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Date: Mon, 14 Mar 94 10:07:46 PST
From: Allan Deutsch <deutscha@BCC.ORST.EDU>
To: gale-sinex@ae.agecon.wisc.edu, cgiarnews@worldbank.org,
    bholtzma@moose.uvm.edu, dirgrf@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu,
    jnovak@acenet.auburn.edu, danrdsx@uccvma.ucop.edu, dpcs@cdp.apc.org,
    sustag@beta.tricity.wsu.edu, csb@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
Subject:

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14 March 1994               IPMnet
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     IPMnet is up, operating, and available to assist individuals and
institutions worldwide with the globally vital activity of integrated pest
management. This unique network strives to provide a useful channel for
international IPM information gathering and exchange.
     IPMnet, a joint effort of the Consortium for International Crop
Protection (CICP) and the National Biological Impact Assessment Program
(NBIAP) of the USA, is an Internet-based bulletin board begun in late 1993.
It offers access to a steadily increasing selection of IPM special reports,
issues of the IPMnet NEWS, technical information resources, a forum, and
databases.
     IPMnet operates via Internet. To connect, use a communication program
or link and select, or key in:
                  <telnet>
then, at the prompt, key in:
                  <cicp.biochem.vt.edu>

[or try "telnet cicp.biochem.vt.edu"   TH, moderator]

>From here, on-screen prompts from IPMnet guide users. In situations without
access to telnet, contact CICP (at the address below) to place a
name/address on a list for receipt of a hard copy of the IPMnet NEWS--
if/when funds can be found to support printing and mailing costs.
     There is NO subscription fee, cost, or restriction to use IPMnet,
other than that associated with using Internet. IPMnet's co-sponsors want
to provide information and services to as wide a constituency as feasible.
The only usage requirements are that: 1.) first-time contacts complete a
brief registration form indicating professional interests and expertise,
and, 2.) IPMnet users adopt a willingness to interact with others in the
network. The professional profiles of those contacting IPMnet will help
build a database of IPM-knowledgeable individuals that can itself become a
useful component of the network.
(To request either a hard copy Registration Form, or to place a name on the
list for receiving hard copies of IPMnet NEWS (if printing and mailing
funds become available) contact:
     CICP, Cornell University, NYAES, Geneva, NY 14456-0462, USA;
     phone (voice): 315-787-2252 * fax: 315-787-2276).

     IPMnet's co-sponsors point out that the bulletin board concept of
electronic information has great potential, but only if the community
served participates. If IPMnet is to fulfill its envisioned potential,
individuals, and both international and national organizations, need to
actively take part in using and cooperatively supporting this initiative.
That means sharing--as well as seeking--information, offering opinions,
and providing guidance. Any existing IPM-related databases that could be
shared with the international IPM community would be most welcome at
IPMnet. Naturally, the IPMnet NEWS is also highly receptive to running
a variety of articles relating to IPM--with full author credit. Research
summaries, actual application procedures and results, technical studies,
impediments, successes, and opinions are all welcome. Contact the
editor (see below).
     The co-sponsoring organizations invite your participation in IPMnet as
well as comments and suggestion for its improvement. The goal is to
collectively support and strengthen IPM around the world and generate a
positive force for global benefit. Please consider participating if not
already registered, feel free to share this message with colleagues, or
excuse this communication if you/your organization has already joined
IPMnet.
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