Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 24 Mar 2002 to 25 Mar 2002 (#2002-76)
There are 12 messages totalling 949 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. BAE
2. Wildlife Capture Course, South Africa
3. 2-week course in June: Iceland's Wilderness, Natural Resources & Resour
e
Management
4. COURSE OFFERING - ITASCA FIELD BIOLOGY PROGRAM
5. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
6. Wetland Short Courses
7. Smithsonian Intro Conservation GIS Training - April (2)
8. GPS Accuracy Assessment Summary
9. Smithsonian Advanced Conservation GIS Training - April
10. Job Announcement: Postdoctoral Fellow
11. Research Assistant for kestrel project
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:20:37 +0100
From: Teja Tscharntke <ttschar@GWDG.DE>
Subject: BAE
Please pass on the below information on a new ecological journal, BASIC AND
APPLIED ECOLOGY.
Thank you, Teja Tscharntke
_____________________________________________________________
New journal: Basic and Applied Ecology
Basic and Applied Ecology is a new journal publishing ecological research
of international interest in its pages. Please find enclosed a recent copy
of Basic and Applied Ecology. I would like to ask you to pay attention to
Basic and Applied Ecology (BAE), for a number of good reasons:
-- BAE publishes papers of a high standard. Supported by a highly
respected, international editorial team with experts from eleven countries,
the journal guarantees a thorough and fair-minded peer review system.
-- BAE publishes minireviews and original papers from all areas of basic
and applied ecology. Ecologists from all countries are invited to publish
ecological research of international interest in its pages. There is no
bias with regard to taxon or geographical area.
-- BAE is the official journal of Ecological Society of Germany, Austria
and Switzerland, and all members receive a copy. Thanks to the about 1800
members of this scientific society and the many ecologists from other
countries that have already shown their interest in this journal, we
started with a noticeable high number of copies from the beginning.
-- BAE started in the year 2000 and is already indexed in Current Contents
and SCIexpanded.
I would appreciate if you inform also your colleagues of the possibility to
submit interesting manuscripts and to subscribe Basic and Applied Ecology.
For members of the ^ÓGesellschaft fuer Oekologie^Ô (the Ecological Society o
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) a personal copy of BAE (with four issues
per year and, starting with 2003, six issues per year) is included in their
membership for only 50 ^À (the list price is 263 ^À). Please contact Dr.
Christian Kampichler (email: kampichl@zedat.fu-berlin.de) to become a member
Please visit the homepage: http://www.urbanfischer.de/journals/baecol/ with
instructions for authors, tables of content, etc. If you register for the
ToC-Alert service, the publisher will regularly send you the latest table
of content by e-mail.
Sincerely Yours
Teja Tscharntke (Editor in Chief of Basic and Applied Ecology)
___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Prof. Dr. Teja Tscharntke
Agroecology, University of Goettingen
Waldweg 26
D-37073 Goettingen, Germany
Phone (direct) +49-551-399209
Phone (office) +49-551-399205
Fax +49-551-398806
e-mail ttschar@gwdg.de
homepage: http://www.gwdg.de/~uaoe
_______________________________________________________________
New journal! Basic and Applied Ecology (BAE)
now indexed in Current Contents http://www.urbanfischer.de/journals/baecol/
______________________________________________________________
New book on Multitrophic Level Interactions
http://uk.cambridge.org/order/WebBook.asp?ISBN=0521791103
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:24:40 GMT
From: safari@PARAWILD.CO.ZA
Subject: Wildlife Capture Course, South Africa
Apologies for cross posting.
PARAWILD
WILDLIFE CAPTURE COURSES, SOUTH AFRICA
Open Sessions: 20-28 July, 10-18 August
Our wildlife capture field course is for wildlife professionals and students
interested in free-rangingconservation and management. If you are physically
fit,
enjoy strenuous outdoor work and a high level of adrenaline, this is the cou
se
for you!
As a student on our course, you will learn professionaland humane animal han
ling
during capture. Through lecture presentations and field work, we will teach
you
practical techniques to maximize field success and minimize risk to people a
d
animals.
Classroom topics will include chemical and mechanical game capture, drug del
very
systems, immobilization drugs, and basic veterinary procedures. And your han
s-on
experience will include darting practice and wildlife captures in free-rangi
g
situations.
We will give you plenty of personal attention because we limit each sessiont
8
participants.
TYPES OF CAPTURES
Depending on what captures are available at the time, your capture experienc
may
range from a nighttime lion capture to catching several hundred antelope in
day,. All captures are done for legitimate management reasons. Your
participation in captures will be as extensive as possible, limited only by
ield
conditions, the species being handled, and safety issues.
We will work with very dangerous wild animals in free-ranging situations. We
try
our best to ensure your safety, however, you participate in captures at your
own
risk and you must act responsibly.
REQUIREMENTS
You MUST be eighteen years of age or older to participate on this course.
Many of our hands-on activities require a high level of physical fitness. F
r
safety sake, you are expected to be able to sprint short distances (100meter
),
run medium distances (200 meters), climb over 2 meter (6 ft.) fences, and ha
e a
great deal of endurance!
The captures you will participate on will expose you to rough conditions.
ou
must be prepared to be up very early, working outside, in the sun, doing
physical work most of the day. And you will have the time of your life!
ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD
You will stay in a dormitory style or camping setting. Necessary camping
equipment and food will be provided. We operate in the Northern Province of
South Africa. Students will be picked up at the airport in Hoedspriut.
You can see photos and comments from students on past courses on the Parawil
website: www.parawild.co.za
REGISTER
Your 9-day course fee ($1700 US dollars) covers all expenses except airfare
nd
bar tab. You can register on-line at our website
www.parawild.co.za/capture_courses.htm
Or send us an email (safari@parawild.co.za) with the application form below.
Either method will reserve your place for 30 days. Your $400 non-refundable
deposit is required to reserve your place on the course after those 30 days.
Places on the course are reserved on a 'first-come, first served' basis.
The only exception to the non-refundable status of the deposit is if the ses
ion
you request is full. In this case, the deposit will be returned you.
The balance of tuition ($1300) will be due one month before the start of you
session.
ABOUT PARAWILD SAFARIS
For more about Parawild, our instructors, and our students, see our website:
www.parawild.co.za Check out the pictures of past courses on our 'Capture
Course' page and student comments on the 'Graffitti' page.
**************************************************
REGISTRATION FORM
TO APPLY:
Fill out an application on line on our website
www.parawild.co.za/capture_courses.htm
Or send us an email (safari@parawild.co.za) with the application form below.
Either method will reserve your place for 30 days. Your $400 non-refundable
deposit is required to reserve your place on the course after those 30 days.
Places on the course are reserved on a 'first-come, first served' basis.
The only exception to the non-refundable status of the deposit is if the ses
ion
you request is full. In this case, the deposit will be returned you.
The balance of tuition ($1300) will be due one month before the start of you
session.
If paying by check, print out a hard-copy of the form below and mail the
completed form with your deposit to:
Parawild Safaris
PO Box 4101
Nelspruit 1200
South Africa
DEPOSIT
A $400 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place on the cours
.
