Dear All,
As you are aware, IUFRO has planned a Regional Congress in Russia from September 23 - 25, 2022. Due to the events that are unfolding in Ukraine, the leadership team of Division 7 has informed IUFRO headquarters that we will not be participating in the congress, either in person or remotely. This message is to inform you of the stance that we have taken within Division 7.
IUFRO Headquarters is currently developing a response for this situation that will speak for all of IUFRO.
Best regards, Tod
Coordinator IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health
Tod Ramsfield, PhD
Research Scientist Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service
Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada
Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel: 825-510-1303
Chercheur, Pathologie forestière, Service canadien des forêts
Ressources naturelles Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Tod.Ramsfield(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Tod.Ramsfield@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca> / Tel : 825-510-1303
Dear friends and colleagues,
Attached is the Second announcement and a call for abstracts for the All-Division 7 Forest Health (pathology and entomology) conference in Lisbon, 6-9 September 2022.
We have decided to change the format to a hybrid conference which will allow participation in person or via Zoom. However, we hope that we will have a large number of participants coming to Lisbon to enable more personal interactions and to allow participation with the field trips and other side events. With most countries starting to relax their COVID measures and restrictions and with summer coming up, we are optimistic that in-person participation will be possible.
We encourage you to make use of the reduced early registration fee by registering before 30 April 2022. Please note, online participation will incur a registration fee because we need to recover the costs of the conference venue and online facilities and their operation. Changing registrations from in person to online participation and vice versa will be possible (in case you change your mind).
For more information, see the attached document which also has a link to the conference website.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries (email iufrolisbon2022(a)isa.ulisboa.pt).
We look forward to seeing you in Lisbon in about seven months!
Kind regards
Manuela Branco, José Carlos Franco and Ecki Brockerhoff
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Eckehard Brockerhoff, PhD
Head of Research Unit 'Forest Health and Biotic Interactions'
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
www.wsl.ch/en/about-wsl/research-units/forest-health-and-biotic-interaction…
Zürcherstrasse 111, CH-8903 Birmensdorf, Switzerland
Tel +41 79 819 0882
eckehard.brockerhoff(a)wsl.ch
The 61st annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be held 21-23 June 2022 (Tuesday - Thursday) in Lexington, Kentucky, USA!
We have chosen the Marriott Lexington City Center for our meeting. Although meeting registration is not yet open, I encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of rooms (Monday-Thursday nights) set aside for the group until May 20, 2022, so make your reservations by this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing!
IMPORTANT: We are modifying our program schedule this year to hold the entire meeting on Tuesday-Thursday, making Monday and Friday travel days. The opening business meeting and plenary session will begin after lunch on Tuesday, and a full day of concurrent sessions, the closing business meeting, and awards banquet are scheduled for Thursday. Depending on your travel plans, you may want to reserve a room for Monday night even if you haven't needed to do this for past meetings.
Here are the details:
Date: 21-23 June 2022
Place: Marriott Lexington City Center, 121 West Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky USA
Phone reservations: 888-236-2427. Mention that you are in the group: 61st Annual Southern Forest Work Conference Block.
or
Online reservations link:
Book your group rate for 61st Southern Forest Insect Work Conference<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marri…>
Self-parking is available at the hotel for $8 per day plus tax.
Visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lexdt-lexington-marriott-city-center/ for hotel information.
Room rates are $125.00 per night plus tax for up to 4 occupants and are good for the nights of 20-23 June, 2022 (the low rate is also good for 3 nights before and after the meeting dates!). Remember, this low rate is valid only until May 20, 2022. Make your reservation right away! IMPORTANT NOTE: If you reserve your hotel room now, we will be able to determine if we need to open additional rooms at the group 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.
Also, there are a limited number of rooms available with 2 queen-size beds (most rooms have a single king-size bed). Please choose the 2-bed option only if you need both beds due to multiple occupancy.
I hope to see you in Lexington in June!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
USDA Forest Service SRS
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360 USA
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Dear all (forpath and forent mailing list members),
WSL is looking for a Group Leader Phytopathology. For details please see the attached advertisements in English and German.
Please share this around your departments and among colleagues who may not be receiving forpath/forent emails.
