Dear Future Attendees of the 2016 North American Forest Insect Work Conference,
The dates, location, and venue are set. The program is developing. The website is now online at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/nafiwc16/index.html
Reservations are being taken for the host hotel Washington Marriott Wardman Park http://www.cpe.vt.edu/nafiwc16/location.html. Click on the passkey link dedicated to our conference.
There is a Sponsorship/Exhibitor Committee being thankfully headed up by John Riggins to help find support for the conference (http://www.cpe.vt.edu/nafiwc16/sponsors.html). Registration charges for participation will be influenced by how well we do in this area. Please pass on contact information of any potential sponsors and exhibitors to him.
We hope to have online registration available by the end of the year if not sooner.
Note we are hoping to be able to offer a couple of field trips for the afternoon of Tuesday May 31, prior to the evening's opening reception. Bob Rabaglia will be helping to organize these activities.
Kier Klepzig and the Program Committee have made good progress on developing a program with great input from many of you. This work continues.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the conference and location. We may have immediate answers or may need to defer until we know better.
Look forward to seeing so many colleagues and hopefully new faces this spring in D.C.
Regards,
Scott Salom
Chair, 2016 NAFIWC
Scott M. Salom, Ph.D.
Professor - Forest Entomology
Department of Entomology
216 Price Hall MC 0319
170 Drillfield Drive, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-2794
Dept. Website: http://www.ento.vt.edu/people/tenure/salom-scott/index.html
Interfaces of Global Change Website: http://globalchangephd.com/
Colleagues,
Two entomology positions are available at the Atlantic Forestry Centre of the Canadian Forest Service – Natural Resources Canada:
- Research Scientist – Integrated Pest Management, https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=…
- Research Scientist – Forest Insect Ecology, https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=…
Both positions are open until 2 November – preference will be given to Canadian citizens!
Brigitte Burger
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International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat
Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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Dear FORENT members,
I am conducting a survey on the role of emotional support systems and how
they contribute to success in science. In particular, I am interested in
how support systems have contributed to the success of women and men in
Forestry, Entomology, and Forest Entomology. If you have already completed
the survey, I thank you very much for your participation! I apologize for
any cross postings.
I invite men and women at all stages in their careers, as well as those who
are no longer in science, to participate. *Please forward this invitation
to anyone you know who is no longer in science, but completed graduate
school (M.S. or Ph.D.)*. The results of this study will be published in the
primary literature.
*Please follow the link below to complete the brief, 28-question survey by
September 30, 2015*
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/forestry-entomology
It may take 10-15 minutes to complete. No personal identifying information
will be collected as part of the survey, and your participation will be
completely anonymous. Answering questions in the survey will indicate
consent. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time
without penalty, and there are no incentives to participate. Participation
will have no effect upon your relationship with the FORENT list-serve. This
study has been determined Exempt from IRB review.
Please contact me if I can provide any additional information regarding the
aims of or your participation in the survey (Laurel Haavik, 479-422-4997,
haavik.1(a)osu.edu). For questions about your rights as a participant in this
study or to discuss other study-related concerns or complaints with someone
who is not part of the research team, you may contact Ms. Sandra Meadows in
the Office of Responsible Research Practices at 1-800-678-6251 or
hsconcerns(a)osu.edu.
Sincerely,
Laurel Haavik
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Dear Division 7 colleagues,
This is a call that might interest you: the 2015 Forest Invasives Summer Photo Contest of FOREST INVASIVES CANADA: for details visit http://forestinvasives.ca/Learn-and-Participate/Photo-Contest!
Photographers of all ages* and skill levels are invited to participate in the 2015 Forest Invasives Photo Contest. The purpose of this contest is to raise awareness about forest invasive species and to encourage Canadians to learn how to identify them. All entries will be posted on our website and may be incorporated into our educational content. A judging panel will review and rate all of the photos and the top three entries will receive a prize. So grab your cameras and start shooting! You will be surprised how many invasive species you can find in your own backyard!
