Dear All,
This is a reminder that the call for session proposals for the 2024 IUFRO World Congress is currently open. The call will close on October 13.
All are welcome to submit session proposals. Please remember that collaboration between units is encouraged, and proposals need to address one of the congress themes.
More information is available here:
https://iufro2024.com/session-proposals/
If you are planning to submit a session proposal, please let Maartje Klapwijk (our representative on the congress scientific committee) and I know.
Best regards, Tod
Tod Ramsfield, PhD
Research Scientist Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service
Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada
Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel: 825-510-1303
Chercheur, Pathologie forestière, Service canadien des forêts
Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel : 825-510-1303
Dear FORENT and FORPATH,
My lab (Forest Health/Garnas lab at the Univ. of New Hampshire, USA; http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab) seeks a postdoctoral scholar to examine how host tree and climate drives establishment success of the parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus planipennisi, introduced to control populations of the invasive Emerald ash borer. The successful candidate will help plan and oversee fieldwork across a climate gradient ranging from Missouri to Minnesota and will be responsible for data management, analysis and interpretation, and publication of results. The position is located in Durham, NH with occasional travel to field sites. Remote work is possible in the case of an exceptional fit.
Applicants should have:
* PhD degree (in Ecology, Evolution, Forestry, Natural Resources, Biostatistics, or related field) in hand by the start date, preferably January 3rd, 2023 or soon thereafter
* Strong statistical, analytical, and data wrangling skills
* Demonstrated programming ability (i.e., R, python, etc.) or facility with other statistical software
* Evidence of a growing publication record consistent with the candidate's career stage
This project is a collaborative effort between the Garnas lab at the University of New Hampshire and Dr. Juli Gould at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Funding for this project is currently available for one year, with a high probability for renewal for an additional one or more years, assuming satisfactory performance.
For more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/50435. For more information, please send queries to Garnas Lab Recruiting garnaslab.recruiting(a)unh.edu<mailto:garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu>
The University of New Hampshire and the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment are home to a vibrant community of productive researchers with a strong commitment to student success. Located in the town of Durham, UNH is a beautiful campus surrounded by forest and natural landscapes. Only 30 minutes from the ocean and less than 2 hours from the White Mountains, outdoor and other recreational activities abound, including right on campus.
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Jeff Garnas
Associate Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health
Natural Resources and the Environment
University of New Hampshire
162 James Hall
603-862-2094
Jeff.garnas(a)unh.edu<mailto:Jeff.garnas@unh.edu>
http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab
Dear FORENT and FORPATH people,
My colleague Songlin Fei (Purdue University) and I are hiring a postdoc to
work on the spatial analysis of forest insect and disease invasions. This
is a 2 year (potential) position located at Purdue University in the
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. An informational description
is attached. Let me or Songlin (sfei(a)purdue.edu) know if you have any
questions.
Andrew Liebhold http://sandyliebhold.com
Northern Research Station 304-285-1512
USDA Forest Service 304-285-1505 FAX
180 Canfield St. 724-317-8668 mobile
Morgantown, WV 26505 USA
The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, BOKU (Department of Forest and Soil Sciences; Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection) in Austria is offering a 2- to 3-year PhD or post-doc position to study aspects of ash dieback, a serious disease of common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and other Fraxinus spp caused by the invasive alien ascomycete fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus.
The project aims at improving knowledge on the effect of admixed tree species on the intensity of ash dieback on common ash. The research will be conduced in three field experiments established in 2021 and 2022 where ash trees (reproductive material with putative higher disease
resistance) have been planted in blocks (6 x 6 plants), purely and in equal mixture with various other tree species (24 in total). Another aim is to evaluate the susceptibility of various ash species and genotypes of common ash to ash dieback in existing field experiments.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please find further information in the attached announcement.
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Posted on behalf of
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Thomas Kirisits Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection
(IFFF)
Department of Forest and Soil Sciences (WABO) University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) Peter Jordan Strasse 82/I A
1190 Vienna Austria
Phone: 0043 1 47654-91601
E-Mail: thomas.kirisits(a)boku.ac.at
MSc or PhD Position available – Bark beetle pheromone ecology
This position is open until filled.
The successful candidate will work on a research project evaluating regional variation in pheromone production and response in bark beetle populations (e.g. spruce beetle, western pine beetle, southern pine beetle) across North America. The student will be co-supervised by Dr. Dezene Huber of UNBC and Dr. Deepa Pureswaran of the Canadian Forest Service (Adjunct Professor at the University of New Brunswick).
