Red needle cast (RNC) is shifting from an unknown threat to a disease New Zealand foresters can actively manage. The RNC Manual and RNC Regional Risk Forecasting Tool were released this year – marking an important stage in the management of this disease.

Please join us for a seminar to give an overview of the RNC manual and demonstration of the risk forecasting tool. This seminar aims to provide the information needed for foresters and other interested parties to start to use these tools for RNC management in their forests.

Date Thursday 24th September 9.00-10.30am   Agenda Red needle cast disease and symptoms The RNC tool for prediction of disease outbreaks Cost and control of RNC The importance of monitoring disease   Location Bioeconomy Science Institute Manaakitanga Space Titokorangi Drive (formerly Long Mile Road) Rotorua

There are a limited number of copies of the RNC manual available for attendees.

Preference is for in-person attendance to this seminar, however, a teams link can be provided on request.

Please rsvp to Emily.McLay@bioeconomy.nz for in-person or remote attendance.

Click here to download the flyer for the Red needle cast tool seminar

The Red Needle Cast Regional Risk Forecasting Tool (available on the FGR website)