Dear colleagues,
There is new information from the two Czech entomologists, Petr Svacha
und Emil Kucera who have been in prison in India for the last four
weeks. I got this information from my colleague Petr Zabransky, who
himself got the news from Vlada Maly. Vlada Maly was in several times in
contact with Petr Svacha und Emil Kucera by phone. Petr Svacha has asked
to distribute a message from him, which you will find below (translated
to English).
Please continue to support the two entomologists and sign the
petititions to get them released from prison:
http://www.petitiononline.com/h3e09s05/petition.htmlhttp://www.petitiononline.com/wgircn2/petition.html
Thank you for your support an best regards,
Thomas Kirisits
(Please pay attention to the messages below!)
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Max Barclay
Dear Friends
Martin Rejzek asked me to circulate this letter below from Petr Svacha
- he has translated it so below it is in Czech and English.
The petition prepared by the Indian colleagues has now reached almost
1000 signatures including great names of entomology like John Lawrence,
Ales Smetana, Alex Rasnitsyn, Al Newton etc.! People are still signing
it.
http://www.petitiononline.com/wgircn2/petition-sign.html?
See letter below
Max Barclay
-----Original Message-----
From: Martin REJZEK [mailto:bodo.bodemeyer3@ntlworld.com]
Sent: 16 July 2008 22:57
To: Max Barclay; BARCLAY Max (home)
Subject:
Dear Max,
I have just received an email message that allegedly comes from Petr
Svacha.
In this email Petr asks to distribute the following message. I have no
reason to doubt its origin and so I translate it into English for you.
Best wishes, Martin
___________________________________________
Translated by M. Rejzek from Czech original:
Dear Colleagues,
Many thanks for the great support you have organised in a way that I
can not determine right now. I would like to just correct one fact.
There is no need to look for reasons and excuses why we collected in the
National Park as we have NEVER ENTERED IT. The whole case is likely be
solved very quickly as soon as we get a chance to explain this fact at a
court hearing.
Unfortunately, the whole Darjeeling administration including the
judges is currently on strike. I would like to ask you to forward this
information to all who supported us as we are currently not able to do
so.
Many thanks again,
Petr Svacha
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Dr. Thomas Kirisits
Institut für Forstentomologie, Forstpathologie und Forstschutz
Department für Wald- und Bodenwissenschaften
Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU)
Hasenauerstraße 38
A-1190 Wien
Österreich
Tel.: (++43) (1) 368-24-33
Fax: (++43) (1) 368-24-33 oder (++43) (1) 368-63-52-97
e-mail: thomas.kirisits(a)boku.ac.at
Homepage: http://ifff.boku.ac.at/
Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection
Department for Forest and Soil Sciences
BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences
Hasenauerstrasse 38
A-1190 Vienna
Austria
Tel.: (++43) (1) 368-24-33
Fax: (++43) (1) 368-24-33 or (++43) (1) 368-63-52-97
e-mail: thomas.kirisits(a)boku.ac.at
Homepage: http://ifff.boku.ac.at/
I will be out of the office until 28 July 2008. Kindly contact my colleagues
at the IUFRO Secretariat if you have an urgent request. Contact details can
be found online at http://www.iufro.org/contact/
SCIENTIST, Biometrics and modelling
Scion / New Zealand Forest Research Institute, a New Zealand Crown Research
Institute
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Forest Biosecurity and Protection
team for an enthusiastic Scientist with biometrics, statistical analysis or
mathematical modelling expertise. The scientific focus will be on modelling
the spatial and temporal dynamics of newly introduced or established forest
pest species (insects, pathogens, weeds), and quantifying their ecological
effects. Important contributions will also be made to our research on
modelling fire behaviour and in the general forestry area.
This position will allow you to develop your international science
reputation through your publication record, and through strong working
relationships with international and national collaborators and end users.
You must have a minimum of a MSc or a PhD, with expertise in the
application to biological/ecological systems of one or more of mathematics,
statistics, numerical analysis, a high-level programming language or
operations research. Familiarity using geographic information systems and
modelling in a spatial environment is also desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, a drivers licence and a
proven ability to complete projects within budget and on time will make you
an ideal candidate for this position.
