Biological Control for Nature conference 2010 | Center for Invasive Species Research

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"Exploring the benefits of classical biological control for forests, wetlands, grasslands, and deserts"This website and associated content will explore the benefits of classical biological control for the control of invasive insects and plants in natural forests, and associated habitats such as wetlands, grasslands, and deserts. Applications to islands and other natural systems will also be included.The primary focus of this website is to promote the use of classical biological as a tool for use in conservation and restoration oriented programs that are managing problems associated with the damage invasive species cause to wilderness lands and areas of high conservation value.The content of this website will not address other forms of biological control (e.g., augmentation, conservation, biopesticides), nor will it address issues pertaining to the classical biological control of pests in plantation forestry. The topics of this website are directed at biological control scientists, conservationists, invasion biologists, and land managers.  The 2010 Biological Control for Nature ConferenceBiological control of pests in forests and associated habitatsThe Hotel Northampton, in Northampton, Massachusetts (USA), from October 3-7, 2010"Exploring the benefits of classical biological control for forests, wetlands, grasslands, and deserts"This meeting will explore the benefits of classical biological control for the control of invasive insects and plants in natural forests, and associated habitats such as wetlands, grasslands, and deserts. Applications to islands and other natural systems will also be included. The meeting will not address other forms of biological control (e.g., augmentation, conservation, biopesticides), nor will it address use of biological control in plantation forestry. The meeting will appeal to biological control scientists, conservationists, invasion biologists, and land managers.The meeting is supported by the USDA Forest Service (Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team,), USDA, ARS, the National Park Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the mid Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council.This meeting continues the series started with the 1st International Workshop on Biological Control of Invasive Species of Forests, held September 20-25, 2007 in Beijing. http://svinetfc2.fs.fed.us/biocontrol/ The Goldspotted Oak Borer has killed tens of thousands of native oak trees in Southern California. A classic biological control program is being carried out to protect California oak trees from this invasive pest:Adult and larval Emerald Ash Borer. A pest killing millions of Ash trees in America - biocontrol being initiated:Diorhabda beetles defoliating Saltcedar in South West United States. Biocontrol in progress: Biological Control for Nature:Biological control of pests in forests and associated habitats.This meeting will explore the benefits of classical biological control for the control of invasive insects and weeds in natural forests, and associated habitats such as wetlands, grasslands, and deserts. Applications to islands and other natural systems will be included. The meeting will not address other forms of biological control (augmentation, conservation, biopesticides), nor will it address use of biological control in plantation forestry. The meeting will appeal to biological control scientists, conservationists, invasion biologists, and land managers.The meeting is supported by the USDA Forest Service, USDA, ARS, the National Park Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the mid Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council.This meeting continues the series started with the 1st International Meeting on Biological Control of Forests Pests, held in 2007 in Beijing. Your registration for the conference will be handled by Regonline.com. Please follow the link and directions on the Regonline.com site to complete your conference registration.Please use this link for registrationMeeting registration is $150 per person which includes:Access to the conference Lunches Sunday night mixer Coffee, soda, fruit and pastries Your registration for the conference will be handled by the Hotel Northampton. Reservations can be made by phone or Fax until September 10, 2010. Be sure to use the code "Biological Control Group" to receive the group rate ($126 per night, plus tax)You may call the hotel for your registration at (413)584-3100, click on the link below for the pdf formClick here for the PDF fax formRegistration ends September 10, 2010Go to the Hotel Northampton website Dear participants, below is a list of 25 restaurants or shops that I am recommending based on my personal experience. There are others as well with which I am less