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[IUFRO Div 7] 3rd Announcement: "Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests " Conference - Call for Abstracts

by Candau, Jean-Noel (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Dear colleagues, Please see details below: IUFRO Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests In-person meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada July 27-31, 2026 IUFRO Joint Meeting of Working Parties 7.03.06 – Integrated management of forest defoliating insects 7.03.07 – Population dynamics of forest insects 7.03.12 – Alien invasive species and international trade 7.03.13 – Biological control of forest insects and pathogens Call for Abstracts Deadline for submission: March 15th, 2026 Submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVh1LaaYWaUS7exPTS12LBzvAy7G93kz0… Event website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/iufro-fredericton-2026 Questions? Contact us! Fredericton2026(a)nrcan-rncan.gc.ca<mailto:Fredericton2026@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca> We encourage you to share this announcement with your colleagues and research groups. We look forward to welcoming you to Fredericton for an exciting and productive conference. Warm regards, Jean-Noel Candau and Deepa Pureswaran

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Joint meeting of IUFRO working parties: "Vascular Wilt Diseases" and “Pine Wilt Disease”

by Christelle Robinet

Dear all, The joint meeting of the IUFRO working parties "Vascular Wilt Diseases" and “Pine Wilt Disease” will take place in Athens (Greece) on May 18-22, 2026. This meeting is entitled "Will it wilt? From bark to xylem an invasion away". Abstract submission and registration are now opened. Please visit the webpage: https://fria.gr/willitwilt/ In case you have problems to access this webpage, please try: https://willitwilt.pages.dev/ Best regards Irene Barnes, Louis Bernier, Luís Bonifácio, Hyerim Han, Christelle Robinet, Alberto Santini, Ryoji Shinya, Nikoleta Soulioti, Jianghua Sun *************************************** *Dr. Christelle ROBINET* Directrice de Recherche Directrice Adjointe de l'URZF INRAE Val de Loire, site d'Orléans Unité de Recherche Zoologie Forestière (URZF) 2163 Avenue de la Pomme de Pin - CS 40001 - Ardon 45075 Orléans cedex 2 FRANCE Tel: (+33) 02.38.41.80.38 Fax: (+33) 02.38.41.78.79 E-mail: christelle.robinet(a)inrae.fr <mailto:christelle.robinet@inrae.fr> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christelle_Robinet L'ouvrage "Invasion et expansion d'insectes bioagresseurs forestiers. Quels risques pour la forêt française dans le contexte des changements globaux ?" vient de paraitre en avril 2025. Il est librement accessible ici: https://www.quae-open.com/produit/328/9782759240487/invasion-et-expansion-d… ***************************************

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Seeking graduate students - Forest pathology @ SUNY ESF - for fall 2026

