Dear Colleagues,
We would like to invite you to submit abstracts to our technical session for the IUFRO Congress in Stockholm, 2024:
“Improving biosecurity measures to better protect forests”
Alien forest pests and pathogens continue to be spread globally through increased globalization and international trade. When established they can have devastating impacts on native, urban and commercial forests. In this session we discuss control and management tools to minimise the impacts of non native invasive pests and pathogens, as well as highlight new and emerging risks, and the threats they pose to forest ecosystems. Emerging risks include those where abiotic factors such as climate change may provide a changing environment conducive to insect and disease outbreaks.
The session includes 15-minute talks and posters; submissions are now open: https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstract. Abstracts will be accepted until 2 June 2023.
We look forward to receiving your submissions to this session.
Kind regards,
Beccy, Julio, Barbara and Hervé, session organisers.
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Dear Forest Pathologists,
For those who will attend the International Congress of Plant Pathology
(ICPP2023, https://www.icpp2023.org/) in Lyon, France, from August 20 to
25, 2023, there are still some places left available for the Forest
Pathology Field Trip (see my earlier message).
More information can be found on the ICPP website
(https://www.icpp2023.org/programme/satellite-events). The deadline for
registration at ICPP2023 at early bird rate is coming soon (April 28).
For those who have already registered to the ICPP and who want to add
the Forest Pathology Field Trip, it is possible to do so on the ICPP
website.
In addition, I would like to have an idea of how many forest
pathologists would be interested in participating in this field trip.
For this, please answer this very short survey (3 questions):
https://evento.renater.fr/survey/icpp2023-forest-pathology-field-trip-2bl6u…
I look forward to meeting many of you in Lyon in August!
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
Le 27/02/2023 à 08:57, Pascal Frey a écrit :
>
> Dear Forest Pathologists,
>
> As you know, the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP2023,
> https://www.icpp2023.org/) will take place in the beautiful city of
> Lyon, France, from August 20 to 25, 2023. During the congress, there
> will be at least 6 concurrent sessions devoted to forest or tree
> pathology.
>
> On behalf of the Forest Pathology Subject Matter Committee of the
> International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) and of IUFRO Division
> 7, Tod Ramsfield kindly asked me to organize a Forest Pathology Field
> Trip ahead of the conference, as is the case at every ICPP.
>
> Together with three colleagues from the French Department of Forest
> Health (DSF), we have put together an exciting program for this
> excursion. The field trip will take place on *Saturday, August 19*,
> all day from 8am to 8pm. We will go to the Chautagne Forest, near the
> Bourget Lake in the Alps, about 2 hours by bus from Lyon, to discover
> several forest diseases (see attached file).
>
> The number of participants to this field trip will be *strictly
> limited to 50 persons* (1 bus) on a first come first served basis.
> Therefore, I would advise those interested *not to wait too long to
> register*. Registration for the field trip is already open and can be
> done at the same time as registration for ICPP by choosing among the
> satellite events (https://www.icpp2023.org/registration). The fee for
> the field trip is the same as for all other satellite events (90€ per
> person, including transportation, coffee break, lunch at restaurant,
> and visit of the Hautecombe Abbey).
>
> In addition, I would like to have an idea of how many forest
> pathologists would be interested in participating in this field trip.
> For this, please answer this very short survey (3 questions):
> https://evento.renater.fr/survey/icpp2023-forest-pathology-field-trip-2bl6u…
>
> Please note that this survey is purely indicative and does not replace
> your registration on the ICPP2023 website.
>
> I look forward to meeting many of you in Lyon in August!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Pascal Frey
>
>
> Dr Pascal FREY
> INRAE, University of Lorraine
> Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
> 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.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
> Twitter: @pascal_frey
From: Michelle Cleary <michelle.cleary(a)slu.se<mailto:michelle.cleary@slu.se>>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 8:30 AM
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Subject: Abstract submission IUFRO 2024 - T1.32 The biosecurity risks of international movement of tree seeds
Importance: High
For everyone who works on topics related to biosecurity risks associated with tree seeds, we are inviting you to submit an abstract for oral/poster presentation at IUFRO 2024 World Congress (Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-29, 2024; https://iufro2024.com/).
