Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, September 24, by Paul Weston, chair. Minutes of the 2005 meeting were approved. Revision of the NCR-193 proposal that was rejected in July dominated discussion for the remainder of the scheduled time on Sunday, finishing at 5:00 p.m. Because so much of the meeting was devoted to the proposal revision, state reports were briefer than in years past in order to allow all reports to be presented. A special session was held on Sunday evening from 8:00-9:00 to make up for time lost to the proposal revision process. Jim Walla and Bill Jacobi presented their reports on Sunday evening. The meeting resumed Monday morning at 9:00. We then heard state reports from Chris Williamson, John Hartman, Dave Smitley, Bart Drees, Dan Herms, Gary Chastanger, Casey Sclar, Megan Kennelly, Paul Weston, Vera Krischik, and Frank Hale. Jim Walla presented a proposal to sponsor a firewood symposium to draw attention to the risk of spreading exotic invasive tree pests via interstate movement of firewood. Most in attendance agreed that this would be a worthwhile activity, and suggested that Jim investigate the logistics of such an undertaking. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Summary of Business Meeting: 1. Membership: The current membership list was reviewed and revised by members in attendance. A number of names of new potential members were suggested. 2. Exotic Pests Subcommittee: Members provided updates on the status of exotic pest invasions, surveys, research, and outreach projects for the following invasive insects and pathogens: " Gypsy moth in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. " Viburnum leaf beetle in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. " Emerald ash borer in Michigan and Ohio. " Hemlock woolly adelgid in New York, Ohio, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. " Elongate Hemlock scale in Delaware and Pennsylvania. " Asian longhorned beetle in New York. " Sudden oak death in Kentucky and Washington. 4. Inter-Regional and Interdisciplinary Projects: Progress on the following on-going inter-state NCR-193 research collaborations was reported: " Host plant resistance of ash to emerald ash borer, Ohio State University (Dan Herms and Enrico Bonello) and Michigan State University (Dave Smitley). " National Elm Trial. Led by Colorado State University (Bill Jacobi), including cooperators from Iowa State University (Mark Gleason), University of Kentucky (John Hartman), Michigan State University (Gerry Adams), University of Minnesota (Vera Krischik), Purdue University (Cliff Sadof), North Dakota State University (Jim Walla), Rutgers University (Ann Brooks-Gould and Jim Lashomb), and Washington State University (Gary Chastanger). 5. Meeting Site and Date: By vote, it was agreed that the next meeting should take place in Denver, CO, at a site and date (September-October, 2007) to be arranged. 6. Chair for the 2007 meeting: Chris Williamson, Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin. Chris also volunteers to take responsibility for making the final edits to the revised proposal and submitting the proposal to the Administrative Advisor.

Grants (*indicates joint project with other NCR-193 members) Bonello, P. Identification of Signaling Molecules in the Systemic Induced Resistance Phenomenon in Austrian pine. Tree Fund, John Z. Duling Grant: $7,500. 2006-07 Bonello, P. Effects of Soil Type, Cultural Practices, and Mycorrhizal Inoculations on Native Mycorrhizae, Carbon Allocation, and Stress Tolerance in Paper Birch. Tree Fund, John Z. Duling Grant: $7,500. 2006-07. Bonello, P. Bark application of fungicides for control of sycamore anthracnose using Pentrabark as an adjuvant. Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements. $4,000. Contract. 2005-06. *Bonello, P., D.A. Herms, and D.F. Cipollini. Chemical ecology of host-mediated systemic interactions between pathogens and insects in Austrian pine over a fertility gradient. USDA/NRICGP: $382,000. 2004-07. Bonello, P. Detection of Phytophthora ramorum in mid-western forests: a large scale survey. USDA Forest Service Cooperative Agreement: $209,603. 2004-09. *Bonello, P., D.A. Herms, R. Hansen and D.F. Cipollini. Mechanisms and outcomes of host-mediated systemic interactions between pathogens and insects in Austrian pine over a nutrient gradient. OARDC/RECGP Interdisciplinary Team Grant: $99,988. 2004-06. *Bonello, P. D.A. Herms, and T. R. Gordon. Proposal to evaluate effects of Cambistat (paclobutrazol) on resistance and resistance mechanisms of oaks to Phytophthora ramorum and Monterey pine to Fusarium circinatum. Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements: $16,655. 2003-06 *Bonello, P. and D.A. Herms. Effects of soil type, cultural practices, and mycorrhizal inoculation on native mycorrhizae, carbon allocation, stress tolerance, and insect resistance in paper birch. ONLA (Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association): $20,000. 2006-06. Dai, W. D., J. D. Zeleznik, and J. A.Walla. A genetic engineering approach to solve chlorosis problems of trees. Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research: $20,000. 2005-2006. Hatterman-Valenti and J.A. Walla. Funding agency: State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE): $8,800. 2005-2006. *Herms, D. A., P. Bonello, and D. Cipollini. Mechanisms of inter- and intra-specific variation in resistance of ash to emerald ash borer. USDA APHIS Emerald Ash Borer Research Initiative: $164,450. 2006-2008. Herms, D.A. An Integrated EAB Outreach Campaign for Policy Makers, Property Owners, Land Managers, General Public, and the Green Industry. USDA APHIS: $89,986. 2006 *Herms, D.A., P. Bonello, and R. Taylor. Emerald ash borer: host / interactions and flight physiology. Joint Venture Agreement, USDA Forest Service Northeastern Research Station: $234,963. 2005-2007. Jacobi, W. R. Effects of chloride salts on roadside vegetation and water. Larimer County, CO. 2004-07. Smallidge, P. J., P. A. Weston, and S. L. Childs. Controlling forest tent caterpillar in limited acreage maple-producing woodlots. NYS Integrated Pest Management Program: $3,350. 2006. Weston, P. A. and V. Nuzzo. Impact of viburnum leaf beetle invasion on arrowwood viburnum and associated native plant communities. NYS Biodiversity Research Institute: $27,600. 2006-07. Weston, P. A. Integrated control of viburnum leaf beetle with minimally toxic methods. NYS Integrated Pest Management Program: $6,000. 2006. Weston, P. A. Resistance to hemlock woolly adelgid among non-indigenous Tsuga populations. US Forest Service: $32,669. 2005-08. Weston, L. A., A. F. Senesac, and P. A. Weston. Identification, utilization, and maintenance of vegetative weed suppressive ground covers for use in medians and around guiderails along New York highways. NYS Department of Transportation: $200,000. 2005-07. Williamson, R. C. Emerald Ash Borer: Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey. United States Dept. Agric., Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine: $10,000. 2006. Williamson, R. C. Emerald Ash Borer Visual Survey. Wisconsin Department of Agricultural Trade and Consumer Protection: $10,000. 2005. Other joint projects National Elm Trial Coordination. Cooperative project to establish a nationwide elm performance trial. (Leaders: Jocabi and Walla; Cooperators: Adams, Brooks-Gould, Chastanger, Gleason, Hartman, Krischik, Lashomb, and Sadof) Meetings/Workshops organized American Public Gardens Association Annual Meeting , 2006. Organizer and moderator of Sustaining Healthy Plants Through IPM Symposium (Sclar) Colorado Forest Health Discussion Group. Organized and coordinated this monthly lunch seminar and gathering of forest health professionals once a month for 25 years. (Jacobi) Coordinator for the 2006 IUFRO Rusts of Forest Trees conference in California. (Walla) Emerald ash borer. Wisconsin Turfgrass Assn. Ann. Field Day, 2006 (Williamson) Pennsylvania Floral Industry Association (Cooperative Project with Penn State Cooperative Extension and Longwood Gardens). Organizer and moderator of Mid-Atlantic Interior Landscape Conference Technician Symposium (Sclar) Emerald ash borer informational meetings (2006): Beloit, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Eau Claire, WI; Wausau, WI; Green Bay, WI; Janesville, WI (Williamson) Entomological Society of America/Eastern Branch annual meeting (2006). Co-organizer and co-moderator of Turf and Ornamentals Entomology Symposium (Weston) Insect pests of woody ornamentals. 2006 Trial Garden & Plant Health Field Day. Milwaukee, WI. (Willamson) Special training workshop with county extension horticulture agents in Kansas on Dutch Elm Disease biology and management. (Kennelly) Workshop on tree health evaluation with 20 local arborists. In collaboration with county extension personnel and Kansas State Dept of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources. (Kennelly) Videos: Diagnosing Plant Health Issues. William R. Jacobi produced and edited 5 hrs of video covering the diagnosis of plant insect and disease issues on landscape plants, agricultural crops, shade and forest trees. This is now available on a DVD for teaching and Extension use in Colorado.