Organizing Team
Tod Ramsfeld
Tod’s research focuses on the biology, ecology, and management of forest diseases, including Dothistroma needle blight and Armillaria root disease. He also studies fungal diversity in boreal forest soils and forest biosecurity, with the goal of improving understanding of disease threats and supporting the health and resilience of Canada’s forests
Research Scientist, Forest Pathology, Canadian Forest Service
Nadir Erbilgin
Nadir’s research examines interactions among trees, insects, pathogens, and their natural enemies, with particular emphasis on bark beetle ecology and management, plant defensive responses, introduced forest pests, and biological invasions. His work integrates fundamental and applied research to improve understanding of forest insect outbreaks and support the health, management, and resilience of forests under environmental change.
Professor, Forest Entomology, University of Alberta
Research Scientist, Forest Entomology, Canadian Forest ServiceJennifer Klutsch
Jennifer is a research scientist in forest entomology with the Canadian Forest Service at Natural Resources Canada’s Northern Forestry Centre in Edmonton. Her research examines the relationships among forest insects, host trees, pathogens, and environmental stress, with particular emphasis on bark beetles and the factors influencing forest susceptibility and resilience. Her work integrates forest entomology, tree defence chemistry, dendroecology, and forest management to better understand emerging pest threats and support the health and sustainable management of Canada’s forests.
Maartje Klapwijk
Associate Professor, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Maartje is is an associate professor and senior lecturer in forest entomology in the Department of Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her research examines the population dynamics of native and invasive forest insects and how insect outbreaks are influenced by forest management, environmental change, and interactions among species. Her work combines insect and forest ecology with applied research to improve the assessment of forest-damage risks and support the development of resilient and sustainable forest-management practices. She also represents forest entomology within the Swedish Forest Damage Centre.
Associate Professor, Forest Ecology and Management, University of AlbertaCharles Nock
Charles is an associate professor of ecosystem-based forest management in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. His research examines how forest ecosystems respond to environmental change and management, with particular emphasis on tree diversity, forest productivity, drought resilience, disturbance ecology, and ecological forestry. His work combines long-term field experiments, forest monitoring, and collaborative research to improve understanding of forest dynamics and support the sustainable management of productive, diverse, and resilient forests.