Session title: The biosecurity risks of international movement of tree seeds
Session number: T1.32
Session organizers: Iva Franić (SLU, Sweden), Ana Perez-Sierra (Forest Research, UK), Marie-Anne Auger-Rozenberg (URZF INRAE, France), Thomas Boivin (URFM INRAE, France), Michelle Cleary (SLU, Sweden), David Kolotelo (BC Provincial Tree Seed Centre, Canada), Olle Rosenberg (Skogforsk, Sweden)
Session Description: Tree seeds have been considered as a minor introduction pathway for pests (i.e., insects and fungi) in comparison with seedlings. Consequently, tree seeds are often exempt from the existing restrictions that aim to mitigate the risk of pest introductions, although the regulations vary across countries. Tree seeds have shown to carry pests that may pose immense danger to natural forests and nursery stock with consequences to forest biodiversity and state’s economy. Some tree seed pests may be biologically predisposed as good invaders because they can stay dormant for long periods of time while showing no signs of presence in seeds and thus easily stay unnoticed during inspections. This however might differ between insects and fungi, and between pests specialized on angiosperm and gymnosperm hosts. Although the risks of pest introductions via seed movements seem to be significant, there is a lack of knowledge required for a proper risk assessment, especially when considering the changes in the global trade volumes, routes as well as the impacts of climate change. This session aims at gathering contributions from entomologists, phytopathologists and other seed specialists working with gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds that might help to improve the assessment of the biosecurity risks associated with seed trade. More specifically, we aim at covering topics related to: volumes and directions of international tree seed movements, international legislation for tree seed exchange, the diversity of tree seed pests, tools and methods for their detection, as well as the topics related to different aspects of the ecology of tree seed pests that might be relevant for their introduction, establishment and spread/impact in times of global change.
Abstracts can be submitted at https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/ until June 2, 2023.
We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts and meeting you in Stockholm!
Kind regards,
Session organizers.
Dear colleagues,
Scion is currently recruiting for a Forest Pathologist - Forest Disease Control Scientist Forest Pathologist - Forest Disease Control - Scion - Careers at Science New Zealand<https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/rExI9/Forest-Patholog…>
The role will develop and deliver research aimed at eradicating or managing high priority diseases in NZ's native and exotic forests.
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Pathologists, Pest Management Scientists, and Ecological Modellers who are all passionate about protecting New Zealand's forests.
Please share with anyone who you think may be interested in this role.
Cheers,
Stuart Fraser
Research Group Leader, Ecology and Environment
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Dear FORENT/FORPATH:
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to examine the long-term consequences of nonnative insects and pathogens on carbon storage capacity of North American forests and on the genetics of host trees. This project develops and expands novel analytical approaches to leverage data from the US Forest Inventory and Analysis program (among other data sources) to examine regional trends in tree demography associated with invasions by various non-native forest insects and pathogens affecting the nation's forests.
Applicants should have:
- a PhD degree in hand by the start date, preferably August 2023
- strong statistical, analytical, and data-wrangling skills
- experience working with large datasets and/or at large spatial scales
- demonstrated programming ability (i.e., R, python, or other languages)
- experience with SQL is preferred but not required
- evidence of a growing publication record consistent with the candidate's career stage
An interest in tree genetics and evolution is preferred but not required. Other attributes that are highly valued include creativity, flexibility, and a passion for inquiry.
Salary is competitive and funded for two years.
This project is a collaborative effort between the Garnas lab at the University of New Hampshire, the Fearer lab at Virginia Tech (coming soon), and researchers from Purdue University and the United States Forest Service. There is a possibility of remote work for this position, though willingness to relocate to Virginia or New Hampshire is preferred. Please indicate your preference in a cover letter.
Apply here: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55010
Questions can be addressed to garnaslab.recruiting(a)unh.edu<mailto:garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu>.
_________
Jeff Garnas
Associate Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health
Natural Resources and the Environment
University of New Hampshire
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From: Shannon Lynch <sclynch(a)esf.edu>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 1:38 PM
Cc: Munck Isabel -FS <isabel.munck(a)usda.gov>
Dear Colleagues,
It is with a heavy heart that I regret to inform you of the passing Dr. Paul Manion on Thursday, 2 March. Paul Manion was a beloved colleague and Professor of Forest Pathology for 36 years at the State University New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He had a significant impact on the thinking in Forest Pathology, and his textbook "Tree Disease Concepts" was adopted widely in forest pathology courses around the United States.
