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Free Bark Beetle Memoirs from the Western North American Naturalist

by Western North American Naturalist

Dear Sir/Madam, The Western North American Naturalist is currently offering their memoirs and monographs to anyone in the United States, free of charge (cost of shipping for international). We believe that you might be interested in the following: GBN Memoirs #6. The bark and ambrosia beetles of North and Central America (Coleoptera: Scolytidae), a taxonomic monograph (1982) This monograph describes biological activities, ecological role, biogeography, and classification of bark and ambrosia beetles. It contains drawings and some photographs for species identification; 1359 pages. GBN Memoirs #10. A reclassification of the genera of Scolytidae (Coleoptera) (1986) This text reclassifies tribes within the subfamilies Hylesininae and Scolytinae, with photos and drawings to aid identification; 126 pages. GBN Memoirs #11. A catalog of Scolytidae and Platypodidae (Coleoptera), part 1: bibliography (1987) Companion to #13; 685 pages. GBN Memoirs #13. A catalog of Scolytidae and Platypodidae (Coleoptera), part 2: taxonomic index (2 volumes) (1992) Companion to #11; 1552 pages. To view the complete list of memoirs, go to http://wnan.byu.edu/publications.asp If you are interested, please email Emmaleigh Litchfield at wnan(a)byu.edu<mailto:wnan@byu.edu> with the number of copies and a shipping address. Sincerely, Emmaleigh Litchfield, Editorial Assistant Western North American Naturalist Mark C. Belk, Editor 190 Monte L. Bean Museum Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602 Email: wnan(a)byu.edu<mailto:wnan@byu.edu> Telephone: (801) 422-6688 Fax: (801) 422-0093

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by Diana Six

Can you please post this on FORENT? Thanks! Position announcement - PhD student needed to start spring semester (January 2010) to work on climate change effects on fungal symbionts associated with mountain pine beetle. Background working with fungi required, entomological experience a definite bonus. For additional information contact Diana L. Six, College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana, Missoula, MT Diana.six(a)cfc.umt.edu<mailto:Diana.six@cfc.umt.edu> Diana L. Six Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Professor of Forest Entomology and Pathology Department of Ecosystem Sciences College of Forestry and Conservation University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 http://www.cfc.umt.edu/PersonnelDetail.aspx?id=1140

14 years, 7 months

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Mycosphaerella dearnessii (Lecanosticta acicola)

by Thomas Kirisits

Dear colleagues, On behalf of two Ph.D. students I would like to ask you for assistance of their Ph.D. projects! For molecular / population studies on Mycosphaerella dearnessii (anamorph Lecanosticta acicola), the causal agent of brown spot needle blight of pine species (Pinus spp.), we would be interested to obtain isolates / populations of isolates of this fungus and/or pine needles infected by M. dearnessii (preferably with conidiomata and/or ascomata pesent). In the latter case the isolations would be done by the Ph.D. candidates themselves. The work will be done as part of the Ph.D. theses of Marion Kessler (marion.kessler(a)bfw.gv.at ) at the Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection (IFFF), University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria (advisors: Erhard Halmschlager, Thomas Cech & Christian Stauffer) and Josef Janousek (janousek.jose(a)gmail.com) at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic (advisors: Libor Jankovsky & Christian Stauffer). Isolates and samples from all parts of the world would be very welcome! Of particular high interest are isolates from North, Central and South America. This is because the fungus is suspected to be native there and for comparisons of putative native versus introduced fungal populations American isolates would be essential. Brown spot is a common and important disease of Pinus palustris and other Pinus spp. in the south-east and central USA, so we hope that US colleagues will be willing to help in providing isolates/samples. But isolates/samples from other parts of the world, especially also from Asia, would be also very valuable. So far Marion and Josef have a good collection of isolates from several parts of Europe, but additional European material would also be good and can only strengthen the planned work. The EPPO diagnostic protocol for Mycosphaerella dearnessii contains a lot of useful information on diagnosing the disease and it also includes a number of excellent photographs of the symptoms: http://www.eppo.org/QUARANTINE/fungi/Mycosphaerella_dearnessii/pm7-46%281%2… In addition, Josef Janusek prepared a page with a few photos of symptoms of brown spot needle blight: http://picasaweb.google.cz/pepino96/BrownSpotNeedleBlightOfPines# If you are able and willing to help, please contact me. Marion Kessler and Josef Janusek will then provide you with further information (details for sampling, sending, import permit, etc.). Please do not hesitate to contact me in the case you have any further questions. Thank you very much in advance for your help! Your assistance will be invaluable and very much appreciated! With best regards, Thomas Kirisits ____________________________________________________________ Dr. Thomas Kirisits Institut für Forstentomologie, Forstpathologie und Forstschutz Department für Wald- und Bodenwissenschaften Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU) Hasenauerstraße 38 A-1190 Wien Österreich Tel.: (++43) (1) 368-24-33 Fax: (++43) (1) 368-24-33 oder (++43) (1) 368-63-52-97 e-mail: thomas.kirisits(a)boku.ac.at Homepage: http://ifff.boku.ac.at/ Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection Department for Forest and Soil Sciences BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Hasenauerstrasse 38 A-1190 Vienna Austria Tel.: (++43) (1) 368-24-33 Fax: (++43) (1) 368-24-33 or (++43) (1) 368-63-52-97 e-mail: thomas.kirisits(a)boku.ac.at Homepage: http://ifff.boku.ac.at/

