Dear colleagues,
We are advertising a postdoc position in Forest Entomology and a
postdoc position in Forest Pathology at the University of Natural
Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) in Vienna (Austria).
For the announcement of the Forest Entomology position (in German and
English) see the following links:
https://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H01000/mitteilungsblatt/MB_2017_18/MB…https://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H01000/mitteilungsblatt/MB_2017_18/MB…
For the announcement of the Forest Pathology position (in German and
English) see the following links:
https://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H01000/mitteilungsblatt/MB_2017_18/MB…https://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H01000/mitteilungsblatt/MB_2017_18/MB…
The positions are limited to 6 years, plus the potential option of a
tenured position after this period.
It is important to stress that day-to-day work and teaching at BOKU
University is much based on language skills in German. Likewise, the
positions include teaching responsibilities in German. German language
skills are thus a short-term requirement.
I encourage interested candidates to apply. Likewise, please circulate
the announcements to potential applicants. Deadline for applications is
27 September 2018.
With kind regards,
Dr. Thomas Kirisits
Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection
Department for Forest and Soil Sciences
BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences,
Vienna (BOKU)
Peter-Jordan-Straße 82 (Schwackhöferhaus)
A-1190 Vienna
Austria
Tel.: +43 1 47-654-91621
E-mail: thomas.kirisits(a)boku.ac.at
Hello forest entomology colleagues,
We are recruiting for a two-year postdoc position at the University of
California Davis (USA). The postdoc will be co-advised by Mike Springborn,
and Andrew Liebhold of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The position is part
of a USFS-funded initiative on “Global Socioeconomic Drivers of Insect
Invasions”. The postdoc will work closely with an interdisciplinary working
group of economists, ecologists and entomologists collaborating in the
analysis of historical insect establishments worldwide in relation to
economic and biogeographic factors. The working group is sponsored by the
National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) located in
Annapolis, MD. The central goal of this project is to explore the
socioeconomic drivers of historical insect invasions around the world to
better understand the pathways by which species have been transported and
the forces responsible for these invasions.
A full description of the position and how to apply can be found at
http://bit.do/springborn_post_doc. Review of applicants will begin
September 21, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. The
preferred start date is fall of 2018 or as soon as possible; the exact
start date is flexible.
Please share with all who might have interest.
Sincerely,
Mike Springborn Sandy Liebhold
UC Davis US Forest Service
Northern Res. Station
Associate Professor
https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/people/aliebholdspringborn.faculty.ucdavis.edu aliebhold(a)gmail.com
Dear Colleagues,
Preparations for the PREPSYS conference in Vienna (1-4 October, 2018) are proceeding well and we have filled the oral presentation programme for the meeting (copy of draft programme is attached).
There is still room at the BFW venue and would urge potential participants to register soon in order to be sure of attending. We are also very keen to have poster presentations which will be available for the whole conference and featured in a mixer session to enable the presenters to describe their work and discuss the findings. Details for registration and submission of posters are in the attached circular; essentially, please provide a title and short abstract along with your registration details by 14 September.
We look forward to a stimulating conference and to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Vienna.
Hugh Evans, Mariella Marzano and Gernot Hoch
__________________________________________________________________
Professor Hugh F Evans
Fellow of Forest Research
Retired, but contactable at:
Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 4LH
Work mobile phone: +44 (0)7917000234
E-mail: hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk<mailto:hugh.evans@forestry.gsi.gov.uk>
www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch<http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch>
www.impactproject.eu<http://www.impactproject.eu/>
www.rephrame.eu<http://www.rephrame.eu/>
www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/prepsys<http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/prepsys>
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to let you know that registration is now open for the PREPSYS conference to be held at BFW, Vienna from 1-4 October. Details are provided in the attached.
Please note that the venue can accommodate a maximum of 90 participants and, since we already have a strong list of keynote speakers, the number of spaces for general paper submission and attendance is limited to about 50. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your place at the conference!
With best wishes and hoping to welcome you to Vienna in October.
Hugh Evans, Mariella Marzano and Gernot Hoch
__________________________________________________________________
Professor Hugh F Evans
Fellow of Forest Research
Retired, but contactable at:
Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 4LH
Work mobile phone: +44 (0)7917000234
E-mail: hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk<mailto:hugh.evans@forestry.gsi.gov.uk>
www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch<http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch>
www.impactproject.eu<http://www.impactproject.eu/>
www.rephrame.eu<http://www.rephrame.eu/>
www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/prepsys<http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/prepsys>
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Dear colleagues,
Due to the increased demand, we are happy to inform you that the abstract submission deadline for the Conference Session (Main topics: Genetics and breeding of forest trees, Forest health, Climate change and forest
ecosystems) organized within the IUFRO 2.08.04 15th International Phytotechnology Conference, 2-3 October, Novi Sad, Serbia has been extended until 12 August!
Take your chance and be part of the event by submitting your scientific contributions online at <http://www.ilfe.org/conference-registration> http://www.ilfe.org/conference-registration.
Further details can be found in the attached document or online at <http://www.ilfe.org> www.ilfe.org.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Novi Sad!
