16-Oct Monday – Arrival of participants
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17-Oct Tuesday – Invasive insects (training – Bark and ambrosia beetles)
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Opening and introduction |
Overview – invasive insects in Europe and Central Asia (REU region) General biology, ecology, morphology and management of bark and ambrosia beetle (BAB) Invasive BAB in the world and REU region
- Introduction to BAB identification & taxonomy
- Tools and resources for BAB identification
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| 12:00 |
Lunch break |
| 13:00 |
Practical training
- Identification of BAB – find a character!
- Identification of BAB species with synoptic collections and a booklet
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| 17:00 |
Closing |
18-Oct Wednesday – Climate Change and Invasive Species
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Opening and introduction |
Impact of climate change on introduction and spread of forest invasive species (Sharing regional and country experiences)
- Mammals
- Invertebrates
- Microorganisms
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| 12:30 |
Lunch break |
| 13:30 |
Impact of climate change on introduction and spread of invasive species (Sharing regional and country experiences)
Network contribution to global Forest Health products FAO upcoming Forest Health Guide |
| 17:00 |
Closing |
19-Oct Thursday – REUFIS inaugural meeting
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Opening |
Mandate of the network Communication activities
- Website
- Awareness activities
Election of the Secretary and the Executive Committee |
| 11:00 |
Workplan for 2018 and upcoming events |
| 12:00 |
Lunch break |
| 13:00 |
Departure for the field trip |
| 18:00 |
Dinner |
20-Oct Friday – Departure of participants
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