It's time to register for the 52nd annual Southern Forest Insect Work
Conference, 28-31 July 2009, Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront, in
Gulfport, Mississippi USA!
The 2009 SFIWC registration form and program summary are now available at
http://www.sfiwc.org//2009/index.html as both .doc and .pdf files. The
registration fee is $180 ($110 for students and retired members). Extra
banquet tickets are $39. 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 poolside seafood boil, featuring Louisiana
crawfish and gulf shrimp, cooked with Cajun spices, new potatoes,
corn-on-the-cob, and stewed onions; fried catfish fillets with cocktail
and tartar sauce; pulled BBQ pork with fresh yeast rolls; Southern fried
chicken; creamy coleslaw and mustard potato salad; baked beans; hush
puppies/sweet cornbread; banana pudding/peach cobbler for dessert; and a
cash bar. Vegetarian plates also are available; please be sure to mark
your preference on the registration form.
The hotel requires a portion of our bill to be paid 30 days prior to the
meeting and 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 13.
Remember to reserve your room at the Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport
Beachfront no later than June 30. Room rates are $80.00 per night plus
tax. Remember, this low rate is valid only for the first 90 rooms (first
30 on Monday, July 27). Please go to
http://www.sfiwc.org//2009/index.html for details.
I hope to see you in Gulfport!
- Will Shepherd
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
Dear All,
The Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development &
Innovation is seeking qualified applicants for a Chemist/Chemical
Ecologist position to be based in Brisbane, Australia. The position is
temporary on a five-year contract basis, and at the level of Senior
Scientist (Salary range, AU$72017 - $77584 per annum depending on
qualifications and experience).
Position description and details of how to apply for this position are
attached. For further details and to apply online go to:
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_o
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Deadline for applications is 1 June 2009
Please contact Dr Simon Lawson (simon.lawson(a)dpi.qld.gov.au) for further
information:
Background:
This is a team-based role working collaboratively with or leading other
research scientists across a number of plant, insect and fungal
specialisations to develop agricultural or forestry pest management
system products that will significantly benefit primary industries in
Queensland
Job details
The key responsibilities required of this job are:
* Develop clear long-term objectives for semiochemical-related pest
management system R&D through negotiation within DPI&F and with industry
and other stakeholders on a national level.
* Develop links with other chemical ecology laboratories and researchers
internationally to maximise collaborative opportunities and fully
exploit the expertise available in specific semiochemistries.
* Provide quality input and leadership in the conception, development
and management of collaborative research project proposals in the areas
of semiochemistry and novel pest management system development.
* Manage projects efficiently through the preparation and monitoring of
financial, staff and asset usage budgets, and the adoption of new
techniques and methodologies that maximise system profitability and
sustainability.
* Create a working environment, which encourages the sharing and
effective utilisation of complementary knowledge and skills within
multidisciplinary project teams.
* Supervise professional, technical and support staff in
multidisciplinary teams or work independently as required.
Key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this job are:
(Applicant, please note these are the criteria for assessment of your
job application.)
1. Extensive knowledge of plant, insect and fungal and a demonstrated
ability to recognise opportunities to exploit these systems for the
development of novel approaches to pest management.
2. Extensive knowledge of agricultural and forestry production systems,
processing technologies and markets worldwide, and appreciation of key
issues influencing these industries into the future.
3. Knowledge of analytical chemistry and chemical ecology research and
development methodologies.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead R&D projects on an industry
wide scale and to negotiate objectives and deliver outcomes that advance
the industry.
5. Ability to successfully negotiate strategic agreements with managers,
research agencies, commercial partners and industry.
6. Well-developed written and oral communication skills to deliver
research results and project outcomes to a wide range of clients and
stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated ability to prepare and publish key scientific
publications in the area of chemistry and chemical ecology
Mandatory Qualification required to do this job is:
Possession of a degree in science, applied science, or equivalent
qualifications in a field relevant to the position.
