Dear FORENT, FORPATH and FORCLIMAIR subscribers,
First, let me apologize for cluttering the inboxes of those of you not interested in IUFRO matters. I know these lists are well-used for other useful stuff, so if you are not interested in IUFRO you might want to delete this message right now...
To my IUFRO colleagues, I want to share some information about a shift in leadership that we anticipate here in Division 7, "Forest Health". I was honored to be selected to serve as coordinator of Division 7 and in August, 2010 I started my term in that position. However 9 months later I was notified by my employer, the USDA Forest Service that I must resign because USDA "ethics" officers revoked their approval and decided that my service in this role was "unethical" stating it would amount to an implicit endorsement of IUFRO by the USDA Forest Service. Personally, I disagreed with their assessment but I did not receive support for my service in IUFRO from US Forest Service headquarters and they insisted that I resign. We anticipated that this rule would be relaxed, but after over 1 year of waiting, that has not happened so among IUFRO leaders, we decided that the Division 7 coordinator position should not remain empty any longer.
It turns out that there is a very happy solution to this story, namely Dr. Ecki Brockerhoff from Scion (Forest Research Institute), New Zealand has agreed to take on the Division 7 coordinator position. Ecki is currently coordinator of IUFRO Research Group 7.03 "Entomology" and if Ecki's nomination is approved later this month by the IUFRO Board (I anticipate this will be the case), then he will become the new Division 7 coordinator, and I will switch back into Ecki's position as coordinator of Research Group 7.03. I'm sure many of you know Ecki and agree that he will make an excellent Division coordinator. Personally, I'm thrilled that he can do this.
I apologize for any confusion that this episode may have created. It is a source of personal embarrassment and it certainly does not make me proud of the USDA Forest Service. I want to thank all of the great people I've had a chance to work with during my very brief stint as Division Coordinator and I'm looking forward with great excitement to returning to serve as Entomology Research Group leader. Thanks!
-Sandy
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Andrew Liebhold http://sandyliebhold.com
Northern Research Station 304-285-1512
USDA Forest Service 304-285-1505 FAX
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Morgantown, WV 26505 USA
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From: Sniezko, Richard -FS [rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us]
Sent: 14 June 2013 16:38
To: Sniezko, Richard -FS
Cc: Schoettle, Anna -FS
Subject: June 2014 Colorado: IUFRO Genetics of Five-Needle Pines and Rusts Conf.
Hello,
A joint meeting will be held June 15-20, 2014 in Ft. Collins, Colorado, U.S.A. bringing together scientists working with white pine species (5 needle pines) as well as those working with Rusts of Forest trees. See below for some information on the three groups convening.
This attachment is a First Announcement to those involved in white pine (5 needle pine ) genetics related work and conservation of these species. We are updating our email mailing list – please forward to your colleagues and have them contact us. More detailed information will be included in future announcement, but please get the dates and location on your calendars and begin planning to attend. Also, please see the ‘survey’ at the end of this email (or in the attached announcement) – a reply to Anna or myself would be VERY helpful as we continue planning for this conference.
Please pass the meeting information along to your colleagues interested in this subject (or in the Rusts of forest trees research).
Upcoming International Meeting – June 2014 in Colorado, USA
A joint international meeting of three groups: IUFRO 2.02.15 (Breeding and Genetic Resources of Five-Needle Pines), IUFRO 7.02.05 (Rusts of Forest Trees) and Strobusphere is being scheduled for June* 2014 in Colorado (USA). This will be the first time these three groups have met together to share research in genetics-pathology of five-needle pines. The conference will feature advances in gene conservation, genomics, rust resistance, evolutionary dynamics and other related topics. There will be some joint sessions as well as concurrent sessions organized by each respective group for other topics of interest.
Visit the websites below for future updates on this meeting, or contact Richard Sniezko (rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us>), Anna Schoettle (aschoettle(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:aschoettle@fs.fed.us>), Richard Hamelin (rhamelin(a)NRCan.gc.ca<mailto:rhamelin@NRCan.gc.ca> ) or David Neale (dbneale(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:dbneale@ucdavis.edu>) . We are building a mailing list for this meeting, if interested please send your name and email address to Richard Sniezko (rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us>).
2.02.15 – Breeding and genetic resources of five-needle pines http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20200/20215/
Our Working Party on Breeding and Genetic Resources of Five-Needle Pines is concerned with research cooperation and exchange of information on all aspects of genetic research on the five-needle pines. This includes provenance and progeny testing, gene conservation, landscape genomics, breeding, species hybridization, clonal propagation and testing, tissue or cell culture, molecular genetics, and the genetics of host-pathogen interactions, as well as ecology, evolutionary dynamics and management of these species. Increasingly though we are using this knowledge to address issues related to climate change, land use pressure and conservation
7.02.05 – Rusts of forest trees
http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-7/70000/70200/70205/
Our Working Party aims to bring together scientists and investigators working on tree rusts. Our goal is to foster scientific discussion and exchanges relating to tree rust epidemiology, biology, host-pathogen interactions, resistance, control and management, and genomics. Our working group meets approximately once every 4 years in locations in Europe, North America or Asia. We usually meet in locations that allow us to discuss our scientific findings and have field trips in a friendly and relaxed environment which is conducive to exchanges and debates. We want to place a strong emphasis on participation of young investigators and students, as these meetings provide unique experiences to meet and exchange with the related community.