DEPOSIT OPTION ONE: PAY BY CHECK
The check should be made out to be made out to "Parawild" and mailed to:
Parawild Safaris
PO Box 4101
Nelspruit 1200
South Africa
Please be aware that international mail can take anything from two weeks to
wo
months to reach South Africa.
DEPOSIT OPTION TWO: ELECTRONIC TRANSFER
The deposit can be wired directly to our bank account. Contact us for more
information on wiring the money.
The balance of the tuition ($1300 US dollars) will be due one month before t
e
start of your session.
PARAWILD WILDLIFE CAPTURE COURSE
YOUR INFORMATION (Please print clearly):
NAME:
ADDRESS:
COUNTRY:
TEL NO:
FAX NO:
E - MAIL:
OCCUPATION OR FIELD OF STUDY:
SCHOOL or ORGANIZATION:
PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
FOOD OR MEDICATION ALLERGIES:
NOTE: Do NOT travel without an epinephrine pen/kit and other appropriate all
rgy
medicines if you have known potentially anaphylactic type allergies such as
insect stings.
ARE YOU VEGETARIAN? YES NO
INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF SESSION(S):
___20-28 July
___10-18 August
OUR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Parawild Safaris
PO Box 4101
Nelspruit 1200
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Phone number from outside of South Africa: +27-82-468-7001
>From within South Africa: (082) 468-7001
Email: Safari@parawild.co.za
URL: www.parawild.co.za
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:26:00 -0700
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: 2-week course in June: Iceland's Wilderness,
Natural Resources & Resource Management
Iceland´s Wilderness, Natural Resources & Resource Management
A professional short course offered by the Environmental Research Institute
at the University of Iceland from 23 June-6 July, 2002.
The 14-days course includes lectures by university faculty and field
explorations in Iceland emphasizing volcanic land forms, lava fields and
volcanic history; Iceland's abundant renewable energy resources (geothermal
and hydropower); water quality; freshwater aquatic and marine resources
including aquaculture; Iceland's accessible temperate glaciers; sub-arctic
ecosystems and vegetative cover including forestry, agriculture, and soil
properties; wilderness protection and nature tourism; and management of
Iceland's natural resources and sustainable development. For more
information and a detailed itinerary see our homepage:
http://www.uhi.hi.is/english.
Thanks,
Bjorn
p.s. For some reason I was not able to find your Ecology Listserver web
page (can you send me an email with the address?). I hope the text above is
not too long.
________________________________
Dr. Bjorn Gunnarsson
Director
Environmental Research Institute
Taeknigardur, Dunhagi 5
107 Reykjavik
Iceland
Phone: 354-525-5286
Fax: 354-525-5829
Email: bjorng@hi.is
Web address: www.uhi.hi.is/english
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:38:26 -0400
From: William Gould <wgould@FS.FED.US>
Subject: COURSE OFFERING - ITASCA FIELD BIOLOGY PROGRAM
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COURSE OFFERING - ITASCA FIELD BIOLOGY PROGRAM
Arctic Field Ecology
"Integrating research, teaching, and traditional ecological knowledge"
One section of Arctic Field Ecology (University of Minnesota, EEB 4842,
4 semester credits) is being offered this summer
(25 June - 21 July 2002)
This is a very exciting field ecology course that involves a
multidisciplinary team of ecologists and Inupiaq collaborators. It is a
once in a lifetime experience focused on the excitement of discovery in
the remote tundra wilderness of the Alaskan Arctic.
The course will explore a transect from treeline south of the Brooks
Range to the Arctic Ocean in Alaska, passing along the western edge of
the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). We will meet in Fairbanks,
Alaska, and travel by van over the Brooks Range and by kayak along the
Sagavanirktok River to Alaska's north coast. We will integrate our
course work with a major field study looking at the interaction of
vegetation, climate, and soils along this transect. We will camp along
the way, interact with scientists at the research sites, and meet with
native people to learn about their knowledge of the region.
Our goals are that each student:
- Learn about current ecological research issues in the Arctic
- Learn about arctic vegetation, soils, wildlife, ecosystem processes,
and natural history
- Learn new sampling and analysis techniques
- Generate his or her own research ideas
- Understand the common ground between Indigenous and western views of
the Arctic
- Gain new understanding and appreciation of the arctic landscape
The course is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the
International Institute for Tropical Forestry, and the University of
Minnesota Itasca Field Biology Station. It is open to undergraduate and
graduate students from around the world and is an exciting introduction
to the Arctic and to field research in the natural sciences.
Course cost is $3100.
There is an information packet you can download at:
http://muskox.com/acrobat/2002app.pdf
For more information contact one of the instructors:
Bill Gould, USDA Forest Service
International Institute of Tropical Forestry
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
Phone: 787/766-5335 ext 114
Email: wgould@fs.fed.us
http://muskox.com
Grizelle Gonzalez, USDA Forest Service
International Institute of Tropical Forestry
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
Phone: 787/766-5335 ext 112
Email: ggonzalez@fs.fed.us
Andrew Borner
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Phone: 907/474-1844
Email: ftapb@uaf.edu
Lee Turner
University of Colorado
leeturner38@yahoo.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Bill Gould, Research Ecologist
International Institute of Tropical Forestry
USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
Telephone:787-766-5335 ext. 114,
fax:787-766-6302
wgould@fs.fed.us
http://muskox.com
FedEx, DHL or UPS address:
USDA Forest Service IITF
UPR Experimental Station Grounds
Botanical Gardens
Rio Piedras, PR 00927
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:00:25 -0500
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Program Manager, Environment
Company: Business for Social Responsibility
Location: San Francisco, California
For more information click below:
http://www.environetwork.com/jobs/detail.cfm?temp=jobdetail&id=1391355
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:31:44 -0700
From: Li Zhang <zhang.326@OSU.EDU>
Subject: Wetland Short Courses
Wetland Short Courses
at the Ohio State University
Summer 2002
Columbus, Ohio
Register By May 26th for a 10% Discount!
Ecological Engineering and Restoration of Rivers, August 12-14, 2002 (3 days
Instructors: William J. Mitsch, Ph.D., Andrew D.Ward, Ph.D.,
and Edwin E. Herricks, Ph.D.
Description: This course introduces the basics of river restoration
from an ecological basis. The objective of the short course is to
provide participants with advanced methods to improve stream channels
and achieve specific/identified ecological benefits. Course will
include watershed-scale processes, riparian-river ecosystems, river
hydraulics, hydrology, geomorphology, stream chemistry dynamics,
ecosystem processes, and ecological engineering of rivers and
floodplains for enhancement of ecosystem services.
Course Fee: $800.00 (includes course material)
Wetland Delineation, August 19-23, 2002 (5 days)
Instructors: Ralph W. Tiner, Mark D. DeBrock,
C.E. Redmond, Ph.D., and William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.
Description: Introduction to techniques of estimating the boundaries
of wetlands. Course is of sufficient depth to count for almost any
delineation certification program developed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Emphasis on criteria for soils, vegetation, and
hydrology. Field testing and final home examination. Certificates
are issued to those who complete the course successfully including
take-home examination. Course follows outline developed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. Field trips are included on most days to
local wetland sites to test delineation technique development.
