[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Forest Biosecurity Conference, March 16-20, 2009, Rotorua, New Zealand

IUFRO International Forest Biosecurity Conference, March 16-20, 2009, Rotorua, New Zealand www.forestbiosecurity.com Registration is now open - numbers are limited. Register before 30 November to catch the Early Bird price of NZ$760 Call for papers – deadline for abstracts is 31 October 2008 The International Forest Biosecurity Conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore the latest thinking on forest biosecurity: from protecting our borders to managing insect pests, weeds and diseases established in forests. Incorporating: • 6th International Vegetation Management Conference. • Workshop on managing the biosecurity threats to forests in a changing global environment. • Working parties of the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations (IUFRO) division 1 (silviculture), division 7 (forest health) and division 8 (Environment). Join us in exploring key questions such as: • How do we model the impacts of weeds, insects and diseases on forest productivity? • How do we define pests of the future and model likelihood of their establishment? • How do we stop pests moving around the world? • Can we manage vegetation without herbicides? • Can we manage quarantine pests without fumigants like methyl bromide? • Are diverse forests more resistant to pest impacts? • What are the best techniques for eradicating pest? Embedded in the conference programme will be a workshop on managing biosecurity threats to forests in a changing global envrionemnent. International guest speakers will discuss the challenge of integrating biosecurity research and science into policy, regulation and operational management. There also will be a field trip to visit forestry sites and the picturesque Port of Tauranga to learn about biosecurity in action. Speakers will demonstrate how New Zealand deals with the practical challenges of quarantine treatments, incursion response and pest/weed management in the real world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------