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Call for papers. Sixth Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium: Biosecurity, Plant Trade, and Native Habitats. June 21-23, 2016. San Francisco

by Frankel, Susan -FS

Sixth Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium: Biosecurity, Plant Trade, and Native Habitats Preliminary Announcement and Call for Papers June 21 – 23, 2016 Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123 The Sixth Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium: Biosecurity, Plant Trade, and Native Habitats brings together scientists and practitioners from throughout the world working on Phytophthora plant pathogens in wildands and nurseries. The meeting will provide a scientific update on the state of our knowledge about Phytophthoras and associated diseases in urban and wildland forests as well as nurseries, landscapes, and restoration areas. This conference reflects widening concerns related to Phytophthora species in U.S. wildlands and the potential for spread from native and ornamental plant production facilities to restoration sites and adjacent lands. Phytophthora ramorum, cause of sudden oak death and other plant diseases, has killed millions of tanoak and coast live oak trees along the Pacific Coast and forced the removal of millions of Japanese larch trees in the U.K. The pathogen was inadvertently introduced to both North America and Europe on ornamental nursery stock and is a quarantined pest in over 65 countries. In California, the first U.S. detection of P. tentaculata in native plant nurseries and on outplanted restoration plants has heighted concern over other Phytophthora species in endemic plant and animal habitats. This meeting will expand the concept of the Sudden Oak Death Science Symposiums, with presentations on sudden oak death research and management progress since the Fifth Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium (June 2012, Petaluma) as well as other nursery and wildland Phytophthora issues. Call for Papers, Case Studies, Speakers, and Posters We are seeking abstracts (up to 1 page) of proposed papers or posters by January 29, 2016. These should be submitted via email using the format (including font size and style) of the attached MS-Word example and should clearly state if you would like to present a paper or a poster. Abstracts should be sent to: Katie Harrell, California Oak Mortality Task Force email: kpalmieri(a)berkeley.edu<mailto:kpalmieri@berkeley.edu> phone: 510-847-5482 or 530-350-7147 Symposium proceedings will be produced. Speakers are requested to provide manuscripts; 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 or Phytophthora spp. in native habitats, restoration areas and wildlands: biology and pathology; organisms associated with Phytophthoras; ecology; economic, social, and environmental impacts; modeling and risk assessment; management and control strategies; monitoring; arboriculture and urban forestry; nursery management; policy; or other related topics. Applicants will be notified by March 11, 2016 as to the acceptance of their submission. Conference Location and Information The Sixth SOD Science Symposium: Biosecurity, Plant Trade, and Native Habitats will be held at the Fort Mason Center (http://fortmason.org/) in San Francisco, California from June 21-23, 2016. This conference is aimed at researchers, natural resource and horticultural managers, regulators, policy makers, and public and private interest groups. Conference participants will need to find lodging at hotels, hostels, campgrounds, or other nearby venues. Travel expenses and registration fees are the responsibility of the speakers. Registration materials will be available soon. Tentative Symposium Schedule Monday, June 20 Pre-conference Phytophthora Identification Hands-On Workshop, UC Berkeley Monday, June 20 Welcome reception and registration Tuesday, June 21 Registration All day field trip – Departs from Ft. Mason Wednesday, June 22 Registration Indoor presentations – Ft. Mason Poster viewing Thursday, June 23 Registration Indoor presentations – Ft. Mason Poster viewing For More Information Submission of Abstracts, Conference Logistics, and Facilities • Katie Harrell, California Oak Mortality Task Force 510-847-5482; kpalmieri(a)berkeley.edu<mailto:kpalmieri@berkeley.edu> Registration • Bonnie Nielsen, California Oak Mortality Task Force 415-473-4204; banielsen(a)ucanr.edu<mailto:banielsen@ucanr.edu> Program • Susan Frankel, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station 510-883-8825; sfrankel(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:sfrankel@fs.fed.us> Conference Website • http://ucanr.edu/sites/sod6/

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IUFRO travelling workshop: Sept-Iles, Quebec, Canada - July 11-15 2016

by Pureswaran, Deepa (NRCan/RNCan)

