Insect and Disease Field Tour

Warner Mountains, Modoc National Forest

 Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The tour will feature the current mountain pine beetle outbreak in lodgepole and whitebark pine with an emphasis on mountain pine beetle biology, individual tree protection and stand level management. Other topics include the effects of thinning on fir engraver beetle caused tree mortality, Heterobasidion root disease in white fir, Jeffrey pine beetle outbreak dynamics and insects and diseases of aspen. CE Credits from DPR will be applied for.

Where and when to meet:

We will meet in Likely, CA at 9:00 am. From there we will travel up into the south Warner Mountains of the Modoc National Forest visiting a variety of forest types such as white fir, Jeffrey pine, mixed conifer, lodgepole and whitebark pine (if accessible). Be prepared for short hikes and inclement weather. Bring your own lunch, water, sunscreen and hardhat. We will return to Likely between 4:30 and 5:00 pm.

Directions:

From the south: Take US 395 north from Susanville to Likely (85 miles; ~1.25 hours).

From the west (and north): Take CA 299 from Redding to Alturas (145 miles; ~2.75 hours). Then take US 395 south from Alturas to Likely (18 miles; ~20 minutes). Please plan to carpool as much as possible from Likely into the forest.

Lodging:

Hotels are available in Alturas (18 mi), Susanville (86 mi) and Burney, CA (109 mi). Early reservations are recommended.

For more information:

Contact Danny Cluck (dcluck@fs.fed.us; 530-252-6431)

RSVPs are appreciated!!

Insect, Disease, Animal Damage and Weed Committees Tour

Dates: July 11& 12

Location: Siskiyou and Shasta County Sites Based in Burney, Ca.

Topics:

Transmission line herbicide treatments/Fountain fire 20 year anniversary/Lots of new herbicides for forestry/Fuel break creation and maintenance /Aerial  release with velpar ulw/ Wind farm tour/Demonstration of vegetation management using goats/Research coop cedar stock type trial/ Pine shoot borer& tip moth pheromone insecticide trial/New western pine beetle insecticide trial/Douglas fir seed orchard insect and weed management/State park himalayan blackberry control/Douglas fir sunscald & frost research trial/Mechanical site prep demo/Pre harvest site prep demo/Laws and regulations updates/ Noxious weed treatments

Agenda:

1ST DAY: Cal Forest Nursery will provide coffee, muffins, bagels and fruit at 7:00 AM registration. Transportation will be provided. No vehicles allowed on tour. Busses will depart on tour at 8:00 AM sharp!

2nd Day: Cal Forest Nursery will provide coffee, muffins, bagels and fruit at 7:00 AM registration. Transportation will be provided. No vehicles allowed on tour. Busses will depart on tour at 8:00 AM sharp!

Tour Registration Information:

Registration Fees:

$120.00 per person for July 11&12 field tour

$75.00 student rate per person for field tour

Tour includes transportation, lunch and beverages for both days and dinner on the evening of July 11

Registration can be made either by mail or online. There will be an extra fee to payments made online.

1) Registration by mail (Due by July 1, 2012): Mail-In Registration

2) Registration made online: Online Registration

Golf Tournament (optional)

Scheduled for July 10 at Fall River Golf Course please refer to flyer for the 12^th Annual Weed Tour Golf Tournament.

CFPC Golf Tournament information

Continuing education credits for PCA, QAL, QAC & Private Applicator Certificates.

Registration: Charm and Green Gables Motels, 37371 Main St. Burney, Ca. 96013

Lodging:  

Tour Base Motel                                                            Across Main Street from Charm
Green Gables and Charm Motels                               Shasta Pines Motel
37371 Main St. Burney, Ca. 96013                             Main St. Burney, Ca. 96013
530-335-3300                                                                 530-335-2201

Tell them you are with the Weed Tour to receive group rate!

Contact

Mark Gray, Sierra Pacific Industries, Redding Ca.

