Proceedings of a Workshop on Bark Beetle

The Proceedings reports the results of a workshop focusing on the topic of bark beetle genetics. The workshop evolved because of the growing interest in this relatively unexplored area of bark beetle research. Workshop participants submitted brief descriptions of their views of the current status of bark beetle genetic research and needs for the future. Contributions vary from broad overviews to detailed descriptions of specific projects. A common theme is the potential for rapid advances in this area of research given recent technological advances in the field of genetics. Also included is an extensive reference list. Dedication We dedicate this report to the memory of Gerald Lanier, a valued colleague to all who share an interest in bark beetle research, and a dear friend of many of the workshop participants. It is particularly fitting that we pay tribute to Gerry for his pioneering efforts in bark beetle genetics and in recognition of his lasting contributions in the area of scolytid systematics. Acknowledgments: We thank Sue Moore for handling the innumerable workshop arrangements and mailings, and for assembling the draft report. We are also grateful to David Wood and the School of Forestry, University of California, Berkeley, for accommodating the Workshop on Day 1 and to Garland Mason and the Pacific Southwest Research Station for accommodations on Day 2. We extend special thanks to Maureen Stanton for providing the "outsider's" point of view and invaluable insight during the course of the Workshop.