Hello FORENT,
Early Alert: Post Doctoral Scholar Position.
Oregon State University, College of Forestry, Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management and the Pacific Northwest Research Station will be filling the position of postdoctoral scholar with experience in entomology and ecology. Desired start date June 1, 2012.
This position will be located in the Forestry and Range Sciences Laboratory in La Grande, Oregon.
The incumbent will participate responsibly with research scientists to carry out most phases of complex/multi disciplinary research projects concerning the ecology of native and exotic insects in northwest conifer and hardwood forests (balsam woolly adelgid), fire and bark beetle mortality of conifers, as well as bio-control of invasive plant species. Desired skills include quantitative data analysis and writing. Successful candidates will assume full technical and operational responsibility for project installations, data collection, data entry, analysis, and writing for multiple studies. The work will require extensive travel throughout OR, ID, MT, UT, WA, and CA during the field season from June through October.
The work also requires regular and recurring physical exertion requiring walking on rough terrain, climbing steep banks, and traversing ditches and furrows. The duration of the activity contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Temperatures may range from very hot and dry to cool and extremely wet. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, and hardhats. Employee must exercise safe work practices.
ABOUT LA GRANDE:
Magnificent scenery, wildlife and waterfowl, historic sites, and outdoor adventure await you in La Grande. Nestled between the Wallowa Mountains and the Blue Mountains, La Grande is located off of I-84 in the Grande Ronde Valley. As Union County's county seat, La Grande is a bustling and vibrant small town community.
Un-crowded camping, hiking, backpacking and nordic and alpine skiing are all available for visitors. La Grande is close to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This national forest is over 2 million acres in size and includes all or parts of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Hells Canyon, Monument Rock and North Fork John Day wilderness areas. There are 60 campgrounds, and more than 1,700 miles of trails. There are also opportunities for snowmobiling, mountain biking, camping, picnicking, swimming, boating and water skiing in the mountains, trails and lakes in the national forest. Fishermen can try catching some of the 13 species of fish, including trout, steelhead and salmon, in the many rivers and lakes. Or, try some hair-raising white water rafting on the Grande Ronde River.
Downtown La Grande has a pedestrian friendly shopping district. The tree lined streets enhance examples of turn of the century architecture. Eastern Oregon State University is just a ten minute walk from the shopping district.
Contact:
Rob Progar
Forest Science Lab
1401 Gekeker Ln.
LaGrande, Oregon 97850
rprogar(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rprogar@fs.fed.us>
541.962.6578
David Shaw
Dept. Forest Engineering, Resources and Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
dave.shaw(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:dave.shaw@oregonstate.edu>
541.737.2845
David Shaw
Extension Forest Health Specialist and Director, Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative
Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management (Associate Professor)
College of Forestry, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Phone: 541.737.2845
Fax: 541.737.4316
dave.shaw(a)oregonstate.edu
Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative: http://sncc.forestry.oregonstate.edu/
FERM page: http://ferm.forestry.oregonstate.edu/facstaff/shaw-david
FYI during 2011 there was a significant population of elm leaf beetle in
Canon City, Fremont Co, Colorado. Many ornamental elms suffered moderate to
heavy defoliation and in some areas the damage was visible from the air.
William M. Ciesla
Forest Health Management International
2248 Shawnee Court
Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
(970) 482-5952
wciesla(a)aol.com
In a message dated 4/7/2012 6:35:27 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
idlab(a)vt.edu writes:
Brigitte,
Although once very common in Virginia we have not seen it for over 20
years. Other entomologists working on ornamentals report a similar lack of the
elm leaf beetle. I would be curious to hear about other parts of North
America that still see this insect. I suspect a lack of host material is the
culprit in Virginia.
