Dear Colleague,
We recently sent you an email relating to our project to estimate the cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to Africa. The information from experts across Africa is collated via an online survey, which will close on July 1st. We have not received a response from you yet, and we hope that you will be able to visit the online survey to enter the information into the relevant sections before this deadline.
If you have saved a copy of the survey previously, but not submitted it, please use the link sent to you by the online survey platform to access your saved responses. If you have not saved your responses previously, please use the following link to complete the survey:
Link to Survey to estimate the cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to Africa<https://innsafrica.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/estimating-the-cost-of-invasive-alie…>
Please make sure you press “finish” on the survey before the deadline so we can collate your responses. In case of any difficulty, please contact Adewale Ogunmodede (A.Ogunmodede(a)cabi.org<mailto:A.Ogunmodede@cabi.org>).
We look forward to receiving your survey response. Your expert input is greatly valued.
Sincerely,
Dr René Eschen
On behalf of:
Dr Bryony Taylor
Senior Scientist
CABI
This study is being conducted by CABI’s Action on Invasives programme, with funding support from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands Department for International Cooperation (DGIS)
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Posting of notification from Mike Wingfield, University of Pretoria:
Please join us for the next FABI International Seminar presented on
Thursday 25 June at 16:00 (GMT+2). We are excited to have Dr Matthew Kasson
(Assistant Professor of Forest Pathology, West Virginia University, USA)
present his work titled Deciphering fungus-arthropod interactions: from
ambrosia fungi to cicada-killing “Zygomycetes". For more information and
registration details, please visit our website at the following link.
Please note that we ask those interested to join to register for the
series. This will allow us to share the zoom links and communicate other
relevant information with regards to the seminar for each month (usually
the last Thursday of each month).
Von: Tree Mortality Network [mailto:treemortnet@gmail.com]
Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Juni 2020 11:18
An: burger(a)iufro.org
Betreff: International Tree Mortality Network - Newsletter
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NEWSLETTER
Dear members,
The International Tree Mortality Network is now up and running!
We will organize different activities during the upcoming months and years and will use our <http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> webpage and regular distribution of newsletters to keep you informed and to get you involved. Despite the fact that the current health situation has jeopardized our first scientific activity, a workshop on harmonizing data on forest condition that was scheduled for late March but was cancelled, we have succeeded in taking up additional momentum.
Please read on, this is the start of a global initiative that will propel science, forest management and policy making!
Data surveys of global forest condition
We recently have launched two surveys on data availability of global forest condition. The surveys seeks to assemble metadata on existing field assessments (i) to develop methods for quantification of tree mortality rates consistently across different protocols, and (ii) to link ground and satellite-based information to understand how tree mortality changes over time. We have already received XX responses from contributors around the globe. Please press the buttons to fill out the surveys.
<http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> Remote Sensing Survey
<http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> Terrestrials Data Survey
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Participants of the surveys and other experts will be given the opportunity to contribute to topical online working groups. Invitations will be sent out this summer. We'll keep you updated.
Tree mortality event image gallery
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To increase awareness about climate change-induced tree mortality as a global phenomenon, we want to host images on mortality events on our <http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> webpages. To do so, we seek your support, please send us images of mortality events (large group of trees, forest stands,...) to <mailto:treemortnet@gmail.com> treemortnet(a)gmail.com, and add a short description about the main species affected, the region and country, the cause (e.g., bark beetle) and year of mortality (if known), and the name of the copyright holder (for example, Spruce_Thuringia_Germany_bark beetles_2019_Hartmann.jpg).
<mailto:treemortnet@gmail.com?subject=tree-mortality-pictures> contact
Global database and interactive map of tree mortality events
We have posted a tree mortality event map on our <http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> webpage. For the time being, the map is a geo-referenced version of the "Allen mortality map" (Allen et al. 2010, Hartmann et al. 2018) and is currently populated by Bill Hammond as part of his PhD dissertation. Once published, we will post on our <http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> webpage not only the interactive map that provides geo-referenced information on tree mortality events documented in peer reviewed publications over the last ~50 years, but we will also add a functionality allowing the signalling of new mortality events via an online entry tool.
