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Postdoc in insect chemical ecology, Lund University

by Olle Anderbrant

Please spread to those that might be interested! Thanks, Olle -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Olle Anderbrant, Prof. telephone +46 (0)46 2224997 Department of Biology mobile +46 (0)70 3724997 Lund University Sölvegatan 37 telefax +46 (0)46 2224716 SE-223 62 Lund e-mail Olle.Anderbrant(a)biol.lu.se Sweden internet http://www.biology.lu.se/olle-anderbrant

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April 1th DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: 5th International Workshop on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite Interactions, Orléans, France, 23-28 august 2015

by Sniezko, Richard -FS

Please note deadlines, and pass along to colleagues working on aspects of resistance to insects or pathogens in forest trees DEADLINE APPROACHING This is a reminder that the deadline for abstract submission is very close (April 1st 2015) 5th International Workshop on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite Interactions, Orléans, France, 23-28 august 2015 An event organized by <http://www6.val-de-loire.inra.fr/uragpf> and sponsorized by <http://www.iufro.org/iufro/><http://www.fs.fed.us/><http://www.sfp-asso.org/><http://www.occhio.be/index.html><http://www.hettichlab.com/> Dear Colleague, If you do not want to miss the opportunity to present your work, please submit your abstract online as soon as possible https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015%20/Abstract-submiss… Please note that you can submit a very short abstract at this stage and that you will be able to submit a more detailed one once your submission gets a first approval from the Scientific Committee. What matters is to let organizers know that you are willing to present something. Also, if you are willing to attend but not willing to submit an abstract by the end of this week (because you are still waiting for funding or administrative approval), would you be kind enough to create a user account on the conference's website ? https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015%20/user/register This will allow organizers to know how many participants might attend. Many thanks ! Remember that deadline for early bird registration is April 15th 2015 For any question on accommodation, registration fees, accompanying persons ... please find answers on the website : https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015%20/Practical-inform… or email to tpi2015(a)orleans.inra.fr<mailto:tpi2015@orleans.inra.fr> If you know some candidates in developing countries working on related topics you might notify them that funding is available to support up to two scientists : https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015/Who-is-who/IUFRO. If your group would like to consider sponsorship for graduate student : http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/8-news/news-left/78-ten-grant-initiative<http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/8-news/news-left/78-ten-grant-initiative.>.<http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/8-news/news-left/78-ten-grant-initiative.> We are still building our mailing list for scientists (and managers) working on this topic. Please forward the notice of this international workshop to colleagues. Please note that registration fees not only include full access to the scientific program and all conference material but also the following : * a welcome cocktail reception (Sunday evening) * the following meals: Monday (Lunch+Diner), Tuesday (L+D), Thursday (L+D) * coffee breaks: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (1) * Field trip + picnic basket + reception diner (Wednesday) which means that participants will have very little additional expenses except travelling and lodging. -- Véronique Jorge Unité Amélioration, Génétique et Physiologie Forestières, Centre INRA Val de Loire, site d'Orléans, 2163 avenue de la Pomme de Pin, CS 40001 - Ardon 45075 ORLEANS CEDEX 2 France Tel : +33 (0) 2 38 41 78 28 Fax : +33 (0) 2 38 41 48 09 veronique.jorge(a)orleans.inra.fr<mailto:veronique.jorge@orleans.inra.fr> http://www6.val-de-loire.inra.fr/uragpf/Personnel/Permanents/Veronique-JORGE https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015

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by Проблемы л есной фитоп атологии и м икологии - 2015

Dear colleagues! The Organizing Committee of the IX International Conference "Problems of Forest Phytopathology and Mycology", which will be held in Minsk from 19 to 24 October 2015, reports that in connection with the incoming requests, we are extending the deadline for submission of applications and materials for the conference until APRIL 15 2015 Successful scientific creativity :) Kind regards, Organizing Committee of the IX International Conference "Problems of Forest Phytopathology and Mycology". Глубокоуважаемые коллеги! Оргкомитет IX Международной конференции «Проблемы лесной фитопатологии и микологии», которая будет проходить в г. Минске с 19 по 24 октября 2015 г., сообщает, что в связи с поступающими просьбами, мы продлеваем крайний срок подачи заявок и материалов на конференцию до 15 АПРЕЛЯ 2015 Г. Успешного научного творчества :) С уважением, Оргкомитет IX Международной конференции «Проблемы лесной фитопатологии и микологии».