Thanks!
Kind regards
Ecki Brockerhoff
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Eckehard Brockerhoff, PhD
Head of Research Unit 'Forest Health and Biotic Interactions'
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
www.wsl.ch/en/about-wsl/research-units/forest-health-and-biotic-interaction…
Zürcherstrasse 111, CH-8903 Birmensdorf, Switzerland
Tel +41 79 819 0882
eckehard.brockerhoff(a)wsl.ch
The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, BOKU (Department of Forest and Soil Sciences; Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection) is offering three 3-year PhD positions to study:
* Bark beetle diapause and life-cycle regulation
* Bark beetle-fungus symbiosis
* Bark beetle life-cycle regulation
BOKU is looking for candidates who have a strong interest in hands-on experimental work with insects, in statistical analysis of data, and are passionate about writing. A MSc degree in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Entomology, Forestry or related fields is desired. Furthermore, interest in molecular work, knowledge in statistics (e.g. using R) and excellent writing and communication skills would be an advantage.
The 3-year projects will be conducted in Vienna, one of the most-livable cities worldwide. BOKU Vienna has about 12,000 students with focus on life sciences. The institute deals with various entomological and mycological topics in forest ecosystems, with numerous PhDs, Postdocs and research staff.
Closing date: The projects start in March 2022, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Details:
https://alumni.boku.wien/goto/inserat/10465/Graduate_position__bark_beetle_…https://alumni.boku.wien/goto/inserat/10466/Graduate_position__bark_beetle_…https://alumni.boku.wien/goto/inserat/10467/Graduate_position__bark_beetle_…
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Posted on behalf of
Dr. Martin Schebeck
Senior Scientist
Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection
Department of Forest and Soil Sciences
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, BOKU
Peter-Jordan-Strasse 82/I
A-1190 Vienna
Austria
Phone: 0043 1 47654 91617
E-Mail: martin.schebeck(a)boku.ac.at<mailto:martin.schebeck@boku.ac.at>
Hello all,
I am really thrilled to share the attached position description for the forest entomologist search now underway here at Ohio State University. For those of you who know him, this is the descendant of the position previously covered by Dan Herms.
Concurrently, our School of Environment and Natural Resources is searching for a junior faculty in Ecological Forestry and Restoration. I would expect potential synergies in this area as it may pertain to restoration after alien pest incursions.
Please spread the word to your local networks. We are trying to reach the widest possible audience of outstanding forest entomologists.
Any questions about the position can be addressed as described in the job ad. Anyone interested in potentially collaborating with me, please feel free to ask questions!
All the best,
Enrico
[The Ohio State University]
Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello
Professor
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Plant Pathology
201 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210
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The Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Professor, twelve-month, tenure track appointment, research responsibility (75%), teaching responsibility (25%).
The successful applicant will develop and conduct an active research program in the area of Forest Entomology to include development of strategies to manage forest pests or forest health. This position requires a balance of research to improve our fundamental understanding of insects in forest ecosystems as well as field-oriented research to address evolving pest problems. Expertise of the incumbent and needs of the stakeholders will influence research direction. Applications are solicited from individuals with a wide range of expertise (e.g., chemical ecology, invasive species, insect pathology, global climate change, population dynamics, or ecosystem and landscape ecology). The position requires cooperation and collaboration with research and extension personnel in LSU's School of Renewable Natural Resources, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, other state and federal agencies, and with stakeholders in the forest industry. The successful applicant will be expected to obtain competitive, extramural funding, participate in graduate student training as a member of the Graduate Faculty of Louisiana State University, and serve as a liaison to the forestry industry. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching a course in insect ecology and an additional course in their area of expertise and will contribute to other aspects of the academic program of the Department.
Find more details in the attached document.
