Forpath - You are invited….and please forward to others that might be interested.

 

(If you cannot read the attachments, try www.suddenoakdeath.org or kpalmieri@berkeley.edu.)

The Fifth Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium
Preliminary Announcement and Call for Papers

June 19 – 21, 2012
Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma
745 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, California 94954

 Sponsored by
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Forest Health Protection
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
California Oak Mortality Task Force
UC Cooperative Extension, Marin County and UC Berkeley

 About the Conference
The Fifth Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium (SOD 5) brings together scientific and management communities from throughout the world working on Phytophthora ramorum and SOD. It will provide a scientific update on the state of our knowledge about P. ramorum and its associated diseases in forest, urban, nursery, and landscape settings. The broad scope will foster cooperation between individuals working in various disciplines and geographic areas, and provide current research findings for scientists, managers, regulators, and policy makers.

 Call for Papers, Case Studies, Speakers, and Posters
We are seeking abstracts (up to 1-page) of proposed papers or posters by February 17, 2012. These should be submitted via email using the format (including font size and style) of the included MS-Word example and should clearly state if you would like to present a paper or a poster. Abstracts should be sent to:

Katie Palmieri, California Oak Mortality Task Force
email:  kpalmieri@berkeley.edu
ph.: 510-847-5482 or 530-344-7530

 Symposium proceedings will be produced. Speakers are requested to provide manuscripts. For those with research results submitted to other journal outlets, extended abstracts will be accepted. Complete instructions for paper preparation will be sent out with abstract acceptance notifications.

 Topics
Submissions should focus on one of the following areas addressing Sudden Oak Death/P. ramorum: biology and pathology; organisms associated with P. ramorum; ecology; economic, social, and environmental impacts; modeling and risk assessment; restoration; management and control strategies; monitoring; silviculture; arboriculture and urban forestry; nursery management; policy; or other related topics.

All applicants will be notified by March 9, 2012 as to the acceptance of their submission.

Conference Location and Information
The Fifth SOD Science Symposium will be held at the Sheraton Sonoma County (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1138) in Petaluma, California from June 19-21, 2012. This conference is aimed at researchers, natural resource and horticultural managers, regulators, policy makers, and public and private interest groups. Conference participants are eligible for a special guest room rate (pending availability) at the hotel. Travel expenses and registration fees are the responsibility of the speakers. Registration materials will be available soon.

 Tentative Symposium Schedule

Tuesday, June 19:       Registration
Field Trip
Social Mixer/Evening Reception

Wednesday, June 20:  Registration
Symposium
PM Poster Session

Thursday, June 21:     Registration
Symposium

 

For More Information

Submission of Abstracts, Conference Logistics, and Facilities

• Katie Palmieri, California Oak Mortality Task Force
510-847-5482, kpalmieri@berkeley.edu

Registration

• Janice Alexander, California Oak Mortality Task Force
415-473-3041, jalexander@ucdavis.edu

Program Content

• Susan Frankel, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station
510-559-6472, sfrankel@fs.fed.us

Conference Website

http://ucanr.org/sites/sod5/

Hope to see you there! - Susan  

 

 

Susan J. Frankel

Sudden Oak Death Research

USDA-Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station

 

Mailing address:

PO Box 245

Berkeley, CA 94701

 

Street address:

800 Buchanan Street, West Annex Building,

Albany, CA 94710-0011

 

Phone: 510-559-6472     FAX :510-559-6440

sfrankel@fs.fed.us

 

 

 


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