[APWG] FW: Biocontrol for Native Ecosystems in the Eastern United States
Cynthia_Boettner at fws.gov
Cynthia_Boettner at fws.gov
Mon Aug 16 08:53:28 CDT 2010
Please note that the "Biocontrol for the Protection of Native Ecosystems"
conference is still taking place. It is planned for October 3-7 in
Northampton, Massachusetts (see brief description at the end of Mark's
message below). For a full program and registration information, see:
http://biocontrolfornature.ucr.edu/
Cynthia Boettner, Coordinator
Invasive Plant Control Initiative
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
103 E. Plumtree Rd.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Phone: 413-548-8002 ext. 115
FAX: 413-548-9725
Email: Cynthia_Boettner at fws.gov
"Marc Imlay"
<ialm at erols.com>
Sent by: To
apwg-bounces at list <apwg at lists.plantconservation.org>
s.plantconservati cc
on.org
Subject
[APWG] FW: Biocontrol for Native
08/13/2010 08:52 Ecosystems in the Eastern United
PM States
From: Marc Imlay [mailto:ialm at erols.com]
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 8:52 PM
To: 'Marc Imlay'; 'Karyn Molines'; 'Albert Hartley'; 'Beth A. Johnson';
'Brady Hartley'; 'Carole Bergmann'; 'Carolyn Fulton'; 'Cris Fleming'; 'Gary
Steele'; 'Ginny/Bob Yacovissi'; 'Glen Rice'; 'Iris Mars'; 'Jim & Teresa
Gallion'; 'Kirsten Johnson'; 'Linda Keenan'; 'Marney Bruce'; 'MarneyB';
'Mary Pat Rowan'; 'Matt Cohen'; 'Matthew Bazar'; 'Melanie Choukas-Bradley';
'Melanie Choukas-Bradley'; 'Rob Mardiney'; 'Rod Simmons'; 'Carol Jelich';
'Leslie Cario'; 'Joe Metzger'; 'Lou Aronica'
Subject: RE: Biocontrol for Native Ecosystems in the Eastern United States
BIOSOLUTIONS FOR BIOPOLLUTIONS 2010 August 19, 2010
The MAEPPC Board of Directors regrets to inform you that
the Biosolutions for Biopollutions workshop has been canceled due to low
registration numbers.
The board will work to post biocontrol information on this website in
September.
www.ma-eppc.org
From: Marc Imlay [mailto:ialm at erols.com]
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 5:33 AM
To: 'Marc Imlay'; 'Karyn Molines'; 'Albert Hartley'; 'Beth A. Johnson';
'Brady Hartley'; 'Carole Bergmann'; 'Carolyn Fulton'; 'Cris Fleming'; 'Gary
Steele'; 'Ginny/Bob Yacovissi'; 'Glen Rice'; 'Iris Mars'; 'Jim & Teresa
Gallion'; 'Kirsten Johnson'; 'Linda Keenan'; 'Marney Bruce'; 'MarneyB';
'Mary Pat Rowan'; 'Matt Cohen'; 'Matthew Bazar'; 'Melanie Choukas-Bradley';
'Melanie Choukas-Bradley'; 'Rob Mardiney'; 'Rod Simmons'; 'Carol Jelich';
'Leslie Cario'; 'Joe Metzger'; 'Lou Aronica'
Subject: Biocontrol for Native Ecosystems in the Eastern United States
Hi to everyone interested in preserving biological diversity in the Eastern
United States,
Several important conferences and workshops are coming soon that will focus
on biological control of the non-native invasive plants species that are
rapidly reducing our native biological diversity. Many more species now
have insects and fungi present in the Eastern United States that are
controlling such invasive plants as Mile-a-Minute Vine, Japanese
Stiltgrass, Tree of Heaven, and Multiflora Rose than was the case 10 years
ago. Some of these have been intentionally introduced. Others have just
appeared on their own and many are native. Others are still in research
stage. Goals we have include
1. Providing land managers practical up-to date information on how to
obtain bio-controls,
2. Obtaining the latest information on current distribution of
bio-controls and success of the bio-controls in controlling target
non-native invasive plants at the established sites.