Course Fee: $1,100.00 (includes course material)
Creation and Restoration of Wetlands September 9-11, 2002 (3 days)
Instructors: Roy R. "Robin" Lewis, III, William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.,
and Donald L. Hey, Ph.D.
Description: This course introduces the basics of wetland creation
and restoration for mitigation of lost wetlands or wildlife habitat
creation, i.e., the so-called "mitigation wetlands." Course will
emphasize proper landscape approaches and working with site
hydrology. Case studies from Florida, Illinois, Ohio, and several
other locations will be used to illustrate principles. The Olentangy
River Wetland Research Park and nearby mitigation wetlands will be
visited in field trips to illustrate different approaches to
constructing successful and unsuccessful wetlands.
Course topics include: the mitigation process for Section 404;
getting the hydrology right; wetland basin construction-what to watch
for; selecting wetland plants and planting techniques; self-design
vs. designer wetlands; monitoring created and restored wetlands; soil
development; hydric soil vs. non-hydric soil.
Course Fee: $900.00 (includes course material)
For more information regarding courses, lodging, or instructors check
out our website: http://swamp.ag.ohio-state.edu
or contact:
Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
c/o William J. Mitsch
The Ohio State University
School of Natural Resources
2021 Coffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone or Fax: (614)292-9773
hornung.7@osu.edu or mitsch.1@osu.edu
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:29:10 +0000
From: "CRC GIS Lab, Smithsonian" <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Smithsonian Intro Conservation GIS Training - April
The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
course this fall:
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR WILDLIFE MANAGERS
An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems &
Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management
April 22- 26, 2002
Increasingly, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing - the
mapping of features using imagery acquired either from an aircraft or a
satellite - have become important tools for decision making and the applied
management of natural resources. Many federal agencies and NGO's rely on
GIS and satellite data for their work and are starting to produce their own
spatial databases. However, there are few training opportunities for
wildlife managers to learn the application of GIS in everyday management
situations. We are offering a course for wildlife managers that will
provide hands-on experience for the collection of data, GIS analysis of the
data, and map making.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This short course will provide wildlife managers with a working knowledge
about the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote
Sensing to the monitoring and management of wildlife and forest vegetation.
Exercises in establishing locations with a Global Positioning System (GPS),
data input into a GIS, and spatial analysis techniques for GIS will provide
hands-on and real world experience during the course. Based on examples
about habitat selection in songbirds and white-tailed deer, course
participants will learn how to:
* Collect GIS data in the field using survey techniques and GPS.
* Differentially correct GPS data.
* Input GPS data into ArcView GIS (digitizer input, on-screen digitizing,
keyboard data entry).
* Input field data into ArcView GIS.
* Design and perform analysis using GIS data and spatial analysis
techniques (ArcView & Spatial Analyst).
* Create a basic land cover map from Landsat imagery in ERDAS Imagine
* Accuracy assessment for land cover data sets
* Capture radio-telemtry data in the field and import it into ArcView
* Calculate home ranges and habitat use in ArcView
* Perform basic suitability analysis using ArcView and Spatial Analyst
TRAINING LOCATION
The course will be taught at the National Zoological Park's Conservation and
Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The Center is located at the
north entrance of the Shenandoah Park approximately 70 miles west of
Washington, D.C. Pick-up from Washington Dulles Airport can be arranged.
Participants will be housed at the CRC and meals provided at the CRC's
Conference Center. All computer labs will be taught at the Center's Spatial
Analysis Lab. The lab is equipped with various PC's, a GPS Base station,
two digitizers, and color plotters and printers.
Visit the web address below for more details and registration information.
The CRC will also be offering an Advanced Course in Conservation GIS and
Remote Sensing.
Information on this course is also available on the following web address:
http://www.si.edu/crc/tp/tp.htm
Contact:
Natalie Marioni
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
(crcgis@hotmail.com)
_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:58:33 -0500
From: "Weatherford, Richard K Contractor DOT/AFZP-DTR"
<Richard.Weatherford@STEWART.ARMY.MIL>
Subject: GPS Accuracy Assessment Summary
Last week I sent out a post with a request for articles on GPS accuracy
comparisons. The replies were quick and exactly what I needed. Thank you
all who helped. I also received several requests for a summary, so here it
is:
The USFS has done several comparisons, especially "Comparison of GPS
Receivers Under a Forest Canopy with SA Off", which can be found on these
pages:
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/gps/gpsusfs.htm
<http://www.fs.fed.us/database/gps/gpsusfs.htm>
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/gps/ <http://www.fs.fed.us/database/gps/>
The Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources did a comparison study which can be
found here:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/at/et/geo/location/gps_info.html
<http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/at/et/geo/location/gps_info.html>
There were several articles suggested. I haven't had time to review any of
them, but here they are:
August, Peter V., Joanne Michaud, Charles Labash, and Chistopher Smith.
1994. GPS for Environmental Applications: Accuracy and Precision of
Locational Data. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.
66(1):41-45.
Hulbert, Ian A. R.; French, John. The accuracy of GPS for wildlife telemetry
and habitat mapping. Journal of Applied Ecology 38(4) August 2001. 869-878.
Dussault, Christian; Courtois, Rehaume; Ouellet, Jean-Pierre; Huot, Jean.
Influence of satellite geometry and differential correction on GPS location
accuracy. Wildlife Society Bulletin 29(1) Spring 2001. 171-179
A short explanation of Selective Availability is available at:
http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/tws-gis/newsletter/nov_00/frames.html
<http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/tws-gis/newsletter/nov_00/frames.html> (click
n
"Selective Availability, GPS, and You")
This reply came from J.:
"I got 7 meter accuracy under a dense rainforest
canopy, and with post-processing that was down to 1-3 meters. You should
expect around 3-5 meter accuracy out in the open with no post-processing."
This reply came from Erica:
I haven't tested this formally, but I do have some
empirical information on uncorrected vs corrected positions with respect to
elevation. In mountainous terrain (central Nevada) I have encountered
considerable discrepancy between uncorrected elevations (using a Trimble
Geoexplorer) and differentially corrected elevations. On average the
uncorrected elevations were ca 15 m off. This might not seem like a lot but
since I am trying to establish sampling locations 100 vertical m apart (eg
2200 m vs 2300 m) it adds up. My pocket altimeter (an old Avocet watch) has
proven much more accurate than the uncorrected GPS positions. So, we are
still doing the differential corrections.
I have no idea whether the discrepancy would be smaller in
less mountainous areas-I would expect it might since on average you might be
able to get a reading on more satellites and be able to set a lower PDOP. I
think we're using 10 as our upper limit. When I take readings in valleys
(as opposed to mountains) I usually get much lower PDOP.
And, finally, there is a Yahoo newsgroup for GPS which you can subscribe to
at gps-mapping-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:gps-mapping-subscribe@yahoogroups.com>
Richard Weatherford
LCTA Coordinator
Fort Stewart Integrated Training Area Management
Fort Stewart, Georgia
912-767-5874
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:01:48 +0000
From: "CRC GIS Lab, Smithsonian" <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Smithsonian Advanced Conservation GIS Training - April
The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
advanced Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Course this spring.
Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing:
Measuring Landcover Change and its Impact on Endangered Species
April 29 - May 3 2002
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This one-week advanced GIS and remote sensing course provides
conservationists with an opportunity to learn how GIS and remote sensing can
be used to assess the conservation status of endangered species. Each
participant will be provided with their own desktop computer for all lab
exercises. During the hands-on exercises participants will use the Internet,
ArcView, ArcView Spatial Analyst, ERDAS Imagine, Fragstats, and other
spatial analysis programs. Instructors will lead participants step-by-step
through the process of:
* conduct a regional conservation assessment using GIS to determine critical
conservation areas for an endangered species
* acquire satellite images and other digital data through the web
* Georeference satellite images
* acquiring multi-date satellite imagery to quantify land cover change and
to map the extent of the remaining habitat
* Determine landscape patterns and configurations using ArcView
* Calculate Fragstats landscape indices using ArcVies
* Use Principal Components Analysis and Discriminant Function Analysis to
explore and analyze landscape data.
* use landscape analysis to determine optimal landscape configurations for
conserving the endangered species.
TRAINING LOCATION
The course will be taught at the National Zoological Park's Conservation and
Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The Center is located at the
north entrance of the Shenandoah Park approximately 70 miles west of
Washington, D.C. Pick-up from Washington Dulles Airport can be arranged.
Participants will be housed at the CRC and meals provided at the CRC's
Conference Center.
Visit the following web address for more details and registration
information.
http://www.si.edu/crc/tp/tp.htm
Contact:
Natalie Marioni
crcgis@hotmail.com
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
_________________________________________________________________
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:03:14 +0000
From: "CRC GIS Lab, Smithsonian" <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Smithsonian Intro Conservation GIS Training - April
The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
course this spring:
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR WILDLIFE MANAGERS
An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems &
Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management
April 22- 26, 2002
Increasingly, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing - the
mapping of features using imagery acquired either from an aircraft or a
satellite - have become important tools for decision making and the applied
management of natural resources. Many federal agencies and NGO's rely on
GIS and satellite data for their work and are starting to produce their own
spatial databases. However, there are few training opportunities for
wildlife managers to learn the application of GIS in everyday management
situations. We are offering a course for wildlife managers that will
provide hands-on experience for the collection of data, GIS analysis of the
data, and map making.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This short course will provide wildlife managers with a working knowledge
about the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote
Sensing to the monitoring and management of wildlife and forest vegetation.
Exercises in establishing locations with a Global Positioning System (GPS),
data input into a GIS, and spatial analysis techniques for GIS will provide
hands-on and real world experience during the course. Based on examples
about habitat selection in songbirds and white-tailed deer, course
participants will learn how to:
* Collect GIS data in the field using survey techniques and GPS.
* Differentially correct GPS data.
* Input GPS data into ArcView GIS (digitizer input, on-screen digitizing,
keyboard data entry).
* Input field data into ArcView GIS.
* Design and perform analysis using GIS data and spatial analysis
techniques (ArcView & Spatial Analyst).
* Create a basic land cover map from Landsat imagery in ERDAS Imagine
* Accuracy assessment for land cover data sets
* Capture radio-telemtry data in the field and import it into ArcView
* Calculate home ranges and habitat use in ArcView
* Perform basic suitability analysis using ArcView and Spatial Analyst
TRAINING LOCATION
The course will be taught at the National Zoological Park's Conservation and
Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The Center is located at the
north entrance of the Shenandoah Park approximately 70 miles west of
Washington, D.C. Pick-up from Washington Dulles Airport can be arranged.
Participants will be housed at the CRC and meals provided at the CRC's
Conference Center. All computer labs will be taught at the Center's Spatial
Analysis Lab. The lab is equipped with various PC's, a GPS Base station,
two digitizers, and color plotters and printers.
Visit the web address below for more details and registration information.
The CRC will also be offering an Advanced Course in Conservation GIS and
Remote Sensing.
Information on this course is also available on the following web address:
http://www.si.edu/crc/tp/tp.htm
Contact:
Natalie Marioni
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
(crcgis@hotmail.com)
_________________________________________________________________
Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 15:22:28 -0700
From: Ken Wilson <kenw@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Job Announcement: Postdoctoral Fellow
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO 80523
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by May 6, 2002 for full
consideration.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Identifying areas rich in biological diversity, or
areas with high extinction threats, are a critical step towards the
conservation of biological resources. This research will: 1) evaluate
traditional, geographic-based methods that use species range maps to perform
biodiversity assessments, 2) evaluate alternative modeling approaches for
predicting species distributions, e.g., spatial autologistic regression and
density estimation, that use biological collection data (species point
observations), 3) assess the impacts of prediction errors when species
distribution models are used to assess biodiversity patterns (e.g., error
propagation), and 4) create and disseminate software tools so that others
can use and improve upon these methods. The individual will collaborate in
the development of simulation experiments, analyses of results, and
publications on an NSF-funded project.
REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology, geography, or a closely
related field and a strong background in the following areas: landscape
ecology and bio-geographic analyses, statistical analyses, spatial modeling,
and computer/software applications, specifically ARCView/ARCInfo and related
GIS tools, and a structured programming language such as C++ or Visual
Basic. Familiarity with SAS is highly desired. Good verbal and written
skills a must.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Full time, 2-year position. Start date is as early
as June 1 but no later than September 3, 2002. Salary is $36-39,000 plus
health insurance.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send letter of interest addressing expertise,
requirements, and potential start date, detailed CV, and names, addresses,
phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references to:
Dr. Kenneth Wilson
Department of Fishery & Wildlife Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
or by email to kenw@cnr.colostate.edu or by FAX at 970-491-5091.
For more info contact Dr. Kenneth Wilson at email address above (or at
970-491-7755), Dr. Darren Bender at dbender@ucalgary.ca (or (403) 220-6398)
or Dr. Curtis Flather at cflather/rmrs@fs.fed.us (or at 970- 295-5910).
NOTE: If attending the 17th Annual Symposium of the International
Association for Landscape Ecology, April 23-26, at Univ. of
Nebraska-Lincoln, feel free to contact Drs. Bender and/or Flather about
discussing the position.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation,
veteran status or disability. The University complies with the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the
Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran^Òs readjustment Act of
1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended,
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and
all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal
opportunity of employment and admission shall be extended to all persons and
the University shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through a
positive and continuing affirmative action program. The Office of Equal
Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado
State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic
minorities , women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply
and to so identify themselves.
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Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 18:36:21 -0500
From: John B French <john_b_french@USGS.GOV>
Subject: Research Assistant for kestrel project
An research assistant is sought for a project on the toxicology of mercury
to American kestrels. The study involves experimental treatment of breeding
kestrels with diets containing mercury and monitoring the effects on
kestrel reproduction. We will gather data on aspects of kestrel breeding
performance, on the immunological responses of kestrels to dietary mercury
exposure and on the distribution of mercury in feathers and other tissues.
Mercury is one of the priority pollutants of concern for the US EPA, other
federal agencies, and many state governments. The concern is especially
focused on methyl mercury because of its high toxicity and its propensity
to bioaccumulate in food webs. This is an opportunity to participate in
research that is highly relevant to environmental protection, as well as
one that produces basic toxicological information. Work duties will include
animal husbandry, data collection and computer entry, along with various
other tasks. Attention to detail and the ability to work with a team are
important characteristics for an assistant.