Paul was a great influence in many of his students' lives and lived his life consistent with his ideals and generosity of spirit. Paul and I became fast friends when I arrived here at ESF in July as the new forest pathologist from California. He took me around to his favorite field sites to become familiar with eastern tree diseases and shared many great stories with me along the way. He will be sorely missed.
Calling hours are on March 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., ending at 7:00 p.m., at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia.
Full obituary: Paul Manion Obituary (2023) - Cazenovia, NY - Syracuse Post Standard (legacy.com)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legac…>
Isabel Munck and I are working on an obituary for APS and IUFRO. Please let us know if you would like to contribute.
Best Regards,
--
Shannon C. Lynch, Ph.D. | she/her/hers
Assistant Professor of Forest Pathology
Department of Environmental Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210
458 Illick Hall (Office) | 416 Illick Hall (Lab)
Ph: 315-470-4847
Dear Forest Pathologists,
As you know, the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP2023,
https://www.icpp2023.org/) will take place in the beautiful city of
Lyon, France, from August 20 to 25, 2023. During the congress, there
will be at least 6 concurrent sessions devoted to forest or tree pathology.
On behalf of the Forest Pathology Subject Matter Committee of the
International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) and of IUFRO Division 7,
Tod Ramsfield kindly asked me to organize a Forest Pathology Field ahead
of the conference, as is the case at every ICPP.
Together with three colleagues from the French Department of Forest
Health (DSF), we have put together an exciting program for this
excursion. The field trip will take place on *Saturday, August 19*, all
day from 8am to 8pm. We will go to the Chautagne Forest, near the
Bourget Lake in the Alps, about 2 hours by bus from Lyon, to discover
several forest diseases (see attached file).
The number of participants to this field trip will be *strictly limited
to 50 persons* (1 bus) on a first come first served basis. Therefore, I
would advise those interested *not to wait too long to register*.
Registration for the field trip is already open and can be done at the
same time as registration for ICPP by choosing among the satellite
events (https://www.icpp2023.org/registration). The fee for the field
trip is the same as for all other satellite events (90€ per person,
including transportation, coffee break, lunch at restaurant, and visit
of the Hautecombe Abbey).
In addition, I would like to have an idea of how many forest
pathologists would be interested in participating in this field trip.
For this, please answer this very short survey (3 questions):
https://evento.renater.fr/survey/icpp2023-forest-pathology-field-trip-2bl6u…
Please note that this survey is purely indicative and does not replace
your registration on the ICPP2023 website.
I look forward to meeting many of you in Lyon in August!
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
Dr Pascal FREY
INRAE, University of Lorraine
Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
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.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
Twitter: @pascal_frey
Dear all,
The deadline for ICPP this August in Lyon, France August 20-25 has been
extended an additional week to Feb 28, speakers will hear back by mid to
late March, and early bird registration ends in April.
Below is a link to abstract submission as well as descriptions of the
sessions we have organized. Please note that the organizing committee does
not have funding to support speaker travel, except in the case of some
speakers from developing countries.
By Feb 28: https://www.icpp2023.org/call-abstracts
Additionally, Tod Ramsfield has organized the session *"Current and
emerging forest pathology issues"* and there are numerous other sessions
relevant to forest pathology.
*9.02/18.06 Advances in the use of novel monitoring programs and exotic
sentinel trees to detect incipient threats posed by forest pathogens in
forest ecosystems*
Emergent diseases caused by invasive pathogens in forest ecosystems have
substantial and well-characterized impacts on human wellbeing, livelihoods,
ecosystem services, economies, the biosphere, and nature-based climate
solutions. Unlike agricultural systems, invasive forest diseases are
difficult to detect due to their cryptic nature and lag in detection. Due
to the intractability of forest biosecurity based on reactive approaches,
scientists have experimented for the last fifteen years with novel
techniques to monitor for invasive pathogens. These new approaches include
the use of sentinel trees—host specimens growing outside their native
range—to document diversity and virulence of exotic pathogens before they
enter the home range of native tree species. This session will present
results of the use of sentinel trees in newly established gardens,
botanical gardens and urban forests to identify future threats and cover
efforts to monitor invasive pathogens introduced in nursery trade.