familiar that you may want to try out. At the meeting registration table there will be copies of “Pioneer Valley Restaurant Guide, 2009-2010”, which prints actual menus of local restaurants (with prices). You can pick those up at the meeting. But here are my favorites, grouped by category. - Roy Van DriescheITALIANSpoleto Restaurant [Yelp Review](Dinner only, a favorite for Italian) 50 Main St, NorthamptonPizzeria Paradiso [Yelp Review]12 Crafts Ave, Northampton (Another favorite, great thin crust pizza, also try the mussels)Joe's Café [Yelp Review]33 Market St, Northampton (Funky but original 1940 furnishings, terrific pizza, very good “Joe’s” house salad and great fried calamari. This is where the locals hang out. has a bar)MOROCCANAmanouz Café [Yelp Review]44 Main St, Northampton (Small, inexpensive, counter service, excellent food. Try salmon, tagine or lamb kabob)MexicanLa Veracruzana [Yelp Review]Main St, just before the railroad overpas (Simple but good Mexican food. Try the sopa Azeteca and the tacos pescados)Mama Iguana’s [Yelp Review]271 Main St (More extensive dinner menus)CHINESE JAPANESETeapot [Yelp Review]116 Main St. (Japanese (suski bar) and Chinese)Zen [Yelp Review]41 Main St. (Pan Asian food)Osaka [Yelp Review]7 Old South St (Suski and Steakhouse)Thai Kitchen 2 Bridge St (Nice pad thai and curries)FRENCHBistro Les Gras [Yelp Review]25 West St, NorthamptonINDIANIndia House Restaurant [Yelp Review]45 State St, Northampton (Serves dinner Tues-Sunday, has inside and outside dinning)India Palace Restaurant [Yelp Review]28 Main St, NorthamptonVegetarianPaul Elizabeth's [Yelp Review]Thornes Marketplace 150 Main St, Northampton (Diner, nice setting)Bela [Yelp Review]68 Masonic St. (Lunch and dinner)BAR FOOD/BURGERS/BEERFitzwilly's [Yelp Review]23 Main St, Northampton (Lunch and dinner, sandwich bar/restaurant)Local Burger [Yelp Review]16 Main St, Northampton (1950’s fresh burgers, local ingredients)Northampton Brewery [Yelp Review]11 Brewster Ct, Northampton (Good for local microbrews)GRILLED MEATCaminito Argentinean Steakhouse [Yelp Review]7 Old South St, Northampton (Heavy on grilled meats)Eastside Grill [Yelp Review]19 Strong Ave, Northampton (Grilled meat and seafood)DELI/BAKERYBruegger’s Bagel Bakery [Yelp Review]On Main St. on south side about in the middle, near CVS (Quick sandwiches, freshly made bagels - the real deal)BREAKFASTSylvester's [Yelp Review]111 Pleasant St, Northampton (Elegant setting for a nice breakfast- in the building where graham flour (as in graham crackers) was invented)LOCAL ICE CREAM AND CHOCOLATEBen Bill’s Chocolate Emporium [Yelp Review]141 Main St, Northampton (Good place for chocolate)Sweeties [Yelp Review]Corner of Main and Pleasant (Great dark chocolate truffles or peanut clusters)Herrell’s Ice Cream [Yelp Review]8 Old South St. in Thornes Marketplace (Gourmet local ice cream) The Hotel Northampton, MA36 King St, Northampton, MA 01060-3222 (413) 584-3100The hotel was carefully chosen to maximize your enjoyment of the New England environment. The Hotel Northampton is completely modernized with historical roots in the community and is located just a block off the vibrant downtown area. Dozens of restaurants surround the hotel as well as venues for live music, excellent bookshops and art galleries. A terrific bar complex and the historic Wiggins Tavern are located on the hotel grounds.The Hotel Northampton is the only hotel in the city center. Other hotels are not recommended due to the distance from the conference, heavy traffic and lack of public transportation to the Hotel Northampton.The Hotel Northampton offers luxurious accommodation in a downtown setting.High Speed Wireless Internet Two award winning restaurants Located in beautiful downtown Northampton Copying and Fax Services 24 Hour Exercise Room The Historic Wiggins Tavern One block access to live music venues and over twenty downtown restaurantsExploring NorthamptonFall Colors BostonNorthampton Area (Google Map)Northampton Chamber of CommerceArts Night OutParadise City Arts FestivalGreater Springfield Visitor BureauFranklin County Chamber of CommerceMagic Wings Butterfly ConservatoryShelburne Falls Visitor Info (Bridge of Flowers)City of Northampton Visitor InformationNorthampton Arts CouncilNorthampton Center for the ArtsValley Arts Newsletter (Calendar for Pioneer Valley)Smith College Museum of ArtEric Carle Museum of Pictures Book ArtNorwottuck Rail Trail (Bike Trail) or Download PDF Photos of the Hotel NorthamptonThis meeting is being sponsored by the following agencies and organizations: USDA Forest Service (Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team), USDA Agricultural Research Service, US Park Service, US Fisheries, Wildlife, and the mid- Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council and Northeastern Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors.

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