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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Dear NAFIWC attendees and all forest health enthusiasts,
It is with great excitement that I announce the first ever North American
Forest Insect Work Conference in the Great Lakes region. That's right, the
next NAFIWC will be held May 25-28, 2021 on the beautiful north shore of
Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota!
Duluth has been voted the Best Outdoor City in America for its 7,000 acres
of parkland, 225 miles of trails, and 7 miles of sandy beaches (don't
worry, there are plenty of golf courses, too). There are also myriad
opportunities to explore our amazing northern forests and their forest
health issues.
Finally, there's plenty to do indoors, with nine breweries, Fond-du-Luth
Casino, the Duluth Playhouse and much more all within a short distance of
the venue.
For more information check out www.visitduluth.com.
Keep an eye out for future announcements including calls for symposia and
other opportunities to be involved!
Best wishes,
Jess Hartshorn
Clemson University
Jessica.a.hartshorn(a)gmail.com
Dear forest entomologists,
The IUFRO World Congress will be held in Curitiba, Brazil 29 Sept. - 5
Oct., 2019. This will be a large Congress encompassing all aspects of
forest research. Proposals for organized scientific session can be
submitted at the Congress website http://www.iufro2019.com . The IUFRO
Congress is a great opportunity for organizing interdisciplinary sessions
and it is a unique venue for holding sessions on forest insects. We
encourage you to consider organizing a session. Please let us know if you
have any questions. The deadline for submitting proposals is 1 August.
-Sandy Liebhold, Barbara Bentz, Herve Jactel
Coordinators, IUFRO RG 7.03.00 "Forest Entomology"
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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
The Garnas lab (http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab) seeks a highly motivated graduate student (MSc or PhD; PhD preferred) for a USDA-APHIS funded project to advance understanding of how chemical and morphological traits vary across tree size and species, and how such variation may influence Emerald ash borer (EAB) oviposition behavior, larval performance and survival, and parasitism by native and introduced natural enemies. Key aspects of the project include the systematic characterization of defensive compounds across ash species and tree sizes using pyrolysis-GCMS and the design and implementation of experiments to examine how chemical and morphological trait variation influences EAB and its key biological control agents. Successful candidates must have a keen interest in plant defensive chemistry and associated consequences for plant-insect interactions. Some basic chemistry background (e.g., coursework or lab experience) is preferred but not required. Opportunities for related ecological modeling and/or genetic analyses also exist, particularly in the case of PhD applicants. The position will be housed in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (NREN; https://colsa.unh.edu/nren) or in the Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science program (NRESS; https://www.unh.edu/nressphd) for MSc v. PhD students respectively. Position ideally begins in Fall 2018.
The University of New Hampshire and NREN/NRESS programs 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 under two hours from the White Mountains, outdoor and other recreational activities abound, including right on campus.
Interested applicants, please send:
- a CV
- a brief summary of research interests and any relevant experience
- GRE scores
- contact information for three references
as a single pdf file to jeff.garnas(a)unh.edu<mailto:jeff.garnas@unh.edu>. Position will be open until filled.
Apologies for cross-postings.
On behalf of the Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, you are
kindly invited to the CONFERENCE SESSION "HOW TO ADVANCE FORESTRY FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS" organized within the 15th INTERNATIONAL PHYTOTECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE to be held at the University of Novi Sad, Central building,
located in Novi Sad, Serbia, October 2-3, 2018.
The Conference session is dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of the
foundation of the Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment
DEADLINES
Abstract submission July
15th, 2018
Notification of abstracts acceptance August 31st, 2018
Submission of full papers December
1st, 2018
Issue of Proceedings March,
2019
Further details can be found in the attached document or at
www.ilfe.org/old/IPS%202018/Second%20announcement%20Final.pdf!
Postdoctoral Scholar in Forest Entomology
The Forest Entomology Laboratory at Purdue University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance ongoing research focusing on the integrated pest management of Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD). This disease complex is caused by the association of a fungus (Geosmithia morbida) and the walnut twig beetle (Pityophthorus juglandis). TCD is responsible for the widespread death of black walnut (Juglans nigra) in the western United States, and was recently discovered in the East, where it threatens the health of this important timber species throughout its native range. This is a full-time, two-year appointment based in West Lafayette, IN.
The specific objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy of trap trees, semiochemicals and the conservative use of insecticides to reduce WTB populations, while protecting high-value crop trees and minimizing the chemical footprint of walnut plantations.
Responsibilities:
* Work with Principal Investigators to establish field evaluations and sampling regimes.
* Lead field and associated laboratory efforts related to the research objectives. Some overnight travel will be required.
* Develop and present (written and oral) products suitable for scientific audiences explaining the purpose and results of project.
* Create scientific manuscripts based on research that are suitable for publication.