This permanent full-time position also offers flexibility in location. You
can be based at our Rotorua office, situated on the edge of the famous
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Scion is proud to offer talented and motivated individuals the unique
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All applications should be lodged through our website www.scionresearch.com
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For further information about this position contact Human Resources Ph:
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Closing date: Open until filled
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It's time to register for the 51st annual Southern Forest Insect Work
Conference, 4-7 August 2008, Chattanooga Marriot at the Convention Center,
in Chattanooga, Tennessee USA!
The 2008 SFIWC registration form and preliminary program are now available
at http://www.sfiwc.org//2008/index.html. The registration fee is $180
($110 for students and retired members). Extra banquet tickets are $34.
This year's banquet will be a dinner cruise on the Tennessee River,
featuring a prime rib/shrimp creole buffet and cash bar. Vegetarian plates
also are available; please be sure to mark your preference on the
registration form. The banquet will be held on the boat's second deck,
which does not have elevator access. If you or a guest will need
assistance on the stairs (e.g., a wheelchair), please include a note with
your registration form.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that we have an accurate head count for the dinner
cruise. Payment in full is due to the cruise company 10 days prior to the
banquet. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE everyone to send in their registration forms
and fees before the meeting if possible.
Remember to reserve your room at the Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention
Center no later than July 20. Please go to
http://www.sfiwc.org//2008/index.html for details.
Please go to http://www.sfiwc.org//2008/index.html for information on 2008
A.D. Hopkins Award nominations.
A note from Chris Asaro, Program Chairman:
This will be the last call for posters and student presentations. We still
have fewer than 10 posters so please contribute to make this worthwhile.
Submit all poster titles author names and affiliations to Carla Dilling at
cdillin1(a)utk.edu. We also have space for at least two more graduate student
presentations. Submit titles, author names and affiliations for grad
student presentations to Gina Davis (gina21(a)vt.edu) or Kelly Felderhoff (
klfelder(a)ncsu.edu).
I hope to see all of you in Chattanooga!
- Will Shepherd
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
USDA Forest Service SRS
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360 USA
Voice: 318-473-7256
FAX: 318-473-7222
E-mail: williamshepherd(a)fs.fed.us
SFIWC website: http://sfiwc.org
GRADUATE POSITION
M.Sc. in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada
A graduate position (M.Sc.) is available Sept 2008 in the Ecosystem
Science and Management program at the University of Northern British
Columbia (www.unbc.ca). Currently, in the central interior of British
Columbia, a massive outbreak of mountain pine beetle is declining, while
populations of secondary bark beetles are simultaneously increasing.
The project entails studying the impacts of these secondaries on small
diameter trees.
Suitable candidates will have a B.Sc. in biology, entomology, forestry,
or similar degree at a recognized, post-secondary institution. The
ideal candidate will have experience in field research settings and an
interest in community ecology.
The project will be supervised by Dr. Brian Aukema of the Canadian
Forest Service at UNBC (http://web.unbc.ca/~aukema). Collaborators
include Dr. Allan Carroll of the Canadian Forest Service and Dr. Staffan
Lindgren at the University of Northern British Columbia. Support is
available for two years. Interested candidates are invited to direct
their questions and/or a vita/resume, a paragraph outlining their
interest(s), and the names of three references to <Brian.Aukema AT
nrcan.gc.ca>.
UNBC, located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, offers a
stellar environment for training in forest entomology, with four forest
entomologists collectively working from gene to landscape levels. UNBC
provides access to different forest ecosystems, a landscape regenerating
after the recent mountain pine beetle epidemic, two research forests,
and faculty with expertise in an array of forest ecosystem topics.
Prince George (pop. 80,000) enjoys a low cost of living yet high quality
lifestyle. Outdoor recreational opportunities are unlimited (hiking,
mountain biking, camping, fishing, snowsports, etc.).
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Brian Aukema, MS, MS, PhD
Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service
http://web.unbc.ca/~aukema
University of Northern British Columbia
ADM 2019, 3333 University Way
Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
Tel: 250-960-5924 Fax: 250-960-6496
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The 51st annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be 4-7 August
2008 in Chattanooga, Tennessee USA. Although we soon will be updating the
SFIWC website (http://sfiwc.org) with this year's registration form, I
encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have
a large block of rooms set aside for the group until 20 July 2008, so make
your reservations before this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing!
Here are the details:
Date: 4-7 August 2008
Place: Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention Center, 2 Carter Plaza,
Chattanooga, Tennessee USA
Toll-free phone reservation: 800-841-1674. Ask for the "Southern Forest
Insect Work Conference" group rate.
