[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Suceava (Romania) meeting of IUFRO WP 7.03.10

Apologies for possible cross-posting Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the next meeting of the IUFRO Working Party 7.03.10 Methodology of forest insect and disease survey in Central Europe, titled "Recent Changes in Forest Insects and Pathogens Significance". This event will take place during 16-20 September 2019, at the Forestry Faculty of the University "Stefan cel Mare" of Suceava, Romania. The conference will include both oral and poster presentations, addressing key issues relating to: 1) Information platform on pests and diseases occurrence in Central Europe; 2) Non-native organisms - network for sharing information on distribution and spreading; 3) Risk assessment of actual and introduced pests and diseases; 4) Diagnostic tools and evidence systems for forest pests and diseases; 5) The pest and disease controls in the certificated forests (FSC or PEFC). Suceava is located in the North-Eastern part of Romania and is the main town of the historical province Bucovina, famous for the medieval painted monasteries, included on the list of the world patrimony UNESCO, as for its beautiful nature. The organizing committee is looking forward to meeting you (the interested researches) in Suceava. Please note the deadline for abstract submission on 1 April 2019. More detailed information and instructions on how to submit abstracts are available on the <http://silvic.usv.ro/iufroromania2019/> conference website" On behalf of organizers Miloš Knížek Mihai-Leonard Duduman ******************************************** Ing. Miloš Knížek, Ph.D. Výzkumný ústav lesního hospodářství a myslivosti Jíloviště - Strnady Praha 5 - Zbraslav 156 00 Ing. Milos Knizek, Ph.D. Forestry and Game Management Research Institute Jiloviste - Strnady Praha 5 - Zbraslav CZ - 156 00 Czechia ********************************************