The APS Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Forest Pathology Student Travel Fund, This fund was instigated by the APS Forest Pathology Committee and was made possible by gifts from many individuals interested in advancing the profession of forest pathology; the first travel award will be made for the 2004 APS Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA. The Forest Pathology Student Travel Award was established to support and encourage the participation of exceptional forest pathology students at APS annual meetings. Since Robert Hartig's first writings on forest pathology in 1874, the interchange among professionals in multiple disciplines, such as phytopathology, genetics, and forestry, has been indispensable to the study of forest pathology, This award will promote interaction with diverse students of forest pathology, while fostering creative approaches to research and teaching. In addition, this award is designed to encourage oral and poster presentations that will enable defense and discussion of research methods, results, and conclusions. This participation will better prepare forest pathology students for future research, teaching, and practice. The approaches and perspectives of forest pathologyJie unique because of the lifespan of the host, the dynamic nature of forest 'stands, and the complex interactions within diverse forest ecosystems. Long-term growth and production periods promote diverse values, such as wood/fiber production, recreation, and ecosystem sustainability Strategies for managing forest pathogens under various environments and objectives depend on interaction among basic and applied scientists. Concepts and philosophies exchanged at international meetings enrich participants' understanding of forest pathology principles. Travel to APS annual meetings allows forest pathology students to present their work and interact with other plant pathologists in an international arena, offering substantial long-term benefits to their future careers.
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