* Participate in scientific meetings and engage with colleagues and collaborators pursuing related research questions.
* Provide guidance and assistance to technicians, students, and others carrying out related work.
Preferred Qualifications:
* A Ph.D. in Entomology, Forest Protection, Ecology or related fields (Ph.D. required).
* Experience designing, organizing, and managing research projects involving insects, trees, or fungi.
* Expertise and experience in chemical ecology and management of insects in forest systems.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred start date is Summer 2018. The salary is set at $48,500 per year plus benefits. Interested applicants should submit a single pdf including a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for three references to mginzel(a)purdue.edu. Please use the subject header “TCD Postdoctoral Scholar”. The cover letter should include (1) a summary of the applicant’s research and analysis experience (2) the applicant’s earliest possible start date.
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Matthew D. Ginzel, PhD • Associate Professor • Departments of Entomology and Forestry & Natural Resources • Co-Director, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center
Purdue University • 901 W. State Street • West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089 • 765.494.9369 • www.entm.purdue.edu/forest
Hello FORENT colleagues - Below I am relaying info on a meeting of
potential interest. -Sandy Liebhold
Dear distinguished colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to invite you to
the *International
Scientific Conference* on *'Non-native tree species for European forests'*.
The Event will be held on *12-14 September 2018 *in* Vienna, Austria
*at the* University
of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna.*
This international conference brings together researchers and stakeholders
concerned with Non-native tree species in European forests. Session topics
include ** Distribution * Provenances * Reproduction * Management * Growth
potential * Ecosystem Services * Biotic and abiotic threats * Market
potential * Public perception* * and more. The conference program is
relevant also for governmental representatives, forest owners,
practitioners and NGOs.
*Therefore, you are cordially invited to submit an abstract for an oral or
poster presentation till 1 June.*
*Participation *(please follow this procedure):
*Step 1: Send abstract **(max 400 words) **for oral or poster presentation *
to nnext(a)boku.ac.at *till 1 June*
Please state your presentation type preference: oral presentation or poster.
→ Acceptance notification comes by email end of June
*Step 2: **Fill in **registration form*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5tOz3ed7WvtytStDbF-Gpa9-rYQKG282…>*
on
our NNEXT website*
*→ *Registration confirmation with invoice comes by email
*Step 3: Pay the registration fee*
*→ *Payment confirmation comes by email
*Step 4: Enjoy the conference*
For more information on this Conference and the organising *COST Action
FP1403 NNEXT *(34 participating countries, 200 members), please go to our
website http://nnext.boku.ac.at/nnext-conference or contact us under
nnext(a)boku.ac.at.
*Please distribute this Conference Announcement among anyone potentially
interested.*
Kind regards,
Elisabeth Pötzelsberger
(Chair of the Organising Committee)
*Organising Committee*
*Dr. Elisabeth Pötzelsberger*
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
*Prof. Heinrich Spiecker*
University of Freiburg, Germany
*Prof. Hubert Hasenauer*
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
*Dr. Monika Konnert*
Bavarian Office for Forest Seeding and Planting, Germany
*Prof. Frits Mohren*
Wageningen University, Netherlands
*Prof. Anna Gazda*
University of Agriculture, Krakow, Poland
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Dr. Elisabeth Pötzelsberger
Institute of Silviculture
Department of Forest and Soil Sciences
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
Peter Jordan Str. 82, A-1190 Vienna
Tel: +43 1 47654 91332 <+4314765491332>
http://nnext.boku.ac.at/
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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
Dear Colleagues;
i) the registration and abstract submission to our conference goes in full speed, and for now we have around 50 participants who registered, and some of you already sent abstracts both for talks and posters; each of those registered have received automatically generated confirmation, and those that submitted, a personal e-mail from me confirming the submission;
ii) ... but PLEASE NOTE that the deadline for "early bird" registration expires on 2nd of May , and there are just three days left, just in case you intend to come and would like to save 125 EUR; here is the reference to "Registration" link in Conference homepage:
https://www.slu.se/iufro-rots2018 (please read all of it thoroughly)
therefore, as it is the fact that many more colleagues have preliminary expressed interest for participation, it is in your interest to proceed with the registration in a good time;
iii) please proceed also with accommodation arrangements for Uppsala; as stated in the website, accommodation in Uppsala is to be arranged by yourself; do not delay with hotel reservations, as academic activities in both universities of Uppsala start the same week as our Conference;
iv) onward trip to Gotland by ferry is included into registration fee, and reservations for that have been already made (for now, for 85 participants: "first registered, first served"), while the return from Gotland is up to you; note that a ferry from Visby harbour to the mainland on September 1st departs at 07:15 with subsequent bus connections upon its arrival to Nynäshamn; https://www.destinationgotland.se/en/ferry/
this is relevant, as we are supposed to stay within a walking distance from the harbour (but see below);
v) IMPORTANT! the situation with accommodation in Visby has changed drastically just a day ago; on Friday, i tried to make reservation for myself, first at one, then at another of Best Western hotels recommended on Conference website, just to find out that they are fully booked!