by geoffreywilliamsfs640＠gmail.com

Dear colleagues, I am seeking graduate students for my lab at SUNY ESF. I've attached an outreach letter and copied it below. Please share widely. Thanks! Best regards Geoffrey M. Williams, Ph.D. (he/him/his) Assistant Professor Integrative Forest Pathology and Genecology Lab Department of Environmental Biology SUNY ESF Illick Hall Rm. 126 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, NY 13210 Cell/WhatsApp: +1 (208) 874-7604 Multiple Grad Opportunities (MS/Ph.D.) in Forest Pathology, Genetics, and Fungal Ecology at SUNY ESF The brand-new Integrative Forest Pathology and Genecology Lab at SUNY ESF seeks 2-3 highly-motivated and passionate MS and Ph.D. students to start in September (or May) 2026. Students will conduct basic and applied research on forest health issues regionally and worldwide. The lab's research program will focus on multiple dimensions of forest health and plant pathology in managed, natural, and urban contexts, in the following research areas: * Fungal diversity and ecology in the context of plant and forest ecosystem health, disturbance, and conservation using classical and molecular tools and approaches * Resistance to native and introduced plant pathogens in managed forests, urban forests, and conservation contexts using classical quantitative genetics and molecular tools * Plant health dimensions of assisted migration and adaptive silviculture * Innovative monitoring approaches for forest pests and invasive species - including the development of nanopore sequencing, bioinformatics tools, low-cost spore-and-insect trapping, to be integrated with basic aerobiology and fungal functional ecology research * Epidemiology of forest pathogens and declines integrating field data; vector dynamics; and/or Bayesian modeling approaches that leverage forest health monitoring (FHM) and forest inventory and analysis (FIA) data * Applying, integrating, and developing approaches from the fields of disease ecology, invasion biology, biogeography, and big data to understand worldwide and regional spread of plant-pathogenic and/or invasive fungi, viruses, nematodes, bacteria, and parasitic plants in non-agricultural and tree-dominated plant communities The Integrative Forest Pathology and Genecology Lab conducts research on forest health issues relevant to New York State, the Northeast, and globally. Graduate students in the lab can expect to apply and develop the above research areas across the following study systems: * Oak health - including oak wilt caused by Bretziella fagacearum; oak decline in Northern red oak (Quercus rubra); and emergent pathogenic Diplodia and Tubakia spp. * Beech health - novel monitoring approaches for Litylenchus crenatae and interactions between host response and resistance to beech scale (Cryptococcus fagisuga), Neonectria species, and L. crenatae. Potential opportunities with Nothofagus in Chile/Argentina/NZ. * Conifer systems - including above and belowground diseases of hemlock, Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), red pine (P. resinosa), native and non-native spruce (Picea), and cedars (e.g., Thuja occidentalis and Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Port-Orford Cedar). * Ambrosia beetles and their microbiomes and fungal plant-pathogenic associates Qualifications * BS in biology, forestry and/or natural-resource related major (with priority given to applicants with a prior background in forests, plants, fungi, and/or microbiology) * MS preferred for students seeking Ph.D. Preferred Background and Expertise (prefer at least one and willingness to learn others) * Prior coursework in plant pathology, mycology/fungi, microbiology, nematology, botany/plant biology, plant physiology, statistics, ecology, forestry, tree biology, natural resource management, conservation, traditional ecological knowledge, or related fields * Experience working with fungi and/or other microorganisms in sterile culture * Experience with molecular biology/PCR, field work, and/or greenhouse/plant care * Any modeling, coding, computer science, and/or bioinformatics skills * Experience or desire to work with stakeholders and practitioners * Plant and/or fungal identification in the field Responsibilities * Teaching assistantship (TA/GA) and/or research assistantship (RA) ~ 20 hours per week * Complete required coursework * Set and work toward your professional development goals under guidance of a mentor * Design, carry out and repeat experiments (with a high level of planning and organization) * Publish and present results to the scientific community and the public * Seek outside funding for your research * Maintain positive working relationships and communication with colleagues Compensation * Full tuition waiver and living wage (stipend) supported by TA/GA/RA * Benefits package including health insurance * A high-quality educational, social, and professional experience in a vibrant community Lab Culture and Values The lab values work-life balance and is committed to supporting students from all backgrounds and abilities in their pursuit of graduate level education and future careers in forest health. This includes a) maintaining an open and welcoming space devoid of harassment and b) taking on accountability for equal and equitable representation of all forms of diversity in communities of practice and leadership in forestry and forest health disciplines as a graduate-level educator. About SUNY ESF and the Graduate School (amended from the website) ESF is the only U.S. institution of higher learning dedicated solely to the study of the environment, located in Syracuse, central New York state and one of two programs in the country with an undergraduate program in forest health. SUNY ESF has a long history of forest pathology research and counts some of the great names in the modern era of forest pathology among its prior faculty, including Paul Manion and James Worrall. ESF is also one of the oldest forestry schools in the country, having originated as the land-grant New York State College of Forestry at Cornell before splitting off and moving to Syracuse in 1911 (only twelve years after the Biltmore School). From the basic and applied sciences to engineering, design, and planning of both natural and human communities, ESF helps prepare leaders and collaborators. The Graduate School <https://www.esf.edu/graduate/programs/index.php> at ESF advances environmental leadership by enabling graduate and professional students to create knowledge and develop skills to improve our world. The Graduate School at ESF is committed to sustained learning, action and accountability to continually improve our environment for equity, diversity, justice and access. Graduate academic programs at ESF share a foundation of rigorous science and dedication to wise use of natural resources. ESF offers graduate programs at several levels, from Certificates of Advanced Studies, to various types of Master's programs and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Each program provides a unique opportunity for you to further your education with professors who are dedicated to both their teaching and research endeavors. Ecosystems all over the world benefit from the professionalism and expertise of ESF graduates and the faculty members at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry. You will study with professors whose work improves and sustains the environment from the Yucatan Peninsula to Alaska and whose expertise is sought by government and corporations. That same faculty will be personally concerned with your progress. The professors' cutting-edge research will become part of your classes, and your classes will merge with the world beyond the College. The Graduate School awards degrees of Master of Science (M.S., both thesis and non-thesis tracks) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Biology with Research Areas in Mycology and Forest Pathology <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/mycopath.php> , Molecular Biology <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/molecular.php> & Ecology, Indigenous Peoples and the Environment <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/indigenous-environment.php> , and Ecology and Evolution <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/ecology.php> ; as well as in Forest Resources Management and Natural Resources Management with Research Areas in Ecology and Ecosystems <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/ecology-ecosystems.php> , Economics, Governance and Human Dimensions <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/eghd.php> , Forest Management <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/fms.php> & Silviculture, and Monitoring, Analysis, and Modeling <https://www.esf.edu/academics/graduate/mam.php> . How to apply 1. Send a) CV; b) one paragraph of research interests (include top choices of research areas and study systems); and c) one paragraph highlighting qualifications and background to Dr. Geoff Williams at geoffreywilliamsfs640(a)gmail.com <mailto:geoffreywilliamsfs640@gmail.com> ASAP (pref. by 5 Jan. 2026). 2. Request information about graduate programs by contacting esfgrad(a)esf.edu <mailto:esfgrad@esf.edu> ASAP for additional information on the application process and the graduate school. 3. Apply to the graduate school at https://www.esf.edu/graduate/prospective/index.php by clicking the green "Apply Today" button, and then "Create an account" at the bottom of the page. Submit applications by January 15 for consideration for TA/GA positions. Additional opportunities may become available for RA positions by April 30.

