The Florida Native Plant Society presents
FORENSIC BOTANY
David Hall, Ph.D., Environmental and Forensic Consultant

Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,
10901 Old Cutler Road (in the Garden House)
Refreshments at 7:15 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.
Social and plant raffle follow the program.
Dade Chapter monthly meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information:
Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
305-255-6404 or www.dade.fnpschapters.org

Forensic Botany is the analysis of plant material in both civil and criminal law enforcement. Plant evidence can be used to destroy an alibi, help determine time since death, put a suspect at a crime scene, or tell where someone or something has been. Dr. Hall will give examples of cases which demonstrate how plants can be valuable tools used to help put suspects behind bars.

Dr. Hall owns and operates an environmental and forensic consulting firm in Gainesville and is a recognized expert in forensics and plant identification. He has provided botanical expertise for investigations and training by the FBI, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Water Management Districts and Department of Environmental Protection and others.