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Fig.: Global map of documented tree mortality events related to drought and hotter temperatures. Events taken from Allen et al. 2010, IPCC 2014, Allen et al. 2015, Hartmann et al. 2018, Hammond et al. in preparation. The map currently is being populated with ~1000 precisely georeferenced research plots that document these mortality events by William Hammond. Tree height data are from Simard et al., 2011.
<http://x6hr8.mjt.lu/lnk/AUgAAARkFs8AAchR_j4AALV5HxgAAYCsMcgAnDSWABQMVQBe7dR…> Global Mortality Map
Thank you for your support!
Your ITMN organisation team
Henrik, Adriane, Tom, Nadine, Bernhard, Rupert, Cornelius
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Hi Neil and all,
Thanks for the email. We went decided not to add pests to the title to keep the title short, we figured groups would only attempt eradication on pests.
Yes, on the face of it you’d think that no-one would want to eradicate bees, but one region’s beneficial is another’s pest. I’m based in New Zealand and we rely on European honey bee (Apis mellifera) for pollination and honey. Bees like the Asian honey bee (A. cerana) pose a threat to the NZ industry through reductions in managed pollination services and honey (competing with A. mellifera). There would have been a risk of it bringing in varroa mite, which kills off A. mellifera colonies, but we got varroa ~ 20 yrs ago. The Aussies aren’t all that keen on A. cerana either, and have attempted to eradicate colonies previously (http://b3.net.nz/gerda/index.php), but it has since established. In addition, Bumble bees (Bombus species) are also a concern for some countries and could be the target for eradication in future.
Butterflies is another one you wouldn’t think would be a target for eradication, but NZ did that a few years back (and succeeded) to protect extremely rare native plants as well as the brassica industry.
With this special issue, we cast the net far and wide to see what else is going on out there and to see whether there are others, who we don’t know, engaged in eradication attempts.
Cheers,
Lloyd
Lloyd Stringer
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From: Neil Stanley Cobb [mailto:Neil.Cobb@nau.edu]
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 2:11 AM
To: Steve Pawson <steve.pawson(a)canterbury.ac.nz>; rg70300-forent(a)lists.iufro.org
Cc: Lloyd Stringer <Lloyd.Stringer(a)plantandfood.co.nz>
Subject: RE: Special issue on eradication of arthropods
You really need to change the title by adding “Pests”. The current title “Eradication of Arthropods” is so insulting my jaw dropped, so you want to eradicate bees?
From: rg70300-forent <rg70300-forent-bounces(a)lists.iufro.org> On Behalf Of Steve Pawson
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 1:52 PM
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Subject: [IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Special issue on eradication of arthropods
Sent on behalf of the coordinators.
Hi
You get lots of contribution requests, we all do. Please look at this one carefully because with your help, we hope to build something special on Arthropod Eradication.
We would really value your contribution to this new special issue. If you can’t help, please send this invitation on. We look forward to hearing from you !
Thanks and stay safe
Special Issue: Eradication of Arthropods: Science and Society<https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/eradicationarthropods>
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Guest Editors: Lloyd Stringer, David Maxwell Suckling & Suk Ling Wee
Published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2020
Aims and Scope: This special issue will focus on reviewing the status and challenges of eradication of invasive arthropods and their impacts in science and society through reviews and think-pieces, to experimental and technical research.
Manuscripts considered: Articles that relate to the following will be reviewed for publication consideration within this series:
All aspects of research on and review of arthropod eradications including commentaries, data notes, or articles on novel or critical methodologies
Topic areas may include new and current suppression approaches and technologies, components of eradication programs, modelling, surveillance systems, factors affecting success and Allee effect theory to social sciences
Case studies in sectors such as forestry, natural ecosystems, urban areas or horticulture from the laboratory to global scale
Economic and social challenges of eradication programs including license to operate, and food security, experience by jurisdiction, policy aspects or other pertinent topics.
