From knizek at vulhm.cz Thu May 6 15:10:22 2010 From: knizek at vulhm.cz (Knizek Milos) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 15:10:22 +0200 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] IUFRO WG 7.03.10 workshop Message-ID: <201005061310.o46DAXI2029725@iufro2.users.aboliton.at> Dear colleagues! We are pleased to remind about the up-coming 10th workshop of the IUFRO working group 7.03.10 "Methodology of Forest Insect and Disease Survey in Central Europe", which will be held in Freiburg im Breisgau/Germany, September 20-23, 2010. It will be organized by the Forest Research Institute of Baden-W?rttemberg. The workshop topics focus to the following themes: Biotic Risks and Climate Change in Forests, with respect of three subtopics in context to Climate Change: 1) Risk assessment of actual and introduced pests and diseases; 2) Survey of actual and introduced pests and diseases and 3) Information platform on pests and diseases occurrence. Our working group is mainly engaged in biotic influences to the forest health condition in Central Europe, but although researchers from elsewhere are welcome to attend. You can access the meeting web page with more details and registration form at: http://www.biotic-risks-2010.de. It is also accessible from official IUFRO web pages. This meeting is an ideal platform to exchange information on methods and techniques in forest protection, conducting of forest pest and disease survey and advisory service, which have a long tradition within European forest research institutes and faculties. It is a unique platform for both, forest entomologists and forest pathologists to meet together in one place to discuss and share experiences, practices and scientific results. Within the regular program of oral and poster presentations there will be organized a guided tour through the historical part of the city of Freiburg and the whole day field excursion will present us local forest protection highlights as well as the beauty of the famous Black Forest and culture-historical sights. Freiburg has retained its small-town charm, a remarkable place with very rich history, with one of the oldest German universities, Cathedral, Historic Merchant's Hall, and many others. We will have the chance to taste local wines and beers and it is your lifetime occasion to buy your favorite cuckoo clock. Please, excuse for possible cross posting and feel free to distribute this message to your colleagues. See you in Freiburg! Sincerely yours Milos Knizek Beat Forster Wojciech Grodzki Coordinator and deputy coordinators of WG 7.03.10 ************************************************ Ing. Milos Knizek, Ph. D. Forestry and Game Management Research Institute Jiloviste - Strnady Praha 5 - Zbraslav CZ - 156 04 Czechia ************************************************ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20100506/7f4f3e30/attachment.html From kgottschalk at fs.fed.us Mon May 10 17:56:57 2010 From: kgottschalk at fs.fed.us (Kurt Gottschalk) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 11:56:57 -0400 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Research Forest Entomologist to Receive IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award 2010 Message-ID: Dr. Andrew M. ?Sandy? Liebhold has been selected as a recipient of the IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organizations) Scientific Achievement Award 2010. The award consists of a medallion, a certificate, and travel to the IUFRO XXIII World Congress to be held in Seoul South Korea in August 2010 where the achievement award will be presented. The International Union of Forest Research Organizations is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists, which promotes global cooperation in forest-related research and enhances the understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of forests and trees. It unites more than 15,000 scientists in almost 700 Member Organizations in over 110 countries, and recognizes up to ten scientists with this prestigious award at each of its World Congress? held every five years. The purpose of the award is to recognize distinguished scientists who have excelled in the following areas: outstanding research publications that advance regional or world forestry or forest research; dissemination of research results; implementation of knowledge, methods, or techniques in forestry; and involvement in IUFRO activities. Dr. Liebhold was recognized for his research work in the areas of forest entomology, integrated pest management, spatial and temporal dynamics of forest insects, and in particular, invasion biology of non-native insects and diseases including application of landscape ecology principles to the invasion processes, modelling of invasion integrating population dynamics and spread, bioeconomics of invasion, and development of management programs for slowing the spread. The USDA Forest Service gypsy moth slow-the-spread management program is based partly on Sandy?s research work. Dr. Liebhold received a Ph.D. in Entomology from University of California, Berkeley in 1984 and a B.S. in Biology from Allegheny College in 1978. Sandy has been a Research Entomologist with USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Research Work Unit NRS-03 Ecology and Management of Invasive Species and Forest Ecosystems in Morgantown WV since March 1988. Prior to that, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Entomology, University of Massachusetts, from May 1984 to March 1988. He has authored or co-authored over 195 research papers and book chapters over his career. Please feel free to express your congratulations to Sandy at aliebhold at fs.fed.us Many thanks, Kurt ****************************************************************** Dr. Kurt W. Gottschalk Research Forester and Project Leader Ecology & Management of Invasive Species and Forest Ecosystems USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station 180 Canfield St. Morgantown, WV 26505-3180 USA Phone: 304-285-1598 Fax: 304-285-1505 Cell Phone: 304-276-9750 Email: kgottschalk at fs.fed.us Web page: http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/invasivesecology/ ****************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2427 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20100510/4cbf0631/attachment.jpe From Danny.Rioux at RNCan-NRCan.gc.ca Fri May 21 14:36:46 2010 From: Danny.Rioux at RNCan-NRCan.gc.ca (Rioux, Danny) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:36:46 -0400 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Position for forest pathologist (epidemiology-modelling) Message-ID: <8C16DEDEF6DE8B418A724B298297A53003C57937@S0-OTT-X3.nrn.nrcan.gc.ca> Dear Colleagues, Please circulate the attached message for a permanent position as you see fit. <> Thanks for your help, Danny Rioux Chercheur scientifique / Research scientist Ressources naturelles Canada/Natural Resources Canada Service canadien des for?ts/Canadian Forest Service Centre de foresterie des Laurentides / Laurentian Forestry Centre 1055, rue du P.E.P.S., Case postale/P.O. Box 10380, Succ./Stn. Sainte-Foy Qu?bec (QC), Canada G1V 4C7 T?l : (418) 648- 3127 -- T?l?copieur/Fax : (418) 648-5849 Courriel / Email : danny.rioux at rncan-nrcan.gc.ca Web : http://www.cfl.forestry.ca _________________________________ Applications are invited for a permanent research position in epidemiology-modelling of phytopathology at the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC) of the Canadian Forest Service - Natural Resources Canada, in the beautiful Qu?bec City. We are seeking a motivated scientist to investigate and model the progression of forest diseases. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree, a strong background in ecological modelling and epidemiology, knowledge in plant pathology, risk analyses and statistics, and a willingness to work in multidisciplinary projects. The LFC, close to Universit? Laval, provides an excellent environment for a fruitful career in forest pathology. It has modern facilities and a stimulating atmosphere with colleagues working in various fields of forest research. Closing date for application is July 16, 2010. For more details: https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&noBackBtn=true&poster=125317&psrsMode=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20100521/f186b43b/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Position Forest Pathologist (epidemiology-modelling).doc Type: application/msword Size: 25088 bytes Desc: Position Forest Pathologist (epidemiology-modelling).doc Url : http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20100521/f186b43b/attachment-0001.doc From lewis at unbc.ca Fri May 21 19:23:49 2010 From: lewis at unbc.ca (Kathy Lewis) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 10:23:49 -0700 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] MSc graduate student opportunity Message-ID: MSc Graduate Student opportunity - University of Northern British Columbia I am seeking a graduate student to work on the ecology of tree fall of trees killed by mountain pine beetle. This project will involve investigation of wood-boring insects, decay fungi, site and tree factors that influence the rate of tree fall. This project also provides an opportunity to learn about tree-ring analysis which will be used to date mortality and fall of trees. Preferred start date is September 2010 or earlier, and a graduate student stipend of $15,000 per year is available. Please contact Dr. Kathy Lewis (lewis at unbc.ca) for further information. University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC Canada Kathy J. Lewis Program Chair, Ecosystem Science and Management University of Northern B.C. 250-960-6659 ph. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.iufro.org/pipermail/rg70200-forpath/attachments/20100521/ec42feb9/attachment.html From frey at nancy.inra.fr Tue May 25 09:27:12 2010 From: frey at nancy.inra.fr (Pascal Frey) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 09:27:12 +0200 Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Louis Lanier passed away Message-ID: <4BFB7BD0.2030508@nancy.inra.fr> Dr. Louis Lanier died in Nancy, France, on 18 May 2010. He was 81 years old. Louis Lanier was born in 1929 in Dijon. He studied agronomy at the ?Institut National Agronomique? in Paris in 1951-1953, and then forestry at the ?Ecole Nationale des Eaux et Forets? in Nancy in 1953-1955. He was first appointed as a forest engineer overseas for several years, namely in Ivory Coast. In 1960, he was appointed at the ?Ecole Nationale des Eaux et Forets?. From 1964 to 1974, he was on secondment to INRA Nancy, where he founded the Forest Pathology laboratory and directed it until 1974. He also created a forest pathology diagnosis service, which was very useful for foresters and forest managers. From 1975 until his retirement in 1994, he was Professor of Forestry at ENGREF Nancy (formerly Ecole Nationale des Eaux et Forets). One of his most important contribution to forest pathology is probably his 2-volume book ?Mycologie et pathologie forestieres? published in 1976 and 1978, which is still a very useful reference book in the French Forest Pathology literature. He was also one of the founders of the ?European Journal of Forest Pathology? in 1971, renamed ?Forest Pathology? in 2000. [Information obtained from Claude Delatour and Bernard Roman-Amat]. -- Pascal FREY INRA, Nancy-University Forest Pathology Group UMR1136 "Tree-Microbes Interactions" F-54280 Champenoux FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)3 83 39 40 56 Fax: +33 (0)3 83 39 40 69 E-mail: frey at nancy.inra.fr