Online reservation: http://www.marriott.com/chadt. Enter the meeting dates
and use the group code, SFISFIA.
Parking is available for meeting participants at a discounted rate of $6.00
USD per day (self park).
Visit http://www.marriott.com/chadt for hotel information.
Room rates are $85.00 USD per night plus tax.
Remember, this low rate is valid only until 20 July 2008. Make your
reservation right away.
And an update on the 2008 SFIWC Program from Chris Asaro (Program
Chairman):
We still have a few vacancies for concurrent sessions. As of now we have
six session topics (bark beetle control, southern pine beetle, hemlock
woolly adelgid, prescribed fire, systemic insecticides, and possibly gypsy
moth), which are just enough to have 2 concurrent sessions per each of 3
time slots. A number of folks at last years meeting indicated a desire to
see 3 concurrent sessions per timeslot, so I strongly encourage you to
submit more ideas and volunteer to moderate a session.
As for the graduate student session, we currently have five speakers and
would like to at least double that number. Graduate students or
professors, please help us fill up this session by contacting Gina Davis (
gina21(a)vt.edu) or Kelly Felderhoff (klfelder(a)ncsu.edu) and providing them
with names, affiliations, and presentation titles as soon as possible.
Finally, there have been no title submissions to date for the poster
session. Once again, please help us put this program together by sending
poster titles, names, and affiliations to Carla Dilling (cdillin1(a)utk.edu)
as soon as possible.
With your help, we aim to have a complete program for this years meeting by
early June. Thank you.
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
USDA Forest Service SRS
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360 USA
Voice: 318-473-7256
FAX: 318-473-7222
E-mail: williamshepherd(a)fs.fed.us
SFIWC website: http://sfiwc.org
Dear Colleagues,
Please circulate to potential graduate students.
A funded Ph.D. position is available immediately to work with me, Dan
Herms, and other collaborators on a project that will use metabolomic
and proteomic approaches coupled with field studies. The project
will be a test of a new ecological model that integrates the
phenomenon of pathogen-induced systemic resistance with the
growth/differentiation balance hypothesis (Bonello et al. 2006) in
tripartite systems that include Austrian pine (Pinus nigra), the
blight and canker pathogen Diplodia pinea, and two pestiferous
insects, the pine engraver (Ips pini) and the European pine sawfly
(Neodiprion sertifer).
Prospective candidates should have an excellent undergraduate record
in the biological, ecological, or agricultural sciences. A master
degree in tree pathology, entomology, or chemical ecology is strongly
preferred.
Interested students should verify their records against our admission
requirements
(http://plantpath.osu.edu/graduate-programs/prospective-students/graduate-fu…)
before contacting me directly for information regarding the project.
Thank you!
Enrico
Bonello, P., T. R. Gordon, D. A. Herms, D. L. Wood, and N. Erbilgin.
2006. Nature and ecological implications of pathogen-induced systemic
resistance in conifers: A novel hypothesis. Physiological and
Molecular Plant Pathology 68, 95-104
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Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello, Assoc. Professor
Dept. of Plant Pathology
The Ohio State University
201 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Tel: (614) 688-5401
Lab: (614) 688-5409
Fax: (614) 292-4455
http://plantpath.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-directory/bonello-pierlu…
Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP)
http://esgp.osu.edu/
Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program (PMBB)
http://pmbb.osu.edu/
Postgraduate scholarships
and post doc positions
in Insect Chemical Ecology
Department of Ecology, Section of Chemical
Ecology and Ecotoxicology, Lund University
We advertise postgraduate scholarships and post
doc positions as part of a strategic initiative to
strengthen research collaboration between the
research groups in Insect Chemical Ecology at
Lund University and the Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences at Alnarp (The Linnéus
initiative ICE-3). The two research groups,
currently comprising more than 50 scientists,
students and technicians, form a strong
cross-disciplinary environment including research
on
ecology and evolutionary biology, neurobiology,
physiology, molecular biology and genomics,
as well as more applied aspects including pest
control and conservation biology.