Keywords: eradication; suppression; modelling; surveillance; social license; food security; forestry; natural ecosystems; urban; horticulture
CABI Agriculture and Bioscience<https://cabiagbio.biomedcentral.com/> is an open access journal published by BMC (part of Springer Nature) and is the official Journal of CABI<https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fu…>. It is broad in scope, publishing original research and data in all fields related to agriculture and the biosciences. The full scope can be read at this link<https://cabiagbio.biomedcentral.com/about>. CABI has an excellent track record in plant protection, and by offering open access, your work will freely reach a wide audience.
Benefits to you include:
· having your work freely available alongside the best in this field
· publishing in CABI’s official journal
· to our knowledge publishing in the first special volume in this theme of arthropod eradication
Costs for authors:
As an open access journal, and there are costs associated with publication. We are pleased to offer a discounted introductory article processing charge of £860/$1,290/€1,060. If your institution participates in BMC’s open access membership program, some or all of the publication cost may be covered (more details available on this membership page<https://www.biomedcentral.com/about/institutional-support/membership>).
In addition, one of the projects we would like to offer you participation in is GERDA, the Global Eradication and Response Database. GERDA contains information on >1,100 government backed eradications from over 100 countries.
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Here you can source and summarise information from previous eradication attempts and add your own information. A free login is at www.b3nz.org/gerda<https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%…>
Submit your manuscript now<https://www.editorialmanager.com/cabi/default.aspx>
We look forward to discussing your manuscript concepts and any questions you may have.
Yours sincerely,
Lloyd Stringer, Max Suckling and Suk Ling Wee
eradication.editors(a)gmail.com<mailto:eradication.editors@gmail.com>
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Dear all,
WSL (the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research) is advertising a post-doctoral position on the ecology of biological invasions, a collaborative project with eawag (the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology). The aim of the project is to compare invasions in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems primarily at large (national) spatial scales and among several higher-level taxa (insects, molluscs, crustaceans, all major vertebrate classes, and plants), test the biotic resistance hypothesis, and explore the role of factors that could influence invasiveness and invasibility.
For further information see https://apply.refline.ch/273855/1053/pub/2/index.html
or contact Ecki Brockerhoff, email: eckehard.brockerhoff(a)wsl.ch
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Sujet : Postponement of the NFZ Summer School “Emerging pests and
diseases in temperate forests” to July 5-9, 2021
Date : Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:00:37 +0200
De : Pascal Frey <pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr>
Pour : IUFRO Division 7 List <div7(a)lists.iufro.org>
Copie à : Christelle Robinet <christelle.robinet(a)inrae.fr>, Benoit
Marçais <benoit.marcais(a)inrae.fr>, Valentin Queloz <valentin.queloz(a)wsl.ch>
Dear colleagues,
We hope you and your families, colleagues, and friends remain in good
health.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing uncertainties on international
travel, the organizing committee of the NFZ 2020 Summer School “Emerging
pests and diseases in temperate forests” decided to postpone this event
to July 5-9, 2021.
Please check our website (https://workshop.inrae.fr/nfz-summerschool/ )
where any relevant announcements will be published.
Take care of yourself.
Best regards,
Pascal Frey, Benoit Marçais, Christelle Robinet and Valentin Queloz
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New email address: pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr
Dr Pascal FREY
INRAE, University of Lorraine
Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team
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FRANCE
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Sent on behalf of the coordinators.
Hi
You get lots of contribution requests, we all do. Please look at this one carefully because with your help, we hope to build something special on Arthropod Eradication.
We would really value your contribution to this new special issue. If you can’t help, please send this invitation on. We look forward to hearing from you !