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Entries must be submitted by September 30, 2015
Best regards
Brigitte
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Find out about IUFRO events at the World Forestry Congress: <http://www.iufro.org/events/other-major-events/wfc-2015/> http://www.iufro.org/events/other-major-events/wfc-2015/
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International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat
Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50
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We are pleased to announce the first of several new positions related to forest health at the University of Florida. The School of Forest Resources and Conservation seek applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Resilience and Restoration Silviculture (see attached description).
Details on the cluster can be found here: http://sfrc.ufl.edu/opportunities/healthy-forests-cohort/%E2%80%8E
Please distribute this announcement to anyone who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
Jason
Jason A. Smith
Associate Professor of Forest Pathology
State Forest Health Extension Specialist
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
University of Florida
212 Newins-Ziegler Hall
Gainesville, FL
32611-0410
352-846-0843 (office)
352-327-1742 (cell)
sfrc.ufl.edu/forestpathologyhttp://sfrc.ufl.edu/treehealth/
twitter: @ForestPathology
Hello potential NAFIWC moderators, speakers and attendees.
We received many great suggestions for sessions at our upcoming NAFIWC 2016 - May 31-June3 in Washington, DC
Attached is a listing of the sessions accepted for the program so far.
In addition, the program committee identified some key topics that are not, as of yet, covered in our agenda. These are:
1. Insect responses to climate change
2. Non-native species
3. Drought and fire and disturbance
4. Insect ecology - life history, population dynamics
5. Biocontrol
6. Chemical Control of Insects - loss of products
7. Pollinators
8. The "omics", practicality of using molecular approaches.
We are seeking volunteers to moderate sessions (and line up speakers) on these general topics.
In addition, we still have available slots for a few open sessions.
One of these might even be a general open session for submitted papers, we would still need a volunteer to organize and moderate that session.
So, please consider what we have so far, what we still need, and what we might yet need... then, if you feel so moved, volunteer to help us cover that topic.
Please submit your proposals (in the format below) to Kier Klepzig, Program Chair - NO LATER THAN October 30, 2015
Thanks for sharing, networking, suggesting and volunteering!
- Kier
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Kier D. Klepzig, PhD
Assistant Director - Research
Forest Service
Southern Research Station
p: 828-257-4307
c: 828-215-3186
f: 828-257-4313
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Asheville, NC 28804
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Kier D. Klepzig, PhD
Assistant Director - Research
Forest Service
Southern Research Station
p: 828-257-4307
c: 828-215-3186
f: 828-257-4313
kklepzig(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:kklepzig@fs.fed.us>
200 WT Weaver Blvd
Asheville, NC 28804
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Hello all,
The North Central Forest Pest Workshop is coming up at the Menominee Casino Resort in Keshena, Wisconsin, USA on September 21-24th. The "earlybird" registration rate of $185 is good until August 21st. If you wait until after that, the price goes up to $210. There is a student or retiree rate, and single day rates. See the attached registration form for details. Payment for registration can be made via check or Paypal.
The theme for this year is "Reconnecting Silviculture and Forest Health". We have many interesting speakers and topics lined up, plus an all-day field trip into the beautiful 235,000 acre forest of the Menominee Indian Nation to observe oak wilt management, large diameter hemlock and white pine, emerald ash borer and beech bark disease silviculture modifications, among other things. A draft agenda is attached.
We are currently accepting entrants into the student paper competition. We have a limited number of time slots, so if you are a student who wants to present a paper, get your request in early! See the attached registration form for instructions on signing up a student paper.
We will have a poster session as well, with no limit on the number of people who can register with a poster. We aren't planning to have a competition associated with the posters-just sharing of information. If you're bringing a poster, indicate that on your registration form.
A block of rooms is being held at the Menominee Casino Resort at the great rate of $70 per night, plus we have additional rooms held at hotels in Shawano. Info about that is on the registration form, and on the website.