Dr Simon Lawson
Team Leader Forest Health
Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries
Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
Phone +617 3896 9613 Facsimile +617 3896 9567
Email simon.lawson(a)dpi.qld.gov.au Mobile +617 427 395 297
Website www.dpi.qld.gov.au Business Information Centre 13 25 23
Queensland celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2009. Check out what's on
today at www.q150.qld.gov.au <blocked::http://www.q150.qld.gov.au/>
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Greetings all,
An M.S. assistantship in forest entomology is available at the State University of New York, Environmental and Forest Science in Syracuse NY. The proposed research involves deploying and monitoring sentinel logs for evidence of parasitism by native parasitoids of Sirex noctilio larvae, the invasive European wood wasp, in stands with low vs high densities of S. noctilio as well as documenting stand variables associated with S. noctilio densities and parasitism rates.
Information on our lab and research can be found at: http://www.esf.edu/EFB/faculty/fierke.htm
Inquiries are welcome for more information on this specific project, other potential projects in our lab, and graduate school in the SUNY-ESF Environmental and Forest Biology department.
Melissa K. Fierke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Forest Entomology
Department of Environmental & Forest Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
146 Illick Hall, 1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
Email: mkfierke(a)esf.edu
Phone: (315) 470-6809
Fax: (315) 470-6934
"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance." - Will Durant
Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop (formerly the Northeast Forest
Pathology Workshop) June 2-5, Winter Harbor, Maine, USA. Final Notice.
The Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop will be held on June 2-5 at the
Schoodic Educational and Research Center (http://acadiapartners.org/)
Winter Harbor, Maine.
More information on registration and lodging is available at:
http://www.forest.umaine.edu/education/livingston/NFHFW/NFHFW09.html
Registration and lodging reservations are due May 1, 2009. Late submissions
will be considered on a space-available basis.
Check-in will begin Tuesday evening, June 2, and continue at 7:30 am on June
3. The theme for Wednesday's field trips is "Using Silviculture to Reduce
Risk from Pests" and will focus on spruce/fir, American beech, and eastern
white pine forest types. Thursday's field trips will examine the "Forest
Health of Acadia National Park" on Mount Desert Island and will focus on
invasive species, air pollution damage, and forest health monitoring. There
will also be time available in the evenings and Friday morning for activity
reports from the attendees.
The snow is gone and the roads are drying out - we are ready for a field
workshop!
Bill L.
--
Dr. William H. Livingston
Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, rm 201b
Orono, ME 04469-5755
USA
ph: 207-581-2990
fx: 207-581-2875
Email: WilliamL(a)maine.edu
Web: http://www.forest.umaine.edu/
Several M.S. and Ph.D. assistantships in forest entomology and ecology
are available at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at
the University of Georgia, Athens. Some (but not all) of the current
projects in the Forest Entomology laboratory are as follows: 1)
assessing interactions between prescribed fire, insects, and fungi in
pine stands; 2) development of host risk maps for European woodwasp in
southern pines; 3) survey and delineation of exotic bark and woodboring
beetles; and 4) landscape-level distribution patterns and effects of
land-area treatments on litter-dwelling arthropods.
The Forest Entomology laboratory works on a broad range of forest
health issues, insect species, and ecosystem-types. We are inviting
applications from highly self-motivated students who are genuinely
interested in working at the forefront of forest health issues.
Training in forest entomology will be provided. Prior experience in
forestry, entomology, and ecology will be an asset. Interested students
should contact Dr. Kamal JK Gandhi either at kgandhi(a)warnell.uga.edu or
706-542-4614.
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
(http://www.warnell.uga.edu/) is the oldest forestry school in the
south, has > 55 faculty working in diverse fields, and provides
exemplary training of students in the fields of forestry, ecology, and
conservation biology. The School is housed in a four-building complex
on campus, and has > 23,000 acres in the state for research, teaching,
and service activities. The University of Georgia (http://www.uga.edu/)
is a “land-grant and sea-grant university, and is also the state's
oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher
education”. Its motto is: "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the
nature of things”.
Dr. Kamal J.K. Gandhi
Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology; Forest Health and Protection
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
Office: 706-542-4614; Cell: 706-247-4025; Fax: 706-542-8356
Email: kgandhi(a)warnell.uga.edu
Website: http://www.warnell.uga.edu/warnell_bios/app/Public/ViewBio/63
A reminder that the annual South Wide Forest Disease Workshop will be
held 29 June-2 July 2009 in Greenville, South Carolina at the Hyatt
Regency Greenville hotel.
