Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 7 Jun 2001 to 8 Jun 2001
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Status: R
There are 25 messages totalling 1718 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. natural sites websites for travelers
2. A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora
3. Online database & discussion forum
4. HCPs, Safe Harbor Grants, Candidate conservation agreements
5. Roundup and Colombia (3)
6. Variance Estimate (2)
7. ecoterrorism
8. Fw: Upcoming Workshop on Climate Change and the Great Lakes
9. eco-news 8 june 2001
10. GIS and Remote Sensing Course
11. Free trial of Wildlife Worldwide Database
12. Response to arson attacks
13. [Fwd: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: TENNESSEE STATE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM]
14. Roundup controversy
15. Job: biodiversity assistant, marine program, Center for Biodiversity an
Conservation
16. JOB-USFS Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary)
17. Sr Environmental Scientist Position in Florida
18. CONFERENCE: Global Challenges of Parks and Protected Area Management
19. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
20. Watershed Conference in Asheville, NC
21. <No subject given>
22. JOB-USFS Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary)--MORE INFORMATION ON JO
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:15:01 -0700
From: Tim Kunin <kunin@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject: natural sites websites for travelers
I received this email from a user of EcologyFund who wants to know if a
website cataloging America's natural places for travelers exists.
"Is there any web site that denotes United States locations specific
ecological, geological, botanical, native species interest for
travelers--other than state conservation departments?"
Any ideas? I'll try to put links to the best ones in the new Ecologyfund
travel section. I already have links to a Backpacker description of all US
wilderness areas and an LLBean description of national parks of the world.
http://www.ecologyfund.com/registry/ecology/travel_home.html
If you'd like to donate wilderness land for free go to the home page.
Ecologyfund (http://www.ecologyfund.com) just passed the 7,000 acre and 11
square mile marks.
Thanks for your help,
Tim Kunin (kunin@prodigy.net)
----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Hesterberg <GregH@EcologyFund.com>
To: Tim Kunin <Kunin@prodigy.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:09 PM
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:46:47 -0400
From: Will Cook <cwcook@DUKE.EDU>
Subject: Re: A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora
The site listed in the Scout Report is an old version of Kartesz's online
checklist. The more user-friendly and useful 1998 version is at:
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/b98/check98.htm
Even better is the CD-ROM version (1999) -- for details see the BONAP web
site: http://www.bonap.org/ . It's great, but with a price of $495, it's
something to try to persuade your library to buy. :-)
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A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora of the United States, Canada,
and Greenland
http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/bonap/checklist_intro.html
The Digital Checklist is a joint project of The Biota of North America
Program, BONAP (North Carolina Botanical Garden) and the Museum Informatics
Project (University of California at Berkeley). This no-frills Checklist
contains a wealth of information, including scientific and common names of
North American Flora (and any synonyms), a "dot map" of state or provincial
distribution of taxa, and a list of distributional locality names. The
Checklist may be queried by text search or hierarchy select, with results
available in "browse" (e.g., further options) or "phytogeography and
synonymy" modes (no further options). To access the Checklist, first-time
users should read the overview and instructions in the Getting Started
section. [LXP]
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Charles W. "Will" Cook w 919-660-7423
http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html cwcook@duke.edu
Box 90340, Biology Dept., Duke University, Durham, NC 27708
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:40:40 -0700
From: michael mauws <michaelmauws@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Online database & discussion forum
Fellow researchers:
In order to facilitate searches for book chapters,
working papers, conference papers and other types of
publications not commonly indexed, a few colleagues
and I have put together a researcher-controlled,
online database that allows you to enter in the
details of any publications you might want others to
know about and to control the search terms by which
they are brought up. In effect, it allows you to put
your entire CV online, should you so desire.
If any of you are interested, you can find it at
www.getCITED.org. The database already has over
300,000 identities and 3,000,000 publications (mainly
books) in it so don't be surprised if some of your
publications and your identity already exist. In any
case, if you find the site useful, we would very much
appreciate you letting other researchers know about
it.
Many thanks in advance...
Michael K. Mauws, Ph.D.
University of Alberta
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 15:36:41 -0700
From: Debbie Brewer <dabbrewer@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: HCPs, Safe Harbor Grants, Candidate conservation agreements
I would like to hear from anyone and everyone
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 10:47:09 +0930
From: Rick Roush <rick.roush@ADELAIDE.EDU.AU>
Subject: Re: Roundup and Colombia
>Steve Kembel <skembel@UALBERTA.CA> wrote in part:
>This conversation on the widespread aerial application of Roundup in Col
mbia
>is getting a little bit sidetracked.....
I don't see why. I tried to be clear in my first message that I was not
defending the spraying program (which is probably stupid and will damage
lots of plants other than coca), but objecting to the unsupported claims
that Roundup was poisoning rivers and especially people, the latter of
which is certainly contrary to a huge literature.
>there have been numerous accounts of the human
>health problems caused by the surfactants and other additives included i
>Roundup.
Name one. There have been such accounts in popular press stories and from
NORMAL (the marijuana actvist group), even from the state health service in
California that landscapers reported getting sick while using it (not
surprising given that people do take ill while working and if they are
using any herbicide, it's probably Roundup). but not a single case to my
knowledge has ever been medically documented of toxicity from Roundup
during more than 25 years of use, other than from drinking the stuff.
>Would you still be claiming that Roundup is perfectly safe if your famil
and
>neighbourhood were being soaked in the stuff every couple of weeks?
I've read evey paper on this that I can get my hands on. Yes, it would be
safe to me and my family, but it would wipe out the grass, damage the
garden, and lead to erosion.
>"Eric B. Peterson" <peterson@GOVMAIL.STATE.NV.US> wrote in part:
....I find it hard to believe that any use other than
>direct and cautious hand application will kill only weeds and no native
>vegetation.
Come to the NSW coast in the next few months (the Australian winter) and
see for yourself. There is no discernable significant effect on the native
community of the coastal dune zone.
However, in most systems, we generally do apply it only cautiously. The
bitou infested sites are so thick and impenetrable that aerial application
was the only practical option, and reduces further seed spread by birds and
foxes.
>Lastly, digging into vague recollections from my first couple years of
>college while
>working in a lab testing for environmental contaminants, I think Roundup
>gets
>quickly bound up in soil....
That's generally true, unless the soils are sandy.
Rick
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 17:31:49 -0800
From: Toshihide Hamazaki <toshihide_hamazaki@FISHGAME.STATE.AK.US>
Subject: Variance Estimate
Population variance estimate is statistical as well as philosophical. I am
debating with my colleagues how to estimate variance of salmon run for
entire season, and I appreciate your inputs.
Here is the situation.
We estimate total salmon run by counting the number of salmons passing
through an observation site. We count the number of salmons every hour for
30 minutes, from beginning of the season (say, day 1, 12:00 a.m.) till the
end of the season (say day 60, 11:59 p.m.). This produces number of samples
n = 24x60 = 1440.
We consider this sampling as systematic sampling method.
Total number of salmon run for entire season is estimated as 2x(the number
of salmons counted entire season).
However, for estimation of variance, there are two thoughts.
1. Consider this sampling as one big entire season sampling event.
In this case, variance of entire season is estimated as such.
2. Consider this sampling as collection of daily sampling events.
In this case, variance of entire season is estimated as sum the daily
variance estimate.
Now, the case 1 would produce smaller variance estimate because variance is
estimated with samples of 1440, while the case 2 would produce larger
variance estimate because each daily variance is estimated with samples of
24.
Personally, I am more inclined to take the case 1 instead of 2 because I see
salmon run is a big whole season event, but some disagree.
I appreciate your input.
Toshihide Hamazaki / Hamachan
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
Commercial Fisheries Division
333 Raspberry Rd.
Anchorage Alaska 99518
Ph: 907-267-2158
Fax: 907-267-2442
e-mail: toshihide_hamazaki@fishgame.state.ak.us
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 11:12:37 +0930
From: Rick Roush <rick.roush@ADELAIDE.EDU.AU>
Subject: ecoterrorism
Dear All:
I was going to stay out of this one, but the recent correspondence has
stirred me up.
In our systems of government, it is the government that is supposed to
represent the people and thereby set rules on what companies and other
researchers can do. Government has approved these trials. Activists can
lobby the government and even in the companies. On the other hand, having
lost the battle to persuade the general public to overturn the governments'
policies, these terrorists have appointed themselves to destroy the work.
Racists would also argue that the governments and institutions are wrong
and thereby justify their brutality to blacks and others. In some states in
1965, the majority of the population might even have agreed with them. Do
these ecoterrorists have a higher moral than racists just because some of
us agree with them?
In any case, the terrorists not only hit the wrong targets, they'll also
fail for the same reasons that the US bombing of North Vietnam failed.
These terrorists will make celebrities of and intensify the sense of
determination among those they attack.
Rick
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 20:03:06 -0600
From: Steve Kembel <skembel@UALBERTA.CA>
Subject: Re: Roundup and Colombia
>>there have been numerous accounts of the human
>>health problems caused by the surfactants and other additives includ
d in
>>Roundup.
>
>Name one.
Roundup and glyphosate have been linked to increased incidence of cancer in
humans (non-Hodgkins lymphoma, see the biotech-info link below), reduce sper
count in lab animals exposed to it, cause genetic damage to the liver and
kidney of lab animals exposed to it (Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis
(vol. 31 pp. 55-59, 1998)), persist in soil and crops for long periods of ti
e
after application with unknown effects on consumers, kill plant species
indiscriminately and can have acute/chronic toxic effects on animals, and so
l
flora/fauna.
An article in the Washington Post by Judy Mann (March 16, 2001) quotes an
international observer in Colombia who reported the high incidence of
respiratory and skin problems in areas which had been fumigated with Roundup
particularly in children.
"Roundup's active ingredient (glyphosate) was the third most commonly report
d
cause of pesticide illness among agricultural workers, and the most common
cause of pesticide illness in landscape workers [in California]." (see
http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides/#roundup)
Please see the following websites (especially the usfumigation.org site) for
photos of damage to crops and accounts of the human and ecosystem health
impacts of Roundup and glyphosate, and links to scientific papers which back
up the statements above:
http://www.usfumigation.org
http://www.biotech-info.net/glyphosate_cancer.html
http://www.ems.org/cocaine/glyphosate_effects.html
http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides/#roundup
>>Would you still be claiming that Roundup is perfectly safe if your f
mily
and
>>neighbourhood were being soaked in the stuff every couple of weeks?
>
>I've read evey paper on this that I can get my hands on. Yes, it would
e
>safe to me and my family, but it would wipe out the grass, damage the
>garden, and lead to erosion.
The information I mentioned above was found after about 10 minutes of
searching the web for health and ecosystem effects of Roundup. Wouldn't the
precautionary principle dictate that we not spray this chemical on people
until we have a better idea of what it will do to them?
Steve
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Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
email: skembel@ualberta.ca
phone: (780)-492-1577
fax: (780)-492-9234
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in all views plants form the chief
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 07:57:07 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: Upcoming Workshop on Climate Change and the Great Lakes
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 08:51:12 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: eco-news 8 june 2001
Effects of macrophyte species richness on wetland ecosystem functioning
and services K A M ENGELHARDT & M E RITCHIE
http://www.nature.com/nlink/v411/n6838/abs/411687a0_fs.html
(subscription required)
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Physical stress and diversity-productivity relationships: The role of
positive interactions C. P. H. Mulder, D. D. Uliassi, and D. F. Doak
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Tracking wakes: The nocturnal predatory strategy of piscivorous catfish
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Report: Pollution Killing Australia's Barrier Reef (Reuters)
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TORINO, Italy, June 5, 2001 (ENS) - Scientists, governments and
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In many ways, Russell Mittermeier is like the harpy eagle. As
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:45:18 +1000
From: Drew Tyre <dtyre@ZEN.UQ.EDU.AU>
Subject: Re: Variance Estimate
Never having counted salmon or calculated their variances, here's my 2 cents
- I
hope its close to the right answer!
> We estimate total salmon run by counting the number of salmons passing
> through an observation site. We count the number of salmons every hour
for
> 30 minutes, from beginning of the season (say, day 1, 12:00 a.m.) till
he
> end of the season (say day 60, 11:59 p.m.). This produces number of sa
ples
> n = 24x60 = 1440.
>
So call N = total number of salmon, n_i = number of salmon in period i
N = 2*sum(n_i)
N is a sum of random variables, and so the variance is the sum of the varian
es
of the component random variables, so
Var(N) = 2*sum(Var(n_i))
where the 2 accounts for the unsampled periods.
> 1. Consider this sampling as one big entire season sampling event.
> In this case, variance of entire season is estimated as such.
>
I assume that in this case, you calculate Var(n_i) over all samples, i.e.
assuming that the mean and variance of the n_i is the same over the whole si
ty
days.
so
Var(N) = 2 * 1440 * Var(n_i)
> 2. Consider this sampling as collection of daily sampling events.
> In this case, variance of entire season is estimated as sum the daily
> variance estimate.
