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Tools for communicating and collaborating with others (foresters, researchers, etc.) who all share a common interest.
- Discussion Forum on SPB
- Visit this page to read ongoing discussions about various topics or to post questions or opinions of your own.
- Expertise Directory
- SPBICC maintains a directory of people with expertise on all aspects of southern pine beetle. Visit to search or to join!
- SPB Calendar of Events
- The calendar of events keeps you posted on upcoming meetings, deadlines, and activities related to southern pine beetle. (Contact the webmaster about creating a calendar for your own web page that feeds events into this one)
SPB-Related Workgroups:
Useful resources for SPB-related news annoucements, including working groups such as the Southern Pine Beetle Working Group, workshops, conferences, and job postings.
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International Union of Forest Research Organizations
- IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists. Its objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research. IUFRO's activities are organized primarily through its 268 specialized Units in 8 technical Divisions.
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Southern Pine Beetle Working Group (SRIEG-74)
- The SPB working group is a Southern Regional Information Exchange Group (SRIEG-74) where researchers can share research results and develop strategic plans for SPB research and extension.
USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection Region 8:
Link to Forest Health Protection Region 8, the Southern Region.
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Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in the South
- Information reports for pest conditions in the South, including the SPB.
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Southern Forest Health Atlas
- Sets of maps containing information on selected pests of southern forests.
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USDA Forest Service Region 8
- A listing of important insects in southern region forests, including bark beetles.
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Stressors of Pine Forests
- Pests that stress pine forests in the South.
USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station:
The USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station's mission is to create the science and technology needed to sustain and enhance southern forest ecosystems and the benefits they provide.
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USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station
- Link to the southern research station of the USDA FS.
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SPB Projects Funded by SRS
- A listing of current projects funded by the Southern Research Station.
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SRS-4501
- Ecology, Biology, and Management of Bark Beetles and Invasive Forest Insects of Southern Conifers from the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Pineville, LA.
- Virginia Forest Landowner Assistance Finder
- An internet-based tool to help private forest landowners in Virginia locate natural resource management assistance in their area. Simply scroll down and click on "Assistance Finder".
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