Please visit the SWFDW website
(https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/enebak/swfdw/swfdw.html) and be sure to
make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of 25
rooms set aside for the group until 8 June, please make your
reservations by this date. Room rates are $92.00 (USD) per night plus
tax for single occupancy (add $10 for each additional room occupant).
Here are the details:
Date: 29 June -2 July 2009
Place: Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 North Main Street, Greenville,
South Carolina 29601
Phone reservation: (864) 235-1234 or 800-233-1234.
Ask for the "South Wide Forest Disease Workshop" group rate. Visit
http://greenville.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp for hotel
information.
Registration fees:
Professional: $195 per person; student: $175 per person.
Deadline for registration is 23 May 2009 and a late fee of $50 will be
added after this time.
Registration fees include Monday mixer, meeting room costs, snack and
coffee breaks, and the field trip, lunch, and banquet on Wednesday.
Abstracts and Posters:
Call for Paper Presentation and Poster Session. If you are interested
in making a paper presentation or participating in the poster session,
please send your abstract to Bill Jones (wejones(a)fs.fed.us) by 30 April
2009. Please see website for mailing address.
Outstanding Forest Pathology Paper Awards:
Two awards for outstanding forest pathology papers will be awarded; one
for RESEARCH and one for EXTENSION. Authors should provide a reprint
for material published January 2008 through June 2009, labeled for
category of entry; Research or Extension. The papers will be posted on
the web and voted on by the SWFDW membership. Papers to be considered
must be received no later than April 30, 2009. email reprints to Scott
Enebak at enebasa(a)auburn.edu
An exciting field trip is planned for Wednesday, 1 July. This field
trip will highlight several pathology issues in upstate South Carolina
such as screening hybrid chestnut seedlings and the role of fire on
plant diseases, just to name a few issues.
Please feel free to forward this information to others who might be
interested in attending.
Hope to see you in Greenville on 29 June!
Dr. Lori G. Eckhardt
Assistant Professor & Director
Forest Pathology & Entomology
Forest Health Dynamics Laboratory
Forest Health Cooperative
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Bldg
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Phone: (334) 844-2720 Lab: (334) 844-1058 Fax: (334) 844-1084
Email: eckhalg(a)auburn.edu
Website: https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/
"A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by
encouraging a clever pupil, for the true discoveries are among them, as
comets amongst the stars..." Linnaeus
The Industry pest management group in Western Australia has a 3 year
fixed term position available for a research scientist in plantation
health of Eucalyptus globulus. The successful candidate will be employed
by Murdoch University and will be working within the Forestry CRC and
with industry partners and Murdoch University. There will be strong
direction from the Plantation Industry members of the IPMG.
The candidate will spend the majority of their time within the
plantation estate in Western Australia with opportunities for links with
Green Triangle (SW Victoria & SE South Australia) based IPMG members and
staff. The preference for location is Albany Western Australia, but
negotiation for location elsewhere in southwest WA is an option.
Application procedures and a position description with detailed
selection criteria are available from the University's web site at
http://jobs.murdoch.edu.au/ All applicants should address the selection
criteria within their application.
Dr Treena Burgess
Forest Pathologist
Murdoch University
Western Australia, 6150
ph. +61 89360 7537
fax. +61 89360 6303
mobile. 0438121531
http://path.murdoch.edu.au <http://path.murdoch.edu.au/>
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Kier Klepzig
Assistant Director for Research
Southern Research Station, USFS
200 WT Weaver Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28804
(828)257-4307
kklepzig(a)fs.fed.us
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Katharine A Sheehan/R6/USDAFS
04/15/2009 10:33 AM
To
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Subject
Fw: Vacancy Announcements: GS-13/14 Entomologist, WO-S&PF-FHP
Dear WFIWC colleagues:
FYI, the trailing email contains links to 2 announcements (one for federal
employees, one for any US citizen) for one Entomologist position at the
USFS's national Forest Health Protection office. -Kathy S
Katharine A. Sheehan
Forest Health Protection, Pacific Northwest Region
USDA Forest Service
P.O. Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623
office phone: (503) 808-2674; cell phone: (360) 907-5698 fax: (503)
808-2469
email: ksheehan(a)fs.fed.us
FHP website: www.fs.fed.us/r6/nr/fid/
WFIWC website: www.fsl.orst.edu/wfiwc/
FIDLs website: www.fs.fed.us/r6/nr/fid/wo-fidls/
The next best thing to knowing something
is knowing where to find it.