The student will conduct field and laboratory experiments in both western and eastern Canada in collaboration with Canadian and US partners including provincial entomologists, USDA Forest Service scientists and industry to better understand the ecology and evolution of inter-population pheromone variation in tree-killing bark beetles. The project will involve chemical ecology techniques, analytical chemistry and could involve molecular techniques. The work aims to identify lure formulations for pest management that reflect regional variation in pheromone profiles.
Interested candidates should have experience in data collection and analysis, be willing to travel and do fieldwork in forests.
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today. Educational equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, place of origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other prohibited grounds of discrimination as outlined in the BC Human Rights Code.
Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of interest, CV and transcripts to: Dezene.Huber(a)unbc.ca<mailto:Dezene.Huber@unbc.ca> or deepa.pureswaran(a)nrcan-rncan.gc.ca<mailto:deepa.pureswaran@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca>.
Deepa Pureswaran, PhD
Research Scientist, Forest Insect Ecology
Natural Resources Canada
Canadian Forest Service, Atlantic Forestry Centre
Scientifique, Écologie des insectes forestiers
Ressources naturelles Canada
Service canadien des forêts, Centre de foresterie de l’Atlantique
1350, Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6
Canada
Websites:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Deepa_Pureswaran/researchhttp://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/employees/read/dpureswa
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are advertising a PhD position in evolutionary biology of asexual
reproduction in poplar rust at INRAE, Nancy, France.
Please feel free to circulate to those whom might be interested to
apply. Deadline for applications is June 27th.
More information: https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?p=11635
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
Dr Pascal FREY
INRAE, University of Lorraine
Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team
UMR1136 IAM
F-54280 Champenoux
FRANCE
Office: +33 (0)383 39 40 56
Mobile: +33 (0)631 45 94 07
E-mail: pascal.frey(a)inrae.fr
https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
Twitter: @pascal_frey
Dear Colleagues,
Purdue is pleased to announce an opening for an Exotic Forest Pest Educator to develop and manage a multi-agency outreach program for invasive forest pests including spotted lanternfly, spongy moth and Asian longhorned beetle. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in invasives and developing and evaluating new tools for outreach education. Details on how to apply are available at this link https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/20128/. We are accepting applications through July 18, 2022 or until a suitable candidate has been found. Please contact Cliff Sadof at csadof(a)purdue.edu<mailto:csadof@purdue.edu> if you have any questions about the position.
Please distribute this announcement to all those who may be interested.
Best,
Cliff Sadof
Professor and Extension Specialist
Department of Entomology
Purdue University
765-494-5983
Dear all (forpath and forent mailing list members),
I am forwarding an invitation to two forest health and biosecurity events with online access that will take place on 5 May (Korean time). See below.
Kind regards
Ecki Brockerhoff
WSL Switzerland
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To: "'Reufis Info'" <info(a)reufis.org>
From: "Buglyo, Ildiko (REU)" <Ildiko.Buglyo(a)fao.org>
Date: 28/04/2022 16:32
Cc: "Sathyapala, Shiroma (NFODD)" <Shiroma.Sathyapala(a)fao.org>
Subject: INVITATION - Forest Health events at the World Forestry Congress, 5 May 2022
THIS MESSAGE IS SENT ON BEHALF OF DR SHIROMA SATHYAPALA, FORESTRY OFFICER, NFO
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to two Forest Health events at the upcoming World Forestry Congress in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 2 to 6 May 2022.
The Congress is being organized in a hybrid format and events will be held both in person and virtually.
1/ SIDE EVENT: Forest Biosecurity as a Shared Responsibility – Towards A Global Framework
When? Thursday, 5 May 2022, 10.00-11.30am KST (Korean Standard Time)/3.00-4.30am CEST
How? For virtual participation in the Side Event, please register at https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YrmuLIJuSOiVPhh3V5MsjA
More details: https://programme.wfc2021korea.org/en/session/f874dee9-3499-ec11-a507-a04a5…
This Side Event brings together experts in this field to introduce the proposed programme and formulate a draft proposal for further development of a guide. It is expected that the programme could be repeated for other sectors, informing ‘One Health'.
