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International Forest Biosecurity Conference | 9th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium
March 16-20, 2009
Rotorua, New Zealand
Exploring the latest thinking on Forest Biosecurity: from protecting our borders to managing insect pests, weeds and diseases established in forests.
The International Forest Biosecurity conference will provide a unique opportunity to bring forest biosecurity issues (science, practice and policy) into global focus. The term “biosecurity” refers to the exclusion, eradication, or effective management of pests to protect the diverse benefits gained from forests.
Hosted by Scion, the conference will provide a forum for researchers from around the world to share knowledge, create networks and promote international actions.
The conference will incorporate working parties of IUFRO Division 1 (Silviculture), Division 7 (Forest Health) and Division 8 (Environment).
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Conference Programme
The Conference scope includes all forest pests including insects, pathogens, and weeds. Themes will cover:
- Protecting the border.
- Surveillance and eradication technologies.
- Management of forest weeds insect pests and diseases.
- Understanding ecosystem resistance and resilience to pests.
- Links between science, policy, management and technology transfer tools.
Conference Location
The Conference will be held in Rotorua, at the heart of New Zealand’s production forest industry and forestry research. As a popular international tourist destination, Rotorua offers a broad range of activities ranging from cultural tours to active adventures. For more information on Rotorua see www.rotoruanz.com
A post-conference field trip will also be offered in Australia and New Zealand's South Island.
Interested in attending?
If you are interested in attending the conference, click here and send us your details. We will be in contact with you closer to the date as more information becomes available.
5 - 8 November 2008
Rotorua, New Zealand
This international symposium will provide a forum for discussion and facilitate the
exchange of ideas and information on the latest development and findings in bio based
composites.
Among the target groups are scientists and experts from the relevant industries,
government agencies, universities and research institutions.
In addition, this symposium will be a forum to promote and strengthen further cooperation
and networking amongst the researchers, experts, manufacturers and machine suppliers for
the development of bio based composite industries.
The symposium is jointly hosted by CSIRO, Scion and Innovatek Ltd.
For more information click here [1.5 Mb PDF]
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