-unknown
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Doug Daoust/R6/USDAFS
04/14/2009 08:47 AM
To
Aaron L Smith/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Alison S Nelson/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Andris
Eglitis/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Angel L Saavedra/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Ben
Smith/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Beth Willhite/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Bruce
Hostetler/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Carol Morehead/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Cathleen A
Selby/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Connie J Mehmel/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Craig L
Schmitt/PNW/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Darci M Carlson/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Diane
Hildebrand/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Donald J Goheen/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Donald W
Scott/PNW/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Doug Daoust/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Ellen M
Goheen/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Frank Betlejewski/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Gregory M
Filip/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Helen Maffei/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Iral
Ragenovich/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, James S Hadfield/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Julie L
Johnson/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Katharine A Sheehan/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Katrina
Mallams/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Keith Sprengel/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Kristen L
Chadwick/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Lia Spiegel/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Michael L
Simpson/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Richard Sniezko/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Robert W
Rock/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Robert W Schroeter/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Roy W
Magelssen/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Shawna Bautista/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES, Sundi K
Sigrist/R6/USDAFS@FSNOTES
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Fw: Vacancy Announcements: GS-13/14 Entomologist, WO-S&PF-FHP
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Douglas Daoust
Forest Health Protection Director, R6
USDA Forest Service, Portland, OR
Phone: 503-808-2913
email: ddaoust(a)fs.fed.us
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Larry Yarger/WO/USDAFS
04/14/2009 05:08 AM
To
pdl wo spf fhpdir@FSNOTES
cc
Subject
Vacancy Announcements: GS-13/14 Entomologist, WO-S&PF-FHP
Please provide wide distribution to those who you think would like to see
these vacancy announcements. The vacancy is announced government-wide and
Demo. One position will be filled. We are looking for candidates who
will help provide WO level leadership for various phases of forest
entomology activities within the Forest Health Protection program.
Individuals interested in this position can contact Rob (703-605-5340) or
me (703-605-5332) if they have specific questions.
Government-wide:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80446694&AVSDM=2009%2D04%2D14…
Demo (open to all US citizens):
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80446725&AVSDM=2009%2D04%2D14…
Thanks,
Larry Yarger
Deputy Director, Forest Health Protection
USDA Forest Service
RPC-7
1601 North Kent Street
Arlington, VA 22209
703-605-5332
703-605-5353 (fax)
cell phone: 202-641-6456
e-mail: lyarger(a)fs.fed.us
web site: www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth
Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop (formerly the Northeast Forest
Pathology Workshop) June 2-5, Winter Harbor, Maine, USA. Second Notice.
The Northeast Forest Health Field Workshop will be held on June 2-5 at the
Schoodic Educational and Research Center (http://acadiapartners.org/)
Winter Harbor, Maine.
More information on registration and lodging is available at:
http://www.forest.umaine.edu/education/livingston/NFHFW/NFHFW09.html
Registration and lodging reservations are due May 1, 2009. Late submissions
will be considered on a space-available basis.
Check-in will begin Tuesday evening, June 2, and continue at 7:30 am on June
3. The theme for Wednesday's field trips is "Using Silviculture to Reduce
Risk from Pests" and will focus on spruce/fir, American beech, and eastern
white pine forest types. Thursday's field trips will examine the "Forest
Health of Acadia National Park" on Mount Desert Island and will focus on
invasive species, air pollution damage, and forest health monitoring. There
will also be time available in the evenings and Friday morning for activity
reports from the attendees.
Come and spend a few days in the forest and along the spectacular coast of
Maine!
--
Dr. William H. Livingston
Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, rm 201b
Orono, ME 04469-5755
USA
ph: 207-581-2990
fx: 207-581-2875
Email: WilliamL(a)maine.edu
Web: http://www.forest.umaine.edu/
The Insects, Diseases and Invasive Plants unit of the Southern Research
Station will soon be advertising for a new research entomologist.
Please give the attached outreach notice wide distribution.
Thanks - Kier
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Kier Klepzig
Assistant Director for Research
Southern Research Station, USFS
200 WT Weaver Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28804
(828)257-4307
kklepzig(a)fs.fed.us
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