Dear Colleagues, My colleagues and I are organising a IUFRO travelling workshop "Climate-induced range shifts in boreal forest pests and their ecological, economic and social consequences" in northern Quebec from 11-15 July, 2016. Attached is the first announcement and workshop poster. Information can also be found at these sites and will be updated as plans firm up. Please disseminate the information to your research groups. My apologies for cross-postings. Workshop site https://tinyurl.com/IUFROquebec2016 IUFRO Site. Unit 8.01.06 http://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/current/ Look forward to seeing you there next summer! Deepa Deepa Pureswaran, PhD Chercheur scientifique // Research Scientist Écologie des insectes forestiers // Forest Insect Ecology Ressources naturelles Canada // Natural Resources Canada Service canadien des forêts // Canadian Forest Service Centre de foresterie des Laurentides // Laurentian Forestry Centre 1055, rue du PEPS Québec, QC G1V 4C7 Canada Téléphone: 418-648-7532 Fax: 418-648-5849 Website: http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/employees/read/dpureswa

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Jobs: Postdoc in Symbiont diversity, and Collection & Database Curator

by Hulcr,Jiri

The Forest Entomology and Symbiology team at the University of Florida (www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org<http://www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org>) is looking for two new colleagues: 1 - Postdoc in symbiont diversity. We are looking for one- or two-year postdoc to work on a new NSF-funded project on a global characterization of symbioses between wood boring beetles, fungi, and bacteria using metabarcoding, metagenomic and culturing approaches. Please submit your CV with emphasis on 1) publications (that is the most important criterion), 2) evidence of being an independent problem-solver and finisher, and 3) evidence that you really like data-driven, quantitative, molecular research on organismal diversity. Experience with fungi or other small organisms is a bonus. 2 - Collection and database curator: We are also looking for a one- or two-year research assistant to manage and improve our large cryo-collection of beetle and fungus samples. Please submit your CV with emphasis on 1) experience with serious data management, ideally using MS Access, 2) passion for biological collection curation, and 3) evidence of being an independent problem-solver and finisher. Link to the advertisement: http://www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org/2015/12/jobs-postdoc-and-curator/ DEADLINE for both: December 31, 2015. Job start: spring or summer 2016. Also submit: Contact information for your three most recent supervisors. Send your application to Jiri Hulcr: hulcr(a)ufl.edu<mailto:hulcr@ufl.edu>. Use email subject "Symbiosis postdoc 2016" or "Curator 2016". Our team is young and fun, but also serious about being on the cutting edge of research on symbioses and on their significance to the world (http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/emergingthreats/). The University of Florida is the State's research heavy-lifter and offers endless opportunities in scientific technology and collaborations. Gainesville is one of the best towns in the US to live in: educated, beautiful year-round, and with low cost of living. [cid:image001.jpg@01CEDA17.84936C00] ________________________ Jiri Hulcr, PhD UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation 352-273-0299 | www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org<http://www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org/>

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PhD position in Invasion Ecology

by Rene Eschen

Dear colleagues, Please see the attached announcement for a PhD student position in Invasion Ecology at CABI Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL. I would be grateful if you forward this message to potential candidates. Best Regards, René Eschen. Dr René Eschen Senior Scientist - Risk Analysis and Invasion Ecology CABI Rue des Grillons 1 CH-2800 Delémont Switzerland Telephone: +41 (0)32 421 4887 Fax: +41 (0)32 421 4871 Email: r.eschen(a)cabi.org<mailto:r.eschen@cabi.org> Visit us at www.cabi.org<http://www.cabi.org/> Our centre annual report 2014 is available at http://www.cabi.org/about-cabi/cabi-centres/switzerland/ CABI improves people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment

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IUFRO Mistletoe Meeting in Ashland, Oregon USA July 17-22 2016

by Shaw, Dave

Hello, Everyone is invited to the IUFRO Unit 7.02.11 Parasitic flowering plants in forests, sponsored meeting in Ashland, Oregon, USA July 17-22, 2016. The meeting is titled, "Mistletoes: Pathogens, Keystone Resource, and Medicinal Wonder", to indicate the breadth of topics that will be covered (systematics, ecology, pharmacology, economics, wildlife, management, host parasite interactions, etc). The organizing committee is inviting interested people to submit abstracts for consideration in oral and poster sessions (although website might not be ready for submissions quite yet). The organizing committee includes: David Shaw, USA, Marcelo Wagner, Argentina, David Watson Australia, Simon Shamoun, Canada, and Robert Mathiasen, USA. Ashland, Oregon is a small city in Southern Oregon State near the California border area where mistletoes in the Viscaceae (Arceuthobium, Phoradendron) are abundant and important to forest ecology and management. We plan two full day field outings to natural areas, managed forests, national forests, and national parks. The region is very diverse with high plant endemism. Attached please find the brochure announcing the meeting. Please share this with colleagues and spread the word. We hope you will be interested in attending. Website: http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/mistletoe/ If you have any questions please email David Shaw at: dave.shaw(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:dave.shaw@oregonstate.edu> or Brianna Beene at: Brianna.beene(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:Brianna.beene@oregonstate.edu> Sincerely, David Shaw and the IUFRO 7.02.11 organizing committee. Associate Professor, Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Forest Health Specialist, Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Director, Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative (http://sncc.forestry.oregonstate.edu/) College of Forestry, Oregon State University dave.shaw(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:dave.shaw@oregonstate.edu> 541.737.2845