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Postdoc Opportunity UGM, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

by Ramsfield, Tod (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Dear All, On behalf of Sri Rahayu. Please reach out to Rahayu (e-mail address below) for further information. Best wishes, Tod From Sri Rahayu: 1. The candidate is a Ph.D. alumnus who graduated in 2020 or later from the University or college, the supervisor or ex-supervisor can give a letter of recommendation to support the candidate, and is willing to collaborate with the Faculty of Forestry, UGM, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 2. The candidate can write a scientific article in the field of Forest Pathology, Forest Fire, bioacoustics, or species distribution models. However, it is preferable for Forest pathology. 3. The postdoctoral position has to stay in UGM Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for at least 2 months. 4. The primary duty is as a research assistant in the Laboratory of Forest Health and Protection, and to produce an article, specifically finalizing an article on Myrtle rust topic, or Ganoderma topic, or pitch canker on pine topic, or Ceratocystis topic. I already have the draft of the article on those topics. Those (at least two) manuscripts have to be submitted to a top-tier journal (within the top 10% by sub-subject in Scopus) with at least the status of under review by 25 July 2026, 5. The UGM will cover international and national airfare return, local transportation, lodges, living costs, and regular health insurance. 6. Candidates who are interested in this programme have to contact me, Sri Rahayu, Professor on Forest Pathology, Laboratory of Forest Health and Protection, Fac. of Forestry, UGM, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, email: sri.rahayu2013(a)ugm.ac.id<mailto:sri.rahayu2013@ugm.ac.id> , and or WhatsApp: +628122709326. Tod Ramsfield, PhD Co-Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health Research Scientist Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel: 825-510-1303 Chercheur, Pathologie forestière, Service canadien des forêts Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel : 825-510-1303

