Do not ever attempt to bribe them.

Cell Phones

There is no reception for Cell phone in the area of Huilo Huilo.

Disclaimer

The Organizing Committee and the Congress Secretary accept no liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor for loss or damage to their luggage and/or personal belongings. We strongly encourage all the participants to take out travel and health insurance.

Additional program

The offer of excursions, program for accompanying persons and Post Congress tours are available in Huilo Huilo. Please, see the offer listed in the congress web site or check-it in Huilo Huilo. In case you are interested to participate in any trip, contact the Excursions desk at 1st floor in Montaña Magica.

Time Table

Sunday 1st August
Registration 16:00 to 19:00
Welcome Cocktail 19:00

Monday 2nd August
Registration 8:30 to 10:00
Welcome 10:00 to 11:30
Scientific program 12:00 to 19:15

Tuesday 3rd August
Scientific program 9:00 to 19:35

Wednesday 4th August
Excursions

Thursday 5th August
Scientific program 9:00 to 19:45
Farewell Party 21:00

Friday 6th August
Scientific program 9:00 to 16:45

Saturday 7th August and Sunday 8th August
Post-congress tours