[IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] IUFRO: Non-native diseases and insects: implications for forest nurseries and native flora

2009 IUFRO Diseases and Insects in Forest Nurseries Meeting Last call for Papers Please join us for the 7th meeting of IUFRO Working Party 7.03.04: Disease and Insects in Forest Nurseries to be held July 12-17 in Hilo Hawaii, USA at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. The objective of this working party is to provide a forum for scientist and students around the world to exchange information on diseases and insects that impact forest nurseries. Highlights : Visit nurseries in and around the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! See the effects of koa wilt and the efforts to determine the causes and controls. Special panel: Non-native diseases and insects: implications for forest nurseries and native flora Deadlines: The May 1 deadline to register for the 7th meeting of the IUFRO Working Party: Diseases and Insects in Forest Nurseries at the regular rate is approaching fast. The meeting registration costs increases after May 1, 2009. The deadline for abstracts are June 1, 2009. Full papers for the proceedings are not due until August 31, 2009. Registration can be done on-line, fax, or mail: Register on-line at www.westernforestry.org or mail registration and payment to: Phone: 1-(503)-226-4562 Western Forestry and Conservation Association Fax: 1-(503)-226-2515 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Michele(a)westernforestry.org Portland, OR 97221 USA Please see these enclosed documents for forms and details. Michelle Cram Plant Pathologist USDA Forest Service-FHP 320 Green Street Athens GA 30602 (706) 559-4233 Phone (706) 559-4245 Fax mcram(a)fs.fed.us