Southern Forest Health Work Conference, 16-18 July 2024, Greenville, South Carolina USA
by Shepherd, William - FS, LA
The 63rd annual Southern Forest Health Work Conference (SFHWC) [formerly Southern Forest Insect Work Conference] will be held 16-18 July 2024 (Tuesday - Thursday) in Greenville, South Carolina USA!
We have chosen the SpringHill Suites Greenville Downtown for our meeting. Although meeting registration is not yet open, I encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of 80 rooms (Tuesday and Wednesday nights) and 70 rooms (Monday and Thursday nights) set aside for the group until June 24, 2024, so make your reservations by this date. [IMPORTANT: Five (5) of the reserved rooms are at the Residence Inn Greenville Downtown, which is connected to the SpringHill Suites. The Residence Inn rooms are designed for longer stays and have a kitchen and living room area, as well as a single King-size bed.] Don't miss out on the special pricing!
IMPORTANT: For the third year in a row, we will hold the entire meeting on Tuesday-Thursday, making Monday and Friday travel days. The opening business meeting and plenary session will begin after lunch on Tuesday. A full day of concurrent sessions, the closing business meeting, and awards banquet are scheduled for Thursday. Depending on your travel plans, you may want to reserve a room for Monday night even if you haven't needed to do this for past meetings.
Here are the details:
Date: 16-18 July 2024
Place: SpringHill Suites Greenville Downtown, 200 East Washington Street, Greenville, South Carolina USA
Phone reservations: 888-236-2427. Mention the group code: SFI.
or
Online reservation links:
Springhill Suites Block:
Book your group rate for Annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference Room Block - SHS<https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=16838321…>
Residence Inn Block [5 rooms]:
Book your group rate for Annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference Room Block - RI<https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=16838320…>
Valet parking is available at the hotel for $20 per day, and self-parking available across the street at a city garage.
Visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gspgs-springhill-suites-greenville-do… for hotel information.
Room rates are $149.00 per night plus tax for up to 4 occupants and are good for the nights of 15-18 July, 2024. Remember, this low rate is valid only until June 24, 2024, and only for the first 80 rooms (first 70 on Monday and Thursday). Make your reservation right away!
I hope to see you in Greenville in July!
William P. Shepherd, SFHWC Secretary-Treasurer
USDA Forest Service SRS
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360 USA
Voice: 318-473-7256
william.shepherd(a)usda.gov<mailto:william.shepherd@usda.gov>
SFHWC website: http://www.sfiwc.org<http://www.sfiwc.org/>
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Hello all,
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Enrico
[The Ohio State University]
Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello
Professor
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201 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-5401 Office / 614-292-4455 Fax
bonello.2(a)osu.edu<mailto:bonello.2@osu.edu> / Website<https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/pierluigi-enrico-bonello>
Zoom: https://go.osu.edu/enricozoom
Pronouns: he/him/his
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by Queffelec, Josephine (she, her | elle, elle)
UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ
Dear colleagues,
There is still time to register for the IUFRO Forest Health Division 7 webinar series celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It will take place on the 12th and 13th of February 2024.
The speakers will present their research on topics related to forest pests and pathogens, forest ecology, invasion biology and climate change.
Register on our website:
https://div7idwgs.carlamani.com/?page=j1_1
Attend up to three online sessions. Please note that these times are in GMT.
1. Session 1 - 12th February 13:00 to 15:00 GMT
2. Session 2 - 12th February 20:00 to 22:00 GMT
3. Session 3 - 13th February 07:00 to 09:00 GMT
Please share widely. Looking forward to celebrating with you.
Kindest regards
Joséphine Queffelec on behalf of the organizing committee.
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Joséphine Queffelec, PhD (She/Her/Elle)
Natural Resources Canada
Great Lakes Forestry Centre
(+1) 705-541-5636
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Deputy Coordinator
IUFRO Research Group 7.03.00 - Entomology
IUFRO Task Force 46 - Precision Pest Management in Forest Ecosystems
https://www.iufro.org/who-is-who/officeholder/queffelec/
Social Media Manager - IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health
twitter: @IUFROdivision7
facebook: IUFRO Division 7- Forest Health
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