( full meeting info is at http://biocontrolfornature.org )
Announcement of an Internation Meeting on
"Biological Control for the Protection of Native Ecosystems"
To be held October 3-7, 2010, in Northampton, MA, with sponsorship of the
University of MA, the University of CA, USDA Forest Service, USDA-ARS, US
Department of Fish and Wildlife and the US National Park Service. The
meeting's purpose is to explore the benefits of classical biological
control to native forests, and associated habitats including wetlands,
grasslands, deserts, and oceanic islands. The meeting is intended increase
mutual understanding between the disciplines of biological control and
conservation biology and examine how biological control contributes to
the restoration of species and communities damaged by invasive plants and
insects. The meeting website can be found at "biocontrolfornature.org"
and here we attached the scientific program. The venue for the meeting is
a classic small New England city, with most architecture dating from the
1890s, amply opportunities for tourism, dining and live music all within
walking distance. The meeting takes place just prior to peak color for
fall foliage. The meeting site is an historic hotel located in downtown
Northampton, less than a block from vibrant street life, shops and
restaurants. The meeting will include a one day field trip to view
locally important invasive species, some of which are current or
developing targets of biological control (hemlock woolly adelgid, Japanese
knotweed, swallowwort, garlic mustard), as well as to appreciate views of
the fall landscape and some cultural points. For more information
consult the website or email/call Roy Van Driesche at UMASS (413-545-1061,
vandries(a)nre.umass.edu)
Folks,
technology is not my strong point so I ask your forgiveness if
I've sent this out twice.
Yours,
Dr. Martin MacKenzie, Forest Pathologist
Southern Sierra Shared Service Area
(209) 532 3671 ext 242
Stanislaus National Forest
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, CA 95370
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Subject
Flight of Melanophila
A question for members of the FORENT network.
Folks, this student of entomology has been reading about the IR sensing
Melanophila acuminata and would like to go out and catch one. So here is
my question does this species fly at night or in the daylight?
Does anyone have trap data that could answer my question? As the insect
does not need sunlight to detect IR, I assume it would be safer for it to
fly at night.
This amateur entomologist appreciates the past support he has had from all
the professionals out there!
Yours,
Dr. Martin MacKenzie, Forest Pathologist
Southern Sierra Shared Service Area
(209) 532 3671 ext 242
Stanislaus National Forest
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, CA 95370
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Sorry for cross posting!
First Announcement
IUFRO Working Party 7.03.05 "Ecology and Management of Bark
and Wood Boring Insects" former: "Integrated control of scolytid
bark beetles"
"Novel risks with bark and wood boring insects in broadleaved
and conifer forests"
7th September - 9th September 2011, Sopron, Hungary
These are the days just after the `Fourth Workshop on Genetics of Bark Beetles and
Associated Microorganisms´ to be held at the same location from the 5th to the 6th of
September, 2011.
The venue will be at the:
University of West-Hungary, Sopron (http://www.nyme.hu/)
and at the
Best Western Hotel Pannonia in Sopron, Hungary
(http://www.pannoniahotel.com/index.php/en )
Local organiser Ferenc Lakatos (flakatos(a)emk.nyme.hu)
together with WP 7.03.05 coordinator, Barbara Bentz
(bbentz(a)fs.fed.us) and deputy coordinator Rudolf Wegensteiner
(rudolf.wegensteiner(a)boku.ac.at)
Meeting homepage (at the moment under construction):
http://www.nyme.hu/IUFRO-2011
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Ferenc Lakatos PhD
University of West-Hungary
Faculty of Forestry
Institute of Silviculture and Forest Protection (ISFP)
H-9400 Sopron, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 4.
Tel.: +36-99-518160 Fax: +36-99-518676
Home(s): University: http://www.nyme.hu
Faculty: http://www.emk.nyme.hu/index.php/6990
ISFP: http://www.emk.nyme.hu/index.php?id=14207
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We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate for a 2 years position to work on
thecontemporary dispersal of the bark beetleDendroctonus micansusing molecular
markers. The candidate should have a strong experience in population genetic analyses and
in working with molecular markers. Experience in forest entomology will also be valued, but is
not essential. The candidate will contribute to a project (see description below) funded by the
Belgian Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS), and work in the laboratory of Biological Control
and Spatial Ecology (http://www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/lubies/index.html)and in the laboratory of
Evolutionary Biology and Ecology (http://ebe.ulb.ac.be/ebe/ebe-Welcome.html) To apply,
please send a CV, a statement of research interests/experiences, and names and contact
information of two references that are familiar with your work, to Jean-Claude Grégoire
(jcgregoi(a)ulb.ac.be) before June 21, 2010. Wewill eventually propose one candidate for
apostdoctoral grant from the FNRS (onlynon-Belgian candidates, who had their doctorate at
most 6 years before the postdoc starts, are eligible). The grant can start in January 2011 and
salary is ca. 2000 euros/month.