>
The alternative is to calculate a seperate Var(n_i) for each day j, so
Var(N) = 2 * 24 *sum(Var(n_i)_j)
where Var(n_i)_j is the variance of the n_i calculated for a particular day.
> Now, the case 1 would produce smaller variance estimate because varianc
is
> estimated with samples of 1440, while the case 2 would produce larger
> variance estimate because each daily variance is estimated with samples
of
> 24.
If the mean number of salmon per half hour sample varies over the season, th
n
the second case should give a smaller variance estimate, analogous to why a
stratified sample gives narrower confidence limits. I'd go with the second c
se,
unless a plot of the number of salmon per half hour was a flat line.
Cheers,
Drew
--
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Dept. of Zoology and Entomology,
Goddard Building, University of Queensland,
St Lucia, 4072 QLD, Australia
phone: +61 7 3365 3539 fax: +61 7 3365 1655
email: dtyre@zen.uq.edu.au
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 07:16:54 -0700
From: Vicky Hollenbeck <hollenbv@UCS.ORST.EDU>
Subject: Response to arson attacks
The following was submitted to Science by Dr. Toby Bradshaw of the
University of Washington in response to recent arson attacks:
------------------------------------------------------------------
It has been a week since Merrill Hall at the University of Washington's
Center for Urban Horticulture was destroyed by arson. The terrorist
attack was directed against my research on the genetics of hybrid poplars,
fast-growing trees that are a model system for basic research in forestry.
My colleagues and I are still sifting through our soot-stained and
water-damaged computers, freezers, books, reprints, lecture notes, and
photographs to salvage what we can of our professional and personal lives.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the firebombing, but if
history is any guide, no sense of shame motivates their reticence.
The monetary damage done by the firebomb is estimated to be $2-3M. In
addition, faculty, staff, and student research programs suffered,
including work on endangered and invasive plant species in Washington,
wetland restoration, urban plant ecology and physiology, and forest
ecology and physiology.
But these losses, while tragic and reprehensible, are not what concern me
most in the aftermath of the fire. Terrorist attacks against universities
are meant to suppress academic freedom by engendering fear in scientists
and administrators. There is a strong temptation for universities to
respond to this threat by imposing draconian security measures, or by
isolating research programs that may be targeted by violent extremists.
Faculty whose research is unpopular with self-righteous arsonists may keep
a low public profile.
The temptations to fortify and cower must be resisted, even if it means
that university researchers will remain vulnerable. The free movement of
people, information, and new ideas is the core value of any great
university. The only effective defense against anti-intellectual
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believe that a firebomb is the answer to any question as complex as the
appropriate role of biotechnology? Among biologists, who could accept the
Earth Liberation Front slogan, "You cannot control what is wild," when we
know that all organisms, including ELF members, actively manipulate
natural environments?
University faculty should respond to terrorist attacks by descending from
our ivory towers to get down in the trenches and explain to the public not
just our research but our passion and principles as scientists. Freely
acknowledge any corporate funding or other perceived conflicts of
interest. This response will not prevent terrorism, but it will prevent
terrorists from finding many sympathizers.
Finally, we should promote reasoned and wide-ranging debate on contentious
scientific issues. Steve Strauss (Oregon State University) and I have
spent the past year organizing a symposium on the ecological and societal
implications of transgenic plantation forests
<http://www.fsl.orst.edu/tgerc/iufro2001/eco_symp_iufro.htm>. We have
invited environmental groups, ecologists, economists, ethicists, molecular
biologists, industry representatives, and government regulators. Our goal
is to reach consensus on identifying the relevant scientific issues and to
set a framework for research. It is ironic that this meeting has already
been slated for action by terrorists
<http://www.tao.ca/~ban/gecalendar.htm> who seem unable to express
themselves except when wearing sheet-and-hood disguises and setting
incendiary devices after dark. Join with us in putting out the fires
sparked by ignorance and fueled by hatred of science.
Toby Bradshaw
Research Associate Professor
College of Forest Resources, Box 354115
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98915
206.616.1796
toby@u.washington.edu
Useful links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/23/science/23TREE.html
http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/opinion/24580_bradshawop.shtml
http://www.npr.org/ramfiles/me/20010525.me.08.rmm
http://www.earthliberationfront.com
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 11:34:58 -0400
From: Jeanne or Axel Ringe <Onyxk9@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject: [Fwd: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: TENNESSEE STATE NATURAL AREAS PROGRA
]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
With the
TENNESSEE STATE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM
The Tennessee Division of Natural Heritage, Department of Environment
and Conservation, has a State Natural Areas Stewardship Ecologist
position available. The position is classified as an Environmental
Specialist 3. Qualifications available at
http://www.state.tn.us/personnel/specs/72922.pdf?^CSpCommand.currRowNumber=1
The State of Tennessee employment application is available by
contacting the Tennessee Department of Personnel (DOP) at 615/741-4841,
or is available at http://www.state.tn.us/personnel/appform.pdf.
The position will be supervised by the State Natural Areas Program
Manager in Nashville, and will function as the West Tennessee Regional
Stewardship Ecologist working out of the department's Jackson
Environmental Assistance Center. The incumbent will be responsible for
the administration and management of West Tennessee's state natural
areas. For additional information about the Tennessee State Natural
Areas Program, you may visit our Website at
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/nh .
The applicant should possess an understanding of conservation biology
with an ability to initiate and complete site design planning and
stewardship actions for state natural areas. Such activities may
involve strenuous work in remote locations, and may require the use of
manual and power tools. The candidate should have excellent verbal and
written communication skills to liaison with other state, federal and
local government agencies and non-profit organizations. The position
requires the ability to provide education and outreach programs to the
general public, conservation organizations, and other agencies. The
candidate should have excellent technical and professional skills to
interact and direct cooperative management activities with professional
land managers and private landowners. An understanding of the natural
heritage network and methodology is helpful. Good botanical and
zoological skills, an understanding of the concept of natural community
classification, and an understanding of wetland systems and functions
are desirable.
Interested applicants should submit an original employment application,
with a copy of their college transcript, to the DOP at the address
indicated on the application, and send a copy of the application and
transcript to the address below. On the application form, please
specify the job titles of Environment Specialist 3 and Environment
Specialist 1. The Environment Specialist 1 classification may be used
if a successful candidate is not produced from the Environmental
Specialist 3 register. The Environmental Specialist 1 requires a
written test as part of the application requirements. Salary range for
Environmental Specialist 3 is $2,162 to $3,462 monthly. It is
anticipated that this position will be filled in August, 2001.
Feel free to contact us at (615) 532-0431, if you have any questions
about the position.
The State of Tennessee is an equal opportunity, equal access,
affirmative action employer.
Original Application to:
Tennessee Department of Personnel
Application Services Division
First Floor, James K. Polk Building
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0635
Copy of Application to:
Division of Natural Heritage
Attention: Reggie Reeves, Director
401 Church Street, 14th Floor, L&C Tower
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0447
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:00:30 -0700
From: Robert Taylor <rtaylor@GEOG.UCSB.EDU>
Subject: Re: Roundup controversy
> Phil Nott wrote:
> > First of all I think we should define a "weed"...
Then Thom Cate wrote:
> My point is that a weed is a plant out of place...
> From www.dictionary.com: =20
> weed (1) (we-d) n. 1. a. A plant considered undesirable,=20
> unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing=20
> where it is not wanted, as in a garden.=20
So I wrote:
This is a common horticultural definition. Plant ecologists have a
different, considerably more detailed definition. And we are, after all,
ecologists.
>From Introduction to California Plant Life, Dr. Robert Ornduff, p. 122:
"A gardener or agriculturalist might define a weed as a plant that is
growing where it is not wanted; a botanist might add more specific
biological qualifications to his definition. Weeds possess several
characteristics that enable them to survive in disturbed habitats and,
indeed, a number of weed species can survive only in disturbed areas.
Dr. Herbert Baker called weeds plants with a "general purpose genotype",
distinguishing them from habitat specialists.They generally have a highly
plastic growth response, are strongly r-selected, rapid colonizers of
disturbed substrate, thriving in and often requiring high light
environments, adaptable to a variety of environmental conditions. Early
colonizers of a site in a relay floristics model of vegetation.
They are often, but not necessarily, exotics. Some native plants can be
quite weedy. I would add that although weeds are adapted to colonizing
disturbed sites and they ubndoubtedly thrive under an ongoing regime of
frequent disturbance (as on grazed land, or in cultivated fields), some
are able to persist for a long time after an initial disturbance and
colonizing event, holding sites almost indefinitely in the absence of a
ready source of propagules from less r-selected habitat specialists more
precisely adapted to a site's environment.
Robert Taylor
Biogeography Lab
Department of Geography
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:25:28 -0600
From: Interhemispheric Resource Center <ircalb@SWCP.COM>
Subject: Re: Roundup and Colombia
<html>
What do you think about the state department's official<br>
view of glyphosate?<br>
Tim<br>
<br>
Aerial Eradication of Illicit Crops: Frequently Asked <br>
Questions <br>
<font color="#0000FF"><u><a
href="http://www.state.gov/g/inl/narc/fs/index.cfm?docid=1364"
eudora="autourl">http://www.state.gov/g/inl/narc/fs/index.cfm?docid=1364<
/a></u
></font>
<br>
(Some answers on glyphosate)<br>
<br>
At 08:03 PM 6/7/01 -0600, Steve Kembel wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>>>there have been numerous
accounts
of the human<br>
>>health problems caused by the surfactants and other additives includ
d
in<br>
>>Roundup.<br>
><br>
>Name one.<br>
<br>
Roundup and glyphosate have been linked to increased incidence of cancer in<
br>
humans (non-Hodgkins lymphoma, see the biotech-info link below), reduce
sperm<br>
count in lab animals exposed to it, cause genetic damage to the liver and<
br>
kidney of lab animals exposed to it (Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis<
br>
(vol. 31 pp. 55-59, 1998)), persist in soil and crops for long periods of
time<br>
after application with unknown effects on consumers, kill plant species<b
>
indiscriminately and can have acute/chronic toxic effects on animals, and
soil<br>
flora/fauna.<br>
<br>
An article in the Washington Post by Judy Mann (March 16, 2001) quotes an<
br>
international observer in Colombia who reported the high incidence of<br>
respiratory and skin problems in areas which had been fumigated with
Roundup,<br>
particularly in children.<br>
<br>
"Roundup's active ingredient (glyphosate) was the third most commonly
reported<br>
cause of pesticide illness among agricultural workers, and the most common<
br>
cause of pesticide illness in landscape workers [in California]." (see<
br>
http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides/#roundup)<br>
<br>
Please see the following websites (especially the usfumigation.org site) for<
br>
photos of damage to crops and accounts of the human and ecosystem health<
r>
impacts of Roundup and glyphosate, and links to scientific papers which back<
br>
up the statements above:<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.usfumigation.org/"
eudora="autourl">http://www.usfumigation.org</a><br>
<a href="http://www.biotech-info.net/glyphosate_cancer.html"
eudora="autourl">http://www.biotech-info.net/glyphosate_cancer.html</
><br>
<a href="http://www.ems.org/cocaine/glyphosate_effects.html"
eudora="autourl">http://www.ems.org/cocaine/glyphosate_effects.html</
><br>
<a href="http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides/#roundup"
eudora="autourl">http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides/#roundup</a><
br>
<br>
>>Would you still be claiming that Roundup is perfectly safe if your
family<br>
and<br>
>>neighbourhood were being soaked in the stuff every couple of weeks?<
br>
><br>
>I've read evey paper on this that I can get my hands on. Yes, it w
uld
be<br>
>safe to me and my family, but it would wipe out the grass, damage the<
br>
>garden, and lead to erosion.<br>
<br>
The information I mentioned above was found after about 10 minutes of<br>
searching the web for health and ecosystem effects of Roundup. Wouldn't the<
br>
precautionary principle dictate that we not spray this chemical on people<
br>
until we have a better idea of what it will do to them?<br>
<br>
Steve<br>
<br>
----------------------------------------<br>
Steven Kembel<br>
Department of Biological Sciences<br>
University of Alberta<br>
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada<br>
email: skembel@ualberta.ca<br>
phone: (780)-492-1577<br>
fax: (780)-492-9234<br>
web: <a href="http://www.ualberta.ca/~skembel"
eudora="autourl">http://www.ualberta.ca/~skembel</a><br>
----------------------------------------<br>
"A traveller should be a botanist, for<br>
in all views plants form the chief<br>
embellishment." - Charles Darwin</blockquote></html>
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:34:21 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: biodiversity assistant, marine program,
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
Biodiversity Assistant
Marine Program
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation of the American Museum
of Natural History (AMNH) seeks a person with training and experience
in marine biology and conservation. The Biodiversity Assistant will
assist with the development and implementation of the Center's marine
research and conservation projects, currently focusing on the Bahamas
and spanning the areas of systematics, benthic habitat mapping, and
integrated biophysical-socioeconomic analysis in support of marine
reserve design. The position is for one year with the possibility of
annual renewals.