3. Potential or actual impact on non-target plants at these sites.
Thanks!
Marc Imlay, PhD
Conservation biologist, 301-283-0808)
Board member of the Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council,
Hui o Laka at Kokee State Park, Hawaii
Vice president of the Maryland Native Plant Society,
Chair of the Biodiversity and Habitat Stewardship Committee for the
Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Please mark your calendars for the Stiltgrass Summit August 11-12, 2010,
Carbondale, Illinois, which will focus on fungal biocontrol. See
attachment. Check www.rtrcwma.org/stiltgrass for conference updates.
The Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council is pleased to announce its
biennial workshop....Biosolutions for Biopollutions 2010.
The workshop will be held August 18-19, 2010, in Fort Indiantown Gap,
Annville, Pennsylvania. Come learn about the latest in biocontrols
available for some of our most common invasive species pests including
Japanese Knotweed, Mile-a-minute and Tree-of-Heaven. Full Agenda and
mail-in Registration available, www.ma-eppc.org (online registration/pay
pal coming soon). A nominal fee for the workshop includes MA-EPPC
membership and subscription to Wildland Weeds (
http://www.fleppc.org/publications/Papers.htm).
In addition to the species covered in the announcement information on these
and other species will appear in hand outs and will be topics for
discussion:
Burning Bush
Canada Thistle
Garlic Mustard
goats
Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Stiltgrass
Kudzu
Mile-a-Minute
Mimosa, Silktree
Multiflora Rose
Phragmites
Purple Loosestrife
Tree of Heaven
water hyacinth
Announcement of an International Meeting on
"Biological Control for the Protection of Native Ecosystems"
To be held October 3-7, 2010, in Northampton, MA, with sponsorship of the
University of MA, the University of CA, USDA Forest Service, USDA-ARS, US
Department of Fish and Wildlife and the US National Park Service. The
meeting's purpose is to explore the benefits of classical biological
control to native forests, and associated habitats including wetlands,
grasslands, deserts, and oceanic islands. The meeting is intended increase
mutual understanding between the disciplines of biological control and
conservation biology and examine how biological control contributes to the
restoration of species and communities damaged by invasive plants and
insects. The meeting website can be found at "biocontrolfornature.org" and
here we attached the scientific program. The venue for the meeting is a
classic small New England city, with most architecture dating from the
1890s, amply opportunities for tourism, dining and live music all within
walking distance. The meeting takes place just prior to peak color for
fall foliage. The meeting site is an historic hotel located in downtown
Northampton, less than a block from vibrant street life, shops and
restaurants. The meeting will include a one day field trip to view locally
important invasive species, some of which are current or developing targets
of biological control (hemlock woolly adelgid, Japanese knotweed,
swallowwort, garlic mustard), as well as to appreciate views of the fall
landscape and some cultural points. For more information consult the
website or email/call Roy Van Driesche at UMASS (413-545-1061,
vandries at nre.umass.edu).(See attached file: meeting program-draft 1-june
10.doc)<*>Attachment(s) from Jil_Swearingen at nps.gov:
<*> 1 of 1 File(s)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ma-eppc/attachments/folder/1341915636/item/list
<*> meeting program-draft 1-june 10.doc
_______________________________________________
PCA's Alien Plant Working Group mailing list
APWG at lists.plantconservation.org
http://lists.plantconservation.org/mailman/listinfo/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org
Disclaimer
Any requests, advice or opinions posted to this list reflect ONLY the
opinion of the individual posting the message.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.plantconservation.org/pipermail/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org/attachments/20100816/b4f60efb/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: graycol.gif
Type: image/gif
Size: 105 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://lists.plantconservation.org/pipermail/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org/attachments/20100816/b4f60efb/attachment.gif>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: pic01842.gif
Type: image/gif
Size: 1255 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://lists.plantconservation.org/pipermail/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org/attachments/20100816/b4f60efb/attachment-0001.gif>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: ecblank.gif
Type: image/gif
Size: 45 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://lists.plantconservation.org/pipermail/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org/attachments/20100816/b4f60efb/attachment-0002.gif>
More information about the APWG
mailing list