The position is located at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. The
breeding season for kestrels has begun and, while the starting date for
work is flexible, I would like someone to start as soon as possible; the
duties will run through mid-August. The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
is a federal research lab (of the U.S. Geological Service, Department of
the Interior) located in Maryland about 12 miles N of Washington, D.C., on
a 12,000 acre research wildlife refuge.
To apply, please respond to this email with a statement of interest, the
dates of your availability and convince me to hire you!! Please send a
current resume.
John French
****************************************************************************
***********************
John Brand French, Jr., Ph.D.,
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center tel: (301)
497-5702
11510 American Holly Drive fax: (301)
497-5744
Laurel, MD 20708-4017 email:
john_b_french@usgs.gov
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***********************
Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 25 Mar 2002 to 26 Mar 2002 (#2002-77)
There are 14 messages totalling 775 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Wetland Short Courses
2. On the ESA statement about the ANWR problem (2)
3. Michigan field-biology courses
4. river hydrology intern job in Mexico
5. post notice of Graduate Fellowships available Fall 2002
6. Obituary for Senior Ecologist, Robert L. Burgess
7. The ANWR problem.
8. references on sugar method
9. Wetland Short Courses at The Ohio State University
10. Nongame Coordinator position
11. Environmental Concern 2002 Wetland Courses
12. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
13. Postdoc, Plant-Insect Interactions
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:27:44 -0700
From: Li Zhang <zhang.326@OSU.EDU>
Subject: Wetland Short Courses
Wetland Short Courses
at the Ohio State University
Summer 2002
Columbus, Ohio
Register By May 26th for a 10% Discount!
Ecological Engineering and Restoration of Rivers, August 12-14, 2002 (3 days
Instructors: William J. Mitsch, Ph.D., Andrew D.Ward, Ph.D.,
and Edwin E. Herricks, Ph.D.
Description: This course introduces the basics of river restoration
from an ecological basis. The objective of the short course is to
provide participants with advanced methods to improve stream channels
and achieve specific/identified ecological benefits. Course will
include watershed-scale processes, riparian-river ecosystems, river
hydraulics, hydrology, geomorphology, stream chemistry dynamics,
ecosystem processes, and ecological engineering of rivers and
floodplains for enhancement of ecosystem services.
Course Fee: $800.00 (includes course material)
Wetland Delineation, August 19-23, 2002 (5 days)
Instructors: Ralph W. Tiner, Mark D. DeBrock,
C.E. Redmond, Ph.D., and William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.
Description: Introduction to techniques of estimating the boundaries
of wetlands. Course is of sufficient depth to count for almost any
delineation certification program developed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Emphasis on criteria for soils, vegetation, and
hydrology. Field testing and final home examination. Certificates
are issued to those who complete the course successfully including
take-home examination. Course follows outline developed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. Field trips are included on most days to
local wetland sites to test delineation technique development.
Course Fee: $1,100.00 (includes course material)
Creation and Restoration of Wetlands, September 9-11, 2002 (3 days)
Instructors: Roy R. "Robin" Lewis, III, William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.,
and Donald L. Hey, Ph.D.
Description: This course introduces the basics of wetland creation
and restoration for mitigation of lost wetlands or wildlife habitat
creation, i.e., the so-called "mitigation wetlands." Course will
emphasize proper landscape approaches and working with site
hydrology. Case studies from Florida, Illinois, Ohio, and several
other locations will be used to illustrate principles. The Olentangy
River Wetland Research Park and nearby mitigation wetlands will be
visited in field trips to illustrate different approaches to
constructing successful and unsuccessful wetlands.
Course topics include: the mitigation process for Section 404;
getting the hydrology right; wetland basin construction-what to watch
for; selecting wetland plants and planting techniques; self-design
vs. designer wetlands; monitoring created and restored wetlands; soil
development; hydric soil vs. non-hydric soil.
Course Fee: $900.00 (includes course material)
For more information regarding courses, lodging, or instructors check
out our website: http://swamp.ag.ohio-state.edu
or contact:
Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
c/o William J. Mitsch
The Ohio State University
School of Natural Resources
2021 Coffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 247-7984
Fax: (614)292-9773
Thompson.38@osu.edu or mitsch.1@osu.edu
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 02:43:20 -0500
From: Mario Filani <mario_filani@YAHOO.CA>
Subject: On the ESA statement about the ANWR problem
Nice statement from ESA on the ANWR oil problem, but
we're all ecologists in this list, so we'll all surely
like it. The key point is: How do you convince
government people who is actually taking the DECISION
to drill in ANWR?
The ESA statement needs numerical strength, as it now
only predicts "unanticipated and possibly negative
effects" (note the "possibly"!). The death of, say, 50
animals would be certainly negative, but is it bad
enough for a gas-desperate government? Aren't there
any estimations of extinction probabilities, for
example? I'd hate seeing drilling and damaging
wildlife in ANWR, but in Washington they will laugh
when they see that the most important ecological
scientific society of the country can only predict
that "bad things might occur". With all due respect,
it looks more as an idealistic statement from a
non-scientific green organization.
Although it'd be desirable, I don't think that in
today's world you can stop the oil industry just by
saying that the place that you wish to protect is nice
and pristine. What are the HEAVY numbers available?
Additionally, we need to know what is ESA going to do
at an effective level. I'm sure that it's not just
about issuing a statement among its own members...
Regards,
Mario Filani
______________________________________________________________________
File your taxes online! http://taxes.yahoo.ca
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:57:48 -0500
From: Leslie Mertz <LMERTZ@NASW.ORG>
Subject: Michigan field-biology courses
Fish Lake Biological Program, Lapeer, Michigan
The summer 2002 Fish Lake Biological Program offers a wide variety of
field-biology courses in a beautiful Michigan setting just outside the
metropolitan Detroit area. Offered by Wayne State and Eastern Michigan
universities, the three-week courses are open to college students,
in-service science teachers, and others interested in field biology. The
summer 2002 program includes:
Session 1 (June 3-June 22)
* Ornithology (birds), BIO 5720/8000, 3 hrs., MTW
* Herpetology (amphibians and reptiles), BIO 5180/8000, 3 hrs., ThFS.
The herpetology course will explore the world of frogs, lizards, snakes,
turtles and salamanders ^× in the places they live. Field sessions
predominate this course, which also includes lectures, lab work and team
field projects. The course features several field trips to sites of
special interest where students can find some of the less common
amphibians and reptiles. In addition, students may sign up for one or
more extra credits to conduct individual or group field studies.
* Research: Biota Survey (birds) , BIO 5180/8000) 2 hrs., ThF
Session 2 (June 24-July 13)
* Systematic Botany (plants), BIO 5550/8000, 3 hrs., MTW
* Mammalogy (mammals), BIO 5730/8000 4 hrs., ThFS
* Biology for Teachers (for education students and in-service teachers),
BIO 5180/8000, 3 hrs., MTW. Designed for in-service teachers, this
course provides a wealth of activities, outdoor field experiences and
lecture material that easily translate to the teacher^Òs own classroom
program. The outdoor component, a major portion of this course,
introduces the many, many plants and animals living here in Michigan
that illustrate basic biological concepts and give life to topics
covered in textbooks. The course also describes various educational
resources that are available ^× often free of charge or at very little
expense ^× in the metropolitan Detroit area.