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Invitation for special issue on biodiversity and management for high value timbers

by Sheila Ward

Dear all: Submissions are invited for a special issue of the *International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management*, entitled *Synergies between biodiversity and management for high-value timber species*. This issue is based on a technical session at IUFRO 2014, but the issue is open to authors who did not participate in the session. The deadline has been extended to April 15, 2015. This Special Issue examines the scientific basis for managing to create a positive synergy between biodiversity and high-value timber species. Management to conserve biodiversity and management for the production of high-value timber species can be in conflict with each other. The increasing need to conserve biodiversity and the ongoing demand for high-value timbers prompt the goal to integrate these management objectives. Therefore papers are requested for a Special Issue that explores positive interactions between biodiversity and high-value timbers. This Special Issue aims for a global scope, including tropical and temperate high-value timbers. Possible topics include: - How biodiversity can protect high-value species from pests and pathogens - How biodiversity, as an indicator of more intact ecosystems, can sustain production of high-value species - How high-value species in restoration and plantations can reestablish or conserve biodiversity - How high-value species in enrichment plantings or natural forest can help maintain intact forests and their biodiversity - How high-value species themselves are examples of biodiversity in need of conservation For more information, please see: http://explore.tandfonline.com/pages/cfp/tbsm-themed-paper-aug-2014 If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Ward at: sheila.emily.ward(a)gmail.com Sheila Ward Coordinator, IUFRO 1.02.04

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Crowdfunding to start a forest pathology focused citizen science program in South Africa

by Joseph Michael Hulbert

Dear IUFRO entomologists and pathologists, My name is Joey Hulbert and I am a forest pathologist in training. I recently completed a MS at Oregon State University and now I am prepping to move to South Africa for a PhD with Dr. Micahel Wingfield at FABI <http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/>. For my PhD, we plan to survey the indigenous forests of South Africa for *Phytopthora* species with the help of the public. *Phytophthora* are a group of microorganisms well known as plant pathogens (i.e. sudden oak death, potato late blight, Port-orford cedar root rot). We want to create a citizen science program that teaches the public about forest health and invites them to help sample the trees in forests near their communities. The PhD will be funded but we are trying to raise support for starting the citizen science program (it is a side project). To do this we have launched a crowdfunding campaign. I am reaching out to you with hope that you will share this project with your social networks and anyone who may see the value in this project. Please help us spread the word! The below link will take you to the project. There is a 5-minute video that I put together to summarize the scope and value. https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric… I have also created a few complimentary open-access lab notes as listed below: - SIX Reasons to Back this Research: https://experiment.com/u/Lc1E7w - What is Citizen Science? https://experiment.com/u/WETOKA - A recent excursion into Sudden Oak Death infected lands (lots of photos)! https://experiment.com/u/22omNA Please let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions. I would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word about this project. Thank you! Sincerely, Joey Hulbert Admitted PhD Student, University of Pretoria Forestry and Agriculture Biotechnology Institute, South Africa Current Crowdfunding Project: https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…

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Photo Contest: Pests without Borders - the Final Selection

by Brigitte Burger

Pests of plants pose a major threat to the world's plant resources. The International Plant Protection Convention ( <https://www.ippc.int/> IPPC) aims to sustain agriculture, enhance global food security, and facilitate trade through the prevention of pest introduction and spread. The IPPC Capacity Development Committee, with financial support from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), launched this photo contest to draw attention to the importance of plant pests. Photographers from all over the world have contributed more than 100 pictures of pests, of the impacts of pests and of management measures ( <http://www.phytosanitary.info/photo-contest> http://www.phytosanitary.info/photo-contest). A panel selected the 30 shortlisted pictures. An expert jury formed by members of the IPPC Secretariat, FAO and National Geographic Society selected the 3 finalist pictures. These 3 pictures are posted on the <https://www.facebook.com/pages/IPPC-Protecting-the-worlds-plant-resources-f…> IPPC Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1055317844481620.1073741829.11323… <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1055317844481620.1073741829.11323…> &type=1, and now is your chance to vote on the winning image! Deadline for the online voting is 19 March 2015 at 6pm. The winners will be announced during the IPPC Commission on Phytosanitary Measures to be held on 16 th-20th of March 2015. Copyrights of photographers are protected (http://www.phytosanitary.info/terms-and-conditions-contest)