Qualifications
Those with interest and experience in integrating science and policy,
especially with respect to Caribbean marine conservation, are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must (1) have a Masters degree or a B.A./B.S. with at
least 1 year of experience in one or more relevant marine fields:
conservation biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, systematics,
fisheries, cultural anthropology, biology-related remote sensing, or
geography/GIS; (2) be able to work well on multiple projects, both
independently and collaboratively with other investigators, and in
both field and laboratory settings; and (3) communicate well in
writing and orally. Further experience with proposal, report, and
manuscript writing, budget management, and community outreach &
informal environmental education will be important assets as well.
Responsibilities and Duties
Principle program tasks will include a mix of expedition planning and
field work (including SCUBA and small boat operation), specimen
management, laboratory analyses (both morphological and molecular),
participation in various outreach efforts, report and manuscript
co-authorship, and budget management (note that the specific mix of
these activities will vary across seasons and years). In addition,
the Biodiversity Assistant will collaboratively assist with other
Center events and initiatives as needed.
Applications, including a current curriculum vitae, a narrative
statement of experience and program interests, and the names and
addresses of three references should be sent to:
Marine Program Manager
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
NY, NY 10024
brumba@amnh.org
Electronic applications are encouraged;
all applications must be submitted by July 15, 2001
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 10:32:24 -0400
From: Lori Hidinger <lori@ESA.ORG>
Subject: JOB-USFS Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary)
PLEASE CONTACT CAROLYN SIEG (csieg@fs.fed.us) FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rocky Mountain Research Station
USDA Forest Service
Flagstaff, Arizona
This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of =
this upcoming opportunity.
POSITION OUTREACH ANNOUNCEMENT
Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary)
GS-0408/0430-9
Permanent Full-Time Position
The Rocky Mountain Research Station of the USDA Forest Service anticipates =
filling an Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary) position for the =
Southwestern Wildland-Urban Interface Fuels Management, Forest Health =
Restoration, and Borderlands Ecosystem Management Research Programs. This =
position is located at the Southwest Forest Science Complex on the =
Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff, Arizona
The mission of the unit is to improve the understanding and management of =
forests in the Southwest and Intermountain West by to providing the =
knowledge and technology to restore, protect, and sustain forest and =
grassland savanna ecosystem health and productivity
Major areas of work include: (1) Development of understanding at multiple =
scales of the interactions and ecological roles of and ecosystem response =
to multiple disturbance elements, including fire, forest insects and =
diseases, vertebrate herbivory, climate, geomorphic, soils and hydrologic =
factors, forest and grassland savanna vegetation management, urban =
development, and other human activity; (2) Development of technologies and =
alternative management strategies to improve forest and grassland savanna =
ecosystem health, sustainability and productivity by management of =
disturbance regimes; and (3) Design of stand and landscape management =
technologies for resiliency to disturbance and for sustainable productivity=
and ecological and societal values.
The position is associated with an interdisciplinary research team, and =
provides professional expertise related to the ecological effects of =
natural disturbances such as wild fires and human disturbances such as =
fuels treatment projects. The position contributes to the design of =
studies and the collection, analysis and publication of data on the =
effects of disturbances on exotic and rare plants as well as other =
ecological attributes. =20
If you are interested in this position, and/or would like additional =
information about the position, please contact Carolyn Sieg, at (520) =
556-2151 or email: csieg@fs.fed.us by=20
July 6, 2001.
Community Information: Flagstaff, located at the intersection of =
Interstates 17 and 40, is the largest city and is the regional center of =
northern Arizona. It is the county seat for Coconino County, the second =
largest county in the 48 contiguous states, with 12 million acres. =
Flagstaff, at 7,000 feet elevation, sits at the base of the San Francisco =
Peaks, Arizona's highest point at 12,633 feet.
Flagstaff is a full service community and a governmental, educational, =
transportation; cultural and commercial center with a population over =
60,000 people. New scientific and high tech research and development =
industries have located in Flagstaff. Approximately 16,000 students attend =
Northern Arizona University. As a regional commerce center, more than =
100,000 people do business in Flagstaff, both in the historic downtown =
area and at several shopping centers. Flagstaff has long been a transportat=
ion hub. Located along an old wagon road to California, Flagstaff began =
after the railroad arrived in 1881. Today the town links I-40 to I-17, =
Highway 89 to Page and Utah, and Highway 180 to the Grand Canyon. Historic =
Route 66 passes through Flagstaff. The major metropolitan area of Phoenix =
is located 145 miles south on I-17.
The Grand Canyon is the top area attraction with some 5 million visitors =
annually. Other popular sites nearby are the dormant volcanoes at Sunset =
Crater National Monument, the Indian ruins at Wupatki and Walnut Canyon, =
Meteor Crater (the world's largest), Oak Creek's red rock canyons and =
Monument Valley. The San Francisco Peaks attract people all year. =
Flagstaff offers a wide range of community and cultural facilities. =
Opportunities include live theater, vocal and instrumental performances, =
art and history museums, ethnic festivals, a full calendar of community =
special events, art galleries, a symphony orchestra, 6 recreation centers, =
3 libraries, 29 parks, 2 swimming pools, 1 public and 2 private golf =
courses, an ice skating/roller rink, 16 tennis courts, two bowling alleys, =
1 skeet-and-trap facility, 17 indoor theater screens, and the Arizona =
Snowbowl/Flagstaff Nordic Center ski areas. The city has numerous bike =
paths. Many mountain biking and hiking trails are nearby. Camping, =
fishing, and hunting opportunities are also extensive.
Flagstaff has 12 public elementary schools, two middle schools, three high =
schools and many private, charter schools, and church-affiliated schools, =
and day care facilities. The city is home to Coconino Community College =
and Northern Arizona University with a graduate college and 11 undergraduat=
e colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, =
Ecosystem Science and Management, Engineering and Technology, Education, =
Health Professions, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Museum Facility of =
Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Flagstaff has an extensive array of medical facilities and resources in =
the areas of traditional, integrative and alternative healthcare. =
Flagstaff Medical Center is the northern Arizona regional referral center =
for trauma, cancer, rehabilitation, cardiac care, high-risk maternal/fetal,=
MRI/CT scan, and more. More than 148 physicians are on active staff at =
the hospital, representing 36 medical specialties.=20
Flagstaff receives over 300 days of sunshine a year. Summer days are =
sunny, with highs usually in the 70s to low 90s. Summer afternoon =
thunderstorms are common. Summer humidity is generally low, and nights are =
pleasantly cool. In the winter it freezes at night, but it warms up during =
the day again with sunshine. There are usually 5-10 storms per winter, =
most of which deposit less than 6 inches of snow. Average annual precipitat=
ion is 22.8 inches and average annual snowfall is 109 inches.
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:45:12 -0400
From: Charmae Hillman <chillman@SFWMD.GOV>
Subject: Sr Environmental Scientist Position in Florida
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Good afternoon. Our organization has a position available in West Palm
Beach, Florida for a Senior Environmental Scientist to conduct applied
research on constructed wetlands. Please see the job announcement below.
Thank you.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, Florida
Position is assigned to the STA (Stormwater Treatment Area) Optimization
Research Program and involves conducting applied research in constructed
treatment wetlands associated with state and Federal efforts to restore
and protect the Everglades. The successful applicant will collect field
samples and environmental data; organize and archive data; develop
statistical QA/QC screening procedures to summarize data; develop data
plotting and other analytical procedures to analyze data for trends;
construct hydrologic and material mass balances; evaluate the nutrient
removal efficiency of treatment wetlands; and prepare manuscripts
describing research results for publication in scientific and
engineering peer-reviewed journals. Must have an advance degree (Ph.D.
or M.S. with appropriate experience) with background in applied
limnology, wetland ecology, environmental engineering, or a similar
academic discipline, a demonstrated publication record, and four (4) to
twelve (12) years qualifying experience dealing with water quality
issues related to the management of constructed wetlands or similar
aquatic systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are
essential. A working knowledge of Windows software (Excel/Word) database
and graphics applications, SAS programming, and statistics is highly
desirable. At times, this position may involve strenuous fieldwork under
rigorous environmental conditions. Must be able to work in a team
environment and meet exacting time deadlines. Applicant must show proof
of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. and must possess a valid Florida
driver's license. Position may be filled at a secondary level as a
Staff Environmental Scientist. Requirements include Bachelor's degree in
applied limnology, wetland ecology, environmental engineering, or a
similar academic discipline, a demonstrated publication record, and four
(4) to seven (7) years qualifying experience dealing with water quality
issues related to the management of constructed wetlands or similar
aquatic systems. Job reference number 201236.
Please include job reference number 201236 and e-mail your resume to
hrproweb@sfwmd.gov
or
South Florida Water Management District
Attn: 6520 Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
or
Fax to 561-682-5100
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:52:24 -0400
From: Lori Hidinger <lori@ESA.ORG>
Subject: CONFERENCE: Global Challenges of Parks and Protected Area Managemen
Global Challenges of Parks and Protected Area Management Symposium
A Regional Symposium in the Series of
International Symposia on Society and Resource Management
November 7-10, 2001
La Maddalena National Park, Sardinia, Italy
Parks and protected areas (PPA) have become focal points for societal =
concern over natural resources. The integrity and sustainability of PPA =
will be determined by our ability to meet the challenges of managing these =
areas, along a spectrum of wild and natural to settled and pastured =
landscapes. This symposium is dedicated to an examination of these =
challenges. =20
SYMPOSIUM GOALS=20
1. To present new research findings that enhance our =
ability to manage PPA.
2. Share management experiences, that enhance our capacity for PPA =
management.=20
3. Extend networking and collaboration among PPA management profession=
als with special attention given to improving the link among Europe, North =
Africa, and America.=20
4. Promote effective management of PPA on a global scale.
SYMPOSIUM SUB-THEMES
=B7 Protecting landscapes
=B7 Cross-boundary management and PPA sustainability
=B7 Balancing traditional uses and park protection
=B7 Social and political considerations in PPA management
=B7 Frameworks that guide PPA planning and management
=B7 Ecotourism and PPA=20
=B7 Maintaining cultural heritage through PPA management
=B7 Training to facilitate the future of PPM
=B7 PPA management and ecosystem management
=B7 Environmental communication and PPA management
=B7 Involving publics in PPA management. =20
Featured Speaker: David Sheppard, Head of the IUCN (World Conservation =
Union) Protected Areas Program
Featured Workshop: Environmental Education and Communication Workshop, =
sponsored by United States Agency for International Development:
For more information and an invitation to submit presentations, go to =
http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/NRRT/SSRM/index.html or contact Italian =
Symposium Coordinator, 243 Forestry Building, Colorado State University, =
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1480, tteel@lamar.colostate.edu.
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:00:17 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Restoration Program Manager for the Montrose Settl
Company: National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Location: Long Beach, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3955
Title: Energy Efficiency / Climate Change Associate
Company: ICF Consulting
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3954
Title: Development Director
Company: Oregon Natural Desert Association
Location: Portland, Oregon
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3953
Title: Research Associate (Information Management Policy)
Company: Ross & Associates Environmental Consulting, Ltd.
Location: Seattle, Washington
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3952
Title: Associate (Geographic Technologies)
Company: Ross & Associates Environmental Consulting, Ltd.
Location: Seattle, Washington
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3951
Title: Senior Associate
Company: Ross & Associates Environmental Consulting, Ltd.
Location: Seattle, Washington
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3950
Title: Program Director, Environment (Climate & Biodivers
Company: United Nations Foundation
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3948
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:42:51 -0400
From: Phillip Gibson <pgibson@EMAIL.WCU.EDU>
Subject: Watershed Conference in Asheville, NC
My apologies for any cross-postings... just trying to get the word
out... also, space is limited and filling up!! Get your registrations
in soon!!
Nationally Renowned Working at a Watershed Level Training Course Coming
to North Carolina=20
You may register online or for more information, visit the training
course website at www.csg.org/ecos/working.htm or contact Phillip Gibson
at 828.227.7492 for a printed brochure.
Asheville, NC at the NC Arboretum July 25-27, 2001=20
The Council of State Governments and Western North Carolina Tomorrow
will host the Working at a Watershed Level Training Course at the North
Carolina Arboretum in Asheville on July 25-27, 2001. This three-day
course is designed for anyone involved in watershed planning including
managers, technical specialists, and concerned citizens. The course
offers a cooperative approach to solving water quality problems and
covers all facets of watershed work including public involvement
strategies, outreach program development, stream ecology, system
dynamics, assessment and analysis, planning methods, and management
techniques. Speakers will represent both state and national agencies and
organizations.
This Working at a Watershed Level Course, focusing on issues pertinent
to the mountains of So. Appalachia, provides a basic but very broad
foundation for considering both scientific and social issues in
watershed work across a wide range of public and private organizations.
Registration is open nation-wide, so this is a great opportunity to
share ideas with watershed coordinators across the country. Similar
training courses have been held in California, New Hampshire, Indiana,
Georgia, Kentucky and other states. The registration fee is $60.00.=20
For more information, visit the training course website at
www.csg.org/ecos/working.htm
or Lee Anne Jacobs of the Council of State Governments at (859)
244-8107, lajacobs@csg.org.