Posted by: Allison, Jeremy <Jeremy.Allison(a)NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca<mailto:Jeremy.Allison@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca>>
Gesendet: Montag, 22. November 2021 22:19
Jeremy Allison
Forest Insect Chemical Ecologist
Great Lakes Forestry Centre - Sault Ste Marie
Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada
jeremy.allison(a)canada.ca<mailto:jeremy.allison@canada.ca> / Tel: 705-255-3628
Coordinator IUFRO Working Party Behavioral and Chemical Ecology of Forest Insects
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Insect Behavior
I am writing you on behalf of IUFRO WP 7.03.16 to let you know about a new initiative to highlight graduate student research on the behavioural and chemical ecology of forest insects. Beginning in January 2022 we will host a series of three webinars that will provide a platform for graduate students to present their work and develop their networks.
Talks will be pre-recorded and submitted in advance of each symposia for judging. The top three from each region will be presented for a total of six student presentations per symposia. The best talk from each region (i.e., two will be selected from each symposia) will be recognized and our goal is to offer financial assistance to each winner to attend the IUFRO All-Division 7 meeting in 2022 in Portugal where the winners will present their talks in a symposium highlighting student research in the working party (the symposia has been approved by the organizing committee of the All-Division 7 meeting and we have some funding already secured).
The first webinar will occur 24-January at 12:00 UTC and will have talks from graduate students studying in Europe (n=3) and Africa (n=3).
The second webinar will occur 21-February at 18:00 UTC and will have talks from graduate students studying in North America (n=3) and Central/South America (n=3).
The third webinar will occur 28-March at 04:00 UTC and will have talks from graduate students studying in Asia (n=3) and Oceania (n=3).
We ask your assistance in bringing this webinar series to the attention of anyone interested in attending and watching, and in particular helping make graduate students aware of this opportunity. Anyone interested in participating needs to visit the registration page
(see https://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/index.php/event/IUFRO_WP_7.03.16_Mentoring_Pro…<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fabin…>). Although only the top three talks from each region will be played in the webinars, all submitted talks will be uploaded to the WP 7.03.16 YouTube page where they can be viewed. Registration is now open and in a few weeks we will be contacting students interested in participating to explain deadlines and the submission process.
Thank you for your assistance. Best wishes,
Jeremy, Sigrid, Andres and Quentin
IUFRO WP 7.03.16
Dear all,
The IUFRO symposium on pine wilt disease* (working party 7.02.10) will
take place from Nov 22nd to 26th, 2021 as a virtual meeting. Talks will
be related to :
- the situation of the pine wood nematode invasion in infested regions
or countries,
- the insect vectors,
- the host trees and development of the pine wilt disease,
- the interactions within this complex multi-player system, and
- the management of the pine wood nematode.
The schedule is available here :
https://symposium.inrae.fr/pwd2020/Schedule
<https://symposium.inrae.fr/pwd2020/Schedule>
To register and obtain your connexion links to this webinar (it is
free), please visit :
https://symposium.inrae.fr/pwd2020/Registration-Webinar-Nov.-2021
<https://symposium.inrae.fr/pwd2020/Registration-Webinar-Nov.-2021>
Feel free to circulate this information.
On behalf of the scientific and organizing committees,
Christelle Robinet
* This event corresponds to the rescheduling of the symposium that was
initially planned in Orleans (France) in March 2020 and that was
cancelled due to COVID-19.
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*Dr. Christelle ROBINET*
Research Director
Coordinator of IUFRO WP 7.02.10
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-7/70000/70200/70210/
INRAE Val de Loire, site d'Orléans
Unité de Recherche Zoologie Forestière (URZF)
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FRANCE
Tel: (+33) 02.38.41.80.38
Fax: (+33) 02.38.41.78.79
E-mail: christelle.robinet(a)inrae.fr <mailto:christelle.robinet@inrae.fr>
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christelle_Robinet
<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christelle_Robinet>
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Dear all,
Scion's entomology team is looking to fill a senior scientist role as an insect ecologist. The ideal candidate will be someone with experience in tree/insect/pathogen interactions, and the gumption to conceptualise and develop programmes of work designed to enhance the sustainability, resilience and productivity of New Zealand's forest. Someone with excellent insect identification skills is also highly desirable.
Please find the job advertisement here: Insect Ecologist - Scion - Careers at Science New Zealand<https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/hIlo9/Insect-Ecologis…>. Closes 5 November 5 pm NZDT.
Best regards,
Stephanie
Stephanie Sopow
Forest Entomologist, Ecology and Environment
Scion
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