[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] IUFRO "Diseases & Insects in Forest Nurseries", Hilo, Hawaii, July, 2009

Dear FORENT colleagues: The 7th meeting of the IUFRO Working Group (7.03.04) "Diseases and Insects in Forest Nurseries" will meet in Hilo, Hawaii, USA July 13-16, 2009. Registration and requirements for submission of papers can be found at: http://www.westernforestry.org/iufro/iufro7-03-04.htm The conference will feature a Special panel topic: Non-native diseases and insects: implications for forest nurseries and native flora. Other sessions will cover the following: * Forest nursery diseases and insects around the world. Participants can present overviews of disease and insects in forest nurseries in their countries. *Forest nursery pest biology and management. Diagnosis or identification of disease or insect damage (e.g. molecular techniques). For more information contact Michelle Cram ( mcram(a)fs.fed.us ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Liebhold 304-285-1512 Northern Research Station 304-285-1505 FAX USDA Forest Service 724-317-8668 mobile 180 Canfield St. aliebhold(a)fs.fed.us Morgantown, WV26505 USA http://sandyliebhold.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------