* Introduction to Field Biology (plants and animals) ^× BIO 5180, 3 hrs.,
ThFS. This expansive course introduces students to the plants and
animals of Michigan, and the methods used by field biologists to study
them. Students will spend the majority of the course outdoors trying out
field-study techniques; discovering the names (and often the medicinal
and other uses) of different trees, shrubs and wildflowers; and
exploring the diverse animal life of field, forest and wetland. The
course will also consider the challenges of conducting a high-quality
field study.
* Research: Biota Survey (mammals) ^× BIO 5180/8000, 2 hrs., TW
Session 3 (July 15-August 3)
* Michigan Natural History ^× BIO 5180/8000, 3 hrs., MTW
* Invertebrate Natural History (including insects) ^× BIO 5180/8000, 3
hrs., ThFS
* Research: Biota Survey (invertebrates) ^× BIO 5180/8000, 2 hrs., TW
For a full schedule of courses, as well as information about the Fish
Lake Biological Program and Fish Lake field station, contact:
William S. Moore, Ph.D., Director
Department of Biological Sciences
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
telephone: (313) 577-2934
e-mail: wmoore@biology.biosci.wayne.edu
web address: bio.wayne.edu/fishlake/fishlakeprogram.html.
Specific information about the Biology for Teachers, Herpetology and
Introduction to Field Biology courses is available from course
instructor Leslie Mertz, Ph.D., at LMERTZ@nasw.org.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 11:01:05 -0500
From: Anne Gallagher <asg13@CORNELL.EDU>
Subject: river hydrology intern job in Mexico
Save the Laja, a non-profit river protection group based in San Miguel de
Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, is looking for an intern with lots of
self-motivation. The Laja River is a rural watershed that supports hundreds
of different migrating neotropical bird species. However, the watershed
faces numerous threats, including overpopulation, sand and gravel
mining in the active channel, aquifer pumping, and lack of riparian
vegetation. Save the Laja is looking for someone to help develop and carry
out restoration measures in coordination with other local groups working in
the watershed.
Responsibilities: field work in the Laja watershed; coordination with other
local non-profits; grant writing
Requirements: experience in watershed ecology, hydrology, and/or
geomorphology; ability to design research projects and restoration measures
with little guidance; ability to adapt to a new culture; Spanish.
Familiarity with high-desert ecology is a plus.
Save the Laja will provide airfare to Guanajuato, Mexico, room, and
board. A field vehicle and limited field supplies are available. The
intern should be able to start this summer, with possible extention through
fall 2002 and longer.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information
of two references to:
Susan Smith
spsmith@unisono.net.mx
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:44:40 -0500
From: phn@UAKRON.EDU
Subject: post notice of Graduate Fellowships available Fall 2002
>I would like to post the following as a fellowship opportunity:
>************************************************************************
*
>
>OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN BIOLOGY AND EDUCATION
>
>The University of Akron has been awarded a 3-year, $ 1.2 million grant
>from the National Science Foundation to strengthen ties between K-12 and
>graduate education (GK-12; Peter Niewiarowski
>P.I.;http://www2.uakron.edu/gk-12/). Fellows will enroll in the Masters
>Degree program at the Univ. of Akron, Dept. of Biology, Akron Ohio, for
>three years. During the course of their study, fellows will conduct
>field-based research with UA Faculty at the Bath Nature Preserve;
>concurrently fellows will help develop and implement inquiry-based
>curricular materials for K-12, based upon their research. Our goal is to
>develop a K-graduate educational community including The University of
>Akron, the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, Bath Township
>Elementary School, and Akron Public School District. Students can work
>with Dr. Peter Niewiarowski (Amphibian Decline); Dr. Richard Londraville
>(Integrative Biology); Dr. Lauchlan Fraser (Wetland Restoration); Dr.
>Randy Mitchell (Invasive Species), or Dr. Peter Lavrentyev (Biodiversity
.
>Please see the project web page for detailed information
>and to download application materials.
>
>http://www2.uakron.edu/gk-12/
>
>We are currently recruiting for the second cohort of fellows to start Fa
l
>2002. We will begin reviewing applications May 15, 2002.
>
>Fellows will receive:
>- $21,500/ 12 month stipend (for three years)
>- Full tuition waiver for three years
>- Exclusive use of a laptop computer (state-of-the-art)
>- Master of Science in Biology (upon successful thesis defense)
>- Certificate in Technical Instruction (upon successful thesis defense)
>
>
>PHN@UAKRON.EDU
Peter H. Niewiarowski
Program in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
Department of Biology
University of Akron
Akron OH 44325-3908
330-972-7311 phone
330-972-8445 fax
phn@uakron.edu
http://www.uakron.edu/biology/peter
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 15:23:03 -0500
From: Joseph Dean Cornell <jcornell@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU>
Subject: Re: Obituary for Senior Ecologist, Robert L. Burgess
On Saturday, March 16th, 2002, Senior Ecologist and AAAS Fellow, Dr.
Robert Lewis Burgess passed away at his home in Jamesville, New York after
a brief struggle with lung cancer. Dr. Burgess was 70. During a
long career, Dr. Burgess was associated with some of the most
important ecological programs of the last half century including the
US-IBP Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome project and the Environmental
Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 1981, Dr. Burgess
was recognized as a Certified Senior Ecologist by the Ecological Society
of America. In that same year he also was appointed Professor and Chair
of the Faculty of Environmental and Forest Biology at the State
University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry in
Syracuse, NY, where he served until 1997. He retired from the College in
1998.
In addition to writing or co-authoring over 120 scientific
publications, Dr. Burgess served in numerous professional organizations,
including Sigma Xi, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS),
The Nature Conservancy, the International Association for Ecology
(INTECOL) and the Ecological Society of America. In 1986, Dr. Burgess
served as Co-Chair for the Fourth International Congress of Ecology which
met in Syracuse, New York. In 1988, Dr, Burgess was elected a Fellow of
the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and in that
same year was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation by the Ecological
Society of America. Dr. Burgess is survived by his wife Vera, five children
and thirteen grandchildren.
Dr. Neil Ringler, Chair
Department of Environmental and Forest Biology
State University of New York
College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, New York 13210
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:01:27 -0500
From: "John C. O'Herron, II" <joherron@VOICENET.COM>
Subject: The ANWR problem.
Folks:
Perhaps I have missed a stroke here but it occurs to me that the
Bush administration's purpose in opening ANWR to petroleum exploitation
is not to bolster national reserves, increase supply to the consumer,
nor enrich the oil industry in the short term. I understand the ANWR
supplies can not fulfill the United States demand for a year and the
petroleum is not in one reservoir. Relative to national reserves and
needs, this is a piddling petroleum resource that will be costly to
extract. So, rather, I perceive the goal to be the setting of such
precedent as would allow later greater intrusion into special areas of
any sort with little substantive discussion over the potential positive
or negative impacts. We can predict and possibly quanitify many of the
impacts to ANWR but that is poor ammunition against a mindset that is
looking far beyond ANWR and cares little about it.
