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SUMMARY:USDA Cooperative Research Forum on Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by NAISMA in partnership with USDA agencies\, this national forum will bring together researchers and invasive species professionals from across the country to strengthen collaboration and advance applied research on invasive species challenges. Building on the expanded focus of the Cooperative Research Forum\, the event will address a wide range of invasive insects\, diseases and weeds affecting forest and urban trees\, including the Asian longhorned beetle\, emerald ash borer\, hemlock woolly adelgid\, spotted lanternfly and others. \nThe forum features three days of: \n*      Research updates and knowledge exchange \n*      Cross‑sector and international collaboration \n*      Student and early‑career engagement \n*      Discussions on invasive insects\, pathogens and weeds impacting forests and urban landscapes \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/usda-cooperative-research-forum-on-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Graduate Hotel\, 126 West Street\, Annapolis\, NY\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Forum on Biological Control Conference
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum for Biological Control in Natural Areas Conference in partnership with NAISMA and the National Association of State Foresters and will be held April 14-17\, 2025 in Annapolis\, MD at the Graduate Hotel. The meeting will focus on both weed and arthropod biocontrol and will be a venue for all biocontrol practitioners\, researchers\, and policy makers to come together to address the shared challenges (i.e.\, communication\, capacity\, changing landscapes) and opportunities that exist in this area. The meeting themes are centered around biocontrol research\, management\, and impacts in natural areas. Click here to learn more and register. 
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/national-forum-on-biological-control-conference/
LOCATION:Graduate Hotel\, 126 West Street\, Annapolis\, NY\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 National Forum on Biological Control
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum on Biological Control in partnership with NAISMA and the National Association of State Foresters. The meeting will focus on both weed and arthropod biocontrol and will be a venue for all biocontrol practitioners\, researchers\, and policy makers to come together to address the shared challenges (Ex.\, communication\, capacity\, changing landscapes) and opportunities that exist in this area. The meeting themes are centered around biocontrol research\, management\, and impacts in natural areas. \nKeynote Speakers:\nDr. Mark Hoddle\nStas Burgiel \nCall for Posters:\nAbstracts for the conference are due January 9th by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Poster Guidelines \nMeet & Greet Cocktail hour will occur on Monday\, March 11. The main conference program starts Tuesday\, March 12 and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday\, March 14. \nRegistration Rates\nEarly Bird Registration (through January 15\, 2024)  \nProfessional Full Conference –  $375\nNAISMA members $350\nStudent Full Conference –  $225 \nLate Registration (starts January 16\, 2024)\nProfessional Full Conference – $450\nNAISMA members $425\nStudent Full – $275 \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/2024-national-forum-on-biological-control/
LOCATION:Graduate Hotel\, 126 West Street\, Annapolis\, NY\, 21401\, United States
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