Objectives: 

1. To share information, experience and ideas for further development and enhancement of Asian gypsy moth (AGM) programs in NAPPO member countries and beyond.

2. To provide hands-on training to illustrate practical considerations for implementing an AGM program

3. To determine where common approaches may be feasible among NAPPO member countries

4. To determine needs and next steps toward implementation of a  North American approach to AGM

Day 1 - November 17 - Overview of Asian Gypsy Moth Issue and Programs

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Outline of workshop, objectives and goals

Wendy Asbil,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chairperson,
Expert Group on Asian Gypsy Moth

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Biology, identification and distribution and impacts of AGM

Steve Munson,
United States

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History of the AGM program

Jamie Richardson,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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Overview of RSPM 33

Wendy Asbil,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chairperson,
Expert Group on Asian Gypsy Moth

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Overview of Specific Country’s AGM Regulatory Programs - requirements upon vessel arrival, policy differences

William Wesela,
United States

Diana Mooij,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency & Expert Group on Asian Gypsy Moth Member

Ken Glassey,
New Zealand

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AGM Compliance Verification Inspection Programs in NAPPO and other countries

Veronica Ledezma,
United States

Lee Darling and Malcolm Pelley,
Canada

Ken Glassey,
New Zealand

Day 2 - November 18  - AGM Program Development and Enhancement Experience and Considerations

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