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Call for papers on Northeast ecosystems

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An extension to the deadline for submitting papers has been issued by the committee planning the Fall Symposium in Texarkana.

Authors may submit research papers, general papers on topics of interest and “how to” articles related to the theme of Northeast Texas: Diversity of Ecosystems.

cfp01Notification of intent to submit a paper should be emailed to symposium@npsot.org no later than June 1. Please include the following information: paper’s title, a brief description (150 words or less), author’s name, brief biography and contact information, including daytime and evening phone numbers. The symposium speakers committee will review all proposals and notify authors by July 1 of their status, along with instructions for submission of their final papers. Final papers accepted for inclusion in the symposium proceedings will be due no later than August 1. Selected papers may also be chosen for oral presentation. These dates supersede those announced earlier.

Dates for the symposium will be October 16-19. More information about the symposium is available here. For more information on the papers contact Karen Tromza. You may download a pdf version of the announcement here.

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About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason