Dear Forest Pathologists,
On behalf of the organising committee and Scion, I would like to extend an
invitation to you to attend the IUFRO sponsored International Forest
Biosecurity Conference in Rotorua, New Zealand, 16-20 March 2009.
The deadline for abstract submission is 31 October 2008 and early
registration ($NZ 760+GST) closes 30 November 2008.
This meeting will bring together forest pathologists, entomologists and
weed scientists to examine forest biosecurity issues. The broad scope of
this conference will provide opportunities to interact and find common
ground with researchers that we may not normally meet with. At this
conference, "biosecurity" refers to the exclusion, eradication or effective
management of established pests to protect the diverse benefits gained from
forests.
Please visit the website http://forestbiosecurity.com/ for further
information and registration details.
Sincerely, Tod Ramsfield
Tod Ramsfield, Ph.D.
Molecular Forest Pathologist
Forest Biosecurity and Protection
Scion*
Private Bag 3020
Rotorua
3046
New Zealand
Phone: 64-7-343-5534
Mobile: 64-27-366-1422
Fax: 64-7-348-0952
e-mail: tod.ramsfield(a)scionresearch.com
*Scion is the trading name of the New Zealand Forest Research Institute,
Ltd.
International Forest Biosecurity Conference, 2009:
http://forestbiosecurity.com/
Research Assistant II/III-Associate I/II
Position Summary: This position is committed to 100% research
associated with the Auburn University Forest Health Cooperative. The
Forest Health Coop's mission will be to address important, current and
pertinent forest health issues in a way that addresses real world
management problems in the southeastern United States. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: an on going research and technology
transfer program involving industry, state, and private forest land
owners; engage actively in research, collection and analysis of data,
development of experimental designs and/or protocols that address Coop
priorities. The incumbent will participate in writing research reports,
technical notes and newsletter articles for Forest Health Coop Members.
Will participate in presentations at Forest Health Coop meetings and at
regional or national meetings of relevance. Will be required to travel
to field sites across the Southeastern U.S. to install experiments,
collect data and serve as a liaison with Forest Health Coop Members in a
limited diagnostic capacity.
Minimum Qualifications: Designation as a Research Assistant requires a
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Forest Pathology,
Forest Entomology or Forestry and two years experience in forest health
issues. Designation as a Research Associate requires a Master's Degree
from an accredited institution in the subject areas listed above.
Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience.
Desired Qualifications: The following qualifications are desired: a
strong understanding of the interactions of forest health and insects
and diseases that affect tree health; and an understanding of
silviculture.
Requisition No.: 22816
The "Review Date" indicates the date after which the hiring department
will begin reviewing applications of qualified candidates. Salary will
be commensurate with education and experience. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply. Refer to the above Requisition # and apply on-line
at: www.auemployment.com on any computer with Internet access. If you
need any assistance, contact Auburn University's Department of Human
Resources at (334) 844-4145 or your local state employment service
office. Internet Access is also available through your public library.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dr. Lori G. Eckhardt
Assistant Professor/Forest Pathology & Entomology
Forest Health Dynamics Laboratory
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Bldg
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Phone: (334) 844-2720 Lab: (334) 844-1058 Fax: (334) 844-1084
Email: eckhalg(a)auburn.edu
Website: https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/
"A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by
encouraging a clever pupil,
for the true discoveries are among them, as comets amongst the
stars..." Linnaeus
Research Assistant II/III-Associate I/II
Position Summary: This position is committed to 100% research
associated with the Auburn University Forest Health Cooperative. The
Forest Health Coop's mission will be to address important, current and
pertinent forest health issues in a way that addresses real world
management problems in the southeastern United States. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: an on going research and technology
transfer program involving industry, state, and private forest land
owners; engage actively in research, collection and analysis of data,
development of experimental designs and/or protocols that address Coop
priorities. The incumbent will participate in writing research reports,
technical notes and newsletter articles for Forest Health Coop Members.
Will participate in presentations at Forest Health Coop meetings and at
regional or national meetings of relevance. Will be required to travel
to field sites across the Southeastern U.S. to install experiments,
collect data and serve as a liaison with Forest Health Coop Members in a
limited diagnostic capacity.
Minimum Qualifications: Designation as a Research Assistant requires a
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Forest Pathology,
Forest Entomology or Forestry and two years experience in forest health
issues. Designation as a Research Associate requires a Master's Degree
from an accredited institution in the subject areas listed above.
Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience.
Desired Qualifications: The following qualifications are desired: a
strong understanding of the interactions of forest health and insects
and diseases that affect tree health; and an understanding of
silviculture.
Requisition No.: 22816
The "Review Date" indicates the date after which the hiring department
will begin reviewing applications of qualified candidates. Salary will
be commensurate with education and experience. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply. Refer to the above Requisition # and apply on-line
at: www.auemployment.com on any computer with Internet access. If you
need any assistance, contact Auburn University's Department of Human
Resources at (334) 844-4145 or your local state employment service
office. Internet Access is also available through your public library.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dr. Lori G. Eckhardt
Assistant Professor/Forest Pathology & Entomology
Forest Health Dynamics Laboratory
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Bldg
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Phone: (334) 844-2720 Lab: (334) 844-1058 Fax: (334) 844-1084
Email: eckhalg(a)auburn.edu
Website: https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/
"A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by
encouraging a clever pupil,
for the true discoveries are among them, as comets amongst the
stars..." Linnaeus
Dear Forest Pathologists,
A number of us have just returned from the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Torino, Italy. This was a wonderful event and provided us with a good opportunity to catch up with each other and the latest happenings in plant and forest pathology. We also had the opportunity to have a meeting of the ISPP Forest Pathology Subject Matter Committee and go on a very interesting field trip to the Aosta Valley. We would like to once again thank all our Italian colleagues for their hospitality and all the hard work they put into making this a memorable experience!
The ISPP Forest Pathology Committee aims to ensure representation of Forest Pathology at ISPP, especially at the International Plant Pathology congresses. Furthermore it aims to ensure a forest pathology field tour at these international meetings, as well as facilitate communication between forest pathologists of the world, as well as between IUFRO and ISPP. For your information I have attached the minutes of the meeting held in Torino. It also includes a photo of all present at the meeting. I invite all forest pathologists to read through the minutes (they are short) and to participate in the committee to ensure appropriate representation of forest pathology. Any suggestions/comments by you on any of the topics would also be appreciated.
Kind regards,
Jolanda Roux
(as Chairperson: ISPP Forest Pathology Subject Matter Committee)
jolanda.roux(a)fabi.up.ac.za
Jolanda Roux (PhD)
Associate Professor
DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Tree Health Biotechnology
Tree Protection Co-operative Programme (TPCP)
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 0002
South Africa
Email: jolanda.roux(a)fabi.up.ac.za
Tel. +27 12 420 3938/9
Fax: +27 12 420 3960
www.fabinet.up.ac.za ( http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/ )
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