John.
--
John C. O'Herron, II
O'Herron Biological and Environmental Consulting
O'Herron Apiaries
220 Washington Street
Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060
(609) 261-0711 phone & Fax (call first)
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:06:02 -0500
From: "Thomas E. Miller" <miller@BIO.FSU.EDU>
Subject: references on sugar method
Listserv folks,
I am looking for references to a technique for reducing nitrogen
availability in soils. I seem to remember several studies that
cleverly added sugar to soils, thereby increasing bacterial uptake of
N and reducing available N. Does anybody remember any such
references? Thanks.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:04:01 -0700
From: Li Zhang <zhang.326@OSU.EDU>
Subject: Wetland Short Courses at The Ohio State University
Wetland Short Courses
at the Ohio State University
Summer 2002
Columbus, Ohio
Register By May 26th for a 10% Discount!
Ecological Engineering and Restoration of Rivers, August 12-14, 2002 (3 days
Instructors: William J. Mitsch, Ph.D., Andrew D.Ward, Ph.D.,
and Edwin E. Herricks, Ph.D.
Description: This course introduces the basics of river restoration
from an ecological basis. The objective of the short course is to
provide participants with advanced methods to improve stream channels
and achieve specific/identified ecological benefits. Course will
include watershed-scale processes, riparian-river ecosystems, river
hydraulics, hydrology, geomorphology, stream chemistry dynamics,
ecosystem processes, and ecological engineering of rivers and
floodplains for enhancement of ecosystem services.
Course Fee: $800.00 (includes course material)
Wetland Delineation, August 19-23, 2002 (5 days)
Instructors: Ralph W. Tiner, Mark D. DeBrock,
C.E. Redmond, Ph.D., and William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.
Description: Introduction to techniques of estimating the boundaries
of wetlands. Course is of sufficient depth to count for almost any
delineation certification program developed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Emphasis on criteria for soils, vegetation, and
hydrology. Field testing and final home examination. Certificates
are issued to those who complete the course successfully including
take-home examination. Course follows outline developed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. Field trips are included on most days to
local wetland sites to test delineation technique development.
Course Fee: $1,100.00 (includes course material)
Creation and Restoration of Wetlands, September 9-11, 2002 (3 days)
Instructors: Roy R. "Robin" Lewis, III, William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.,
and Donald L. Hey, Ph.D.
Description: This course introduces the basics of wetland creation
and restoration for mitigation of lost wetlands or wildlife habitat
creation, i.e., the so-called "mitigation wetlands." Course will
emphasize proper landscape approaches and working with site
hydrology. Case studies from Florida, Illinois, Ohio, and several
other locations will be used to illustrate principles. The Olentangy
River Wetland Research Park and nearby mitigation wetlands will be
visited in field trips to illustrate different approaches to
constructing successful and unsuccessful wetlands.
Course topics include: the mitigation process for Section 404;
getting the hydrology right; wetland basin construction-what to watch
for; selecting wetland plants and planting techniques; self-design
vs. designer wetlands; monitoring created and restored wetlands; soil
development; hydric soil vs. non-hydric soil.
Course Fee: $900.00 (includes course material)
For more information regarding courses, lodging, or instructors check
out our website: http://swamp.ag.ohio-state.edu
or contact:
Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
c/o William J. Mitsch
The Ohio State University
School of Natural Resources
2021 Coffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 247-7984
Fax: (614)292-9773
Thompson.38@osu.edu or mitsch.1@osu.edu
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:37:11 -0900
From: Doug N Larsen <doug_larsen@FISHGAME.STATE.AK.US>
Subject: Nongame Coordinator position
Nongame Coordinator: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is
recruiting applicants for a Statewide Wildlife Biologist IV (Range 20)
Nongame Coordinator. The position will be stationed in Juneau,
Anchorage, or Fairbanks. More information about the position is
available on Workplace Alaska (http://www.state.ak.us/local/jobs.html)
in the Job Posting section under "Wildlife Biologist IV."
In collaboration with other staff and the Assistant Director of
Management and Research, the Statewide Nongame Coordinator is
responsible for developing an enhanced and expanded nongame management
and research program for the Division of Wildlife Conservation. Goals of
this program are to: (1) develop a network/team of cooperators to
collaborate on nongame issues and activities, (2) identify and
prioritize statewide nongame needs, (3) design and develop management
and research projects to address nongame needs, and (4) implement
nongame management and research projects. The successful candidate will
be responsible for working with other staff, non-government
organizations, and government agencies to identify, prioritize, and
implement nongame research and management activities throughout the
state. The incumbent will supervise up to three regional nongame
biologists.
This position will require a creative and energetic person capable of
successfully establishing new programs that will assist with the
conservation and public enjoyment of Alaska^Òs wildlife. The salary for
this position is $4,300.00 per month. Applications must be received by
April 12 at 5:00 PM.
To apply over the web, go to the State^Òs Workplace Alaska site:
http://www.state.ak.us/local/jobs.html. Go to the Job Posting Board,
choose posting by Department, and choose Fish and Game. Scroll down to
Wildlife Biologist IV. If you have difficulty with this system, you can
call the state Division of Personnel at 907-465-4095. If you have
specific questions about the position, send e-mail inquiries to
doug_larsen@fishgame.state.ak.us.
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 15:51:08 -0500
From: Tim O'Brien <dir.educate@WETLAND.ORG>
Subject: Environmental Concern 2002 Wetland Courses
Environmental Concern, Inc.
2002 Professional Course Schedule
1972-2002 Celebrating 30 years of concern for wetlands.
Dedicated to promoting public understanding and stewardship of wetlands
through experiential learning, native species horticulture, and restoration
and creation initiatives. Founded by Dr. Edgar Garbisch as a public
not-for-profit corporation in 1972. St. Michaels, Maryland
(More information and registration on-line at www.wetland.org)
WETLAND DELINEATION
Students and professionals needing a review, should attend this five-day
(40-hour) course on the 1987 Corps of Engineers wetland delineation method.
The course covers the Clean Water Act Section 404 regulations that initiated
wetland delineations. A day is devoted to each individual wetland
parameter; vegetation, soil and hydrology. Routine and comprehensive
methods, atypical situations and problem area wetlands are covered.
Participants will complete several wetland delineations. The instructor is
a USACE certified wetland delineator with many years of experience. Included
in course materials is a copy of the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual.
Instructor: Albert McCullough, III, P.E. April 22-26 Time: 9:00
AM to 5:00 PM EC Office, St. Michaels, MD
May 13-17 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pierce Cedar Creek
Institute, Hastings, MI
$985 including materials
SOILS AND HYDROLOGY
Course is designed to augment basic backgrounds in wetland soils and
hydrology. First day covers soil classification, geography and morphology.
Participants discuss hydric soil formation, field methods to map soils and
visually classify soil texture samples. Second day covers the various
components of wetland water budgets and field techniques for their
characterization. Various methods used to characterize the wetland water
budget for constructed wetland systems will be explained, as well as the use
of biological benchmarks and reference wetlands as design tools. A small
demonstration pond will be constructed on the last day of the course.
