Dear forest entomology colleagues:
(apologies for duplicate postings)
The call for abstracts for the IUFRO forest insect meeting in Quebec,
8-11 July, 2019 is now open.
This will be a joint meeting of the two IUFRO units:
7.03.06 – "Integrated management of forest defoliating insects"
7.03.07 – "Population dynamics of forest insects"
The conference is open to all and no IUFRO affiliation is necessary.
A field trip is planned to view the ongoing spruce budworm outbreak in
eastern Canada.
web site: https://www.iufroqc2019.com/
If you are interested in receiving future mailings regarding this
conference please contact Andrea Battisti (andrea.battisti at
unipd.it) or contact any of the IUFRO unit leaders:
7.03.06 Andrea Battisti, Manuela Branco, Deepa Pureswaran
7.03.07 Jean-Noel Candau, Natalia Kirichenko, Lidia Sukovata
Dear Colleagues,
My apologies for cross-posting. Please find below the details of a special
session to be held at the IUFRO XXV World Congress meeting. Thank you.
*CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – SPECIAL SESSION*
International Union of Forest Research Organizations
IUFRO XXV WORLD CONGRESS
September 29-October 5, 2019 in Curitiba, Brazil
http://www.iufro2019.com
TITLE: *Forest health defenders: empowering citizens to protect forests
through research contributions *(Technical Session D6c)
ORGANISERS: Joey Hulbert1, Michelle Cleary2 and Steve Pawson3
*1*Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of
Pretoria, South Africa.*2*Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish
University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden. *3*Scion, New Zealand.
CONGRESS THEME: Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Biological Invasions
DESCRIPTION: Citizen science is a term for research that involves
non-scientists. Many citizen science programs exist to monitor invasive
forests pests. These programs raise awareness and empower participants to
make observations and critical decisions. Public engagement has exceptional
value for amplifying the opportunities of early detection, but because
people are the primary drivers of invasions, initiatives and investments
that increase awareness and education are also critical. The objectives of
this session are to showcase the diverse methods of public engagement and
provide evidence for the merit of involving the public in research to
defend forest health.
DETAILS: Presentation content can vary as long as it encompasses some
discussion of non-scientist engagement. Abstracts for both posters and oral
presentations will be accepted. Authors are limited to a maximum of two
abstracts as presenting author.
DEADLINES: Abstract submission deadline: *December 31, 2018*. Registration
and payment deadline: May 31, 2018.
INSTRUCTIONS: You must be registered for the event to submit an abstract,
but you may pay for registration later, up to May 31. Registration and
abstract submission must be completed online at http://www.iufro2019.com/
CONTACT: Please contact Joey at joey.hulbert(a)fabi.up.ac.za if you have
questions about the session.
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*Joey Hulbert*
PhD Candidate
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute <http://fabinet.up.ac.za>
University of Pretoria.
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Are you interested in conducting PhD research in the context of anthropogenic effects that already have and will continue to affect forest insects, like climate warming, increased trade and changes in land use? Would you like to be involved in research investigating strategies to mitigate the impacts of these anthropogenic effects?
At the department of ecology at SLU, Uppsala Sweden, two projects are available:
1) Establishment and spread of invasive forest insects
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We could be looking to hire more than two PhD students, please do not hesitate to apply if you interested in the general research area but maybe not directly in the two available projects. Please read the advertisement<https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I017/1114/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=87e4…> to find how to apply.
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Hello everyone,
There is a M.S. Assistantship in Silviculture and Applied Forest Ecology available for qualified students at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT. The project will investigate stand and landscape level factors that contribute to the susceptibility of northeastern pitch pine forests to southern pine beetle. The project is a great opportunity for a student interested in forestry, forest ecology, or forest entomology. Field work will be primarily focused in the Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, New York. Please forward this announcement to anyone you think may be interested in this project. The attached flyer contains more information and point of contact (Tony D'Amato, UVM).
Thanks,
Kevin
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Acting Forest Health Group Leader
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Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry
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Dear Colleagues,
please find here attached the First Announcement of Joint Meeting of the
IUFRO working parties "Shoot, foliage and stem diseases" and "Wilt diseases"
(7.02.02 and 7.02.03)
All my best wishes,
Alberto & co.
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Alberto Santini
Forest Pathologist PhD
Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante (IPSP) - C.N.R.
Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection - C.N.R.
