From mtk178 at psu.edu Mon Aug 4 04:04:51 2008 From: mtk178 at psu.edu (Matthew T. Kasson) Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:04:51 -0400 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Wanted: Tree of Heaven Seed (Again) Message-ID: <1217815491l.348268l.0l@psu.edu> To all Forest Pathers: I am currently looking for Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) seed from all regions of the U.S. I had previously made this same request last year but if was already well into the fall season and consequently i received little seed although many people responded. This time i will provide you with additional time to scout out and locate seed if time permits. There is evidence to suggest that Ailanthus was introduced multiple times into this country on both coasts possibly suggesting that subpopulations of this species may exist. We are currently working with a Verticillium fungus as a potential control of Ailanthus and want to test to see if all subspecies of Ailanthus are equally susceptible to our fungus, assuming that subspecies even exist. Given that all of our seed source is from the Northern Mid-Atlantic, it would be great to get representation from the SE, NW, Lake States, and SW. I currently have ID, CA, WV, VA, NY, and PA seed as well as some from Toronto, Ontario.Please Email me if you have seed or could get seed (100-250 seeds if possible) from those regions listed above. Samples can be sent to the address below. Please dry before sending. Helpful information includes GPS coordinates or closest town name, number of trees seed was collected from (1 or >1), general setting (roadside, forest, etc.). Again, thank you for your help. Regards, Matt Kasson Matthew T. Kasson PhD Student Department of Plant Pathology 301 Buckhout Lab The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 814.308.2887 mtk178 at psu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20080803/a918b628/attachment.html From Robert.Lawrence at mdc.mo.gov Thu Aug 7 01:34:15 2008 From: Robert.Lawrence at mdc.mo.gov (Robert Lawrence) Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:34:15 -0500 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Forest Pathologist position - Missouri References: <4899EE2D0200002E00012A9B@mdc.mo.gov> <4899EEA70200002E00012A9F@mdc.mo.gov> Message-ID: <4899EEA7.081F.002E.0@mdc.mo.gov> Colleagues - Please circulate to all interested persons: The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking candidates for the Forest Pathologist (Resource Scientist) position located in Columbia, Missouri, USA. The Pathologist partners with the Forest Entomologist to monitor forest health and provide forest health information to resource managers and the general public in Missouri. The announcement and information for applying online are available at this site: http://mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs/ Deadline for applications is September 3, 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Lawrence Resource Scientist - Forest Entomologist Missouri Department of Conservation 1110 South College Ave. Columbia, MO 65201 Tel: 573-882-9909, ext. 3303 Fax: 573-882-4517 E-mail: Robert.Lawrence at mdc.mo.gov --------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20080806/6be84496/attachment.html From gdenitto at fs.fed.us Wed Aug 20 23:14:12 2008 From: gdenitto at fs.fed.us (Gregg DeNitto) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:14:12 -0600 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] URGENT--WIFDWC Date Change!!!!!!!! Message-ID: Dear WIFDWC Colleagues, The date for this year?s Western International Forest Disease Work Conference (WIFDWC) is changing. Originally scheduled for September 15-19, we are changing the dates to October 27-31 because of USFS budget restrictions. We understand this may impact some of your plans and regret any inconvenience. Without the change we thought our attendance would be very limited. The rest of the meeting details remain the same?Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park in Missoula, MT. The following is what we need you to do. If you have made room reservations at the Holiday Inn for WIFDWC in September, your reservation has been cancelled. You need to contact the Holiday Inn again to make a new reservation for the week of October 27. Contact the Missoula hotel directly and ask for the group name WIFDWC. The phone number is 406-721-8550. Do not book online or with the Holiday Inn toll-free number. Deadline for making your room reservation is now September 27. If you have registered for the conference and have no changes, then you need do nothing. If you have not registered and want to attend, the registration deadline has been extended to October 10. Register online at https://app.mt.gov/cgi-bin/confreg/register/index.cgi?CONFERENCE_ID=2302 If you registered and are no longer able to attend, please send an email to John Schwandt (jschwandt at fs.fed.us) and you will receive a full refund of conference fees. Student Presentations ? All students are invited and encouraged to spend a few minutes talking at the conference on Tuesday morning. These are