Thanks and stay safe
Special Issue: Eradication of Arthropods: Science and Society<https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/eradicationarthropods>
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Guest Editors: Lloyd Stringer, David Maxwell Suckling & Suk Ling Wee
Published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2020
Aims and Scope: This special issue will focus on reviewing the status and challenges of eradication of invasive arthropods and their impacts in science and society through reviews and think-pieces, to experimental and technical research.
Manuscripts considered: Articles that relate to the following will be reviewed for publication consideration within this series:
All aspects of research on and review of arthropod eradications including commentaries, data notes, or articles on novel or critical methodologies
Topic areas may include new and current suppression approaches and technologies, components of eradication programs, modelling, surveillance systems, factors affecting success and Allee effect theory to social sciences
Case studies in sectors such as forestry, natural ecosystems, urban areas or horticulture from the laboratory to global scale
Economic and social challenges of eradication programs including license to operate, and food security, experience by jurisdiction, policy aspects or other pertinent topics.
Keywords: eradication; suppression; modelling; surveillance; social license; food security; forestry; natural ecosystems; urban; horticulture
CABI Agriculture and Bioscience<https://cabiagbio.biomedcentral.com/> is an open access journal published by BMC (part of Springer Nature) and is the official Journal of CABI<https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fu…>. It is broad in scope, publishing original research and data in all fields related to agriculture and the biosciences. The full scope can be read at this link<https://cabiagbio.biomedcentral.com/about>. CABI has an excellent track record in plant protection, and by offering open access, your work will freely reach a wide audience.
Benefits to you include:
· having your work freely available alongside the best in this field
· publishing in CABI’s official journal
· to our knowledge publishing in the first special volume in this theme of arthropod eradication
Costs for authors:
As an open access journal, and there are costs associated with publication. We are pleased to offer a discounted introductory article processing charge of £860/$1,290/€1,060. If your institution participates in BMC’s open access membership program, some or all of the publication cost may be covered (more details available on this membership page<https://www.biomedcentral.com/about/institutional-support/membership>).
In addition, one of the projects we would like to offer you participation in is GERDA, the Global Eradication and Response Database. GERDA contains information on >1,100 government backed eradications from over 100 countries.
[cid:image002.png@01D64096.C9E35800]
Here you can source and summarise information from previous eradication attempts and add your own information. A free login is at www.b3nz.org/gerda<https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%…>
Submit your manuscript now<https://www.editorialmanager.com/cabi/default.aspx>
We look forward to discussing your manuscript concepts and any questions you may have.
Yours sincerely,
Lloyd Stringer, Max Suckling and Suk Ling Wee
eradication.editors(a)gmail.com<mailto:eradication.editors@gmail.com>
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute) is looking for a new full-time forest entomologist to lead the Entomology team.
This is to oversee a team of 10+ entomologists to address high profile challenges, such as national biosecurity and surveillance, insect ecology, pest management, biological control, biodiversity and conservation.
Please circulate to any interested colleagues. Applications close 14 Jun 2020.
Further details here: https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/IlT19/Research-Leader….
Take care of yourself, friends, neighbours and whanau,
Best regards,
Nicolas Meurisse, PHD
Senior Entomologist
Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute)
49 Sala Street, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
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*USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Lansing, MI *
*note: you must be a US citizen to be eligible for this position*
*Job Title: *Research Entomologist
*Series and Grade: *GS-0414-11/12
*Salary Range: *MI $55,204 - $66,167
*Location (Duty Station): *Lansing, MI
*Number of Positions: *1 position is available
*Duties: *The selected person will be responsible for developing and
maintaining a comprehensive research program that focuses on understanding
and quantifying invasive species biology, ecology, interactions and impacts
on host species and natural enemies, and developing and evaluating
sustainable management strategies that restore ecosystem functions. The
research will involve:
· Laboratory- and field-based research in the United States and in
countries where invasive species are native or naturalized.