Eric
On 4/6/12 12:08 PM, "Brigitte Burger" <mlistadmin(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Forest Entomologists,
One of my colleagues, Bill Moar (formerly of Auburn U), needs some elm
leaf beetles Xanthogaleruca luteola for his research on the molecular
phylogeny of Chrysomelidae. He would like at least 25 larvae or adults, frozen
& shipped overnight -- he will provide the dry ice & pay the cost of
overnight shipping.
The elm leaf beetle, a well established exotic in North America,
overwinters as an adult. It has at least 2 generations/yr, thus population
densities are higher later in the field season. We may have a good crop of this
year due to mild winter & early spring. The larvae feed on the undersides
of elm leaves, skeletizing them. Here's more on its biology & some
photos: _http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05521.html_
(http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05521.html)
If you happen to find some this year & have time to help Bill, please
contact him directly at:
William J. Moar
Monsanto Company,
Corn IRM Technical Lead
Global Scientific Affairs, Mail Zone C3NE
800 North Lindberg Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63167
william.moar(a)monsanto.com _<mailto:timothy.dennehy@monsanto.com>_
(mailto:timothy.dennehy@monsanto.com)
Office tel. 314-694-7793 <tel:314-694-7793>
Mobile tel. 314-651-9018 <tel:314-651-9018>
Leah
Leah S. Bauer, Ph.D.
Research Entomologist and Adjunct Associate Professor
USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station and
Department of Entomology, Michigan State University
1407 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
lbauer(a)fs.fed.us _<mailto:lbauer@fs.fed.us>_ (mailto:lbauer@fs.fed.us) or
lsbauer(a)msu.edu _<mailto:lsbauer@msu.edu>_ (mailto:lsbauer@msu.edu)
517-355-7740x103 <tel:517-355-7740x103> (off) or 517-256-0623
<tel:517-256-0623> (cell)
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*Dear Forest Entomologists,***
* *
*One of my colleagues, Bill Moar (formerly of Auburn U), needs some elm
leaf beetles **Xanthogaleruca luteola **for his research on the molecular
phylogeny of Chrysomelidae. He would like at least 25 larvae or adults,
frozen & shipped overnight -- he will provide the dry ice & pay the cost
of overnight shipping. ***
* *
*The elm leaf beetle, a well established exotic in North America,
overwinters as an adult. It has at least 2 generations/yr,
thus population densities are higher later in the field season. We may
have a good crop of this year due to mild winter & early spring. The
larvae feed on the undersides of elm leaves, skeletizing them. Here's
more on its biology & some photos:
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05521.html ***
* *
*If you happen to find some this year & have time to help Bill, please
contact him directly at:*
* *
*William J. Moar***
*Monsanto Company, ***
*Corn IRM Technical Lead*
*Global Scientific Affairs, Mail Zone C3NE*
*800 North Lindberg Blvd*
*St. Louis, MO 63167*
*william.moar(a)monsanto.com <timothy.dennehy(a)monsanto.com>*
*Office tel. 314-694-7793*
*Mobile tel. 314-651-9018***
*Leah*
Leah S. Bauer, Ph.D.
Research Entomologist and Adjunct Associate Professor
USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station and
Department of Entomology, Michigan State University
1407 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
lbauer(a)fs.fed.us or lsbauer(a)msu.edu
517-355-7740x103 (off) or 517-256-0623 (cell)
3rd meeting of "Alien invasive species and international trade" (IUFRO 7.03.12),
Tokyo from June 10 to 16, 2012
Dear fellow forest entomologists and pathologists,
The deadline for abstract submission of the upcoming meeting in Tokyo is just a month away. There is still plenty of room for more presentations. We have secured some sponsorship which enables us to keep the registration costs very affordable, and we have extended the deadline for the early registration discount until April 10. See below for further information and links to conference pages.
Early registration discount extended to April 10, 2012
Deadline for Abstract submission: April 30th, 2012
Abstract(s) should be sent to Kenji Fukuda at fukuda(a)k.u-tokyo.ac.jp<mailto:fukuda@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
Please check our websites.