The aim of the proposed research will be to complement a general study of the contemporary
dispersal of the bark beetle Dendroctonus micans (Scolytine) by analyzing its population
structure with molecular markers.
D. micans is probably of Siberian origin and has been gradually moving into Western Europe
since the late nineteenth century. The whole life cycle of this insect occurs within the phloem
of living spruces, despite the presence of toxic monoterpenes in the resin. The larvae are
gregarious. The sex ratio is unbalanced, ranging from 1:10 to 1:40 in favour of females. After
metamorphosis, the young males mate with their sisters, so that 98% of the emerging
females are fertilized by their brothers. Each female is then immediately able to colonize a
new host. The adults are not gregarious and attack their host tree solitarily.
For a long time, it was thought that the males never leave their natal gallery, because they
mate within them. However, males have recently been trapped in the forest (passive
interception traps) in ratios similar to those observed in the galleries. This raises questions
over the fate of these males and over the function of their flights. Do the flying males enter
other chambers containing pre-emergent broods, or do they join their sisters in their new
galleries? Only one adult female is usually found in the newly formed egg galleries.
A preliminary study of genetic variation suggests low levels of variation within populations, but
has identified a couple of microsatellite loci for which different alleles are fixed in different
populations sampled in France and Belgium. The proposed postdoc will focus on the
indentification of additional molecular markers and their use for characterizing the genetic
structure of D. micans populations. These molecular data will be combined with behavioral
data and a field study directly assessing the movement of the beetles, in order to increase
our understanding of the dispersal strategy of this insect pest.
I am seeking one outstanding PhD student in entomology at the University
of Alberta, Edmonton. Current research in my lab explores questions of
broad relevance to invasion biology and ecology, emphasizing chemical
ecology of forest insects. By doing so, my group integrates multiple
disciplines, such as forestry, entomology, pathology, and tree chemistry
to characterize interactions among multiple organisms such as trees,
insects, and phytopathogens, and determine effects of the environment
such as nutrients and water on the tripartite interactions. I currently
supervise one PhD and three MSc students and co-supervise one MSc and
one PhD students and one post-doctoral fellow (for more details, please
visit: http://www.ualberta.ca/~erbilgin/)
The PhD candidate will focus on an Alberta Ingenuity-funded project
emphasizing the roles of native biotic agents, such as insects and
diseases, in range and host expansion of mountain pine beetle in western
Canada. The goal of this project is to lay out a blueprint of how
interactions among trees, insects and microorganisms can be used as a
proactive method to understand the risk potential of species invasion.
Depending on the interest and quality of the applicant, the project
offers considerable flexibility in designing a research program that
investigates areas of personal interest within the overall framework of
the project.
Background in ecology, entomology, chemical ecology, or a related field
is required, as is an interest in the linkages between trees and
insects. Experience with any of the following will be an asset, but is
not required: plant-insect interactions, chemical ecology, and forest
ecology. Proficiency in spoken and written English is a necessity.
Selection of a student will be based on academic achievements, reference
letters and previous research experience. Strong verbal, written, and
computational skills are essential. Tuition and fees and a standard
Graduate Assistantship can be offered. Students are also eligible for
Tri-Council graduate scholarships (e.g. NSERC) in their first year.
The position is available for January 2011. The applicant must meet the
entrance requirement for The University of Alberta, Department of
Renewable Resources, which can be viewed at:
http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/rr/phdprograms.cfm
Interested candidates should e-mail (1) their transcript, (2) curriculum
vitae, (3) a letter describing their research experience and interests
(2 page limit), (4) recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), and (5) the
names and contact information of three references to Dr. Nadir Erbilgin,
Department of Renewable Resources, 230-A Earth Science Building,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E3, CANADA. Phone:
(780)-492-8693; Fax: (780)-492-1767. Additional information can be
obtained via email or phone call. Email: erbilgin(a)ualberta.ca.
