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From the Jan, 30, 2012 Issue of Agri-News | |
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| | Dr. Ken Fry (entomologist and member of Olds College faculty), Dr. Jean Turgeon (Natural Resources Canada), Troy Kimoto (Canadian Food and Inspection Agency),and other experts in urban forest management are part of an alien invasive species forum being held in at Olds College on March 1, 2012. Some of the most significant insects and diseases threatening forests in the Prairie Provinces, such as Dutch Elm disease vectors, Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorned Beetle and European Sirex, will be discussed at the forum. Experts will also present information on the surveillance and education efforts of CFIA, Olds College and StopDED. Participants will:
- receive status updates and hear about management options for invasive forest pests
- participate in workshops on early detection and identification
- learn about the National Forest Pest Strategy
- be able to apply for CEUs (pending)
The forum is $99 plus GST per person. To register for this forum, call toll-free 1-899-661-6537 ext. 4677. More information on the forum is available online at www.oldscollege.ca
and type Alien Invasive Species Forum in the search field. |
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This information published to the web on January 25, 2012.
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