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2nd Announcement: "Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests " Conference - Call for Participation

by Candau, Jean-Noel (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the upcoming Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests conference, which will take place on July 27-31, 2026, in Fredericton (Canada). This event is jointly organized by WPs 7.03.06 - Integrated management of forest defoliating insects, 7.03.07 - Population dynamics of forest insects, 7.03.12 - Alien invasive species and international trade, and 7.03.13 - Biological control of forest insects and pathogens. The conference will feature: * Keynote lectures from leading experts * Oral and poster sessions * Field trip * Workshops * Networking events to connect with peers and potential collaborators Important date: * Abstract submission opens January 2026 * Deadline for abstract submission March 2026 * Opening of early bird registration April 2026 * Closing of early bird registration May 2026 * Closing of general registration June 2026 Submission guidelines, important deadlines, and registration details can be found on our conference website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/iufro-fredericton-2026 We encourage you to share this announcement with your colleagues and research groups. We look forward to welcoming you to Fredericton for an exciting and productive conference. Warm regards, Jean-Noel Candau and Deepa Pureswaran Jean-Noël Candau, Ph.D. Jean-Noel.Candau(a)nrcan-rncan.gc.ca<mailto:Jean-Noel.Candau@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca> Research Scientist, Quantitative Ecology / Chercheur scientifique, Ecologie Quantitative Canadian Forest Service, Great Lakes Forestry Centre, 1219 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2E5 / Service canadien des forêts, Centre de foresterie des Grands Lacs, 1219, rue Queen est, Sault Ste-Marie (Ontario) P6A 2E5

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Research scientist permanent position on the effect of microbiota on tree health at INRAE, Nancy, France

by Pascal Frey

Dear colleagues, The Department of Tree-Microbe Interactions at the INRAE Grand Est Nancy Centre is expected to soon offer a research scientist permanent position on the effect of microbiota on tree health. This position will involve studying the role of tree microbiota in interactions between trees and forest pathogenic fungi, with the aim of contributing new knowledge on the emergence of forest diseases. If you are passionate about tree health, microbial community ecology and the study of plant microbiota, this position may be of interest to you. The Department of Tree-Microbe Interactions is a unit of around 100 people from INRAE and the University of Lorraine. It is a dynamic unit committed to scientific topics with societal implications. We have state-of-the-art equipment and international partnerships. The unit is ideally located in Champenoux, near Nancy, 1.5 hours from Paris by TGV, close to the Vosges, Alsace, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. To apply, visit the INRAE Jobs website <https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/open-competitions/open-competitions-research-scien…> at the end of January 2026. To receive an email notification on the day, you can create a job alert <https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/campaign-alert-form> in just three clicks. Please forward this announcement to any former PhD or postdoctoral fellow who may be interested. If you would like to find out more about our current work, please contact me, Benoit Marçais (benoit.marcais(a)inrae.fr) or Marc Buée (marc.buee(a)inrae.fr) Dr Pascal FREY Head of the Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions INRAE, University of Lorraine Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team UMR1136 IAM F-54280 Champenoux FRANCE Office: +33 (0)383 39 40 56 Mobile: +33 (0)631 45 94 07 E-mail:pascal.frey@inrae.fr https://mycor.iam.inrae.fr/IAM/?page_id=731

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Next root and stem rots meeting! Save the dates! Nov 23-27th 2026

by Brigitte Burger

[cid:image003.jpg@01DC2BF9.C87DF020]Dear Colleagues: You are invited to attend the 16th conference of "Root & Stem Rots" to be held at The Veracruz University in Xalapa, MEXICO. A Meeting in the Heart of the Cloud Forest Set in the highlands of Veracruz, surrounded by Mexico's rare tropical montane cloud forest, Xalapa offers a unique backdrop where science and history meet for the 16th International Conference of IUFRO Working Party 7.02.01 "Root & Stem Rots". Indoors, participants will engage in focused scientific sessions on genomics and plant–pathogen interactions; systematics, taxonomy and phylogeography; ecology; population genetics; etiology and epidemiology; disease management and control; New reports in both urban and rural forests, and diagnostic methods for monitoring - addressing global forest health priorities and local cases such as the newly described Armillaria mexicana. Outdoors, guided excursions will lead into mist-shrouded cloud forests and pine–oak woodlands of the Veracruz highlands, where towering oaks, liquidambar, and a remarkable diversity of tree species thrive alongside vibrant epiphyte communities. These forests are not only biodiversity hotspots, but also living laboratories for studying root and stem rot dynamics, forest regeneration, and conservation under climate change. Shaped by centuries of trade, tradition, and academic pursuit, Xalapa is an important cultural center and home to the second-largest anthropology museum in Mexico, which preserves artifacts from the Olmec, Totonac, and Huastec civilizations. Its cobblestone streets, historic churches, and surrounding coffee-growing estates create a unique atmosphere, enriching the experience of gathering here for science, education, and collaboration. 📌Details at https://www.iufro.org/events/16th-international-conference-of-iufro-working… 📌Full program, call for abstracts, and registration details coming soon! IUFRO Working Party 7.02.01 Coordinators and Conference Organizers