14 years, 10 months

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2010 Northeastern Forest Pest Council Meeting

by David Mausel

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Please accept our invitation to attend the 72nd annual meeting of the Northeastern Forest Pest Council. The meeting will be held at the beautiful York Harbor Inn, York Harbor, Maine, 16-17 March 2010. This year, the meeting will return to the traditional half day meeting on Tuesday and full day meeting on Wednesday. The Executive Committee has prepared a preliminary agenda, which is attached for your information. Changes in titles and speakers will be reflected in the final agenda that will be handed-out at the meeting. A limited number of easels for posters will be provided. Information on lodging at the Inn, meeting registration, student symposium, and field trips are included in the attachment to this email. We hope to see you there, Dave Mausel, NEFPC Secretary/Treasurer (413) 577-2478 UMASS-Amherst dmausel(a)psis.umass.edu

14 years, 10 months

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PhD and PostDoc positions in Australia on Sirex-Ips interactions

by Angus Carnegie

Please find attached flyers for a PhD scholarship AND a Post Doctoral Fellowship to work on various aspects of pest management in pine plantations in Australia. The project has three main components: (i) field survey and insect rearing work to investigate the severity of ips bark beetle damage and the extent to which it is adversely affecting the current program of nematode-based biological control of sirex wood wasp (ii) laboratory studies of the interactions between ips bark beetle, sirex wood wasp and the fungi and nematodes associated with each (iii) laboratory and field experiments on possible pest management strategies to reduce the impact of ips bark beetle. The split of components between the PhD and postdoctoral fellow will be negotiated according to the background of the preferred applicants. Both positions are open to overseas applicants. If you are interested I can forward you the grant application that was submitted to win the funds for the project, or feel free to email me with any queries. I apologise if you receive this message multiple times due to the 3 mailing lists. Regards Angus Dr Angus J Carnegie | Principal Research Scientist - Forest Health Primary Industries, Biosecurity Research | Industry & Investment NSW | Forest Science Centre 121-131 Oratava Ave West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 | PO Box 100 Beecroft NSW 2119 | Australia T: 02 9872 0131 | F: 02 9871 6941 | M: 0429 453859 | E: angus.carnegie(a)industry.nsw.gov.au W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au <http://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/> | www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/forestry <http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/forestry> DISCLAIMER: This Email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorised review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply Email and destroy all copies as well as the original message. All views expressed in this Email are those of the sender, except where specifically stated otherwise, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Forests NSW.

14 years, 10 months

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Fungi in my Relaxing Chamber

by Martin MacKenzie

Folks, As I believe, we can not separate the insects from the fungi they facilitate (or vice versa), this pathologist has gone over to the dark side and begun to study entomology. So this amateur entomologist has a question for the professional entomologists: "What volatile fungicide can I add to my relaxing chamber to prevent the growth of fungi ?" Yours, Dr. Martin MacKenzie, Forest Pathologist Southern Sierra Shared Service Area (209) 532 3671 ext 242 Stanislaus National Forest 19777 Greenley Road Sonora, CA 95370 qui docet discit

14 years, 11 months

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Invitation to a conference in Turkey about Oaks (Quercus spp)

by nicja＠ifm.liu.se

Dear Colleagues We are pleased to announce a second European conference about the value and management of oak-rich, cultural landscapes which will take place in southern Turkey in June 2010. The conference is jointly organised by Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey and Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden. The aim of the conference is to bring together specialists from different countries and disciplines to share information and current research concerning the importance of oak trees - their past, present and future contribution to European heritage, biodiversity, landscapes, tourism and the silvopastoral* economy. The first conference on the same natural and cultural themes was held in Linköping - Sweden, 2006. The conference proceedings can be found at: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Documents/publikationer/620-5617-4.pdf More information about the conference in Turkey can be found at the conference homepage: http://ormanweb.sdu.edu.tr/oak We hope the conference will enhance recognition of the role and significance of oak trees locally and internationally and look forward to meeting you in Turkey in June 2010 Your Organising Committee. *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvopasture Please spread this to your collegues!