Four postgraduate scholarships (deadline for
application May 15th or 21st, 2008,
depending on position):
- Thrips chemical ecology
- Evolution of novel pheromones
- Pheromone strains, host plant races and speciation
- Chemical pollination ecology
Three post doc positions (will be filled when suitable candidates are found):
- Chemical ecology of bed bugs
- Molecular analysis of moth pheromone production
- Pheromone identification and biosynthesis
The starting date is negotiable but preferably
as soon as possible.
Detailed information and instructions on how
to apply are found
at <http://www.pheromone.ekol.lu.se/positions.html>www.pheromone.ekol.lu.se/positions.html
Further information may also be obtained
from professor Christer
Löfstedt <mailto:christer.lofstedt@ekol.lu.se>christer.lofstedt(a)ekol.lu.se
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Olle Anderbrant, Prof. telephone +46 (0)46 2224997
Department of Ecology mobile +46 (0)70 3724997
Lund University
Sölvegatan 37 telefax +46 (0)46 2224716
SE-223 62 Lund e-mail Olle.Anderbrant(a)ekol.lu.se
Sweden
internet http://www.pheromone.ekol.lu.se/oa_homepage.html
It is my pleasure to announce that Ms Jennifer Burleigh has won the
competition as the Provincial Forest Entomologist with Forest Practices
Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range. Jennifer will
began working with Forest Practices Branch in Victoria, B.C. on April 1,
2008, and will overlap with Peter Hall for some months before his
retirement.
Jennifer brings a great deal of enthusiasm and knowledge to the position
and should instantly make a highly positive contribution to the Branch
and Ministry. She is both a Registered Professional Forester and a
Registered Professional Biologist. She was initially hired as a co-op
student by the Lillooet Forest District in 1994 to carry out forest
health activities. She received a Master of Pest Management from Simon
Fraser in 1999 and pursued some further research work at Virginia Tech.
She has subsequently worked with Phero Tech and with BioForest
Technologies on a wide variety of forest health projects throughout
western Canada. She has worked on spruce budworm impact assessment or
control programs from BC to Saskatchewan, has experience in the use and
development of insect pheromone technologies and has extensive
experience in bark beetle management. Jennifer has spent the last year
working with Research Branch as their Mountain Pine Beetle Research
Specialist, where she also contributed to several climate change
initiatives. Her knowledge and background will provide a strong basis
for an effective and innovative Forest Health program.
Please join me in welcoming Jennifer...she will be a valuable resource
over the coming years and will bring a great deal of energy and
resources to our program.
Tim Ebata
Forest Health Initiatives Officer
Forest Practices Branch, BCMOFR
(250)387-8739 fax: (250) 387-2136
Visit our web site at: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/hfp.htm
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Please circulate widely and forward to other lists (I apologize for any
duplications and cross-postings).
POSITION: Entomologist/Chemical Ecologist – 2 year appointment (potential
of renewal beyond this) at the Postdoctoral level in the Department of
Entomology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823.
AVAILABLE: Starting in May 2008 or until filled.
RESEARCH: The successful applicant will take a leading role in a joint
research project with Dr. Therese Poland (USDA Forest Service) and Dr. Jim
Miller (Michigan State University) investigating the chemical ecology of
the emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis, Coleoptera: Buprestidae).
EAB is native to Asia and was discovered in 2002 causing widespread
mortality of ash trees in southeastern Michigan. We have shown that EAB
is attracted to girdled ash trees and identified several antennally- and
behaviorally-active volatiles from ash (particularly stressed ash). We
have also found differences in preference for several ash species and
related differences in their volatile profiles. We have explored visual
and olfactory cues used in host and mate finding behaviors. The project
will continue to explore the volatiles of ash trees (including American and
Chinese hybrids) and the role of chemical ecology in host and mate finding.
Ultimately, the results of the research will lead to the development of
traps and attractants for detection, monitoring, and control of EAB.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in entomology, insect chemical ecology, or related
discipline. Desire individual with background and/or interest in chemical
ecology, insect behavior, plant/insect interactions and IPM. Familiarity
with coupled gas chromatography and electroantennographic detection to
assess host volatiles and behavioral assays is desirable.
SALARY: Starting $36,000/year with an excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and
email addresses of three references to:
Therese M. Poland
Research Entomologist
USDA Forest Service, NRS
Room 220 Nisbet Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48823
phone: 517-355-7740 ext. 114
FAX: 517-355-5121
Email:
polandt(a)msu.edu
tpoland(a)fs.fed.us
Michigan State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
educator and employer
