[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] loss of Werner Baltensweiler

Dear Colleagues, I am passing along very sad news (contributed by Beat Forster of the Swiss WSL) of the recent death of Dr. Werner Baltensweiler who most of you probably knew as an outstanding forest entomologist and as an incredible friend. He left an important mark on our field and he will be sorely missed. I've prepared a short obituary at http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/iufro/obit.pdf There is no question that we need to make plans for some sort of function, such as a special conference, to honor Werner. If you have any ideas, please pass them along. -Sandy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------