02-Jul-10
The red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) in southeastern Spain, in Almeria
The red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is thought to have come to Almeria about two years ago from the Spanish area of Levante (Valencia, Alicante and Murcia), however no matter how it got here, the important thing is to fight it. Here through the environmental area of the municipality of Almeria it is being fought with chemical methods previously employed in other parts of Spain, where they also have the problem. This method is very expensive but effective. Two weeks ago we were in the nursery of the deputation of Almeria, where I found more information about this predator. The nursery is fighting the red weevil with pheromone traps which are very effective, and appear to be better than the chemical method. From the information I could gather, it is unwise to transplant or plant palm trees between January to March (especially in February) since this is the time that the boll weevil reproduces. At first, the famous weevil focused solely on the species Phoenix canariensis, but it appears to have evolved and now attacks different species. Here in Almeria other palms have also been affected by the red palm weevil including Phoenix dactylifera, and Washingtonia filifera. It has also been known to attack the fan palm (Chamaerops humilis), the only palm native to Europe. We have seen attacks in the nursery but have not seen any attack in its natural environment. Therefore, this is the information that I have on this subject in Almeria and wanted to share with you. We hope that we all gradually find ways to counteract this scourge threatening our palms. Greetings from Almería.

16-Jun-10

We would like to invite you to attend to the SYMBAMPALM 2010 - 1st International Symposium on Genetic Resources of Bamboos and Palms and 3rd International Symposioum on Ornamental Palms. Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil, November 21-25th, 2010. This is the opportunity to interact to other researchers and experts on bamboo and palms of the world and also to show the bamboo and palm products.
Deadline for abstract submissions: 15 July 2010
Deadline for registration at maximum reduced fee: 15 July 2010
website: http://www.infobibos.com/symbampalm Organizing Committee

15-Jun-10
Owners of Largest Kentia Nursery Retiring
Keeline Wilcox Nurseries, the oldest (90+ years) and largest grower of Kentia Palms in the continental United States is offering the complete nursery and inventory for sale.

Know of someone interested in continuing the production of Kentia Palms??? Pass this information along. Over one million plants – 1’ to 24’ – interior grown and up to 30' + exterior grown. We are asking $6.5M for the nursery property and all facilities + the best offer for $15M of existing inventory. Any offer will be considered.

15-Jun-10
3rd Annual Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference Date Set
March 10 & 11, 2011 - Cuyamaca College in conjunction with the University of California Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce their third annual Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference. Last year's conference drew over 180 industry professionals and students to the two-day conference. Parties interested in presenting at next year's conference should go to: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/ohweb/SUL-Conference/2011-SUL-Conference/Sustainable-Urban-Landscape-Conference.asp for more information.

09-Jun-10
Palms Journal - Volume 43 Issue 2 - Mailing Mid June 2010
Palms journal - Volume 54 Issue 2 - will mail out mid June. Copies will be sent to all members who are current on their dues