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Invitation to remotely join Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre Prague Inaugural Symposium, 6-7 May, 2025

by Andrew Liebhold

[image: image.png] Dear Colleagues, The Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague (FISC) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague is pleased to invite you to the „Biological Invasions in Forest“, an Inaugural Symposium <https://forestinvasion.cz/en/r-20694-news-events/r-21107-meeting-2505> that aims to gather an interdisciplinary team of international experts to summarize the current state of scientific knowledge on biological invasions in forests. The objective of the symposium is to cover the breadth of subject matter on forest invasions through a series of invited presentations and use these presentations as a jumping-off point for discussions on future research challenges. Ultimately, the goal of the symposium is to generate discussions that will lead to the development of scientific problems that will be addressed by FISC working groups. We anticipate a formal call for FISC working group proposals this summer but participation in the inaugural symposium is an opportunity for individuals that have ideas for FISC working groups to share these ideas and seek input from others. While symposium attendees are not required to present ideas for working group topics, those that would like to make a brief (5 minute) presentation of their idea are asked to contact FISC leader Andrew Liebhold (*liebhold(a)fld.czu.cz <liebhold(a)fld.czu.cz>*) to schedule their remote presentation during the symposium. *Instructions on how to join the inaugural symposium remotely are available at following link <https://forestinvasion.cz/en/r-20694-news-events/r-21107-meeting-2505>.* *Note: We request that you mute your microphones during presentations, but we welcome you to join the discussions that follow the talks – we suggest that you raise your hand online if you wish to speak* Thanks for your interest in the inaugural symposium and your input on the direction of the Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre. Yours faithfully, *Andrew „Sandy“ Liebhold, PhD*FISC Chief Scientist and ERA Chair Holder *Date and time: 6th of May 2025, 12:00 CET – 8th of May 2025, 16:30 CET.* *Venue: *Online/Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague, Czechia *About the Forest Invasions Synthesis Centre, Prague* The widening gap in research capabilities across many EU countries, necessitates measures to accelerate research at institutions in newer member countries and better connect this research abroad. The Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague (FISC) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague seeks an improved understanding of the ecology and management of biological invasions in forests. It is being established through the HIVE project (project no. 101187384) under Horizon Europe, the EU‘s primary funding program for research and innovation. FISC adopts the “synthesis centre” model that focuses on the use of existing data and models to develop new approaches to socio-environmental research. The Centre focuses on biological invasions of plants, insects and tree pathogens in forest and interactions with socioeconomic factors. FISC will host scientific working groups that meet at the Centre to develop collaborations on breakthrough ideas in the field of invasion science. *Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.* [image: image.png] Andrew Liebhold https://forestinvasion.cz/en/r-20696-team Chief Scientist, Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre Faculty of Forestry and Wood Science, Czech University of Life Sciences 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic Phone (US) +01 724-317-8668 Phone (Czech) +420 604-702-808 aliebhold(a)gmail.com liebhold(a)fld.czu.cz

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Practical Course in Chemical Ecology

by Allison, Jeremy (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Attention Behavioural/Chemical Ecologists and Forest Health Specialists: Are you working or studying in the global south and interested in developing some practical skills in the discipline of chemical ecology? If you are, please visit our webpage to learn more about a practical course in chemical ecology (https://www.africancentreofchemicalecology.com/about-1) This course will provide opportunities for young scientists and students from the Southern hemisphere to develop critical skills in chemical ecology through hands on experience in methods to advance the collection, identification, characterization and use of semiochemicals in insect pest management. This course is co-organized by the African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecology and the Latin American Association of Chemical Ecology and supported by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations and the International Society of Chemical Ecology. To facilitate participation by students and early career professionals from the global south we are offering financial assistance to selected delegates to participate. Applications should be submitted by April 16, 2025 (see https://www.africancentreofchemicalecology.com/about-1 for instructions to apply) to ensure full consideration. The practical course will occur 20-31 October, 2025 (20-26 October will be the practical course; 27-31 October will be an IUFRO Working Party meeting focused on the intersection of the disciplines of behavioral/ chemical ecology and biological control). Delegates selected for participation must attend the practical course and are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting to network and see the techniques covered in the practical course applied to research questions). Delegates must also be prepared to participate in virtual lectures delivered in advance of the practical course to provide necessary background information. Please share this email, our flyer and direct anyone you think might be interested to our webpage (see address above). We look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Jeremy Allison, Director African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Chair Organizing Committee Raúl Laumann, President Latin American Association of Chemical Ecology Alvin Hee, President Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecology

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Joint Working Party Meeting Announcement

by Allison, Jeremy (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFI? Attention Behavioural/Chemical Ecologists, Biological Control Practitioners and Forest Health Specialists: We are writing to let you know that the week of 27-October, 2025 there will be a joint IUFRO Working Party (7.03.13 "Biological control of forest insects and pathogens" and 7.03.16 "Behavioural and chemical ecology of forest insects) meeting with a focus on the intersection of Behavioural/ Chemical Ecology and Biological Control in Forest Ecosystems. This meeting will occur at the Future Africa campus, University of Pretoria (https://www.up.ac.za/future-africa) This meeting will be a combination of traditional powerpoint presentations and directed discussions, with an emphasis on the latter. Discussion sessions will have experts assigned to facilitate dialogue and rapporteurs to capture ideas in real time. Ideally the notes from these discussions will form the basis of follow up activities (e.g., synthesis papers, research proposals) with interested delegates. This meeting will also have a daylong excursion to see pest and pathogen management in Eucalyptus/Pine plantations and we can facilitate access of delegates to tourism activities (e.g., Kruger National Park) pre- and post-meeting. Please take a minute and answer the survey at this link (https://evento.renater.fr/survey/iufro-meeting-27-31-oct-2025-intersect-bet…) to let us know if you are considering participating (this meeting will be in-person only). If you have any questions, please contact any of us. We hope to you in South Africa later this year. Best wishes, Sigrid, Andres, Quentin, Anna, Jeremy, Brett, Lukas, Deborah Working Parties 7.03.13 and 7.03.16

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FORESTS´ FUTURE 2025

by Knížek

Dear colleagues, Enclosed you will find the First Circular for the conference FORESTS´ FUTURE 2025: Bark Beetle Outbreak in Central Europe – Consequences and Future Challenges The meeting is jointly organised by IUFRO working party: Methodology of Forest Insect and Disease Survey More detailed information including registration form and abstract submission form is at the conference web page https://www.vulhm.cz/en/forests-future-2025/ We hope you will be able to come to Průhonice and we look forward to a fruitful meeting. Please, don´t hesitate to pass over the circular to other interested scientists, researches or foresters. Best regards, Miloš Knížek on behalf of local organisers *************************************************** Ing. Miloš Knížek, Ph.D. Výzkumný ústav lesního hospodářství a myslivosti, v.v.i. Strnady 136 156 00 Praha 5 - Zbraslav Forestry and Game Management Research Institute Strnady 136 CZ 156 00 Praha 5 - Zbraslav Czechia ***************************************************

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IUFRO Div. 7 WP conference "Tree health - from Cities to Forests" - 2nd announcement

by Eckehard G. Brockerhoff

Dear friends and colleagues, This is the second announcement and an invitation to the IUFRO Div. 7 Working Parties Conference Tree health - from Cities to Forests which will be held in Zurich-Birmensdorf, Switzerland, from 19-23 May 2025. The meeting is jointly organised by 4 IUFRO working parties: "Foliage, shoot, and stem diseases" (7.02.02) “Rusts of forest trees" (7.02.05) “Ecology and management of bark and wood boring insects” (7.03.05) and “Tree health in urban forests” (7.03.17) Registration and abstract submission are now open. For more information, registration, etc., see https://www.wsl.ch/en/events-and-courses/tree-health-from-cities-to-forests/ If you have any questions, please contact Valentin Queloz (valentin.queloz(a)wsl.ch<mailto:valentin.queloz@wsl.ch>) [cid:image002.png@01DB82DC.023D4F30] [cid:image001.png@01DB82DB.C9927930] Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:MadGeographer We hope to see many of you in May! Cheers Valentin Queloz, Ecki Brockerhoff, Iva Franic, Benno Augustinus, Ludwig Beenken, and the entire organising committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eckehard Brockerhoff, PhD Head of Research Unit 'Forest Health and Biotic Interactions' Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL https://www.wsl.ch/en/employees/brockerh.html Zürcherstrasse 111, CH-8903 Birmensdorf, Switzerland Tel +41 79 819 0882 eckehard.brockerhoff(a)wsl.ch<mailto:eckehard.brockerhoff@wsl.ch>