Conference Homepage
http://hyoka.nenv.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/alien.htm
Registration
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/IUFRO2012-er/
Accommodation and field trip
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/IUFRO2012-eh/perl/jouhou.pl?&mode=top
Early Registration deadline (Japan time = UTC+17:30) and registration fees:
Early registration
Late registration*
Until April 10, 2012
After April 10, 2012*
Participant
JPY 20,000 (ca. $250 USD)
JPY 25,000 (ca. $300 USD)
Student
JPY 15,000 (ca. $180 USD)
JPY 20,000 (ca. $250 USD)
* Important: All presenters need to have registered by May 10, 2012
Please visit the registration website, register for the meeting and send your abstract to fukuda(a)k.u-tokyo.ac.jp<mailto:fukuda@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp>.
If you have already sent me an e-mail with your personal information and presentation title, you will still need to submit your registration via the conference website. This involves making an account (ID) with your information which will enable you to see these webpages on which the registration and hotel reservation will be made. (Making your ID does not mean you are registered to the meeting.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!
Please note:
One year on, Tokyo has been largely unaffected by the disastrous earthquake, Tsunami and nuclear accident. It is safe to visit Tokyo and to attend this conference and the post-conference tour.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Sincerely yours,
Local Organizer:
Kenji Fukuda fukuda(a)k.u-tokyo.ac.jp<mailto:fukuda@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
On behalf of the working party coordinators: Hugh Evans, Eric Allen, Kerry Britton and Kenji Fukuda
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Prof. Kenji FUKUDA
Department of Natural Environmental Studies
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
The University of Tokyo
5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-city
Chiba 277-8653, JAPAN
Phone +81-4-7136-4766, Fax +81-4-7136-4756
e-mail: fukuda(a)k.u-tokyo.ac.jp<mailto:fukuda@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
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I am seeking information on northern-most scolytid records for a contribution to the Canadian Entomologist 2013 issue on the theme "Perspectives on Arctic Arthropods." I collected Trypophloeus striatulus Mann. from Salix alaxensis on the North Slope of Alaska at 67º 52' 08.? This is well beyond "tree line", which is on the South Slope of the Brooks Range.
Lekander et al. (1977) show map locations (not coordinates) of several tree-infesting scolytids of Norway that approximate the latitude of the Alaska collection. Lekander, B., B. Bejer-Petersen, E. Kangas, and A. Bakke. 1977. The distribution of bark beetles in the Nordic countries. Acta Ent. Fenn. 32: 1-37 + maps. Do you know who might provide the collection data of the scolytids shown on the maps in this reference?
Or, do you know of the latitude of any scolytid elsewhere that rivals or exceeds the Alaska collection?
Malcolm Furniss
Moscow, Idaho, USA
Dear Forpath and Forent members,
Happy new year!
The 3rd meeting of IUFRO 7.03.12 “Alien invasive species and
international trade" will be held in Tokyo from June 10 to
16, 2012.
We have opened registration webpage for the meeting.
Please visit the registration website and register to the
meeting.
If you have already sent me an e-mail with your personal
information and presentation title, please register again on
this website.
Registration
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/IUFRO2012-er/
Accommodation and excursion
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/IUFRO2012-eh/perl/hotel.pl?
You have to make your account (ID) by inputting your
personal information to see these webpages on which the
registration and hotel reservation will be made. (Making
your ID does not mean you are registered to the meeting.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Tokyo.
Sincerely yours,
Kenji Fukuda
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Prof. Kenji FUKUDA
Department of Natural Environmental Studies
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
The University of Tokyo
5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-city
Chiba 277-8653, JAPAN
Phone +81-4-7136-4766, Fax +81-4-7136-4756
e-mail: fukuda(a)k.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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The 61st North Centrel Forest Pest Workshop will be held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario from 24-27 September 2012. The theme is: Invasive Species - What's next?