2/ Sub-theme 2 - Session 5: The role of forest genetic resources and integrated management of pests and diseases in maintaining healthy and resilient forests
When? Thursday, 5 May 2022, 14.30-16.00pm KST (Korean Standard time)/07.30-9.00am CEST
How? For virtual participation, register through the conference platform website: wfc2021korea.org/en/registration/register? and please bookmark the session, adding it to your personalized agenda in your participant account— click on "My Account” in the menu and then on the “My agenda” tab to access.
More details: https://programme.wfc2021korea.org/en/session/4d1031f3-c889-ec11-a507-a04a5…
Healthy and resilient forests are crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services. Genetic diversity and integrated pest management are nature-based solutions for continued adaptation of forests to climate change. Moreover, genetic diversity provides both resilience and resistance to stress factors and forest disturbances, such as outbreaks of pests and diseases.
This session will present recent advances in understanding the genetic basis of adaptive traits and resistance to pests and diseases, and integrated management of outbreaks of pests and diseases.
We are looking forward to welcome you in our events either in person or online.
With best regards,
Dr. Shiroma Sathyapala
Forestry Officer ( Protection & Health)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy
Email: shiroma.sathyapala(a)fao.org
It's time to register for the 2022 Southern Forest Insect Work Conference, 21-23 June 2022, at the Marriott Lexington City Center, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA!
IMPORTANT!!!: Please note that this year's schedule begins the morning of Tuesday, June 21 and ends the evening of Thursday, June 23! Please make your hotel reservations and travel plans with this in mind.
The SFIWC 2022 registration form is available exclusively online through Eventbrite again this year. Go to https://sfiwc2022.eventbrite.com to register. The registration fee is $445 ($195 for students and retired members), which includes a ticket to the Thursday night banquet for the registrant. Extra banquet tickets for guests are $65. Registration receipts and name tags will be distributed at the registration table.
Pre-registration on the Eventbrite website will be accepted until Friday, June 10, 2022. After this date, only on-site registration will be available.
IMPORTANT!!!: If you choose, you can pay your registration fee online at the Eventbrite website (https://sfiwc2022.eventbrite.com) with a credit card prior to the meeting! Please be aware that the deadline for paying via credit card is June 10, 2022. Credit card payments will NOT be accepted after this date! Credit card payments will NOT be accepted "at the door!"
IMPORTANT!!!: If you are not paying your registration fee with a credit card, please go to Eventbrite website (https://sfiwc2022.eventbrite.com) to fill out the registration form, indicating your payment preference. There is a "Pay Offline" option under "Show other payment options" on the online registration form for paying via mailing a check to me ("Pay By Check") or using a check or cash at the meeting ("Pay At The Door").
Please be aware that an additional $8.00 fee applies to all Canadian and other non-U.S. checks.
This year's banquet will have a choice of three entrees: Braised Beef Short Rib (white cheddar au gratin potato, pearl onion, baby carrot, asparagus, stout ale braising liquid), Chilean salmon (mixed baby beets, blackberries, rye crumble, cucumber yogurt, micro greens), and Vegetarian (Spring Pea Risotto - carrot jus, fresh mozzarella, mushroom, baby vegetable ratatouille, micro basil). Please contact me directly if you have special dietary needs! One banquet ticket (for yourself) is included in your registration fee. Children 12-and-under have their own menu choice: chicken tenders with a fruit cup and a chocolate chip brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Extra banquet tickets for adult ($65) and child ($30) guests can be purchased using the online registration form.
If you do not want to pay for your extra banquet ticket(s) using a credit card, please select the number of tickets you want and then choose your preferred method of offline payment. If you are paying for your extra banquet ticket(s) separately from your registration fee, please fill out separate online forms for your registration fee and ticket(s).
Remember to reserve your room at the Marriott Lexington City Center no later than May 20. If you reserve your hotel room now, we will be able to determine if we need to open additional rooms at the group rate, and can ensure that everyone who needs a room gets one! Please be considerate to your fellow attendees and reserve your room as soon as possible. Mention the group "61st Annual Southern Forest Work Conference Block" when booking your hotel reservation by phone (888-236-2427) or reserve online here<https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=16431442…> to get the special rate of $125.00 per night plus tax. Please go to http://www.sfiwc.org/annual-meeting/ for details.
Self-parking is available for $8 per day plus tax.
Meeting details are available on http://www.sfiwc.org/annual-meeting/.
I hope to see you in Lexington!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
william.shepherd(a)usda.gov<mailto:william.shepherd@usda.gov>
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