*9.07/18.02 Understanding emergence of pathogens in commercial and public
forest ecosystems*
Along with farmlands, oceans, and the atmosphere, the sustainability of
forests are threatened by a long list of interconnected threats, including
climate change and plant pathogens. Novel, destructive host-pathogen
associations continue to accumulate as a result of biological invasions.
Meanwhile, climate change and landscape degradation continue to increase
the susceptibility of forests to disease. Emergent diseases in managed and
unmanaged forest ecosystems have substantial and well-characterized impacts
on human wellbeing, livelihoods, ecosystem services, economies, the
biosphere, and nature-based climate solutions. This session will explore
genetic bases for pathogen emergence, and how it can be used to predict and
understand the history and future of forest diseases; emergent diseases
with insect vectors that are spreading as a result of climate change in
Asia; emergent diseases in emergent economies in Africa and South America.
*10.02/18.05 Social and cultural dimensions of international forest health*
Along with farmlands, oceans, and the atmosphere, the sustainability of
forests are threatened by novel, destructive host-pathogen associations
that continue to accumulate as a result of biological invasions, with
substantial and well-characterized impacts on human wellbeing, livelihoods,
ecosystem services, economies, the biosphere, and nature-based climate
solutions. Despite current scientific advances, introduction of exotic
pathogens and resulting emergent forest diseases continue to be under
detected. The problem goes beyond globalization and anthropogenic movements
as it pertains to different social, political, and economic issues
worldwide. This session will promote discussion and interdisciplinary
collaboration among experts in the scientific and social dimensions of
emergent pathogens in forests. Topics will cover indigenous perspectives
and indigenous-led efforts to manage invasive pathogens, local and
community knowledge and perceptions of forest health, and the contribution
of social science, political science, and collective action frameworks
for international
frameworks to ensure resilience of forests and society to emergent
pathogens.
Best regards,
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XXVI IUFRO World Congress: Call for Abstracts
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XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024
FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050
Stockholm, Sweden; 23-29 June 2024
Congress website: https://www.iufro2024.com/
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Dear forest scientists and experts, dear IUFRO members, dear colleagues,
The Congress Scientific Committee (CSC) is pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the XXVI IUFRO Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, 23-29 June 2024, is open and welcomes submissions of abstracts for presentations in sub-plenary, technical and poster sessions.
To submit your abstract, please take the following steps:
1. Consult the list of sessions at Call for Congress Abstract | IUFRO Stockholm 2024 (iufro2024.com)<https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstract>
2. Submit your abstract at Abstract Submission | IUFRO 2024 <https://www.appinconf.com/kas/Abstract?projectName=iufro2024abstracts>
A form for abstract submission is available online. You will be required to insert a title (max 150 characters), authors with their affiliation (the author presenting the paper or poster at the Congress must be designated as the Presenting Author), and text (max 350 words describing context, specific topic of the study, methods, main results, and conclusions in plain writing). No figures, tables or list of references should be added. Please note that abstracts may be submitted in English only.
Authors must select one of the following options: oral only; poster only; oral or poster. The session organizers will decide on the length of a talk, which could range from 2-3 minutes for flash talks to 15 minutes or more for regular talks. Please note that poster presenters will be given the opportunity to present their work orally (2-3 min) during moderated poster sessions. The Congress will feature only digital poster displays to ensure high visibility for poster presentations. Poster areas will be open and free to visit during the whole Congress.
Authors are limited to a maximum of two abstracts as presenting author, although an individual may be listed as a co-author on several abstracts. Abstracts not associated with one of the sessions in the list may be assigned to a general poster session. Session organizers will review the abstracts for scientific quality, topical significance and relevance to the Congress themes<https://iufro2024.com/iufro-world-congress-2024/forests-and-society-towards…> and to the particular session to which the abstract is submitted, and assign them as oral or poster presentations. You will be informed in due time about the type and length of your presentation.
Candidates for Best Poster Award<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/discover/honour-bpa.pdf> must apply online during the abstract submission process.
Abstracts will be accepted until 2 June 2023. Authors will be informed if their presentation is accepted by 30 October 2023. In order to remain in the programme, the registration deadline for Presenting Authors of accepted abstracts is 15 January 2024.
We look forward to your active participation in the design of the scientific program for the 2024 IUFRO Congress in Stockholm.
Elena Paoletti
On behalf of the CSC
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