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Early detection and rapid response are integral to preventing newly arrived forest pests and diseases from becoming established in our region. This comprehensive, full day webinar-based workshop hosts regional foresters, entomologists, and other experts who aim to increase the awareness of these emerging threats. The workshop will cover trends in forest health by genera, species of concern identification, the proper channels for reporting observations, status updates, and the management that is currently being advanced to address recent arrivals including southern pine beetle, emerald ash borer, Oak wilt and more. Land managers, foresters, arborists, and educators are all encouraged to participate in this free workshop.
Agenda
8:15 a.m. Online troubleshooting assistance will be available
9:00 a.m. Brief welcome
9:05 a.m. Identifying Menaces to Tree Health – Signs and Symptoms - Jerry Carlson, Chief Research Scientists, New York State Division of Lands and Forests, Forest Health, Albany, New York
9:35 a.m. The Complexities of Oak Decline in the Northeast - Robert Cole, Forester, New York State Division of Lands and Forests, Forest Health, Albany, New York
Oak wilt, two-lined chestnut borer, gypsy moth, oak shot hole, orangestriped oakworm, baterial leaf scorch, Anthracnose.
Cultural issues
10:35 a.m. Ten Minute Break
10:45 a.m. White Pine Decline/Disease - Jessica Cancelliere, Research Scientist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Health Diagnostics Lab, Delmar, New York
11:45 a.m. Southern Pine (& Turpentine) Beetle Status Update - Bryan Ellis, Forester, New York State Division of Lands and Forests, Forest Health, Albany, New York
12:15 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. Winter Moth and Emerald Ash Borer on Long Island - Dan Gilrein, Entomologist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Riverhead, New York.
1:45 p.m. Emerging Pests and Diseases of Beech (Fagus spp.) - Jerry Carlson, Chief Research Scientist, New York State Division of Lands and Forests, Forest Health, Albany, New York
Beech leaf disease
Beech leaf mining weevil
Agrilus 9865
2:15 p.m. Browntail Moth – Jerry Carlson, Chief Research Scientist, New York State Division of Lands and Forests, Forest Health, Albany, New York .
2:30 p.m. Fifteen Minute Break
2:45 p.m. Jumping Worms (Metaphire spp, Amynthas spp) Distribution, Concern and Early Detection Needs - Jessica Cancelliere, Research Scientist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Health Diagnostics Lab, Delmar, New York
3:00 p.m. EDRR Ambrosia and Bark Beetle Monitoring Program Findings - Jessica Cancelliere, Research Scientist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Health Diagnostics Lab, Delmar, New York
3:15 p.m. Spotted Lanternfly – Early Detection Reporting and Agency Response Activities – Thom Allgaier and Michael Giambalvo, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Albany, New York
3:30 p.m. Utilizing the Proper Reporting Channels to Ensure Rapid Response to Emerging Forest Health and Invasive Species Issues - Bill Jacobs, Program Manager, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area, Brentwood, New York