Additional Information
Department of Renewable Resources - http://www.rr.ualberta.ca
Post-Doctoral Fellow Position: Chemical Ecology of Plant-Insect
Interactions
Department of Renewable Resources - University of Alberta
Position duration - until Dec 31, 2011 with a strong possibility of
extension
Closing date - open until filled
The candidate will become an integral member of a fast moving,
multidisciplinary team researching the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation
in Western Canada. This research will be conducted in my lab which
explores questions of broad relevance to invasion biology and ecology,
emphasizing chemical ecology of forest insects. My program objectives
are to characterize the role of plant defenses mediating interactions
between insect herbivores and phytopathogens, and determine effects of
soil resources such as nutrients and water on the tripartite
interactions. I currently supervise one PhD and three MSc students and
co-supervise one MSc and one PhD students and one post-doctoral fellow
(for more details, please visit: http://www.ualberta.ca/~erbilgin/)
Depending on the interest and quality of the applicant, the project
offers considerable flexibility in designing a research program that
investigates areas of personal interest within the overall framework of
the project. Background in ecology, entomology, chemical ecology, or a
related field is required, as is an interest in the linkages between
trees and insects. Knowledge and experience with GC-MS is required, and
experience with plants and insects and HPLC is preferred. Proficiency in
spoken and written English is a necessity. Selection of the postdoctoral
fellow will be based on academic achievements, reference letters and
previous research experience. Strong verbal, written, and computational
skills are essential. The candidate will be responsible for:
1. Conducting field and laboratory experiments to understand
tree-mediated interactions among various interacting organisms,
including insects and diseases on the same host plant;
2. Collection, extraction, identification, and quantification of
volatile and non-volatile host defensive chemicals, mainly terpenoids
and phenolics;
3. Conduct behavioural bioassays to assess the impact of host
defensive chemistry on fitness of insects and phytopathogens;
4. Possibility of supervising graduate students in the field and in
the lab.
Interested individuals should submit an application package (cover
letter and curriculum vitae) and name and contact information of three
references. In accordance with University of Alberta Policy, applicants
should have no more than three years' post-doctoral experience. Salary
is commensurate with experience. Electronic applications are preferred.
Additional Information
Department of Renewable Resources - http://www.rr.ualberta.ca
Postdoctoral Fellows Office - http://www.postdoc.ualberta.ca
Allen suffered a head injury last November but is now at his daughter's home recovering. Today, I received a call from his daughter, Rachael in Medical Lake, WA. Alan is there and under 24/7 supervision. She is his caregiver and, as part of his therapy, she has hired a fishing guide (!) who has taken him to several lakes for fly fishing.
I talked with him by phone. It was cheering to hear his distinctive "Hi, Mal." He asked how I am, whether I had been fishing, etc. Yet, effects of his injury were apparent here and there. But, thanks to Rachael and medication, he has made remarkable progress. He said that he is fine physically.
A purpose of Rachael's call was to announce that a noon luncheon will be held for Alan on June 3 at Robert Wieglus' house in Pullman, WA. Bob works at WSU and is a fishing friend of Alan. You may announce your intention to attend or send your greeting by e-mail to wielgus(a)wsu.edu
Rachael's address: 14812 W. Thorpe. Rd., Medical Lake, WA 99022. House phone for Alan: 509 483 3815. Rachael's mobile phone: 509 218 6519 (she can assist with contact if needed).
Alan's new e-mail: aaberryman(a)hotmail.com; however he may not monitor it regularly and has some trouble using it.
Malcolm Furniss, Moscow, Idaho
Can you please post this on FORENT? Thanks!
Position announcement - PhD student needed to start spring semester (January 2010) to work on climate change effects on fungal symbionts associated with mountain pine beetle. Background working with fungi required, entomological experience a definite bonus. For additional information contact Diana L. Six, College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana, Missoula, MT Diana.six(a)cfc.umt.edu<mailto:Diana.six@cfc.umt.edu>
Diana L. Six
Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
Professor of Forest Entomology and Pathology
Department of Ecosystem Sciences
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/PersonnelDetail.aspx?id=1140
It's time to register for the 53rd annual Southern Forest Insect Work
Conference, 20-23 July 2010, Hilton Wilmington Riverside, in Wilmington,
North Carolina USA!
The 2010 SFIWC registration form is now available at
http://www.sfiwc.org//2010/index.html as both .doc and .pdf files. A
program summary also is available on the website. The registration fee is
$170 ($90 for students and retired members). Extra banquet tickets are
$35. Banquet tickets for kids 5-12 are only $15, and kids 4 and under eat
free! 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 buffet with your choice of chicken pomodoro
(herb & parmesan crusted chicken breast roasted and topped with a crushed
garlic and tomato pomodoro sauce) or drunken beef (fire roasted beef
tenderloin tips smothered in a tangy Jack Daniels bourbon glaze); fresh
rolls; garden or pasta salad; dessert; and coffee, iced tea, or beer.
Vegetarian plates also are available; please be sure to mark your
preference on the registration form.
We would like to have a reasonably accurate head count in advance for food
preparation, so I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE everyone to send in their
registration forms and fees to me as early as possible. Pre-registration
will be accepted until July 5.
Remember to reserve your room at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside no later
than May 19. Rooms are $98.00 per night plus tax. Remember, this low
rate is valid only for the first 90 rooms (first 30 on Monday, July 19).
Please go to http://www.sfiwc.org//2010/index.html for details.
I hope to see you in Wilmington!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