This is a three-day event. Here is the list of speakers during the
three days:
Working at the Watershed Level
Water Quality: Status of the region=20
Bill Holman (Clean Water Management Trust Fund)
Geomorphic and Hydrologic Processes=20
Richard Burns (National Forests of North Carolina)
Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Surface Waters=20
Forrest Westall (NC Division of Water Quality)
Biological Components and Process of Watersheds
Bruce Wallace (University of Georgia)
Natural and Anthropogenic Agents of Change in the Watershed
Dani Wise (North Carolina State University)
Principles of Outreach, Education, and Motivation=20
Patrick Woodie (New River)
Assessing the Watershed, Asking the Right Questions
Jim Vose (Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory)
Stormwater Management: Tools for the Rural and Urban Landscape
Bill Hunt (North Carolina State University)
Tools for Watershed Protection - Urban & Rural
Jennifer Zweilenski(Center for Watershed Protection)
Developing a Comprehensive Watershed Plan
Kristin Kozza (NC Wetlands Restoration Program)
GIS Applications in Watershed Planning and Management
Cory Berish (Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, GA)
Watershed Management Resources - Funding and Assistance Opportunities
Bill Eaker (Land Of Sky Regional Council)
Watershed Assessment Approaches
Jennifer (Center for Watershed Protection)
Engaging and Involving Stakeholders
Nataki Osborne (National Wildlife Federation, Atlanta, GA)
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:05:34 -0500
From: Michael D Samuel <michael_samuel@USGS.GOV>
Subject: <No subject given>
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Modeling Diseases of Hawaiian Avifauna
Geographic isolation of the Hawaiian Islands has resulted in the evolut=
ion
of a highly endemic avifauna. Native Hawaiian forest birds are frequen=
tly
cited as outstanding examples of adaptive radiation and speciation, but=
currently face one of the highest rates of extinction in the world. Th=
e
impacts on the these birds of introduced malaria and pox in association=
with introduced birds species are frequently used as one of the premier=
examples of problems with emerging diseases. This position is part of =
a
multi-disciplinary research study to evaluate the role of disease and
biocomplexity on the Hawaiian forest bird ecosystem. This position will=
have primary responsibility for computer simulation model development,
programming, testing, simulation, interpretation, and related activitie=
s
for the project. A five-year postdoctoral research associate position =
is
available to work in close collaboration with other project field and
laboratory investigators on modeling this system. The model will
incorporate a range of biological complexity that includes genetic
variation, host and disease resistance and susceptibility, aspects of
vector biology and disease transmission, abundance of host and vector
populations, spatial heterogeneity, elevation gradients, and abiotic
factors. Modeling components of the project will be closely integrated=
with field research and laboratory experiments being conducted by other=
investigators. Other quantitative and statistical responsibilities inc=
lude
assisting other investigators with study design, analysis and
interpretation of results, and integration of study findings with the
modeling components. Development of a close collaborative relationship=
with other project investigators is essential. The position will be
supervised by one Principal Investigator in close cooperation and
consultation with other Principal Investigators working on the research=
project. This position offers a unique opportunity for a highly motiva=
ted
and dedicated individual to make significant contributions in the areas=
of
Hawaiian avifauna, conservation biology, biocomplexity, and disease
epidemiology.
Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology, zoology, biometrics or other
discipline strongly related to the project objectives.
2. Education and knowledge in computer modeling and simulation studies=
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:48:08 -0400
From: Lori Hidinger <lori@ESA.ORG>
Subject: JOB-USFS Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary)--MORE INFORMATION O
JOB DUTIES
PLEASE CONTACT CAROLYN SIEG (csieg@fs.fed.us) FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rocky Mountain Research Station
USDA Forest Service
Flagstaff, Arizona
This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of =
this upcoming opportunity.
POSITION OUTREACH ANNOUNCEMENT
Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary)
GS-0408/0430-9
Permanent Full-Time Position
The Rocky Mountain Research Station of the USDA Forest Service anticipates =
filling an Ecologist/Botanist (Interdisciplinary) position for the =
Southwestern Wildland-Urban Interface Fuels Management, Forest Health =
Restoration, and Borderlands Ecosystem Management Research Programs. This =
position is located at the Southwest Forest Science Complex on the =
Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff, Arizona
The mission of the unit is to improve the understanding and management of =
forests in the Southwest and Intermountain West by to providing the =
knowledge and technology to restore, protect, and sustain forest and =
grassland savanna ecosystem health and productivity. Major areas of work =
include: (1) Development of understanding at multiple scales of the =
interactions and ecological roles of and ecosystem response to multiple =
disturbance elements, including fire, forest insects and diseases, =
vertebrate herbivory, climate, geomorphic, soils and hydrologic factors, =
forest and grassland savanna vegetation management, urban development, and =
other human activity; (2) Development of technologies and alternative =
management strategies to improve forest and grassland savanna ecosystem =
health, sustainability and productivity by management of disturbance =
regimes; and (3) Design of stand and landscape management technologies for =
resiliency to disturbance and for sustainable productivity and ecological =
and societal values.
This position will work with an interdisciplinary research team, and =
provide professional expertise related to the ecological effects of =
natural disturbances such as wild fires and human disturbances such as =
fuels treatment projects. The position contributes to the design of =
studies and the collection, analysis and publication of data on the =
effects of disturbances on exotic and rare plants as well as other =
ecological attributes.
The duties include:
=B7 sampling understory and overstory vegetation, =
fuels and soils
=B7 developing appropriate database structures and conducting quality =
assurance and control measures
=B7 statistically analyzing vegetation and ecological interaction data =
using univariate and multivariate methods
=B7 conducting comprehensive literature searches, summarizing =
information from publications plus preparing progress reports, species =
assessments and slide presentations. =20
=B7 contributing to manuscript preparation for scientific research =
journals.=20
A Masters degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Forestry or Wildlife Ecology =
and professional knowledge of plant ecology principles, concepts and =
theories is required. Applicants are also required to have knowledge in =
identification of plants of forests and grasslands of the Rocky Mountains, =
data analysis and report writing. =20
If you are interested in this position, and/or would like additional =
information about the position, please contact Carolyn Sieg, at (520) =
556-2151 or email: csieg@fs.fed.us by=20
July 6, 2001.
Community Information: Flagstaff, located at the intersection of =
Interstates 17 and 40, is the largest city and is the regional center of =
northern Arizona. It is the county seat for Coconino County, the second =
largest county in the 48 contiguous states, with 12 million acres. =
Flagstaff, at 7,000 feet elevation, sits at the base of the San Francisco =
Peaks, Arizona's highest point at 12,633 feet.
Flagstaff is a full service community and a governmental, educational, =
transportation; cultural and commercial center with a population over =
60,000 people. New scientific and high tech research and development =
industries have located in Flagstaff. Approximately 16,000 students attend =
Northern Arizona University. As a regional commerce center, more than =
100,000 people do business in Flagstaff, both in the historic downtown =
area and at several shopping centers. Flagstaff has long been a transportat=
ion hub. Located along an old wagon road to California, Flagstaff began =
after the railroad arrived in 1881. Today the town links I-40 to I-17, =
Highway 89 to Page and Utah, and Highway 180 to the Grand Canyon. Historic =
Route 66 passes through Flagstaff. The major metropolitan area of Phoenix =
is located 145 miles south on I-17.
The Grand Canyon is the top area attraction with some 5 million visitors =
annually. Other popular sites nearby are the dormant volcanoes at Sunset =
Crater National Monument, the Indian ruins at Wupatki and Walnut Canyon, =
Meteor Crater (the world's largest), Oak Creek's red rock canyons and =
Monument Valley. The San Francisco Peaks attract people all year. =
Flagstaff offers a wide range of community and cultural facilities. =
Opportunities include live theater, vocal and instrumental performances, =
art and history museums, ethnic festivals, a full calendar of community =
special events, art galleries, a symphony orchestra, 6 recreation centers, =
3 libraries, 29 parks, 2 swimming pools, 1 public and 2 private golf =
courses, an ice skating/roller rink, 16 tennis courts, two bowling alleys, =
1 skeet-and-trap facility, 17 indoor theater screens, and the Arizona =
Snowbowl/Flagstaff Nordic Center ski areas. The city has numerous bike =
paths. Many mountain biking and hiking trails are nearby. Camping, =
fishing, and hunting opportunities are also extensive.
Flagstaff has 12 public elementary schools, two middle schools, three high =
schools and many private, charter schools, and church-affiliated schools, =
and day care facilities. The city is home to Coconino Community College =
and Northern Arizona University with a graduate college and 11 undergraduat=
e colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, =
Ecosystem Science and Management, Engineering and Technology, Education, =
Health Professions, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Museum Facility of =
Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Flagstaff has an extensive array of medical facilities and resources in =
the areas of traditional, integrative and alternative healthcare. =
Flagstaff Medical Center is the northern Arizona regional referral center =
for trauma, cancer, rehabilitation, cardiac care, high-risk maternal/fetal,=
MRI/CT scan, and more. More than 148 physicians are on active staff at =
the hospital, representing 36 medical specialties.=20
Flagstaff receives over 300 days of sunshine a year. Summer days are =
sunny, with highs usually in the 70s to low 90s. Summer afternoon =
thunderstorms are common. Summer humidity is generally low, and nights are =
pleasantly cool. In the winter it freezes at night, but it warms up during =
the day again with sunshine. There are usually 5-10 storms per winter, =
most of which deposit less than 6 inches of snow. Average annual precipitat=
ion is 22.8 inches and average annual snowfall is 109 inches.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 5 Jun 2001 to 6 Jun 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 30 messages totalling 1599 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Fw: 2 EE job openings
2. Fw: [ee-internet] TO: EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...):
3. Update on blank digests
4. Post-doctoral Position: Quantitative Forest Ecologist
5. 2001 Training Workshops
6. A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora
7. Sea Anemones of the World
8. Dave's Equation Balancer
9. Roundup controversy (4)
10. The Rainforest Database
11. TreeGuide: The Natural History of Trees
12. International Biodiversity Observation Year 2001-2002
13. The Scout Report for Science & Engineering
14. positions at HawkWatch International
15. Landscape Ecology - table of contents
16. Sr. Ecologist position available immediately
17. Ornithologist Jim Tate named as DOI Science Advisor
18. EnvironmentalCAREER.com Environmental Job Listings
19. LAI vs. height?
20. on ELF
21. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
22. Assistant Field Station Director Sought
23. New global warming report by National Academies
24. Call For Papers: 2001 WFO Meeting
25. another suggestion for those of you receiving blank digests
26. Job: forest ecosystem services, staff scientist or economist, UCS
27. Graduate RA in biology, Murray State Univ.
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 07:12:10 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: 2 EE job openings
-----Original Message-----
From: Sue Bumpous [mailto:SBUMPOUS@tnrcc.state.tx.us]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 1:53 PM
Subject: 2 EE job openings
1. LCRA CONSERVATION COORDINATOR II
Essential Functions: Assist with the development and implementation of
LCRA
water conservation programs for LCRA municipal water customers. Duties
include: plan, implement and evaluate LCRA water utility conservation
programs including plumbing retrofit programs and development of a
clothes
washer rebate program; assist with planning and implementation of water
conservation school education and public information programs; assist
Water
Conservation Supervisor with other conservation program elements, as
requested.
Minimum Requirements: Undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences, Social
Sciences, Planning, Public Health or related field plus 3-4 years
relevant
experience (related experience may substitute for education). Masters
degree preferred. Requirements include: previous experience in either
water
conservation or other water-related program implementation and
evaluation;
demonstrated ability to work with the public and private sector,
including
diverse interest groups and individual citizens; ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing; experience making public
presentations and creating educational materials. Must be able to travel
during working hours 10-20% of the time. Must have a valid Texas
driver's
license and a good driving record.
JOB # 010528 (replacement position). Closing date: until filled.
(PM 26) Salary Range: $2,990 - $4,481/Monthly
See LCRA web site www.lcra.org to apply
2. Cameron Park Zoo
Location: Waco, Texas
Curator of Education
The Cameron Park Zoo is accepting applications for Curator of Education.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, Biology, Zoology or in a
related field plus two years related experience.
Requires the ability to develop, organize and implement all aspects of
educational programming and events by: supervising employees and
volunteers, recruiting and training volunteers, preparing and monitoring
a
budget, supervising on-site event operation and maintaining records
associated with events, maintain biofacts and animal collection used to
support educational programs, providing information through interactive
means such as Internet; manage and update information on City's web
page.
The ideal applicant will be a motivated self-starter with strong verbal
and written communication skills.
Starting salary is $22,763 to $38,664 annually DOE, plus excellent
benefits.
Applications are on the City of Waco website, www.waco-texas.com, click
on
City Jobs. You can mail applications to City of Waco, Human Resources,
P.O.
Box 2570, Waco, TX 76702.