14 years, 11 months

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SFIWC 2010 hotel reservation group code REVISION!!!

by William Shepherd

An important follow-up to the recent SFIWC 2010 announcement: Please use the group code "FOR" when booking your hotel reservation at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside by phone (1-888-324-8170) or online ( http://www.wilmingtonhilton.com) to get the special rate of $98.00/night. I apologize for any inconvenience. See you in Wilmington! - Will William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer USDA Forest Service SRS 2500 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 USA Voice: 318-473-7256 FAX: 318-473-7222 E-mail: williamshepherd(a)fs.fed.us SFIWC website: http://sfiwc.org

14 years, 11 months

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Southern Forest Insect Work Conference, 20-23 July 2010, Wilmington, North Carolina USA

by William Shepherd

The 53rd annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be 20-23 July 2010 (Tuesday - Friday) in Wilmington, North Carolina USA. We have chosen the Hilton Wilmington Riverside as our meeting hotel. Although we soon will be updating the SFIWC website (http://sfiwc.org) with this year's registration form, I encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of 90 rooms set aside for the group until May 19, so make your reservations by this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing! Here are the details: Date: 20-23 July 2010 Place: Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N. Water St., Wilmington, North Carolina USA Phone reservation: 1-888-324-8170. Online reservation: http://www.wilmingtonhilton.com. Ask for the Southern Forest Insect Work Conference group rate, using the code "SOR". Overnight parking is $9.00/day. Visit http://www.wilmingtonhilton.com for hotel information. Room rates are $98.00 per night plus tax. Remember, this low rate is valid only until May 19, and only for the first 90 rooms (first 30 on Monday, July 19). Make your reservation right away! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And an update on the 2010 SFIWC Program from Kier Klepzig and Fred Stephen (Co-Program Chairs): SFIWC 2010 - Invasives: Theory and Practice The theme of the 2010 SFIWC will be Invasives. We are looking to design a program that allows for broad discussion and scientific exchange of the theory and practice (monitoring, control, mitigation, restoration) of dealing with invasive insects. To that end, we are planning the following Plenary Session - Invasion Theory - Invasion biology - Predicting invasions - Cost/benefits of controlling invasions - Eradication or management - when to let go? Concurrent sessions - will focus on specific insects to encourage discussion and idea exchange on current work, planned research, methods, analyses, etc. These sessions may include - Sirex noctilio - Invasive bark and ambrosia beetles (red bay, Scolytus schevyrewi, thousand cankers disease, etc.) - Hemlock woolly adelgid - Emerald ash borer - others? Additional sessions may include - SPB: Is it an endangered species? - Climate change and insect dynamics We welcome suggestions for the program, and need volunteers to moderate and/or speak. Please volunteer !!! Please send your responses to Kier Klepzig (kklepzig(a)fs.fed.us; 828-257-4307) or Fred Stephen (fstephen(a)uark.edu; 479-575-2451). Thanks! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope to see you in Wilmington on July 20! - Will William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer USDA Forest Service SRS 2500 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 USA Voice: 318-473-7256 FAX: 318-473-7222 E-mail: williamshepherd(a)fs.fed.us SFIWC website: http://sfiwc.org

14 years, 11 months

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Fwd: Research Associate position in Bonello lab

by Pierluigi Bonello

Dear colleagues, Apologizing for possible multiple messages, I wanted to advertise an open research associate (technician) position in my lab, available immediately. The position description and all application information can be found at http://jobs.osu.edu/. Click on "View OSU Job Opportunities", then "SEARCH POSTINGS" using requisition number 348627. Application deadline: Jan. 17, 2010. Please distribute as you see fit to any and all qualified applicants. Thanks! Enrico -- Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello, Assoc. Professor Dept. of Plant Pathology The Ohio State University 201 Kottman Hall 2021 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210 Tel: (614) 688-5401 Lab: (614) 688-5409 Fax: (614) 292-4455 http://plantpath.osu.edu/people-and-programs/faculty-directory/bonello-pier… Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP) http://esgp.osu.edu/ Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program (PMBB) http://pmbb.osu.edu/

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