ALB Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3 (1/26/2009)

This is Volume 1, Issue 3 of the ALB Newsletter, brought to you by the Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project (MIPOP). This newsletter contains the latest news, links, events and volunteer opportunities for Asian longhorned beetle, and is published weekly or biweekly, depending on the volume of information available.

Recent News

• The Worcester Tree Campaign, a tree replanting effort spearheaded by Lt. Governor Murray and U.S. Congressman McGovern, is holding informational sessions this Thursday, 1/29/2009 at 4:00pm and 6:30pm, Harrington Learning Center, Room 109, Quinsigamond College, Worcester. The Lt. Gov. and Congressman will be present at the 4pm session. A note about the campaign can be found here
• The latest on efforts to remove storm debris from the regulated area (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
• The wood chips produced from felled trees in Worcester are being used to generate electricity in Fitchburg, MA and in Maine (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
• The Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project has just released a new "ALB Lookalikes" mini poster
• Massachusetts Environmental Police are now on hand to assist with the enforcement of regulations governing the movement of wood within the regulated area (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Job Opportunities

• The Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation is hiring an Asian Longhorned Beetle Program Coordinator and a Forest Health District Supervisor. Deadline to apply 1/29/2009.

Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities

• 2/4/2009-2/6/2009: The New England Grows green industry exposition will also feature a talk from Robert Childs, and will have information about ALB and other plant pests presented by USDA-APHIS-PPQ and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
• 2/5/2009 - 2/8/2009: USDA-APHIS-PPQ will have a booth at the Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Exposition in Worcester, MA
• Ongoing: The Greater Worcester Land Trust is still looking for volunteers to assist with its ALB surveys. Call 508-795-3838 or email anne@gwlt.org. No experience is required - you will be trained on site. More information here.

Regulated Area

• Most recent regulated area map (from 12/23/2008)

General Information

• The latest maps, fact sheets, and information can be found at the official website of the Massachusetts ALB Cooperative Eradication Program
• UMass Extension’s ALB page
• Asian Longhorned Beetle page from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette

If you have ALB-related links or other information that you would like to share, email pestalert@massnrc.org.

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