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Acknowledgements

The symposium “Status and trends of the Belgian fauna, with a particular emphasis on alien species” (RBINS, 14.12.2001) was organised by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, National Focal Point for the follow up of the Convention on Biological Diversity, with financial support by the Federal Office for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs.

The organisers wish to thank all speakers and experts presenting one or morę posters as well as the session chairs for their contribution to the symposium. The organisers also wish to acknowledge the Staff of the Department of Invertebrates, the Administrative and Logistics Services as well as the Public Relations team of the RBINS for the enthusiasm shown in the preparation and organisation of the symposiun).

The visit of H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium was truły welcomed.