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Forest Health Asst Professor at UC Berkeley

by Ramsfield, Tod (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Dear All, On behalf of Prof. John Battles of the University of California, Berkeley, please see the link for information regarding a position at UC Berkeley: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05082 Please contact Prof. Battles directly (jbattles(a)berkeley.edu) for further information. John J. Battles Professor and Rudy Grah Chair of Forestry and Sustainability UC Berkeley 137 Mulford Hall #3114 Sincerely, Tod Tod Ramsfield, PhD Co-Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health Research Scientist Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel: 825-510-1303 Chercheur, Pathologie forestière, Service canadien des forêts Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel : 825-510-1303

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Next root and stem rots meeting! Save the dates! Nov 23-27th 2026

by Jonas Rönnberg

Dear all, Here comes the long awaited call for the next “Root and Stem Rots” meeting in Mexico Nov 23rd-27th 2026. Looking forward to seeing as many as possible of you there. All the best on behalf of our Mexican organizers (and a couple more from my department) Jonas Jonas Rönnberg Associate prof. Director SLU Forest Damage Center Head of SNS (Nordic Forest Research) SLU Alnarp Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre P.O. Box 190 SE-234 22 Lomma Sweden Office: +46 40 415179<tel:%2B46%2040%20415179> Cell: +46 70 6727643<tel:%2B46%2070%206727643> [Rönnberg_Jonas_2] [cid:image001.gif@01C7EFC4.39B7BE00] --- När du skickar e-post till SLU så innebär detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, klicka här <https://www.slu.se/om-slu/kontakta-slu/personuppgifter/> E-mailing SLU will result in SLU processing your personal data. For more information on how this is done, click here <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/>

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Open position: professorship in forest entomology

by Michelle Cleary

Dear all, The Department of Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is inviting applications for a Full Professorship in Forest Entomology. The subject area is defined as “ecological knowledge required to predict and control future insect damage in boreal and temperate forests”. See here the full posting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-and-vacancies/professor-i-…<https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-and-vacancies/professor-i-…>. The application deadline is October 15th, 2025, so there is still ample time to consider this and to apply. Kind regards, /Michelle [cid:image005.jpg@01DC0CA1.6865C400]<https://www.slu.se/> Michelle Cleary Forest Pathologist, Associate Professor (Docent) Senior Lecturer in Forest Pathology Vice-Director of the Centre for Excellence on Fast-growing Broadleaves (Trees For Me<https://treesforme.se/en/>) Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences/Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, SLU Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre/Institutionen för Sydsvensk skogsvetenskap Visiting address: Sundsvägen 3, SE-23053 Alnarp Mailing address: Box 190, SE-234 22 Lomma Telephone (office): +46 (0)40 415181 Telephone (mobile): +46 (0)76 7878771 Email: Michelle.Cleary(a)slu.se<mailto:Michelle.Cleary@slu.se> CV & Publication List<https://www.slu.se/en/ew-cv/michelle-cleary/>; ‪Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0kTiAF4AAAAJ&hl=en>; LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-cleary-17bb8132/?originalSubdomain=se>; ResearchGate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michelle-Cleary-3>; Forest Pathology Lab<https://forestpathologylab-slualnarp.se/> [cid:image006.jpg@01DC0CA1.6865C400]<https://treesforme.se/en/> [cid:image007.png@01DC0CA1.6865C400] <https://raddaasken.nu/> [A362E584] <https://forestpathologylab-slualnarp.se/> --- När du skickar e-post till SLU så innebär detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, klicka här <https://www.slu.se/om-slu/kontakta-slu/personuppgifter/> E-mailing SLU will result in SLU processing your personal data. For more information on how this is done, click here <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/>

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