Via Madonna del Piano, 10
50019 Sesto fiorentino (FI) - ITALY
tel.: +390555225586
fax:+390555225666
mobile: +39 3355268870
Dear friends and colleagues,
I'd like to second Andrea Battisti's invitation to participate and submit symposium proposals for the next International Congress of Entomology in Helsinki, Finland, from 19-24 July 2020 (http://ice2020helsinki.fi/)
This congress is definitely one of the highlights of the entomology conference calendar, and it takes place only every four years (the last one was in Florida in 2016).
Several entomologists involved with IUFRO are coordinating congress sections. Andrea is part of the team coordinating "Forest Entomology and Urban Landscape" (Section 8).
There is also a section on "Invasive Species and Regulatory Entomology" (Section 12), and various others.
Please consider submitting a symposium proposal. Symposium presentations will be 15 minutes each (including time for questions), with the possibility of one 'double-presentation'/keynote talk of 30 minutes (including 10 minutes for questions and discussion). There will be eight presentations per symposium (or seven if a keynote talk is included).
See https://ice2020helsinki.fi/call-for-symposia/ for more information.
Submission of symposium proposals is via the on-line system at https://submit.peerageofscience.org/conference/ICE_2020
With your proposal please include a justification (why the chosen symposium topic is of interest, etc., (600 characters)), potential speakers and tentative titles, plans for symposium sponsorships, plans for publications or other outputs, etc., (3000 characters)).
Note, that the deadline for submission of symposium proposals is 30 October 2018, so not too long to go.
Ecki Brockerhoff (Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health)
on behalf the "Invasive Species and Regulatory Entomology" section conveners, Hervé Jactel (Herve.Jactel(a)inra.fr<mailto:Herve.Jactel@inra.fr>), Eckehard Brockerhoff (Eckehard.Brockerhoff(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:Eckehard.Brockerhoff@scionresearch.com>), Ian Pearse (ipearse(a)usgs.gov<mailto:ipearse@usgs.gov>), and Marc Kenis (m.kenis(a)cabi.org<mailto:m.kenis@cabi.org>)
Or Andrea Battisti (Andrea.Battisti(a)unipd.it<mailto:Andrea.Battisti@unipd.it>), Nathan Havill, Dmitry Musolin, and Heli Viiri, conveners of the "Forest Entomology and Urban Landscape" section.
Don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Eckehard Brockerhoff, PhD
Principal Scientist
Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute)
PO Box 29237, Christchurch 8440, New Zealand
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Please forgive me for a follow up e-mail, I didn't realize the PDF would not attach. Here is the job description for the plant diagnostics position:
Full Time Position AnnouncementPlant Disease and Insect DiagnosticianThe Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been in the business of providing exceptional tree care services to clients for over 100 years. We are the largest family-owned tree care company in the United States. We pride ourselves on offering scientific tree care and have exceptional resources at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory, located in Charlotte, NC.The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory provides technical support, training, and diagnostic support to the 120+ field offices and 1,500+ field staff that make up the Bartlett Tree Expert Company. The Bartlett Plant Diagnostic Laboratory evaluates approximately 8,000 samples per year collected on client properties by Bartlett arborists. The plant disease and insect diagnostician will be responsible for diagnosing plant diseases, insect pests, and abiotic problems, and providing support to all offices in the US and Canada. In addition, the diagnostician will assist in employee training, technical support, presenting at meetings, event planning and travel, and support of research projects.Principle Responsibilities Include: Evaluate approximately 1,500-1,800 plant samples annually using visual observation, microscopy, culture isolation, ELISA testing, PCR, and other methods. Write diagnostic reports (seen by employees and clients) based on sample findings. Support the diagnostic lab’s digital library of diseases and arthropod pests by taking digital photographs of symptoms, signs, and pests found on samples and cataloging them in the digital image archive for easy retrieval. Maintain and transfer cultures routinely or as needed. Interact with Bartlett Arborist Representatives (phone/email) to answer questions about sample diagnosis, pest/disease problems, and management recommendations. Assist in Arborist Representative and Plant Health Care Specialist training at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory. Provide field support to representatives and present at company events as requested. Plan annual events attended by the diagnostic lab and travel to those events to manage event operations (assemble/disassemble displays and interact with attendees). Work with Marketing Department to support Bartlett’s social media efforts to disseminate timely pest and disease information to Bartlett clients. Participate in the evaluation of new diagnostic techniques and technologies. Lead/assist with development of technical resources on various plant pests. Assist in research projects related to diagnostics as needed.Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in plant pathology, entomology (preferred), or a related discipline. Working knowledge of diagnostic techniques including microscopy, culture isolation, ELISA, and PCR. Experience with disease, insect, mite, and abiotic problem diagnosis. Ability to focus and concentrate while performing detailed tasks for extended periods of time, i.e. microscopy work and report writing. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent self-motivation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn.Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of diseases and insect pests that affect ornamental trees and shrubs. Knowledge of digital photography and editing. Exposure to arboriculture.
Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to:Megan McConnell, Diagnostic Services Manager13768 Hamilton RoadCharlotte, NC 28278Email: mmcconnell(a)bartlett.com
Greetings,
Could you please place the attached job positing with the following content on the mailing list?
Dear Colleagues,
A full time plant diagnostics position is open at the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Lab in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The research lab is located in a private arboretum. Please see the attached PDF to view the job posting.
Cheers-
Kevin D. Chase, Ph.D.
Entomologist
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
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Dear colleagues,
The next International Congress of Entomology will be held in
Helsinki, Finland in 2020 July 19-24 (http://ice2020helsinki.fi/)
We have been asked to organise the "Forest Entomology and Urban
Landscape" section, where a number of symposia can be accommodated. We
are inviting proposals for symposia with topics that would fit in this
section.
We suggest that the IUFRO members in entomology could propose symposia
in this framework so that different aspects of the discipline will be
addressed. So we invite WP leaders and deputies to propose topics,
although proposals are welcome also by other people.
Symposium presentations will be 15 minutes each (including time for
questions), allowing for the possibility of one
‘double-presentation’/keynote talk of 30 minutes (i.e. 20 minutes for
the talk and 10 minutes for questions/discussion). There will be eight
presentations per symposium (or seven if a keynote talk is included).
Proposals to organize a symposium at ICE2020Helsinki should be
submitted by the on-line submission system
(https://submit.peerageofscience.org/conference/ICE_2020) Proposals
should include a brief background/justification, the names of the
organizers, a preliminary list of potential speakers, and any other
relevant issues.
Deadline: 31 October 2018.
Andrea Battisti, Nathan Havill, Dmitry Musolin, Heli Viiri,
the "Forest Entomology and Urban Landscape" section conveners.
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Universita di Padova
DAFNAE-Entomologia
Agripolis - Viale dell'Universita 16
35020 Legnaro PD
Italia
Tel. 0039 049 8272804
Mob. 0039 334 6952488
e-mail: andrea.battisti(a)unipd.it
Dear Friends and colleagues
(subscribers of mailing lists Div7, RG7.01, RG7.02 and RG7.03)
Attached is the latest newsletter covering happenings over the last 12 months as well as upcoming meetings in the Forest Health Division and the three Research Groups (RG 7.01 - Air Pollution and Climate Change, RG 7.02 - Pathology, and RG 7.03 - Entomology).
Please let us know if we overlooked any events, and please share information for our next newsletter.
Apart from all the upcoming Division 7 conferences and meetings that are listed in the attached report, I'd like to draw your attention to the abstract submission dates for the next IUFRO World Congress in Curitiba, Brazil, 29 September - 5 October, 2019. Congress website: www.iufro2019.com<http://www.iufro2019.com>
Abstract submission was planned to start at 15 September 2018 but this has been postponed because of the large number of session proposals that were received, which required some consolidation.
Abstract submission should be available soon, and the abstract submission deadline is still planned to be 15 December 2018.
I know that many Division 7 contributors submitted session proposals. The interest in the congress and in organising sessions has been amazing. More than twice as many session proposals were received than can be accommodated at the congress. Unfortunately, this necessitated that some proposals that addressed similar topics were merged by the committee, and I think most have now been informed about the outcome. Someone mentioned that "arranged marriages can be good marriages" and I hope that those who are affected will be able to see some positives in this or at least be able to live with the decision. I should mention that I was not responsible for the merging decisions. Anyway, there is still some discussion about certain cases where the merging may not have been ideal. Please let me know if you are not satisfied with the outcome and if you feel strongly about this. My email is eckehard.brockerhoff(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:eckehard.brockerhoff@scionresearch.com>
I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming IUFRO meeting, and my best wishes for your research and other endeavours.
Kind regards,
Ecki Brockerhoff
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health
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