Instructor: Albert McCullough, III, P.E. May 1-2 Time: 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM EC Office, St. Michaels, MD
$375 including materials
WETLAND BOTANY
This course is a refresher for the professional and the beginning wetland
scientist. Key field characteristics of a select number of vascular plant
families are emphasized. Vascular plants are identified and discussed in
the field with a limited amount of keying. This course is more intensive
than the 3-day Botany course.
Instructor: William Sipple May 31st Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
EC Office, St. Michaels, MD
$185 including materials
WETLAND FIELD BOTANY
A three-day course designed for beginning professionals and individuals
wishing to identify wetland species and review basic wetland botany. Key
field characteristics of a select number of vascular plant families are
emphasized. Participants will practice keying plants and will identify and
discuss numerous species of vascular plants in the field. The course is
field oriented, prepare to get wet and muddy. Background in botany not a
prerequisite.
Instructor: William Sipple Sept. 19-21 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
EC Office, St. Michaels, MD
$545 including materials
WETLAND ASSESSMENT
The wetland assessment procedures most widely employed throughout the U.S.
are introduced in this two-day course. During a class exercise the most
common assessment procedures are used in a manor that illustrates the
different approaches. Participants practice the decision process for
selecting appropriate functional assessment procedures. Course includes
copy of A Comprehensive Review of Wetland Assessment Procedures
Instructor: Candy Bartoldus, Ph.D. Sept. 26-27 Time: 9:30 AM to 5:30
PM Patuxent NWVC, Laurel, MD
$375 including materials
WETLAND MITIGATION
Extensive four-day course designed for wetland scientists, consultants,
managers, regulators, restoration practitioners wanting to learn practical
aspects of wetland mitigation. Course offers opportunity to ^Óstymie the
expert^Ô with wetland construction and restoration questions. Topics include
USACE/EPA MOA on wetland mitigation; success and failure of wetland
compensatory mitigation; establishing goals for compensatory mitigation;
basics of wetland hydrology; and preparing, interpreting, and using
hydrographs. Hydrologic models for wetland construction, adaptive modes in
wetland construction, wetland planting, and basics of wetland soils.
Participants will examine and evaluate several constructed aquatic
ecosystems, cover soil amendments, herbivores, weeds, and monitoring . A
hydrology exercise is conducted, for which participants should bring laptop
computers if available.
Instructor: Gary Pierce, Ph.D. Oct. 8-11 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00
PM Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings, MI
$785 including materials
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS FOR STORMWATER AND SANITARY TREATMENT
This course presents the design principles regarding constructed wetlands
for the treatment of wastewater. The advantages and limitations of using
constructed wetland treatment systems versus conventional treatment methods.
Participants learn about different wetland treatment systems and treatment
efficiencies for both surface and subsurface flow wetlands. Principles of
sizing, designing biotic and abiotic wetland components, and O&M. Regulatory
issues pertaining to discharge standards. Includes site visit. Course is
suggested for professionals interested in low maintenance and low cost
stormwater and wastewater treatment.
Instructor: Albert McCullough, III, P.E. Oct. 9th Time: 9:30 AM to
5:30 PM Patuxent NWVC, Laurel, MD
$185 including materials
Environmental Concern, Inc.
P.O. Box P, St. Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-9620
www.wetland.org
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 16:00:26 -0500
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 09:08:22 -0800
From: Dan Hare <Daniel.Hare@UCR.EDU>
Subject: Postdoc, Plant-Insect Interactions
I seek a highly motivated individual to explore the interaction between
plant competition and herbivory in maintaining a plant resistance
dimorphism. The plant is western jimsonweed, Datura wrightii, which
produces either glandular or non-glandular trichomes. Trichome type is
inherited as a Mendelian character with dominance. Although glandular
trichomes confer resistance to some insects, this resistance is costly when
plants are grown in the absence of herbivores and competitors. Because
plants with glandular trichomes grow to a larger size than plants with
non-glandular trichomes, they may be better competitors for light and
space. The primary objective of this position, funded by the National
Science Foundation, is to determine the symmetry of competition between
plants with glandular and non-glandular trichomes, and how the outcome of
such competition may be modulated by herbivory. The system is ideal to
study the role of correlated variation in plant life history traits
associated with herbivore resistance and the importance of genotype by
environment interactions in maintaining plant defense polymorphisms in
general. Additional information about the system can be found at
http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~harejd/ ). The position is available for one
year starting June 15, 2002 with extension possible for an additional
year. To receive more information, contact Dr. J. Daniel Hare,
(daniel.hare@ucr.edu; 909-787-3858). To apply, please submit a curriculum
vitae, a short description of research interests and experience relevant to
this position, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to
Dr. Dr. J. Daniel Hare, Department of Entomology, and Evolution and Ecology
GRU, University of California, Riverside, 92521 by May 15. The position
will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found. The University
of California is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer.
J. Daniel Hare, Ph. D.
Professor and Vice-Chair Phone: (909) 787 3858
Department of Entomology FAX: (909) 787 3086
University of California e-mail: Harejd@citrus.ucr.edu
Riverside, CA 92521
http://www.entomology.ucr.edu/people/hare.html
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:13:23 -0800
From: David Thomson <dthomson@HARVEYECOLOGY.COM>
Subject: Re: On the ESA statement about the ANWR problem
I agree with Mario that if science has no concrete answers on the effects of
drilling then we have missed our opportunity to add substantively to the
debate.
However, I still believe that ANWR is a "red herring" (if you go after the
crown jewels they might not notice you slipping a few 'trinkets' in your
pocket). There have been recent articles in the news stating that oil
companies are really NOT interested in ANWR (something about too much risk
for the predicted return). And what about the exploration between Arches
and Capitol Reef in Utah? They didn't even stop to get an EIR for that one.
I have even heard rumors that they want to open up a Marine Preserve in the
Gulf of Mexico and something in Colorado...
David Thomson
Restoration Ecologist
HT Harvey and Associates
3150 Almaden Expressway Suite 104
San Jose, CA 95118
PH (408) 448-9450 ext. 410
FAX (408) 448-9454
dthomson@harveyecology.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU]On Behalf Of Mario Filani
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 11:43 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: On the ESA statement about the ANWR problem
Nice statement from ESA on the ANWR oil problem, but
we're all ecologists in this list, so we'll all surely
like it. The key point is: How do you convince
government people who is actually taking the DECISION
to drill in ANWR?
The ESA statement needs numerical strength, as it now
only predicts "unanticipated and possibly negative
effects" (note the "possibly"!). The death of, say, 50
animals would be certainly negative, but is it bad
enough for a gas-desperate government? Aren't there
any estimations of extinction probabilities, for
example? I'd hate seeing drilling and damaging
wildlife in ANWR, but in Washington they will laugh
when they see that the most important ecological
scientific society of the country can only predict
that "bad things might occur". With all due respect,
it looks more as an idealistic statement from a
non-scientific green organization.
Although it'd be desirable, I don't think that in
today's world you can stop the oil industry just by
saying that the place that you wish to protect is nice
and pristine. What are the HEAVY numbers available?
Additionally, we need to know what is ESA going to do
at an effective level. I'm sure that it's not just
about issuing a statement among its own members...
Regards,
Mario Filani
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