Office: 530-378-8178

Cell: 530-949-7124

mgray@spi-ind.com

Date: November 16 – 17, 2010
Time: Tuesday 16th – 11:30am to 7:30pm &  Wednesday 17th – 7:30am to 4:30pm

Meeting Overview:

Forest insect and disease issues and challenges will be presented and discussed, including topics on damaging insects and pathogens not yet found in California forests as well as climate change induced stress on pines.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend an evening poster session and social on 11/16.  Refreshments will be provided both meeting days, with lunch offered on the 11/17.

Tuesday, November 16 (all sessions are open to all interested)

Welcome and 2010 Forest Conditions – Overview
Insect Committee – Forest Insects in California
Disease Committee – Forest Diseases in California
Pesticides – Laws and Regulations
Posters and Social

Wednesday, November 17

California Forest Insect and Disease Challenges
Climate Change – How will Pines Fare?
Lunch – provided
CFPC Business Meeting
On the Lookout for Tomorrow’s Threats to California’s Forests
Southern CA Tree Mortality

Location:

Pacific SW Region, US Forest Service Wildland Fire Training & Conference Center
3237 Peacekeeper Way
McClellan, CA 95652
Click here for Driving Directions

Please Enter Through “Main Training Center Entrance” door noted on map.
Click here for Wildland Fire Training & Conference Center Map

Hotel:

Lions Gate Hotel
3410 Westover Street
Sacramento, (McClellan Park) CA, 95652
916-643-6222

The Lions Gate Hotel (www.lionsgatehotel.com) is within walking distance from the CFPC meeting location at the Wildland Fire Training and Conference Center (3237 Peacekeeper Way; McClellan, CA  95652).  Lions Gate will be offering a hotel conference room rate until October 26, 2010 for attendees interested in overnight accommodations.  For reservations, contact Lions Gate Hotel at (916) 643-6222 and refer to the booking code: CFPC. Hotel check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m.

Local Area Restaurants:

There are a variety of great restaurants near the Conference Center. Click here for a list of local area restaurants.

Pre-Meeting Announcements:

Don Dahlsten Memorial Scholarship

Poster Announcement

CFPC Annual Meeting Registration and Agenda Information:

Agenda: CFPC 2010 Annual Meeting Agenda

Registration: Choose either online or mail in registration

Online registration link:  CFPC Online Registration

Mail-in registration form: Check payments are also accepted by printing off the registration form (59th Annual Meeting Registration Form) and mailing in the registration.

Please make checks payable to CFPC and return to:
Kim Camilli
CDF Fire Station #12
635 N Santa Rosa
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 12, 2010.

Continuing Education Credits:

DPR Credits:
Day 1:   1.0 – Laws and Regulations, 2.5 – Other
Day 2:   5.0 – Other

SAF Credits:
Day 1:   4.0 – Category 1
Day 2:   5.0 – Category 1

To view a past conditions report please click link below.

California Forest Pest Conditions Reports – 1990 thru 2011:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/spf/publications/pestconditions/index.shtml

California Forest Pest Report – 1989

California Forest Pest Report – 1988

California Forest Pest Report – 1987

California Forest Pest Report – 1986

California Forest Pest Report – 1985

California Forest Pest Report – 1984

California Forest Pest Report – 1983

California Forest Pest Report – 1982

California Forest Pest Report – 1981

California Forest Pest Report – 1980

California Forest Pest Report – 1979

California Forest Pest Report – 1978

California Forest Pest Report – 1977

California Forest Pest Report – 1976

California Forest Pest Report – 1975

California Forest Pest Report – 1974

California Forest Pest Report – 1973

California Forest Pest Report – 1972

California Forest Pest Report – 1971

California Forest Pest Report – 1970

California Forest Pest Report – 1969

California Forest Pest Report – 1968

California Forest Pest Report – 1967

California Forest Pest Report – 1966

California Forest Pest Report – 1965

California Forest Pest Report – 1964

California Forest Pest Report – 1963

California Forest Pest Report – 1962

California Forest Pest Report – 1961

California Forest Pest Report – 1960

The file is fairly large (28MB) so please be patient when downloading.

2009 California Forest Pest Conditions Report