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Division 7 - Forest Health - Newsletter

by Maartje Klapwijk

Dear all, Please find attached the newsletter of Division 7 with an overview of what happened in the Division in 2024 and 2025 so far and notifications about what is happening in 2025. If you have upcoming activities that are not included that you like to announce, please notify us (tod.ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:tod.ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca>, maartje.klapwijk(a)slu.se<mailto:maartje.klapwijk@slu.se>). Kind regards, Tod Ramsfield and Maartje Klapwijk Co-coordinators Division 7 - Forest Health [cid:92e25acf-cd31-4a38-99cf-cb0c4327330d@ad.slu.se] --- N?r du skickar e-post till SLU s? inneb?r detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. F?r att l?sa mer om hur detta g?r till, klicka h?r <https://www.slu.se/om-slu/kontakta-slu/personuppgifter/> E-mailing SLU will result in SLU processing your personal data. For more information on how this is done, click here <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/>

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SUNY ESF Forest Pathology Faculty Position

by Ramsfield, Tod (he, him | il, lui)

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Dear All, On behalf of Gregory McGee and Stephen Teale, SUNY, NY, please see the attached advertisement for a forest pathology position. If you require further information, Greg's contact details are below. Gregory G. McGee, PhD (he/him/his) Associate Professor Department of Environmental Biology SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry 146 Illick | 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, New York, 13210 315-470-6792 https://www.esf.edu/faculty/mcgee/ Best wishes, Tod Tod Ramsfield, PhD Co-Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health 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

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Postdoc position at Czech University of Life Sciences

by Andrew Liebhold

Dear forest entomology friends: The Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague (FISC, forestinvasion.cz), is a new ecological synthesis centre focusing on advancing the scientific understanding of biological invasions in forests. The Centre is funded by Horizon Europe and located at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. We are currently hiring a postdoctoral scientist focusing on the macroecology of insect invasions. See more information and instructions on how to apply for this position at https://jobs.czu.cz/job/fldpostdoctoral-scientist-lnsect-macroecology-at-th…. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative and dynamic research environment, engage with international working groups, and drive cutting-edge invasion science. Join us in shaping the future of invasion science and forest biosecurity! -Sandy Andrew Liebhold https://forestinvasion.cz/en/r-20696-team Chief Scientist, Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre Faculty of Forestry and Wood Science, Czech University of Life Sciences 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic Phone (US) +01 724-317-8668 Phone (Czech) +420 604-702-808 aliebhold(a)gmail.com liebhold(a)fld.czu.cz

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Southern Forest Health Work Conference, 15-17 July 2025, Tulsa, Oklahoma USA

by Shepherd, William - FS, LA

The 64th annual Southern Forest Health Work Conference (SFHWC) will be held 15-17 July 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday) in Tulsa, Oklahoma USA! We have chosen the Hyatt Regency Tulsa 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 70 rooms (Monday and Thursday nights), 90 rooms (Tuesday night), and 85 rooms (Wednesday night) set aside for the group until June 23, 2025, so make your reservations by this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing! IMPORTANT: The entire meeting will be held 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: 15-17 July 2025 Place: Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown, 100 East Second Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Phone reservations: 888-591-1234. Mention the group code: G-ASFH. or Online reservation link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/TULRT/G-ASFH Self-parking is available for overnight guests at the hotel for $12 per day. Visit https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/tulrt-hyatt-regency-tulsa-downtown for hotel information. Room rates are $119.00 per night plus tax for up to 4 occupants (double rooms) or 2 occupants (king rooms) and are good for the nights of 14-17 July, 2024 (as well as 3 days pre- and post-conference, depending on availability). Remember, this low rate is valid only until June 23, 2025, and only for the limited number of rooms in our group block. Make your reservation right away! I hope to see you in Tulsa 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.sfhwc.org<http://www.sfhwc.org/> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

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2025 IUFRO Women in STEM Webinar

by Joséphine Queffelec

Dear colleagues, We are only a week away from the start of the 2nd annual IUFRO Women in STEM webinar event! Please join us on the *11th and 12th of February 2025 *to celebrate the *International Day of Women and Girls in Science* through a *free & global* IUFRO webinar event. Twenty women in science will present their work related to *forests* over four sessions: - Session 1 - 11th February 08:00 to 10:00 GMT Session 2 - 11th February 20:00 to 22:00 GMT Session 3 - 12th February 04:00 to 06:00 GMT Session 4 - 12th February 14:00 to 16:00 GMT - Learn more and register by visiting our website <https://a-48350767.hubspotpagebuilder.com/en-us/-0>. Please share it widely! Regards, Joséphine, on behalf of the organizing committee -- *Joséphine Queffelec (She/Her/Elle), PhD* *Deputy Coordinator*, IUFRO Research Group 7.03.00 - Entomology 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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