[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Monochamus and pine wood nematode

Dear Colleagues, As part of our risk assessment and research into pine wood nematode and its vectors in the genus Monochamus, we are trying to gather all available information on some key aspects of Monochamus biology. I would be extremely grateful if you could consider the two questions below and let me have any information (ideally published, but unpublished observations, etc. would also be welcome). 1. What general of conifers are attacked and, especially, used for breeding by Monochamus spp? In particular, do the genera Juniperus and Taxus support maturation feeding/breeding? 2. How far does a population of Monochamus spp spread through flight during one adult flight period? Data on short and long distance spread would be very valuable. Many thanks for your consideration and I hope to hear from you soon! Best wishes, Hugh Evans ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Hugh F Evans Head of Forest Research Wales FC Wales National Office Victoria House Victoria Terrace Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 2DQ Tel: +44(0)845 604 0845 Direct (shared office): +44(0)1970639846 Fax: +44(0)1970 625282 Work mobile: +44 (0)7917000234 E-mail: hugh.evans(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------- +++++ The Forestry Commission's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them recorded, to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. +++++ The original of this email was scanned for viruses by the Government Secure Intranet (GSi) virus scanning service supplied exclusively by Cable & Wireless in partnership with MessageLabs. On leaving the GSi this email was certified virus-free