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 07:12:46 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: [ee-internet] TO: EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...):
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Ocwieja" <maryo@4netaccess.com>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 7:58 AM
Subject: [ee-internet] TO: EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...):
TO: EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...):
The updated list below contains job opportunities posted on EE-Link
(http://eelink.net) between 5/16/01 and 6/1/01. This list will be
generated twice a month and reposted.
The list represents only the newest job postings on EE-Link and
summarizes
position offered, hiring organization, location of job, and application
deadline (if supplied). For detailed information and a complete listing,
go to the EE-link job posting page (jobs can be sorted by state or
region to
make searching easier):
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi
Job Postings added to EE-Link as of 5/16/2001
Programme Officer
UK CEED/Bag It & Bin It Education Programme
Peterborough
Deadline: 6-20-2001
International Environmental Coordinator
Conservation International
Washington, DC
Deadline: 6-4-2001
Instructor
The Outdoor School
Marble Falls, TX
Deadline: 7-20-2001
Naturalist
Discovery Park Advisory Panel
Seattle, WA
Deadline: 5-23-2001
Administrative Intern
Gore Range Natural Science School
Red Cliff, CO
Posted: 5-15-2001
Advanced Exhibition Content Research Intern
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Cody, WY
Deadline: 10-15-2001
Assistant
Michoacan Reforestation Fund
Alameda, CA
Deadline: 5-15-2001
Environmental Education Interns
Cincinnati Nature Center
Milford, OH
Posted: 5-15-2001
Environmental Education Intern
Montshire Museum of Science
Norwich, VT
Posted: 5-15-2001
Exhibition Content Research Intern
Montshire Museum of Science
Norwich, VT
Posted: 5-15-2001
Research Assistant Intern
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Cody, WY
Deadline: 10-15-2001
Development Director
Gore Range Natural Science School
Red Cliff, CO
Posted: 5-15-2001
Environmental Educator
Montshire Museum of Science
Norwich, VT
Posted: 5-15-2001
Nature Specialist
Camp Sewataro
Sudbury, MA
Deadline: 6-10-2001
Executive Director
Seatuck Environmental Organization
Islip, NY
Deadline: 6-11-2001
Executive Director
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Brighton, CO
Deadline: 6-15-2001
Senior Communications & Program Development Specialist
Smithsonian Institution Biodiversity Program
Washington, DC
Deadline: 6-30-2001
International EE Program Coordinator
Conservation International
Washington, DC
Posted: 5-21-2001
Student Affairs Manager
The School for Field Studies
The Center for Marine Studies
Turks & Caicos Islands
Deadline: 6-15-2001
Research/Education Team Leader
Goodwin Conservation Center
Hampton, CT
Deadline: 5-25-2001
Internship in Outdoor Education
SCICON Outdoor School
Springville, CA
Posted: 5-22-2001
Program Director
Salish Sea Expeditions
Bainbridge, WA
Posted: 5-22-2001
Academic Liaison
The School for Field Studies
Beverly, MA
Deadline: 6-15-2001
Wildlife Program Assistant I
Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center
Auburn University, AL
Posted: 5-23-2001
Environmental Education Intern
Audubon Center of the North Woods
Sandstone, MN
Posted: 8-1-2001
Campground Interpreters
San Juan Mountains Association
Durango, CO
Deadline: 6-22-2001
Public Use/EE Intern (2 positions)
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Charles, VA
Deadline: 6-15-2001
Program Director
Moran Outdoor School
Olga, WA
Posted: 5-29-2001
Naturalist/Instructors & Counselors
Westmoor Park
West Hartland, CT
Deadline: 6-19-2001
Detailed information for each of these positions is posted at the
EE-link
job posting page:
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 09:10:48 -0400
From: Will Cook <cwcook@DUKE.EDU>
Subject: Re: Update on blank digests
In Pegasus Mail (I use ver. v3.12c for Win32), the trick to viewing the
blank digests is to right-click on the digest, select "Message
Properties...", and deselect "Is a valid MIME message"
Here's a great resource for instructions on how to turn off html-
formatting in most e-mail programs:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1236/nomime.html
--
Charles W. "Will" Cook w 919-660-7423
http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html cwcook@duke.edu
Biology Dept., Duke University, Box 90340, Durham, NC 27708
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 08:48:17 -0700
From: Charles Halpern <chalpern@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
Subject: Post-doctoral Position: Quantitative Forest Ecologist
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (POST-DOCTORAL)--QUANTITATIVE FOREST ECOLOGIST
POSITION AVAILABLE: August 1, 2001
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2001
LOCATION: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, Oregon
RESPONSIBILITIES: The employee will be responsible for analyzing and
synthesizing data from a large interdisciplinary project investigating
various biological responses to "green-tree retention" treatments in
western Oregon and Washington. This effort will be a key part of the DEMO
project (Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options); hence, it will
entail formulating and testing various cross-disciplinary hypotheses about
responses of understory vegetation, overstory vegetation, fungi, small
mammals, birds, amphibians/reptiles, and insects to varying levels and
patterns of green-tree retention. Data analysis and synthesis will include
construction of modeling datasets, formulation and fitting of statistical
models, graphical presentation of results, and articulation of the
implications for forest management in both written and oral reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in forest ecology or silviculture, with a strong
emphasis on quantitative analysis; or Ph.D. in forest biometrics, with a
strong emphasis on forest ecology required. Demonstrated ability to
develop and apply statistical/mathematical models for: 1) describing
vegetation structure and vegetation dynamics, including both overstory and
understory vegetation; 2) testing the integrated responses of vegetation,
fungi, small mammals, reptiles/amphibians, birds, and insects to
silvicultural treatments. Thorough familiarity with current issues and
theories on conservation of biological diversity in forest ecosystems,
including demonstrated and potential impact of silvicultural
manipulations. Expertise in managing and analyzing large datasets from the
perspective of forest vegetation dynamics and wildlife-habitat
relationships. Experience in running models for simulating forest dynamics
and forest growth and yield. Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods
and theory, including sampling and regression modeling. Knowledge of
silvicultural systems; techniques to assess the consequences of specific
silvicultural treatments; and models for describing crown and canopy
structure. Demonstrated record of ability to work both independently and
collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, resource
specialists, and operational foresters. Ability to write reports and
publications for peer-reviewed journals. Strong interpersonal
communication skills.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: The position will be based at the Department of
Forest Science on the campus of Oregon State University. Some travel
between Corvallis, Portland, and Seattle will be an essential part of the
position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Salary will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications. The full-time salary rate
is anticipated to be between $34,008-38,004 per year, commensurate with
qualifications.
OTHER BENEFITS: Competitive medical, dental and life insurance plans.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Douglas Maguire, Department of Forest
Resources, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR 97331; phone: (541)
737-4215; FAX (541) 737-3049; email: doug.maguire@orst.edu.
TO APPLY: For full consideration, all application materials must be
received by July 1, 2001. Review of applications will continue through
August 31, 2001. To apply, submit a letter of application, resume,
transcripts of university work, and names and addresses of three
references to:
Sandra C. Lewis, Office Manager
Department of Forest Science
Oregon State University
321 Richardson Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of
dual-career couples.
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 10:44:15 -0500
From: Sumani Chimmula <schimmula@USGS.GOV>
Subject: 2001 Training Workshops
2001 TRAINING WORKSHOPS
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL WETLAND RESEARCH CENTER &
MID-CONTINENT MAPPING CENTER
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
700 CAJUNDOME BLVD.
LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506-3154 PHONE (337) 266-8699
TRAINING/WORKSHOP FACILITY IS THE NWRC-ANNEX
CONTACT: pat_o'neil@usgs.gov WEBSITE: http://www.nwrc.usgs.go=
v
The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior is present=
ing
a series of topical workshops pertaining to mapping, vegetation,
photo-interpretation, remote sensing and Geographical Information Syste=
ms.
The workshops are part of an effort to exchange information and provide=
access to spatial technologies developed at the center for natural reso=
urce
survey. The workshops are available to the general public educators, s=
tate
and federal agencies. Workshop participation by the international
community is also greatly encouraged. Workshop participants are eligib=
le
to receive continuing education units (CEU's) for a fee of $10 in addit=
ion
to the standard registration expense.
Most of the workshops are 3 days long, creating compact presentation of=
materials. No previous experience in any of the topical workshop is
assumed, except for advanced workshops. Appropriate handouts, photos,
maps, and other forms of distributed materials are provided to the work=
shop
participants. Some workshops will have scheduled field exercises.
Hands-on exercises are utilized to involve workshop participation.
Specialized workshop topics and transient workshops can be arranged bas=
ed
upon consultation and number of workshop participants. Scheduled works=
hops
are subject to change. Please contact the workshop coordinator at the
listed phone number for workshop information.
February 6-8 Introduction to National Wetlands Classificati=
on
System
March 13-15 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
April 24-26 Hydric Soils and Wetland Delineations
May 12 WETMAAP (Wetland Education through Maps and Aerial
Photography)
June 13 Introduction to Geospatial Control Information for
Natural Resources
June 19-21 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
June 20-21 Introduction to the Identification of Wetland
Forest Trees
July 17-18 Metadata for Geospatial Data
August 14-16 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
September 18-20 Introduction to GPS for Natural Resources
December 4-6 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
December 5-7 Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing and Map=
ping
December 10-12 Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation=
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:12:32 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora
3. A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora of the United States,
Canada, and Greenland
http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/bonap/checklist_intro.html
The Digital Checklist is a joint project of The Biota of North America
Program, BONAP (North Carolina Botanical Garden) and the Museum Informatics
Project (University of California at Berkeley). This no-frills Checklist
contains a wealth of information, including scientific and common names of
North American Flora (and any synonyms), a "dot map" of state or provincial
distribution of taxa, and a list of distributional locality names. The
Checklist may be queried by text search or hierarchy select, with results
available in "browse" (e.g., further options) or "phytogeography and
synonymy" modes (no further options). To access the Checklist, first-time
users should read the overview and instructions in the Getting Started
section. [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:12:39 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Sea Anemones of the World
5. Sea Anemones of the World
http://biocomplexity.nhm.ukans.edu/anemones/images/index.html
This impressive site is comprised of an electronic catalog of species (of
Actiniaria, Corallimorpharia, and Ptychodactiaria), a bibliography of
literature in which those species were described, and an inventory of type
specimens for more than 1,300 species of Sea Anemones. Distribution maps and
images are also available for most type specimens. Led by Dr. Daphne Fautin
of the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Kansas, this
impressive initiative targets researchers in particular, but is an excellent
resource for educators and students as well. The site is searchable by
Genus, Species, Museum, Author, Year, or Distribution; typical returns lead
the viewer to concise information on the species' original description, the
type specimen's locality and museum, and one to several images of the
species (color images, black-and-white illustrations, and more). [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:13:06 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Dave's Equation Balancer
9. Dave's Equation Balancer
http://www.sci.ouc.bc.ca/chem/programmes/balance.html
This on-line calculator lets you balance equations with the touch of a
button. You enter the compounds or elements for both reactants and products
and the program provides the balanced equation (note that it cannot handle
ionic formulae). A nifty homework-helper for chemistry students. [HCS]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 11:03:34 -0700
From: Phil Nott <pnott@BIRDPOP.ORG>
Subject: Roundup controversy
Dear listers
When will governments learn ....
First of all I think we should define a "weed". Rick Roush said "Roundup
is used in aerial sprays around the New South Wales coast to help manage
a major weed from South Africa, bitou bush, WITHOUT apparent damage to
native trees and shrubs."
What a ridiculous argument !! If Roundup had been used in South Africa
it WOULD have killed a native plant, the bitou bush. I wonder how many
"keystone" weed species exist in south American forests.
He also said "What evidence is there that Roundup is poisoning rivers?
It may get into the rivers, but what biological effects are there?". It
might be best for us to find out before indiscriminantly spraying
Columbian ecosystems?
I certainly have to agree that toxicological tests show that many
vertebrates have high tolerances to Roundup and show few if any adverse
effects to long-term exposure. If aerosol spraying is the intended
method of delivery the potential effects on eyes and respiratory tracts
of all organisms might not be regarded as "safe". Has anybody looked at
the effects of Roundup on invertebrates??
The best information I have found on Roundup :
http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/fatty-alcohol-monuron/gl
pho
sate/herb-prof-glyphosate.html
Phil Nott
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:12:46 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: The Rainforest Database
6. The Rainforest Database
http://www.gn.apc.org/LivingEarth/RainforestDB/index.html
Provided by Living Earth Foundation, an international non-governmental
organization, The Rainforest Database is an educational resource on
rainforests and the indigenous peoples that live within rainforests.