· Studies on established species such as emerald ash borer (*Agrilus
planipennis*), spotted lanternfly (*Lycorma delicatula*), hemlock woolly
adelgid (*Adelges tsugae*), beech bark scale (*Cryplococcus fagisuga*),
gypsy moth (*Lymantria dispar*); invasive species currently threatening
forest ecosystems in the United States such as Asian longhorned beetle
(*Anoplophora
glabripennis*); and species at high risk of becoming invasive such as *Agrilus
fleischeri* that attacks and kills non-native poplar species in China.
· The primary research focus will be on emerald ash borer (EAB)
biological control including evaluating the biology of introduced and
native parasitoid species; the effects of natural enemies and other
mortality factors on EAB population dynamics using life table analyses; the
impacts of EAB and biocontrol on the survival, health, and regeneration of
ash species (*Fraxinus* spp.), and changes in forest structure and species
composition.
*Duty Station: *Lansing, MI, Forestry Sciences Laboratory on the campus of
Michigan State University.
Community:
*Lansing, MI *is the state capital and located in south-central Michigan
with many cultural amenities and community services normally associated
with larger cities. The laboratory is located on the campus of Michigan
State University. Outdoor recreation activities abound with several local
and state parks nearby. Lansing is within 1-2 hours from Lake Michigan,
Lake Huron, Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids, and about 4 hours from
Chicago, IL.
Vacancy Announcement
The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted in the near
future on the U.S. Government's official website for employment
opportunities at *www.usajobs.gov*. <http://www.usajobs.gov/> All persons
indicating an interest in applying for this position will be notified when
the position is posted. Those who wish to be considered for this position
must apply to the vacancy announcement and upload all required
documentation, including transcripts and eligibility for special authority
hiring, as appropriate. All applicants who have applied to the announcement
and are found to be qualified
and in the quality group will be referred for consideration.
*Contacts: *If you have questions or wish to be sent notice of the vacancy
announcement posting, please contact Dr. Therese M. Poland, USDA Forest
Service, Northern Research Station, 3101 Technology Blvd., Ste. F, Lansing,
MI 48910, therese.poland(a)usda.gov, <therese.poland(a)usda.gov>517-884-8062
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to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means
for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape,
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TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office
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applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for
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person or office identified earlier in this announcement for assistance.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Dear Colleague,
The economic impact of IAS has been documented for relatively few species and countries in Africa. Consequently, there are major gaps in data for both the species for which estimates have been made, and countries in which no or few data have been collected. Filling these gaps is important, because this figure will be of use to policy makers to prioritise work to prevent, manage and control invasive species, and allow countries to mitigate the economic impact of IAS.
CABI (www.cabi.org<http://www.cabi.org>) is currently undertaking a project to estimate the cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to Africa. We are looking for costs incurred for single species or by a sector of the economy, such as agriculture, forestry, livestock keeping or aquaculture. As well as collating more obvious costs, such as those incurred through yield loss or the costs of management, we would also like to collate less obvious costs incurred, such as reduction in recreational revenue or a reduction in the number of animals that a piece of land can sustain.
We hope that you are able to assist us with gathering information on the species of your expertise and would greatly appreciate your assistance with the survey. You can access and submit the survey using the following link:
Link to Survey to estimate the cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to Africa<https://innsafrica.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/estimating-the-cost-of-invasive-alie…>
If you would like assistance to go through the survey, you can contact Adewale Ogunmodede A.Ogunmodede(a)cabi.org<mailto:A.Ogunmodede@cabi.org> to arrange a phone call or zoom meeting to introduce you to the survey and take you through the sections of relevance.
The survey will close on 30 June.
We look forward to hearing back from you. Your expert input into this survey is greatly valued.
Regards,
René Eschen.
On behalf of:
Dr Bryony Taylor
Senior Scientist
CABI
This study is being conducted by CABI’s Action on Invasives programme, with funding support from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands Department for International Cooperation (DGIS)
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