More information can be found here: http://www.eomf.on.ca/ncfpw <http://www.eomf.on.ca/ncfpw>
The North Central Forest Pest Workshop (NCFPW) is an annual gathering of persons interested in forest health in the North Central portion of North America. It is of interest to plant pathologists, entomologists, foresters, and other scientists and students.
Chris MacQuarrie
Research Scientist - Pest Management
Canadian Forest Service - Great Lakes Forestry Centre
1219 Queen St. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, P6A 2E5
Office 705.541.5666
Chris.MacQuarrie(a)NRCan.gc.ca
Folks,
If it's 1800 hrs. this pathologist has turned into an internet student of entomology. I reared a Perilampid out of an Oak gall, which I had assumed to have been a Cynipid gall. One thing leads to another (on the internet) and I began to read about Cynipid sex, and found it to be as complex as my previous study of aphid life cycles. I suspect some authors have different names for the same stage, and others use the same name for different phases. My most recent reading talked about 2 types of males or females and yet the diagrammes showed them behaving the same. So here is my question.
Would the professionals like to recommend a text book to an amateur who wants to understand the strategies, sex determination and insect life cycles, across all orders &c, (and yet not get too bogged down in the details of the DNA of some fruit fly)?
Yours,
Martin MacKenzie, Forest Pathologist
Southern Sierra Shared Service Area
Stanislaus National Forest
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, CALIFORNIA
95370
(209) 532 3671 ext 242
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Folks, I have attached an outreach notice for a GS-0414-9/11/12 Entomologist position with the Lakewood Service Center, in Lakewood Colorado. This is a permanent, full-time position working on forest insect pest problems in the Rocky Mountain Region (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming) of the USDA Forest Service.
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in the position and would like to receive a vacancy announcement when It is issued. Thank you for your interest. Jeff.
Jeff Witcosky
Jeffrey Witcosky
Lakewood Service Center Leader
740 Simms Street
Golden, CO 80401
Voice: (303) 236-9541
Cell: (303) 809-9568
Fax: (303) 236-9541
email: jwitcosky(a)fs.fed.us
Dear forest entomology and pathology colleagues,
Many of you may recall that the IUFRO meeting, "Alien Invasive Species
and International Trade” which was originally to be held last summer
in Japan but was rescheduled to June 10-16, 2012 due to the tragic
earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Northern Japan
last March. Recently I was approached by a colleague who expressed
concern about the safety of travel to Japan for the meeting and now I
feel compelled to reach out to the entire scientific community to
assure that there is no danger in visiting Japan and encourage all of
you to attend this important meeting. As scientists, we should make
decisions based on reputable sources of information; the various UN
agencies, the World Health Organization and the International Atomic
Energy Agency have all issued statements confirming the safety of
visitors to Japan outside of the ca. 20 km evacuation zone
surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Tokyo University, the site
of the IUFRO meeting is over 200 km from the plant and there is no
danger from radiation.
The earthquake that struck Japan in March was a horrible thing that
touched the lives of many Japanese people. I spent a few weeks in
Tsukuba, Japan last summer and was impressed how quickly the country
came together to restore virtually all aspects of everyday life.
In addition to the fact that Japan is a fascinating and beautiful
country, I highly recommend the upcoming IUFRO meeting on a purely
scientific basis. The problem of alien species is one of the greatest
forest health problems in virtually every part of the world. The
meeting in Japan is going to provide a unique opportunity for
scientists to exchange information about the impacts of alien species,
monitoring systems for early detection, risk evaluation, invasion
pathways and new approaches for managing invading forest insects and
pathogens. The venue at Tokyo University is excellent and local
organizer Dr. Kenji Fukuda has planned what I expect will be a very
stimulating program.
Information about the upcoming meeting can be found at:
http://hyoka.nenv.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/alien.htm
and
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/IUFRO2012-er
I hope to see many of you in Tokyo!
-Sandy
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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