Strobusphere
http://dendrome.ucdavis.edu/strobusphere/
In North America, a collaborative effort among researchers has begun, starting with a multi-national White Pine Genomic Resource Workshop<http://dendrome.ucdavis.edu/strobusphere/workshop2008.php> held on October 22-23, 2008 at the Dorena Genetic Resource Center in Cottage Grove, OR. The objective of this workshop was to discover and identify research objectives, strengths, scope and resources among the various working agencies. This collaborative effort is designed as a foundation to build wider scientific participation with a scope that spans molecular to landscape models, from host to pathogens and alternative hosts. The Strobusphere working group arose from this 2008 workshop. A notable work in progress: the sugar pine genome sequence is slated for completion in 2013 by PineRefSeq project (http://pinegenome.org/pinerefseq/). The sugar pine genome will be mostly finished and released to the public before the meeting in June 2014.
NOTE: there will be some joint sessions as well as concurrent sessions organized by each respective group for other topics of interest Genetics of five-needle pines and rusts in mountain landscapes – Conservation, utilization and evolution in a changing climate International IUFRO Conference * June 15-21, 2014 * Fort Collins, CO, USA
Name _______________________________ Email address __________________________________
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Will you want to present?
Yes __________
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Would you consider a:
Oral presentation ___________
Poster presentation ___________
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Are you interesting in a post-meeting multiple day field trip to the Greater Yellowstone Area?
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Would you have additional family members joining you?
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Please send responses to Richard Sniezko (rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us>) and Anna Schoettle (aschoettle(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:aschoettle@fs.fed.us>) to be added to the mailing list.
RICHARD A. SNIEZKO
Center Geneticist
USDA Forest Service - Dorena Genetic Resource Center
34963 Shoreview Road, Cottage Grove, Oregon, U.S.A. 97424
Phone: (541) 767-5716 Fax: (541) 767-5709
Cell: (541) 954-6793
email: rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us>
website: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/dorena<http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/dorena-grc>
IUFRO 2.02.15 – Breeding and Genetic Resources of Five-Needle Pines webpage:
http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20200/20215/
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Dear fellow researchers and students of forest entomology, ecology and management,
The Forest Entomology and Symbiology Lab at the University of Florida is pleased to invite you to the historically most comprehensive and most fun workshop on bark and ambrosia beetles in May 2014. Are you a researcher interested in bark and ambrosia beetles? Do you need to know more about the beetle identification, classification, damage, or ecology? Or do you have students who need to become familiar with the beetles? Learn from international experts through hands-on labs, field demonstration, lectures, and socializing.
See details at http://www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org/academy/. Choose one or all three modules: Regional Applied Focus, Hardcore Identification, and Understanding the Bug.
Make sure you sign up for updates - no spam, and you will be notified when the registration opens!
See you in Gainesville,
Jiri Hulcr
Dear Colleagues,
Apologies for posting this again. It looks as if the attachment in the previous posting did not get through and, therefore, I am posting the text directly below:
FP1002 PERMIT (Pathway Evaluation and pest Risk Management In Transport)
EU COST Training School 2013: Field and laboratory methods for detection of invasive pests and pathogens
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
1-5 July, 2013
Local Organiser:
Professor Mirza Dautbašić,
Faculty of Forestry
University of Sarajevo
Zagrebaèka 20
Phone: +387 33 61 40 03
Fax: +387 33 61 13 49
Web site: www.sumfaksa.co.ba <http://www.sumfaksa.co.ba/>
Trainers:
Professor Boris Hrašovec, Faculty of Forestry, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Professor Milka Glavendekic, Faculty of Forestry, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Professor Dušan Jurc, Department of Forest Protection, Slovenian Forestry Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Professor Hugh Evans, Forest Research, Aberystwyth, UK
Further trainers to be confirmed.
Training School objectives and outline programme
The Training School is aimed at Early Stage Researchers who have an interest in or are directly involved with detection and/or management of invasive forest pests and pathogens. One of the keys to managing the movement of pests globally is knowledge of pest biology and how the pests are associated with various pathways and, in relation to managing threats, early detection of those pests after they arrive in a new country. This Training School concentrates on how to identify symptoms and life stages of insect pests and tree pathogens in forests and woodland locations and, in support of field diagnosis, how to confirm the initial findings using laboratory diagnostic methods and tools.