Although currently under construction, the Website offers thirteen chapters
of text (figures will be added later) with hyperlinks to a glossary. Text
chapters cover geographic occurrence of rainforests, plant and animal
diversity, nutrient cycling, the evolutionary plant-herbivore war, and human
forest dwellers of Latin America, among other topics. For undergraduates or
those new to the topic, this will be a fine resource. [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:12:55 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: TreeGuide: The Natural History of Trees
8. TreeGuide: The Natural History of Trees
http://www.treeguide.com/
This excellent commercial site offers news, features, and information about
trees, with an emphasis on North American trees (including natives,
naturalized, and ornamental). Designed for the general public, the site
includes many "gee whiz" curiosities, adding interest to every topic and
making this a great resource for undergraduates. The content of the site
includes full taxonomic information, current news, and partially-completed
information on regional trees, tree biology, and "superlative" trees. At
present, about 150 of 1,000 trees are described in the database, with
completion of the database "anticipated by the second quarter of 2001."
Definitely worth the visit! [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:13:14 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: International Biodiversity Observation Year 2001-2002
10. International Biodiversity Observation Year 2001-2002
http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/IBOY/index2.html
The International Biodiversity Observation Year 2001-2002, or IBOY, is a
grassroots effort of the international scientific, education and media
communities. An Initiative of DIVERSITAS (a European-based international
program of biodiversity science), IBOY seeks to promote and integrate
biodiversity science, and "to increase communication of science-based
information on biodiversity and its links to daily living." The IBOY
homepage provides background information on IBOY, including aims and
methods, the core project, and a history of its origin. Also on the site are
biodiversity related resources, including meetings, educational information,
biodiversity informatics, and conservation/ research organizations. [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:21:48 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: The Scout Report for Science & Engineering
Unfortunately I think the penultimate edition of the The Scout Report for
Science & Engineering was just released. It has been the source of a
variety of interesting web sites that I have posted to ECOLOG-L, but they
have not found a source of funding to continue this project at the
University of Wisconsin. If you encounter web sites that you think would
be useful resources for ecologists, feel free to post them to this list.
David Inouye, list owner and moderator
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 11:47:32 -0600
From: Paul Grindrod <pgrindrod@HAWKWATCH.ORG>
Subject: Re: positions at HawkWatch International
To Whom It May Concern:
Please post to list server:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS available at several raptor migration
sites in the western U.S. (Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Texas, and New Mexico).
Duties include visitor contact and education, assist with raptor migration
monitoring or banding project, and camp chores. Applicants must have own
camping gear, be in excellent physical condition, tolerate long hours at a
remote field site in all weather, and live and work well in a cooperative
environment. Projects run from mid-August or early September through late
October or mid-November depending on the site. Housing provided at some
sites, most require camping. Stipends vary from $350-500/month depending on
applicant's experience and the requirements of the site. Please send
resume, cover letter, 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail, and dates
of availability to Outreach Coordinator; HawkWatch International Inc.; 1800
S. West Temple, Suite 226; Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Deadline June 30,
2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY. Bring live, non-releasable raptors
into classrooms and community events in New Mexico or Utah and neighboring
states to educate about raptors and their role in the environment. Interns
receive training in presentation skills, and the care and handling of live
raptors. Duties include program scheduling, presentation, and related
record keeping, as well as some bird care responsibilities. Successful
applicants must have their own vehicle. There is a stipend of $500 per
month plus housing and mileage reimbursement. Experience in teaching,
public speaking, or raptor handling is preferred. Please send resume,
references (3) with phone or e-mail, and a cover letter expressing your
interest and dates of availability to: Education Internship, HawkWatch
International, Inc., 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT
84115. Deadline for fall 2001 is June 30.
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:28:41 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Landscape Ecology - table of contents
Landscape Ecology
Table of Contents
Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2001
Spatial patterns of sand pine invasion into longleaf pine forests in the
Florida Panhandle.
Deanna H. McCay. pp. 89-98.
Spatial pattern of coniferous and deciduous forest patches in an Eastern
North America agricultural landscape: the influence of land use and
physical attributes.
Daiyuan Pan, Gerald Domon, Danielle Marceau, Andre Bouchard. pp. 99-110.
Current velocity and spatial scale as determinants of the distribution and
abundance of two rheophilic herbivorous insects.
Todd A. Wellnitz, N. LeRoy Poff, Gabriel Cosyleon, Brett Steury. pp. 111-120
Quantifying habitat specificity to assess the contribution of a patch to
species richness at a landscape scale.
Helene H. Wagner, Peter J. Edwards. pp. 121-131.
The effects of a vegetational corridor on the abundance and dispersal of
insect biodiversity within a northern California organic vineyard.
Clara I. Nicholls, Michael Parrella, Miguel A. Altieri. pp. 133-146.
The role of landscape structure in species richness distribution of birds,
amphibians, reptiles and lepidopterans in Mediterranean landscapes.
Jose A. Atauri, Jose V. de Lucio. pp. 147-159.
The effect of breeding-habitat patch size on bird population density.
Cristian F. Estades. pp. 161-173.
Landscape changes and breeding bird assemblages in northwestern Portugal:
the role of fire.
Francisco Moreira, Paulo G. Ferreira, Francisco C. Rego, Stephen Bunting.
pp. 175-187.
Landscape Ecology
Table of Contents
Volume 16, Issue 3, April 2001
Resident bird species in urban forest remnants; landscape and habitat
perspectives.
Ulla M. Mortberg. pp. 193-203.
Central-place analysis and modeling of landscape-scale resource use in an
East African agropastoral system.
Peter B. Coppolillo. pp. 205-219.
Functional and structural landscape indicators of intensification,
resilience and resistance in agroecosystems in southern Argentina based on
remotely sensed data.
Jorge Ares, Monica Bertiller, Hector del Valle. pp. 221-234.
Can landscape indices predict ecological processes consistently?
Lutz Tischendorf. pp. 235-254.
Landscape structure influences continental distribution of hantavirus in
deer mice.
Jean P. Langlois, Lenore Fahrig, Gray Merriam, Harvey Artsob. pp. 255-266.
Dispersion of kangaroo rat mounds at multiple scales in New Mexico, USA.
Robert L. Schooley, John A. Wiens. pp. 267-277.
Applying a variable-shape spatial filter to map relative abundance of
manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris).
Richard O. Flamm, Leslie I. Ward, Bradley L. Weigle. pp. 279-288.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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----------------------
David J.
Mladenoff Editor-in-Chief, Landscape Ecolog
Associate
Professor www.wkap.nl/journals/landscape
Forest Landscape Ecology Lab http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu
djmladen@facstaff.wisc.edu
Department of Forest Ecology & Mgmt., University of Wisconsin-Madison
1630 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 USA
http://forest.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 15:38:06 -0400
From: Thom Cate <tcate@ZOO.UVM.EDU>
Subject: Re: Roundup controversy
Phil Nott wrote:
>=20
> Dear listers
>=20
> When will governments learn ....
>=20
> First of all I think we should define a "weed". Rick Roush said "Roundu
p
> is used in aerial sprays around the New South Wales coast to help manag
e
> a major weed from South Africa, bitou bush, WITHOUT apparent damage to
> native trees and shrubs."
This question comes up in soil science classes, where, as Dr. Schimel wou=
ld
put it, "You are not to use the word 'dirt' until the end of the quarter.=
"=20
The difference is, as Logan would put it, "dirt" is "soil out of place"
("Dirt: the ecstatic skin of the earth", ASIN: 1573225460).
My point is that a weed is a plant out of place. Rick said Roundup was u=
seful
for controlling a plant that was in a place it didn't belong. =20
>From www.dictionary.com: =20
weed (1) (we-d) n. 1. a. A plant considered undesirable,=20
unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing=20
where it is not wanted, as in a garden.=20
Rick's point is that it's not being used to control (that is, "kill") nat=
ive
plants, but to keep an undesirable invader in check. And controlling inv=
asive
plants--weeds--is what a lot of people on this group are all about! (c.f.
purple loosetrife)
> What a ridiculous argument !! If Roundup had been used in South Africa
> it WOULD have killed a native plant, the bitou bush. I wonder how many
> "keystone" weed species exist in south American forests.
The hallmark of this group is the responsble, mature, open-minded exchang=
e of
ideas, information and viewpoints. Denegrating and belittling an argumen=
t
because one person thinks it is rediculous is none of the above. If you
disagree with a position, argue against it using reason and respect for t=
he
people you're addressing as well as your audience--dont use schoolyard na=
me-calling.
Just keeping it real,
TC
--=20
_______________________________________________________________________
|
Thom Cate | =93Biology is the study of plants and
Graduate Research Fellow | their parasites=94=20
Proctor Maple Research Center | --unknown
|
University of Vermont | =93...that goat doesn=92t love YOU!=94
120-B Marsh Life Science | --Weird Al Yankovic
Burlington, VT 05405 |
| =93Fencers only recognise fencers,
Office: 802.656.8938 | potential fencers and hopeless
Lab: 802.656.0638 | individuals.=94
| - Aldo Nadi
_______________________________________________________________________
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:21:35 -0400
From: "Mashke, Jason" <Mashke@PBWORLD.COM>
Subject: Sr. Ecologist position available immediately
Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, a leading provider of infrastructure
services for over 100 years is seeking a senior ecologist in its Atlanta
office. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years experience in wetland
delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland and stream
mitigation, permitting, and NEPA documentation. Experience with large
transportation projects a plus. Our firm offers many great opportunities for
environmental professionals to enhance their careers. For more information,
please contact Jason at the number below.
Jason Mashke, Ecologist
Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.
3340 Peachtree Road, NE
Suite 2400, Tower Place 100
Atlanta, GA 30326-1001
(404) 364-5239 Direct
(404) 237-3015 Fax
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:49:30 -0700
From: Phil Nott <pnott@BIRDPOP.ORG>
Subject: Re: Roundup controversy
Ooops !! Apologies to Rick using the word "ridiculous" but I must point
out to Tom that there was no "name-calling".
However, I still contend that using Roundup in aerial sprays kills
numbers of indigenous plant species - whether they be regarded as weeds
or ornamentals in other countries or not. Those species are an integral
part of the ecosystem and their mass removal, even in the short-term
could not possibly be regarded as healthy for that ecosystem. In fact it
is possible that their removal could create enough disturbance to allow
other undesirable weeds in that are not sensitive to Roundup.
PN
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:44:17 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Ornithologist Jim Tate named as DOI Science Advisor
NEW SCIENCE ADVISOR NAMED AT INTERIOR DEPARTMENT - Ornithologist James
Tate -- a career biologist with diverse experience in private industry,
education, and government -- will become Science Advisor to Secretary of
the Interior Gale Norton. "Jim Tate is a veteran biologist and public
policy expert who has devoted his career to conservation and wildlife
protection efforts," Norton said today. "Jim's background and experience
make him the perfect addition to our team." Since he began his
conservation career more than 30 years ago as an associate professor at
Cornell University and assistant Director of the highly respected
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Tate has worked extensively on
endangered species issues. For the past two years, he served as Advisory
Scientist for the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental
Laboratory on projects including Sage Grouse and other environmental
issues. From 1991 to 1999, he served Senators Malcolm Wallop, Dirk
Kempthorne, and Mike Crapo. Tate was a professional staff member for the
Senate Environment & Public Works Committee and the Senate Energy and
Natural Resources Committee. From 1988 to 1991, he was a wildlife
biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's division of
Endangered Species. Tate also was a branch chief and policy analyst with
the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement from 1984 to
1988. He served as a manager of environmental affairs for Atlantic
Richfield's coal subsidiary in Denver, Colorado from 1974 to 1984. In
Wyoming, Tate oversaw environmental compliance permitting for the Coal
Creek Mine and Black Thunder Mine, which won numerous environmental
awards. Dr. Tate received his PhD in Zoology from the University of
Nebraska with a thesis on the foraging behavior of woodpeckers. His
experience also includes teaching for the National Audubon Society at
the adult education facility off the coast of Maine and serving as
editor of the Society's Blue List of declining species. He has held
offices and served on boards of scientific and conservation
organizations including The Wilson Ornithological Society and the
Wildfowl Trust of North America.
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 18:21:48 -0400
From: Environmental Career Center <eccinfo@ENVIRONMENTALCAREER.COM>
Subject: EnvironmentalCAREER.com Environmental Job Listings
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Post-Doctoral Research Associate, U. of Florida, Department of Physiological
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http://www.environmentalcareer.com/UFlorida.htm
Environmental Coordinator, Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminal, LLC, New Jersey
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was mailed to subscribers on 1 June 2001.)
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 15:50:52 -0700
From: Jonathan Greenberg <greenberg@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: LAI vs. height?
Hi all:
I'm about to start a dissertation project in the Ecuadorian rainforests,
and one of the measurements I wanted to take was LAI vs. height -- does
anyone have any experience doing this WITHOUT the aid of a canopy tower,
walkway or any other access point? I have read an article about taking
pictures of a large, white balloon as you raise it up through the forest,
but I was hoping to get other suggestions... Thanks!
--j
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Jonathan Greenberg
Graduate Group in Ecology, U.C. Davis
http://www.anthro.ucdavis.edu/~greenberg
http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu
AIM: jgrn307
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 09:25:20 +0930
From: Rick Roush <rick.roush@ADELAIDE.EDU.AU>
Subject: on ELF
>From another server.
