REUFIS Meeting

REUFIS Meeting
17-19 October 2017

16-Oct Monday – Arrival of participants
17-Oct Tuesday – Invasive insects (training – Bark and ambrosia beetles)
	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
12:00	Lunch break
13:00	Practical training Identification of BAB – find a character! Identification of BAB species with synoptic collections and a booklet
17:00	Closing
18-Oct Wednesday – Climate Change and Invasive Species
	Opening and introduction
	Impact of climate change on introduction and spread of forest invasive species (Sharing regional and country experiences) Mammals Invertebrates Microorganisms
12:30	Lunch break
13:30	Impact of climate change on introduction and spread of invasive species (Sharing regional and country experiences) Invasive plants Network contribution to global Forest Health products FAO upcoming Forest Health Guide
17:00	Closing
19-Oct Thursday – REUFIS inaugural meeting
	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