vi) yet after some slight panic, even better option has been found:
https://www.scandichotels.se/hotell/sverige/visby/scandic-visby?cmpid=ppc_B…
for now, 45 standard double rooms (for those, price 1220 SEK/night, for now, approx. 120 EUR, payment at arrival), 20 family rooms and 10 suites are pre-reserved at this hotel for our Conference (note that double accommodation could be an option also in standard rooms);
upon reservation, provide reservation number 46605559-LIFE+; the group reservation for us is secured until 15th of May; after that date, the rooms become "loose", and accommodation arrangements in Visby are fully up to you;
the hotel is situated approx. 100 m from the terminal, and within walking distance from Conference venue:
Wisby Strand Conference Centre in Visby<http://www.wisbystrand.se/>
accommodation so close to the terminal is very relevant both for arrival (just before midnight on August 29th, and hotel knows about it), and for departure on early morning (07:15) on September 1st;
vii) regarding Conference publications, please also consider preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific journals; those will be considered for publication in good reputation, non-commercial (free-of charge), open access, WoS impact factor journals; ... but should be ready by the end of the Conference, where we also discuss in more detail the process of eventual submission;
looking forward to greeting you in Sweden, and kind regards;
rimvys
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När du skickar e-post till SLU så innebär detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, klicka här<https://www.slu.se/om-slu/kontakta-slu/personuppgifter/>.
It's time to register for the 2018 Southern Forest Insect Work Conference, 17-20 July 2018, at the Menger Hotel, in San Antonio, Texas, USA!
The SFIWC 2018 registration form is available exclusively online through Eventbrite again this year. Go to https://sfiwc2018.eventbrite.com to register. The registration fee is $300 ($225 for students and retired members), which includes a ticket to the Thursday night banquet for the registrant. Extra banquet tickets for guests are $50 (for children 12-and-under, it's only $15). Registration receipts and banquet tickets will be distributed at the registration table.
Pre-registration on the Eventbrite website will be accepted until Thursday, June 28, 2018. 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://sfiwc2018.eventbrite.com) with a credit card prior to the meeting! Please be aware that the deadline for paying via credit card is June 28, 2018. 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://sfiwc2018.eventbrite.com) to fill out the registration form, indicating your payment preference. There are options under "Payment Method" 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 is a Fiesta Buffet with several delicious choices: for starters, we'll have Tortilla Soup; Chicken Taquitos with salsa; and an Ensalada Mixta with choice of dressing. Entrées include Beef Fajitas with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream; Snapper Fillet served with cilantro lime tequila sauce; and Moussaka with garbanzo beans and pomodoro sauce (vegetarian). Spanish rice, refried beans, flour tortillas, and a selection of desserts also will be available. One banquet ticket (for yourself) is included in your registration fee. Children 12-and-under have their own menu choice: Chicken Tenders with fries, a fruit cup, and lemonade. Extra banquet tickets for adult ($50) and child ($15) 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 Menger Hotel no later than June 25. 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 code "071618SFIW" when booking your hotel reservation by phone (210-223-4361) or reserve online at https://reservations.mengerhotel.com/75799?groupID=1806051 to get the special rate of $124.00 per night plus tax. Remember, this low rate is valid only for the first 80 rooms (first 35 on Monday, July 16). Please go to http://www.sfiwc.org/2018/ for details.
Valet parking is available for $20 per day (for overnight guests).
Meeting details are available on http://www.sfiwc.org/2018/.
I hope to see you in San Antonio!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
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Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce you that the journal Annals of Forest Science
has launched a special issue entitled "Entomological issues during
forest diebacks". In brief, the aim of this topical issue would be to
illustrate the role of insects as inciting and contributing factors
during forest declines, but also the outcomes of forest declines on
insect communities. Potential topics could include the contribution of
defoliators / bark and ambrosia beetles / longhorns and buprestids… to
declines, the role of insects as vector of pathogens contributing to
declines, the impact of declines on the community of saproxylic beetles…
The deadline for submission of your manuscript will be at the end of
October. When submitting, please select "Insects and tree diebacks" in
the Choose article type menu. The manuscripts will be double-blind
peer-reviewed.
More information can be found on the blog of Annals of Forest Science:
https://ist.blogs.inra.fr/afs/2018/03/26/new-special-issue-entomological-is…
Best regards,
Aurélien Sallé (associate editor) & Christophe Bouget (guest editor)
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