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Aug 23-28, 2015: Genetic Resistance to Diseases and Insects in Forest Trees International Workshop 2015 5th Tree-Parasite Interactions Congress in Orleans - France

by Sniezko, Richard -FS

**Please pass along to those that work with resistance and Tree-Parasite Interactions For planning purposes, if interested attending, please send an email to Veronique JORGE (Veronique.Jorge(a)orleans.inra.fr<mailto:Veronique.Jorge@orleans.inra.fr>) Arnaud DOWKIW (Arnaud.Dowkiw(a)orleans.inra.fr<mailto:Arnaud.Dowkiw@orleans.inra.fr>) Also, if your group would like to be a Sponsor, see website for details Genetic Resistance to Diseases and Insects in Forest Trees Workshop 2015 5th International Workshop on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite Interactions Hello! At the 2011 excellent workshop in Eugene, Oregon (proceedings at http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/publications/documents/psw_gtr240/) it was decided to have the next international workshop on this topic in France. the 5th International Workshop on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite Interactions that will be held in Orléans, France, from 23 to 28 August 2015. Please see the email from Arnaud Dowkiw (below) for some details and the website: https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015 This important topic is even more relevant today, as several additional insect and disease epidemics have taken place. Also, note – there may be some funding available for 1 or 2 scientists: some of the requirements (see website for details): · Scientists from developing countries (according to World Bank List of Economies: low income countries and lower middle income countries (http://data.worldbank.org/country); · Preference given to scientists working in IUFRO member institutions We hope to see you in France for the talks, the discussions, and the continued friendships and collaborations. Best regards, Richard IUFRO 2.02.15 Coordinator [Forest Service Shield] Richard A. Sniezko, PhD Center Geneticist Forest Service Dorena Genetic Resource Center p: 541-767-5716 c: 541-954-6793 f: 541-767-5709 rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us> 34963 Shoreview Drive Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.fs.fed.us<http://www.fs.fed.us> [http://wwwstatic.fs.usda.gov/images/email/usda-logo.png]<http://usda.gov/>[Twitter Logo]<https://twitter.com/forestservice>[Facebook Logo]<http://facebook.com/USDA> Caring for the land and serving people From: Arnaud Dowkiw [mailto:Arnaud.Dowkiw@orleans.inra.fr] Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:06 AM Subject: You have expressed interest in attending the 5th Tree-Parasite Interactions Congress in Orleans - France Dear Colleague, You have expressed interest in attending the 5th International Symposium on the Genetics of Tree-Parasite Interactions that will be held in Orléans, France, from 23 to 28 August 2015. We know that there are many other scientific meetings that you could attend in 2015, but YOU selected the best one :-) For those who experienced the previous editions of this workshop, you know that they are always very interesting, very rich, not only because of the diversity of the attendees (phytopathologists, breeders, entomologists, physiologists, evolutionary biologists ...) but also because they are always organized in a way that most of the attendees have an oportunity to present their work and in a format that fosters discussions. Also, compared to many other meetings, the registration fees are not so high. It is 600 € for early bird registration (1 April) and only 500 € for graduate students. These fees include all the meals (lunches + diners) + field tour and conference diner. Last but not least, some of you are project leaders, group coordinators or in the process of building a project. We have negociated some extra free meeting rooms where you will be able to gather your troops, so think seriously about this opportunity. Now is time to think seriously about confirming your participation to this event ! There is a brand new website waiting for you with lots of information to help you organize your trip and your presentation : https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015 Although registrations to the meeting will open 2nd of February, online abstract registration is now open ! Please circulate this information around you and think about other colleagues or students in your lab who maybe interested (think also that France still is a good place for summer holidays, either before or after the meeting !!). [cid:image005.jpg@01D055A7.1167F770] We look forward to seeing you in Orleans ! The local organizing team This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

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Joint IUFRO meeting "Foliage, shoot and stem diseases of forest trees" and "Diseases and insects in forest nurseries" ---- 5th letter (extension of deadline for abstract submission)

by Jonàs Oliva Palau

Dear Colleagues, We have extended the deadline for abstract submission until the 15th of March 2015 for the incoming Joint IUFRO 7.02.02 “Foliage, shoot and stem diseases of forest trees” and 7.03.04 “Diseases and insects in forest nurseries” Working Party Meetings that will be held in Uppsala, Sweden on the 7 – 12th June 2015. We have already got more than 80 communications from 20 different countries. So thanks to all of you that have already send in the abstract! Remember that registration is open on-line: http://www.slu.se/iufro2015 Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: IUFRO “Foliage, shoot and stem diseases of forest trees” Jonàs Oliva: jonas.oliva(a)slu.se<mailto:jonas.oliva@slu.se> Jan Stenlid: jan.stenlid(a)slu.se<mailto:jan.stenlid@slu.se> IUFRO “Diseases and insects in forest nurseries” Audrius Menkis: audrius.menkis(a)slu.se<mailto:rimvys.vasaitis@slu.se> Hope to see you soon in Uppsala! Jonàs, Jan and Audrius -------------------------------------------------------------- Jonàs Oliva, Ph. D. Assistant Professor – Forskarassistent Dept. Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, SLU Box 7026 75007 Uppsala, Sweden telefon: 018-671602 fax +46 18 673599 jonas.oliva(a)slu.se<mailto:jonas.oliva@slu.se>

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