This one day conference will focus on three of the most important invasive non-native forest insect pests in the Northeast: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, Emerald Ash Borer, and Asian Longhorned Beetle. These insects pose tremendous threats and may change the composition and function of our forests forever. The conference will feature a group of 14 experts that will examine the impacts, issues, and current research, as well as discuss management options and examine the potential ecological impact these pests will have on the regions forests. If you’ve been wondering what the regions forests might look like when these insects take hold you’re not alone. This is the perfect opportunity to develop management options based on the knowledge of some of the nation’s top experts in the field.

Continuing education credit will be available from the following organizations:

NYSDEC Certified Pesticide Applicator Training Course credits in Categories: 2 – Forest Pest Control, 5.5 credits; 3A – Ornamentals & Turf, 3.0 credits; 9 – Regulatory, 5.5 credits; and 10 – Demonstration & Research, 5.5 credits.

The Society of American Foresters is offering 7 CFE credits.

The International Society of Arboriculture is offering 7 CEU credits, 3.5
for the morning session and 3.5 for the afternoon session.

Connecticut Certified Commercial Forest Practitioners can get 3 Continuing Education Units.

The cost for the conference is $35 which includes lunch, coffee breaks, and reception. You may register on-line with a credit card using the link below, or by sending your contact information (name, address, phone, e-mail) and a check for $35 made payable to: Cornell University, INFPC Conference, 108 Fernow Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Agenda

Speaker Bios

Hotel Accomodations

Register online with a credit card

For more information please contact Mark Whitmore, mcw42@cornell.edu.

This conference is sponsored by:

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Entomolgy
NY Invasive Species Research Institute.

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry
Department of Environmental and Forest BiologyDepartment of Forest and Natural Resources Management

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Office of Invasive Species Coordination
Forest Health and Protection
Section of the Lands and Forests Division.

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey

United States Forest Service
Northern Research Station