[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Join us in Prague, Sept., 2020 for IUFRO meeting on invasions in forests

Dear colleagues, I draw your attention to the new conference web site, https://iufro.czu.cz <https://iufro.czu.cz/en/> detailing information about the conference, "Biological Invasions in Forests: Trade, Ecology and Management" to be held in Prague, Czech Republic, 14-18 September, 2020. This is a joint meeting of IUFRO units: 7.03.12 - Alien Invasive Species and International Trade 7.03.07 - Population Dynamics of Forest Insects 8.02.04 - Ecology of Alien Invasives The conference will focus on invasions of non-native insects, tree pathogens, plants and other organisms in forest ecosystems. Topics addressed will include the role of trade and travel as pathways for invasions, the ecology and impact of non-native species in forests as well as the management of invasions and biosecurity. The conference will be held on the campus of the Czech University of Life Sciences located in Prague and will include a 1-day field trip in addition to contributed and invited scientific presentations. Registration and submission of abstracts will begin in January. To receive future mailings about the conference enter your contact info at https://iufro.czu.cz/en/r-15091-info-form Thank you. Andrew Liebhold http://sandyliebhold.com Northern Research Station 304-285-1512 USDA Forest Service 304-285-1505 FAX 180 Canfield St. 724-317-8668 mobile Morgantown, WV 26505 USA