If you need more information about the upcoming NCFPW, consult the webpage at http://www.forestpathology.org/hosted/ncfpw/ncfpw15/webpage2015.pdf
Questions can go to Dave Mausel at davidm(a)mtewood.com, or Linda Williams at Linda.Williams(a)wisconsin.gov
Linda Haugen
Plant Pathologist
Forest Service
Northeastern Area, St. Paul Field Office
p: 651-649-5029
c: 651-485-2311
f: 651-649-5238
lhaugen(a)fs.fed.us
1992 Folwell Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
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Dear Forest Ent Colleagues:
July 1 is rapidly approaching and this marks the deadline for registering for the joint meeting of IUFRO working parties, 7.03.05 "Ecology and Management of Bark and Wood Boring Insects" and 7.03.12 "Alien Invasive Species and International Trade" in Bariloche, Argentina.
I encourage all of you to make an effort to attend. This is going to be a fantastic meeting in many ways. These two units have never before jointly met and given the growing importance of invading insects in our field, this will be a key meeting. It is also a great opportunity for those with interests in, or seeking exposure to problems in planted forests.
The word "spectacular" is an under-statement in describing the setting in Argentine, Patagonia. We'll have an opportunity to see some of North America's finest conifer species growing in the setting of crystal blue lakes and snow-capped mountains. And "best" yet, many of these stands are being severely damaged by the destructive and charismatic woodwasp, Sirex noctilio. The combination of trees, mountains and forest insects doesn't get any better!
So if you are undecided about attending the meeting, I'd encourage you to go. But please be sure to submit your abstract before July at:
https://sites.google.com/site/iufrobariloche2015
See you in Patagonia!
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Andrew Liebhold
Research Entomologist
Forest Service
Northern Research Station
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c: 724-317-8668
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Please spread to those that might be interested!
Thanks,
Olle
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Hello SFIWC colleagues:
It's time to register for the 2015 Southern Forest Insect Work Conference, 21-24 July 2015, The Chancellor Hotel, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA!
The SFIWC 2015 registration form is available exclusively online through Eventbrite again this year. Go to https://sfiwc2015.eventbrite.com to register. The registration fee is $250 ($150 for students and retired members), which includes a ticket to the Thursday night banquet for the registrant. Extra banquet tickets for guests are $35. Registration receipts and banquet tickets will be distributed at the registration table.
Pre-registration on the Eventbrite website will be accepted until July 10, 2015. After this date, only on-site registration will be available.
IMPORTANT!!!: If you choose, you can now pay your registration fee online at the Eventbrite website (https://sfiwc2015.eventbrite.com) with a credit card prior to the meeting! Please be aware that the deadline for paying via credit card is July 10, 2015. 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://sfiwc2015.eventbrite.com) to fill out the registration form, indicating your payment preference. There are options on the online registration form for paying via mailing a check to me or using a check or cash "at the door." Instead of pressing the "Register" button (to pay via credit card), press the "Show other payment options" and then "Pay Offline" buttons to select one of these additional payment choices.
Please be aware that an additional $8.00 fee applies to all Canadian and other non-U.S. checks.
This year's banquet will be a choice of four entrees: Beef Tenderloin Medallions (with port sauce), Grilled Salmon (with citrus butter), Roasted Chicken (with gravy), and Vegetarian (grilled Portobello mushroom). One banquet ticket (for yourself) is included in your registration fee. Extra banquet tickets for guests can be purchased for $35 each 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 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 Chancellor Hotel no later than June 20. If you reserve your hotel room now, we will be able to determine if we need to open additional rooms at the $83.00 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 that you are attending the "Southern Forest Insect Work Conference" when booking your hotel reservation by phone (1-855-285-6162) to get the special rate of $83.00 per night plus tax. Remember, this low rate is valid only for the first 75 rooms (first 30 on Monday, July 20). Please go to http://www.sfiwc.org/2015/index.html for details.
Self-parking is available and FREE.
Meeting details are available on http://www.sfiwc.org/2015/index.html.
I hope to see you in Fayetteville!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