The course will, therefore, involve two full days in forest locations near Sarajevo followed by up to two days laboratory diagnostic procedures and seminars on the threats to forests arising from international trade and movement of pests along pathways. Specialists in entomology and pathology will guide the training.
Support
Early Stage Researchers (i.e. up to 8 years after obtaining a higher degree) from COST Countries and near-neighbour COST Countries are eligible for support. This will cover lowest cost economy air or train fares, local travel (not taxis), actual costs of hotel accommodation (estimated to be around €50 per night) and €20 per meal. Transport to forest locations will be provided by the local organiser.
Applications
Please apply to Professor Hugh Evans, Chair of FP1002 by email (hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk <mailto:hugh.evans@forestry.gsi.gov.uk> ) with a brief CV and short letter of application indicating experience and the reason for wishing to attend the Training School. Applications will be considered immediately and a response provided within 2 days to enable successful candidates to make travel arrangements. We anticipate that around 30 ESRs will attend the Training School, although this number may be adjusted if there is strong demand.
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Professor Hugh F Evans
Pennaeth Ymchwil Coedwigaeth yng Nghymru / Head of Forest Research in Wales
Forest Research in Wales
Adeilad Edward Llwyd / Edward Llwyd Building
Campws Penglais / Penglais Campus
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
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www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch <http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch>
www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/dyficatchment <http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/dyficatchment>
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Dear Colleagues,
The EU COST Action FP1002 PERMIT (Pathway Evaluation and pest Risk Management In Transport) is organising a Training School for Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) (i.e. within 8 years of obtaining a research degree) in Field and laboratory methods for detection of invasive pests and pathogens. This is open to ESRs in COST countries or near-neighbour non-COST countries and financial support will be provided to eligible candidates. Please see the attached information and send your applications to Professor Hugh Evans, Chair of the PERMIT COST Action. The Training School can cater for around 30 participants and therefore anyone interested should apply as soon as possible and will receive a rapid response.
Apologies for the short notice, but we hope to have a successful course.
Hugh Evans
Chair of FP1002
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Professor Hugh F Evans
Pennaeth Ymchwil Coedwigaeth yng Nghymru / Head of Forest Research in Wales
Forest Research in Wales
Adeilad Edward Llwyd / Edward Llwyd Building
Campws Penglais / Penglais Campus
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3DA
Uniongyrchol/Direct: +44(0)1970 621527
Rhif ffôn Symudol gwaith /Work mobile: +44 (0)7917000234
E-bost/E-mail: hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk <mailto:hugh.evans@forestry.gsi.gov.uk>
www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch <http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch>
www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/dyficatchment <http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/dyficatchment>
www.impactproject.eu <http://www.impactproject.eu/>
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Dear all,
I am forwarding a message from John Innes about an upcoming event of the IUFRO Task Force "Resources For the Future".
See below and attached. For further information please contact John Innes.
Apologies for cross-posting.
Cheers, Ecki
Eckehard Brockerhoff, PhD
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7
Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute)
PO Box 29237
Christchurch 8540, New Zealand
E-mail: eckehard.brockerhoff(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:eckehard.brockerhoff@scionresearch.com>
From: Innes, John [mailto:john.innes@ubc.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, 29 May 2013 5:53 p.m.
To: Eckehard Brockerhoff
Subject: Resources for the Future - IUFRO conference in Vancouver Canada
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Dear Dr. Eckehard Brockerhoff (IUFRO Division 7 Coordinator):
The IUFRO Task Force "Resources for the Future" will hold a conference this August (27-29) in Vancouver, Canada. In my capacity as Coordinator of this Task Force, I am asking if you could possibly distribute the message below to your network of Division contacts?
For your interest, I have also attached a 1-page overview about the conference and a document containing speaker biographies.
Thank-you very much for your assistance with this matter,
Dr. John Innes,
Dean, Faculty of Forestry
University of British Columbia
Message
August 27-29, Vancouver, Canada, IUFRO Task Force Conference "Resources for the Future"
You are invited to participate in a Conference, developed by the IUFRO Resources for the Future Task Force. The Conference will take place in the Forest Sciences Centre at the University of British Columbia, August 27 to 29, 2013. The conference will feature world leaders in the forest resources field, and provide them with a venue to collaborate and share ideas with academia, government, industry and NGOs - all stakeholders in the future of the world's forests. The goal is to provide a platform where speakers can share their expertise in various areas and identify potential solutions.
Four topic areas will be covered:
* Globalization and its implications for forests
* Plantations
* Bio-products and advanced building systems
* Forest ecosystem services
Early bird registration cut-off is June 15th. For more information about the conference please check website: http://iufro2013.forestry.ubc.ca/
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