Protecting the Environment
By GreenWood Resources, Inc.
Jeff Nuss/President
David Austin/VP of Business Development
1 SW Columbia, Suite 1720, Portland, OR 97258
503 274 0438 (W) 503 702 9245 (M)
It is often difficult to decide when or when not to respond to attacks
directed towards what your company is trying to do. Sometimes a response
provides the attention the attackers are hoping to get from their actions.
With the recent violence directed at our small business by the ELF
terrorists, we wanted to tell the story of what our company is trying to do
rather than respond to an act of violence that is recognized for what it
is... wrong!
As reported two weeks ago, ELF terrorists attacked our small business
because we grow poplar trees commercially on farmland. This farm provides
a sustainable chip supply to local paper mills, and in the years to come a
sustainable supply of saw logs to hardwood mills in the region. With the
need to manage our natural timberlands for multiple benefits, this
agricultural timber resource helps in providing a new resource to meet
reduction in wood supply from natural timberlands in a sound economic and
environmental approach. Our company bases its mission on a business
strategy that helps our farmers, conserves our forests, promotes the
health of the environment and supplies sustainable forest products to our
region's
dominant industry.
It is no secret that there is a struggle between balancing the competitive
needs of the environment with the economy. As our natural forests are
being conserved and harvests reduced by federal mandates and state
regulations, new sustainable timber resources must be grown to maintain a
healthy forest products industry. GreenWood Resources was founded with
the direct intention of balancing those needs through the development and
management of our poplar tree farms around sustainable development
principles. Our company knows it is these kinds of enterprising
operations and entrepreneurial spirits that are providing real benefits to
our environment and communities. Terrorist attacks, as displayed at our
operations, are only a deterrent to the kind of environmental and business
approaches that will lead to a better world.
Our company and its employees focus on wise stewardship of our resources
and offer real solutions to the struggle between economics and
environment. We start by developing the trees we plant through a time
honored technology that mankind has used for hundred of years called
cross-pollination. Cross-pollination amongst poplar (i.e. cottonwood)
happens naturally in the environment, as it does with other plants.
Notable farmer Thomas Jefferson cross-bred several varieties of peas at
his farm in Virginia and stated that "the greatest service which can be
rendered any country is to introduce a
useful plant to its culture." In our business, we develop hundreds of
varieties to ensure diversity within the plantation and surrounding
eco-system. It should be clearly known, we do not develop, propagate or
grow genetically modified organisms (GMO's), nor do we mass produce a
single mono-culture crop on cut-over natural timberlands. Our trees are
planted on farmland and are managed as an agricultural crop.
Like Jefferson, we believe that our work at GreenWood Resources is a
tremendous service to our region's two oldest industries, timber and
agriculture, because we are offering new opportunities to more closely
link these industries to one another. By using traditional breeding
techniques nature has given us, we have developed various high-yielding
tree crops that maintain an excellent degree of genetic diversity. We use
agricultural practices to create a sustainable wood flow for our region's
mills, while increasing the economic strength of the rural communities and
improving the health of our environment through increased wildlife and
combating the ever
increasing greenhouse gas problem.
For the past decade, our staff has worked with US Fish and Wildlife to
successfully restore the population of the endangered Lower Columbia White
Tail Deer on our plantation. Additionally, the Audubon Society conducted
a survey on our lands and noted that waterfowl and other bird life
populations dramatically increased in the region because of the increased
habitat provided by the trees. Nearly twenty five percent of our farm's
land is designated for environmental purposes that serve as buffer areas
and wildlife refuges.
The right approach to the struggle between economics and environment is to
take the debate public as has been shown successfully over the years
through organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Environmental
Defense Fund, Audubon Society and others. The ELF operates in secret, and
their spokesmen encourage covert violence then willfully misrepresents the
truth to justify their aggression. This will not bear fruit long term.
The root of change in America is to declare and publicly act; this grows
from the spirit of when our founding fathers publicly signed their names,
their fortunes and
their sacred honor to free this country. Martin Luther King, Jr. publicly
spoke and marched and things changed. As concerned environmentalists, our
company is using the public institutions of the markets and legal system
to protect our natural heritage while supporting the economic needs of
those rural communities most closely attached to the environment.
In the end, we are confident that our society will embrace the principles
of sustainable development and live in balance with the environment
because it is the right thing to do -- not because terrorists forced us.
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:00:33 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Program Officer, Species Conservation
Company: World Wildlife Fund
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3944
Title: Director of Engineering
Company: Sustainable Strategies
Location: Concord, Massachusetts
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3943
Title: Sustainable Development Program Coordinator
Company: Institute for Sustainable Development
Location: Southampton, New York
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3942
Title: Regional Sales Engineer/Manager for an environment
Company: Renaissance Executive Search
Location: Virginia to Maine
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3941
Title: Jet Ski Campaigner
Company: Friends of the Earth
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3940
Title: Grassroots Coordinator
Company: Friends of the Earth
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3939
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 17:29:17 -0400
From: "Samuel D. Marshall" <marshallsd@HIRAM.EDU>
Subject: Assistant Field Station Director Sought
Assistant Field Station Director - The James H. Barrow Field Station is a
260 acre research and education facility owned and operated by Hiram College
(http://www.hiram.edu/acad/fieldStation/index.asp) including over 200 acres
of beech-maple forest, 2 ponds, and a cold-water stream. Facilities include
a 3600 sq. ft. laboratory building, a student residence bungalow, a 2200 sq.
ft. meeting facility, and a GIS laboratory. The Assistant Director will
supervise (and when necessary, supplement) the student work force in
day-to-day station operations and oversee all operations in the absence of
the Director. Responsibilities include: implementing land management
programs, overseeing a small live animal collection and assisting in
educational and research activities at the station. The Assistant Director
will also be encouraged to devise management and/or research programs of
her/his own. The person in this position will have half-time
responsibilities within the Department of Biology during the academic year
teaching two laboratory sections per semester (fall - Biology for Nonmajors;
spring - either Molecular and Cellular Biology or Vertebrate Biology). The
remainder of time during the academic year and full-time in the summer will
be devoted to the field station. Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree and
experience in some area of field biology combined with good organizational
and laboratory skills are required: a Master's degree with teaching and
supervisory experience is preferred. This is a full-time 12-month position
and includes a comprehensive benefits program. Send a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, college transcripts, and three letters of
reference to: Dr. Sam Marshall, Director, James H. Barrow Field Station,
Hiram College, P.O. Box 67, Hiram, OH 44234. Review of Applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence
Through Diversity. (http://www.hiram.edu)
Samuel D. Marshall
Director, J. H. Barrow Field Station
Hiram College
Hiram, Ohio 44234
Phone (330) 527-2141
Fax (330) 527-3187
Website: http://www.hiram.edu/acad/fieldStation/index.asp
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 20:13:18 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: New global warming report by National Academies
Top Climate Scientists Advise White House on Global Warming
June 6 -- Responding to a request from the Bush administration, a new
report from the National Academies sums up science's current understanding
of global climate change. The report characterizes warming trends over the
last 100 years, examines what may be in store for the 21st century and
comments on the extent to which warming may be attributable to human activit
.
You can access the report through the National Academies web site
www.nationalacademies.org
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:06:49 -0700
From: Ted Floyd <tedfloyd57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Call For Papers: 2001 WFO Meeting
Western Field Ornithologists
26th Annual Meeting
27-30 September 2001 * Reno, Nevada
Call for Papers and Poster Presentations
Guidelines:
1. Oral and poster presentations should reflect
original research, or summarize existing unpublished
information, and be presented in a manner that will
be of interest to serious amateur field ornithologists.
Talks and posters relating to the following general
themes are especially solicited for the current
meeting, but other topics will also be welcomed:
* Systematics, biogeography, and geographic variation
of birds of the Pacific Coast region, the North American
interior, and the interface between the two
* New information on field identification problems
relevant to the birds of western North America and
the eastern Pacific Ocean
* Techniques for field study of birds, including
censusing, monitoring, and other studies; results
of studies resulting from the application of such
techniques
* Ecology, population biology, and conservation of
birds in the state of Nevada or any of the bioregions
or habitats it represents (Great Basin, Mojave Desert,
Sierra Nevada, Columbia Plateau)
2. We expect to allot 20 minutes per oral presentation,
which should include 5 minutes for questions and
discussion; longer time slots (30 minutes) are
negotiable.
3. Posters should fit within a width of 6 feet.
4. An abstract of your presentation or poster should
be submitted electronically to Ted Floyd (tedfloyd57@
hotmail.com) or as hard copy (Ted Floyd, Great Basin
Bird Observatory, One East First Street Suite 500,
Reno NV 89501). All abstracts should be received by
15 July 2001, and should be submitted in the following format:
* YOUR LAST NAME, YOUR FIRST NAME. Your affiliation
(if any), complete mailing address, e-mail address
(optional). Title of Your Talk. Brief (300 word maximum)
summary of the goals, results, and conclusions of your
study.
For more information about the meeting, visit the WFO
web site at www.wfo-cbrc.org or contact Lucie Clark
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 20:16:33 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: another suggestion for those of you receiving blank digests
From an ECOLOG-L subscriber:
I began receiving blank digests when USGS preformed an upgrade to their
Lotus Notes Mail servers to 5.0.7 . After changing my profile so I read
may e-mail in Lotus Rich Text Format. I am now receiving my digest ok .
Perhaps this will be of help to others.
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 12:38:25 +0930
From: Rick Roush <rick.roush@ADELAIDE.EDU.AU>
Subject: Re: Roundup controversy
Phil wrote:
>First of all I think we should define a "weed". Rick Roush said "Roundup
>is used in aerial sprays around the New South Wales coast to help manage
>a major weed from South Africa, bitou bush, WITHOUT apparent damage to
>native trees and shrubs."
>
>What a ridiculous argument !! If Roundup had been used in South Africa
>it WOULD have killed a native plant, the bitou bush. I wonder how many
>"keystone" weed species exist in south American forests.
Rick replies: Clearly you have to match the tool to the problem. Bitou
bush on the New South Wales coast has been officially and legally described
as a "Threatening Process" because of the damage it's doing the ecology of
the coastal zone. I think that makes it a weed by any description.
By the way, southern Australian acacias are a major weed problem in South
Africa, creating monospecific stands that exclude bitou bush and almost
every thing else. However, Roundup wouldn't be used because it doesn't
work well on acacias.
> Phil wrote:
>He also said "What evidence is there that Roundup is poisoning rivers?
>It may get into the rivers, but what biological effects are there?". It
>might be best for us to find out before indiscriminantly spraying
>Columbian ecosystems?
Rick replies: My recollection is that glyphosate is registered in the US
(and one of the few herbicides that is) for use around waterways. In
southern Australia, only Roundup Bioactive, a low surfactant formulation,
is practically the only herbicide registered and ever used near water.
>
>I certainly have to agree that toxicological tests show that many
>vertebrates have high tolerances to Roundup and show few if any adverse
>effects to long-term exposure. If aerosol spraying is the intended
>method of delivery the potential effects on eyes and respiratory tracts
>of all organisms might not be regarded as "safe".
On a parallel with soap, because it is the surfactants that are at issue.
Has anybody looked at
>the effects of Roundup on invertebrates??
Yes, and the studies repeatedly show no direct effects (Roundup can have
indirect effects by removing host plants and cover).
Rick
>
>The best information I have found on Roundup :
>
>http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/fatty-alcohol-monuro
/glyph
>o
> sate/herb-prof-glyphosate.html
>
>Phil Nott
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 21:36:00 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: forest ecosystem services, staff scientist or economist, UCS
Staff Scientist or Economist
Forest Ecosystem Services
The Union of Concerned Scientists seeks an individual to develop and
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The position will be based at either UCS's Cambridge or Washington offices.
Review of applications will begin June 2001. Expected date of hire fall 2001
Send cover letter, vita, writing sample and names of three references to:
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 21:37:25 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Graduate RA in biology, Murray State Univ.
Funding is available for one GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP in
biology at Murray State University, KY. The specific research
project is flexible but the area of research must be related to
ecology/wildlife/conservation, preferably with mammals. Applicants
must have a GPA of 3.0 and a combined math and verbal GRE score of
1000. Applicants must also be proficient with the use of computers
and word-processing and database programs. A stipend of $12,000
and tuition waiver of $3,000 is available. Please submit a letter
of intent and resume by e-mail to terry.derting@murraystate.edu.
Graduate school applications can be found at
http://masters.murraystate.edu/app_american.htm.
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Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Summer Address:
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
P.O. Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224
email: howard.whiteman@murraystate.edu
PH/FAX: 970-349-7231 (message line)
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 6 Jun 2001 to 7 Jun 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 9 messages totalling 1137 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. unique urban forest ecologist position (needed ASAP)
2. LAI vs. height?
3. GPS in closed canopies ?
4. Research experience in field ecology - Florida
5. Roundup and Colombia
6. resume. please review / forward and respond.