not formal presentations, but an opportunity for students to be introduced to the attendees. Contact Michelle Cleary at Michelle.Cleary at gov.bc.ca to make arrangements. Formal student papers should be arranged through Bob Edmonds at bobe at u.washington.edu. Special papers should be arranged through Bob Edmonds at bobe at u.washington.edu Regional Reports ? Oral presentations of Regional/State-Province/University reports normally done on Tuesday will not be done this year. Such reports can be submitted to Fred Baker (fred.baker at usu.edu) prior to the meeting for inclusion in registration packets or copies can be brought to the meeting for distribution. Visit the website for details http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/wif/index.htm Apologies for multiple emails. Gregg WIFDWC Chair Gregg A. DeNitto Group Leader, Missoula Field Office USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection Phone: 406-329-3637 FAX: 406-329-3557Cell: 406-396-8840 E-mail: gdenitto at fs.fed.us Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r1-r4/spf/fhp/ From grs at plantpath.wisc.edu Tue Aug 26 18:17:40 2008 From: grs at plantpath.wisc.edu (Glen Stanosz) Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:17:40 -0500 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Position available with the Morton Arboretum Message-ID: <48B3E654.51D5.003B.0@plantpath.wisc.edu> Urban Tree Pathologist Position Description The Morton Arboretum invites nominations and applications for a full time Urban Tree Pathologist, to conduct innovative, practical and comprehensive research on diseases of urban trees using a plant health care approach. S/he will establish an internationally recognized research program and national leadership role in urban tree pathology and plant health care that takes advantage of the Arboretum?s strategic location in the Chicagoland metropolitan area. Research topics may include cultural, chemical and biologically based management of pathogens; development of forecasting and diagnostic tools, including molecular diagnostics; predisposition of trees to biotic and abiotic disease development from urban stress and climate change; invasive diseases; and/or related subjects. Expectations include publishing in scientific, professional and popular journals; obtaining extramural funding; working collaboratively and effectively with Arboretum colleagues in research, education, and living collections, and other scientists in the region; contributing to the management of the Arboretum?s 900 acres of plant collections and natural areas; interacting with plant health care professionals; and supporting the Plant Clinic and Plant Health Care Report. The Urban Tree Pathologist will work especially closely with researchers in root biology, soil science, and stress physiology. There are opportunities for collaboration in natural areas research; and academic teaching and advising, with potentially adjunct faculty status at area universities. Modern laboratory space, support staff, and operating budget are provided. Qualifications: Ph.D in plant pathology or closely related field; training and demonstrated interest in applied plant pathology research; strong background in experimental design; command of modern statistical analytical methods and of appropriate general and specialized software; a record of excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills; familiarity with regional woody plants, diseases and their management, and an interest in root system diseases and symbionts is strongly desired. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and related interests and experience, and contact information for three references to: The Morton Arboretum, Human Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 or jobs at mortonarb.org. For further information or to nominate candidates, please contact Dr. Gary Watson, at 630-719-2415 or gwatson at mortonarb.org . The Morton Arboretum is a 1,700-acre public botanical garden, featuring one of the world?s most diverse collections of woody plants, over 900 acres of natural areas, a comprehensive research library, modern laboratories and herbarium, and outreach education for professional and public audiences. Research at the Arboretum has focused throughout its 85-year history on finding practical solutions to the challenges of selecting and maintaining healthy trees in developed landscapes and natural woodlands, and on communicating results to practicing professionals and general public as well as the research community. The three principal areas of emphasis in Research and related programs are tree health, tree improvement, and woodland conservation. See www.mortonarb.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. Glen R. Stanosz, Ph. D. Department of Plant Pathology Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 voice: 608-265-2863 fax: 608-263-2626 email: grs at plantpath.wisc.edu FOREST PATHOLOGY: research, teaching, and outreach to keep Wisconsin's trees and forests green and growing! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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