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Abstract submission due date extended to 12 December / 5th announcement, IUFRO conference "Global Change and Forest Health", 25-29 April 2016 - All Division 7 (Forest Health) Conference in Istanbul, Turkey

by Eckehard Brockerhoff

Dear friends and colleagues, IUFRO All Division 7 Conference “Global Change and Forest Health” (University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 25-29 April 2016, see www.foresthealth2016.com<http://www.foresthealth2016.com>). Key points The due date for abstract submission has been extended to 12 December. To date we have received ca. 300 abstracts (oral and poster) and we have begun to review these. Session organisers will be invited shortly to review abstract submitted to their sessions. Early Bird registration is available until 31 December 2015 (300 Euros regular, students receive a 50% discount) Keynote speakers have been confirmed and more information is now available on the website (also see below) Safety The conference organizing committee continues to monitor the safety situation, and we are also consulting with the Secretariat of IUFRO. Other conferences in Turkey and Europe continue to go ahead as planned. The venue of our conference is in a quiet part of the city, and the location is regarded as safe. We will advise you if there are any changes. Should it become necessary to postpone or cancel the conference, registration fees will be reimbursed in full (less transaction fees). Keynote speakers We have confirmed three keynote speakers who will address different aspects of the conference theme “Global Change and Forest Health”: - Dr. Treena Burgess (Murdoch University, Australia, Associate Professor in Plant Sciences) - Dr. Marcus Lindner (European Forest Institute, Head of Programme, Sustainability and Climate Change) - Dr. Andrea Battisti (University of Padova, Italy, Professor of Forest Entomology) See the website for further information. Numerous other plenary and invited presentations will be given (and announced later). Abstract submission You are kindly invited to submit your abstract for oral or poster presentations (see www.foresthealth2016.com<http://www.foresthealth2016.com>). When you submit your abstract, you can select either one of the 16 pre-arranged sessions or a general session (“other”). We will review all abstract submissions and ensure they will be placed in suitable sessions. Cross-disciplinary abstracts including two or more of the conference subjects (climate change, biological invasions, air pollution, forest pathology, forest entomology) are particularly encouraged. Please submit your abstracts by 12 December 2015. See the web page www.foresthealth2016.com<http://www.foresthealth2016.com> for more information about the conference. Feel free to contact us with any questions and comments. Kind regards Ecki Brockerhoff, Yusuf Serengil, Elena Paoletti, Jolanda Roux, Sandy Liebhold (Conference Scientific Committee) Eckehard Brockerhoff Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute) and University of Canterbury, School of Biological Sciences - New Zealand Coordinator IUFRO Division 7, Forest Health Member of the Conference Scientific Committee eckehard.brockerhoff(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:eckehard.brockerhoff@scionresearch.com> Yusuf Serengil Faculty of Forestry, Istanbul University - Turkey Coordinator IUFRO Working Party WP 7.01.08 Local Organizer, Conference Scientific and Organizing Committees serengil(a)istanbul.edu.tr<mailto:serengil@istanbul.edu.tr>, yserengil(a)yahoo.com<mailto:yserengil@yahoo.com> Elena Paoletti National Research Council Sustainable Plant Protection Institute - Italy Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.1, Impacts of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Forest Ecosystems Member of the Conference Scientific Committee elena.paoletti(a)cnr.it<mailto:elena.paoletti@cnr.it> Jolanda Roux Tree Pathology Co-operative Programme (TPCP) Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute - South Africa Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.2, Pathology Member of the Conference Scientific Committee Jolanda.Roux(a)up.ac.za<mailto:Jolanda.Roux@up.ac.za> Andrew (Sandy) Liebhold US Forest Service Northern Research Station - USA Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.3, Entomology Member of the Conference Scientific Committee aliebhold(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:aliebhold@fs.fed.us> ________________________________ This e-mail and any attachments may contain information which is confidential or subject to copyright. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete it. Scion does not accept responsibility for anything in this e-mail which is not provided in the course of Scion’s usual business or for any computer virus, data corruption, interference or delay arising from this e-mail.

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