Kind regards,
Conference organizers
Dear forest entomology colleagues:
(apologies for duplicate postings)
Please save the dates for the an IUFRO forest insect meeting in Quebec,
8-11 July, 2019 (next summer). 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.
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
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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
I am sending the following message and attachment for the FORENT mail list.
Thanks,
Andrea
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The IUFRO Working Parties 7.03.06 – Integrated management of forest
defoliating insects and 7.03.07 – Population dynamics of forest
insects are organizing a joint meeting in Quebec City between July
8-11 2019 to mark the occasion of the ongoing spruce budworm outbreak
in eastern Canada.
Deepa Pureswaran is the local organiser and she put together a nice
programme attached to this message.
A website will be launched with the second circular.
For a better organization it would be good to know in advance those
who are interested to attend. Please contact the local organisers and
spread the information to those who may be interested in attending.
Best regards,
The WP convenors
7.03.06 Andrea Battisti, Manuela Branco, Deepa Pureswaran
7.03.07 Jean-Noel Candau, Natalia Kirichenko, Lidia Sukovata
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Andrea Battisti
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
Please see below for a CALL by the International Plant Protection Convention for information to inform the International Forest Quarantine Research Group.
From: ippc(a)fao.org [mailto:ippc@fao.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 2:25 AM
To: Steve Pawson <Steve.Pawson(a)scionresearch.com>
Subject: CALL for information on forest quarantine issues by IFQRG
CALL for information by the International Forest Quarantine Research Group from NPPOs and Forest Research Organisations
The International Forest Quarantine Research Group (IFQRG) has requested the IPPC Secretariat to circulate this e-mail to help them launch a call for information on forest quarantine issues and requests National and Regional Plant Protection Organizations (NPPO and RPPOs) as well as Forest Research Organisations to respond. Survey closes 31 August 2018.
The IFQRG has provided advice to the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) and works closely with the Technical Panel for Forest Quarantine (TPFQ) providing research data to support some standards. In addition, it has provided information used for the development of IPPC Guides and training material.
Established in 2004, IFQRG provides a mechanism where critical forestry quarantine issues can be addressed through discussion and collaborative research. It serves to bring together scientists and phytosanitary officials to foster multi-disciplinary approaches to forest quarantine-related problems of global significance.
The group has three main function:
1. Advisory body: providing scientific analysis and review of global forestry related phytosanitary issues and new information
2. Discussion forum: providing a forum for the discussion and clarification of key forestry issues related to the phytosanitary implications of global trade
3. Research coordination: Identifying and undertaking collaborative scientific research aimed at high priority forestry quarantine questions
IFQRG is undertaking a global review of key forest quarantine issues as part of a strategy setting process to inform the future IFQRG research priorities.
We request that National and Regional Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs and RPPOs) respond to this CALL for information and circulate this call to appropriate national research institutions that have a focus on forest quarantine issues and request that these institutions to also contribute their own independent assessments.
An online survey will be used to collect the data. If individual questions are not of relevance to you, please skip the questions as appropriate. The survey will close on the 31 August 2018.
The survey was designed by scientists representing Oceania (Stephen PAWSON), Europe (Rene ESCHEN), South America (Juan CORLEY), North America (Ron MACK and Adnan UZUNOVIC), South Asia (Kavita GUPTA), and Africa (John Richard MBWAMBO). A synthesis of the survey will be presented for discussion at the 15th meeting of IFQRG to be held in Rome, 1 to 5 October 2018 ( http://www.ippc.int/en/events/event/670/ ).
If you require assistance please email: Steve.Pawson(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:Steve.Pawson@scionresearch.com>
IFQRG 2018-07 Survey<http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MS8TV3S>
Or you can cut and paste the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MS8TV3S
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Dear Forent colleagues,
You will find attached a PhD offer that is susceptible to interest one
of your student. I can add that it would be better to speak French
because of the interactions with local foresters.
Best regards
Alain
Dear ForEnt,
Sadly, John Bain, a long standing New Zealand forest entomologist, passed away earlier this week. John started back in the late 1960s and over the years worked on a number of insect groups, covering wasps to wood borers. It was John's broad and deep knowledge that distinguished his long career. John shared that knowledge willingly and took great pride in training others, especially young researchers, in insect identification, pest risk analysis, forest insect ecology and taxonomy.
John will be remembered nationally and overseas for his skills in cerambycid identification, particularly of larvae which is considerably tricky. He was also well known overseas for his work on other wood- and bark-borers and gypsy moth. He made a significant contribution to the successful eradication of white spotted tussock moth and painted apple moth and the very nearly successful Dutch elm disease eradication campaign.
Amongst those that had the privilege to work with John they will remember- a brilliant sense of humour and quick wit, an aggressive bowler who played business house cricket, a give it everything prop on the rugby field, and a person with a keen interest in social interaction who people gravitated to. John will be missed by many.
Messages of condolences can be forwarded to Steve.Pawson(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:Steve.Pawson@scionresearch.com> who will collate for family and colleagues.
With sadness,
Stephen Pawson, PhD
Research Leader Entomology
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