"Rapidly growing numbers of pests and pathogens are appearing in forests and forest plantations worldwide. New trends are emerging relating to the origin of these pests and pathogens and there is a great need for those of us interested in forest biosecurity to share knowledge and experience."
"The conference is fundamental in driving this process and I have no doubt that it will have a substantial impact on the way in which we deal with the subject for many years to come."
Dr Mike Wingfield - Director of the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) South Africa.