7. Roundup controversy
8. USGS Job Opportunities
9. leadership opportunity for plant scientist
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 08:20:59 -0400
From: "Robert K. Witmer" <rwitmer@VT.EDU>
Subject: unique urban forest ecologist position (needed ASAP)
Forestry Field Ecologist, Patrick Center
Announcement #: 806
Issue Date: October 10, 2000 | Closing Date: Until Filled Responsibilities
The Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural
Sciences invites applications for a masters level field ecology position. Th
position is available starting in March 2001 and is funded for at least one
year and possibly two. The successful applicant will assist a team of PhDs a
d
other staff in conducting an ongoing project focused on rigorous evaluation
f
alternative management techniques for two invasive exotic plants (Norway map
e
and Japanese knotweed). Study sites for the project are located in woodlands
of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system, which is the largest urban park
system in the United States (see www.acnatsci.org/staff/mcnair/adaptman.html
for a project overview). We seek a highly motivated individual capable of
doing physically demanding fieldwork in hot and humid weather, and who is
familiar with data collection and basic field techniques of forestry, forest
ecology, or plant ecology. Qualifications
Applicants should have a masteris degree in forestry, forest ecology, plant
ecology, or closely related discipline, and should be experienced in field
work in hot and humid climates. Exceptional bacheloris level individuals may
be considered if their field experience is comparable to that of masteris
level individuals.
Dr. Robert Witmer
Academy of Natural Sciences
Patrick Center for Environmental Research
Adaptive Modeling
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1101
215-405-0593
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:06:20 -0400
From: "Kim J. Brown" <kjbrown@LDEO.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: Re: LAI vs. height?
Dear Jonathan and ECOLOG readers, I am aware of a few techniques:
1) the MacArthur-Horn technique where one measures leaf area profiles using
telephoto lens:
MacArthur + Horn(1969) Foliage profile by vertical measurements. Ecology
50:802-804
2) J.Aber, (using the above technique to measure hgt to lowest canopy layer)
Foliage-Height Profiles and Succession in Northern Hardwood Forests. Ecology
Vol. 60, No. 1. (Feb., 1979), pp. 18-23.
3) A very new technique using the same idea as (1) and (2) but with a laser
rangefinder:
Radtke and Bolstad (2001) Can.J.For.Res. 31: 410-418
-- from reading this paper, they found that the technique provided sound
estimates of relative vertical foliage profiles, but that their LAI
determinations did not correlate well with litter trap data.
There is a large body of literature that describes the difficulty of determi
ing
stand LAI based on optical techniques due to the complexity of canopy struct
res
(foliage clumping, crown shapes, gaps, tree densities). I suggest you wade i
to
those papers and feel comfortable with your selected techniques' strengths a
d
limitations before heading out to Ecuador...
Best of luck - feel free to email me directly if you have further questions.
--KJB.
--
Kim J. Brown, Ph.D.
The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
p.o. box 1000
61 Route 9W
Palisades NY 10964-8000
Phone: (845) 365-8401
Fax: (845) 365-8150
Email: kjbrown@ldeo.columbia.edu
Web: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~kjbrown
>>>>>>>>>>> New Address as of 1 Sept, 2
01 <<<<<<<<<<<<
Environmental and Plant Biology, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979
Jonathan Greenberg wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> I'm about to start a dissertation project in the Ecuadorian rainfor
sts,
> and one of the measurements I wanted to take was LAI vs. height -- does
> anyone have any experience doing this WITHOUT the aid of a canopy tower
> walkway or any other access point? I have read an article about taking
> pictures of a large, white balloon as you raise it up through the fores
,
> but I was hoping to get other suggestions... Thanks!
>
> --j
>
> ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
> Jonathan Greenberg
> Graduate Group in Ecology, U.C. Davis
> http://www.anthro.ucdavis.edu/~greenberg
> http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu
> AIM: jgrn307
> ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 12:16:00 -0300
From: Voltolini <jcvoltol@INFOCAD.COM.BR>
Subject: GPS in closed canopies ?
Hi, this is the result of my query about the use of GPS models in
rainforests.
Thanks for all of you that sent your suggestions..... :)
and..... there is a wonderful website by the U.S. Forest Service that
details a comparison of GPS units under forested canopy. It compares
trimble, magellan, garmin, and PLGR (U.S. govt) units.
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/gps/mtdc/gps2000/gps_comparison.htm
enjoy.......
Voltolini
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From: "Mann, Anthony" <manna@pdconsultants.com>
First of all, you should probably get a unit with an external antenna
capability and position averaging. Field ruggedness is pretty much a
standard for all Garmin units, they are salt water proof and nitrogen
filled.
There are better and more inexpensive gps units in the garmin line than
the
III plus. At $350, the gps III + is more expensive because it has built
in
maps (major roads only) and this feature will be totally useless for you
in
the field.
Garmin sells a Etrex unit for $100. these are basic units, can store
and
transfer waypoint data to a pc, and will last long on two AA batteries
(up
to 20 hrs). It lacks an external antenna jack, and can't do position
averaging.
The Etrex Summit is the same unit but for $200 it is the only Garmin
with a
built in electronic altimeter, which gives you better than 5 meter
elevation
readings that can be stored with the waypoint data. (unless you are
using a
survey-grade GPS, they all have 100 m altimeter errors due to lack of
triangulation accuracy - it has nothing to do with the defunct selective
availability problem) You have to calibrate the altimeter on known
elevations each day or less due to variations in atmospheric pressure.
Garmin now has a Etrex Vista (at $300), which is the upgrade to the
Summit
and has 24 mb memory, altimeter, electric compass and III plus type
maps).
The garmin 12 is a great unit for $130. It uses 4 AA batteries and runs
for
about 10 hrs. Lots of waypoint memory, can do position averaging but
also
lacks a external antenna jack.
The garmin 12xl is about $200 and is the same as the 12, but it has an
external antenna jack - can be extended over 10 ft for above brush
readings.
(the cable and external antenna are about $70).
I've used all four of these units and for a inexpensive gps, they all
are
great.
You should look at the web site www.mysimon.com fo look for prices.
_______________________
From: "Weatherford, Richard <Richard.Weatherford@stewart.army.mil>
Here are some excerpts from a discussion on GPS units that I got from
another list serv. There is a lot more than canopy issues, but all are
important when talking about GPS accuracy. The most important
question that you need to answer first is "How accurate does my
data need to be?" I realize that there is a lot of info, but I'm sure
that
it will help. We use Trimble Pro XR units. They seem to have the best
accuracy from hwat I have seen. One point that was brought up in these
discussions was that some of the cheaper units will be able to pick up
satellites that more expensive ones won't. This is because the cheaper
units will use satellites with less reception than the expensive ones.
This
will affect your accuracy greatly, but if 10-30 meters accuracy is what
you
need, it might be okay. If I can help further let me know.
Richard Weatherford
LCTA Coordinator
Fort Stewart Integrated Training Area Management
>
The main question you need to ask is what level of accuracy do you need.
The level of accuracy ties into how the data will be used. Are you
comparing it to previous data sets and/or using it in an analysis/model.
These types of questions determine the accuracy needed for the data. It
is
always best to get the most accurate data you can, but is that data
worth
the higher price tag for the ProXR units. The trade off is a GeoExplorer
III
with BOB at 1-2 meters in the field with real-time versus the ProXR that
gets sub-meter in the field. Which do you really need?
To answer your question on why the accuracy is different, the ProXR
units
are a higher quality unit and therefore get sub-meter accuracy in the
field
with the real-time correction. The GeoExplorer III units are not as
high
quality, but will probably get closer to 1-2 meters in the field with
real-time correction (having the Beacon-on-a-Belt). I have used
GeoExplorer
II (the predecessor to the III) and ProXRs. They are great units. Easy
to
understand, use, collect data, edit data, correct data, and export to
numerous GIS software formats.
The one point I would like to stress (me and my soapbox) is purchase a
mapping GPS unit. They are made for spatial data mapping not
recreational
navigation (as are the Garmins and Magellan). The mapping grade units
(such
as the ProXR, GeoExplorer III, Ashtechs) have data attributing within
the
unit that allows you to collect more than just a location, but also
information about the feature while you are out in the field. It
prevents
the user from having to write or keep a piece of paper with the
information/description of the features. The information about the
feature
(attributes) can all be associated with the feature as a table and the
information is not lost when the data is transferred to other
people/computers.
>
It may be time for another of those accuracy v.s. precision discussions.
The accuracy of a handheld GPS such as a Garmin 12 is stated as 15
meters in
the manual.
Depending on the satelite positions and local conditions, I can
regularly
get an EPE of 1-5 meters. That's Estimated Positional Error (EPE). I
can
regularly return to within 5 meters of a position marked with that GPS.
That's not bad precision for relocating a corner or the position of a
mobile
animal, probably quite acceptable for locating a plant population (the
margins of which expand and contract across many seasons).
However, I may be 15 meters away from the true position (and a
discussion of
the accuracy of the 'true position' could take some time...).
If I only need to locate a point of reference for use on a USGS Topo map
scale (1:24,000 or 1:25,000). This is very good accuracy and
precision. It
is much better than needed for most county or state level mapping.
Units like the Garmin 12 only collect point data and a point name. If
you
want to identify the boundary of a population for time series studies or
for
critical studies of area, then a polygon-collecting unit is necessary
(unless you want to collect a coarse series of points and convert them
to
polygons later.
Then there is the problem of significant digits. I've listened to too
many
arguments where someone is very concerned about instrument accuracy and
preciesion that ignore the problem of defining limits of the boundary
line
before measurements occur. One example is wetland delineations that are
reported to the nearest 0.01m squared when they should probably be
reported
to the nearest 0.01 hectare.
>
Lisa/List, etal,
1. The US Govt's removal of SA improved GPS receivers UNCORRECTED
accuracy to about 10 -15 meters from 50 - 100 meters. A big
improvement,
but for GIS and precise mapping/surveying applicatons, it had arguably
no
impact. We use the same tricks/process now as we did before to improve
on
this accuracy. We use differential correction. Differential correction
removed all the SA error (this is why you are not getting any better
accuracy after correction now - we were taking all of the SA out before
anyway) and many other errors. Now (starting after May 1, 2000) you
don't need to correct for SA (unless they bring SA back someday which
the
DOD retains the right to do so) but you still need to correct for
atmospheric error, satellite (ephemeris) errors, etc. Its all of these
other errors that are still giving the 10 -15 meters and its these error
we
still need to differentially correct to beat 10 meters.
2. There are two way to differentially correct (both yielding very
similar results):
a. post-process - > correct later in the office - you need
post-processing software to do this (and access to the internet to get
Base
Station data for the same time range you were collecting in the field)
b. real-time - > correct as collected in the field - you need
a
beacon receiver attached to your GPS to do this
NOT all GPS machines can do "a". NOT all GPS machines can do "b".
Decent
Mapping Grade GPS can do both "a" and "b". Most inexpensive,
recreational
GPS CANNOT do either "a" or "b" - they are stuck at the 10 meter + range
(typical accuracy).
Myth: Real Time correction beacons improve accuracy better than one can
get
with post-processing.
This is False. The accuracy of post-processing and real-time correction
is
very similar and the results either way will be determined by the
quality
and capability of your GPS receiver. Post-processing has some advantage
in
terms of stability and it will also save you some money on the extra
real-time equipment but you will need to spend some extra time for each
job
downloading the base station data and running the corrections (but this
process has been largely automated/streamlined from days of yore).
Thie only time buying a beacon receiver would be absolutely required is
if
you want to re-locate a previously mapped or otherwise known position -
for
example you want to navigate back to to the same burrow you mapped out
a
month ago and you wanted to return within +/- 5meters. Otherwise, if
you
are just mapping and not navigating, you can start with post-processing.
3. In differentially correctable mapping grade systems (I define
mapping grade systems as those designed to collect GIS feature,
attribute
and value data and which support point, line and polygon collection),
you
will find two basic categories of accuracy after correction has occured
(REMINDER.... regardless of post-process or real-time the accuracy will
be
about the same).
a) 1-5 meter e.g. Trimble GeoExplorer, CMT March and MC-GPS (your
options are limited in this category of mapping grade system)
b) sub-meter eg. Trimble ProXR, Leica GS50 Ashtech Reliance, CMT
HP-GPS-L4
These accuracies assume typical accuracy with good GPS conditions. I
have
seen "sub-meter" GPS system produce 6 - 7 meter or worse accuracy under
undesireable GPS conditions.Centimeter accuracy systems are also
available,
but I will not dilute this post with information about such systems.
5. Lisa, if you are happy with 5 meter accuracy you can use the
systems
such as noted in #4a above and save yourself a bundle. If you want to
get
that accuracy in the real-time add a beacon (expect to pay about $3-4K
for
a 1-5 post-processing system and $4-5 K for a beacon system.
If you must get below one meter (and your wallet is accomodating),
select a
machine from 4b above. The real-time question still applies. Expect to
pay
about $8500 for a sub-meter system with post-processing and about
$10,000
for a sub-meter system with real-time beacon receiver.
6. Also, Trimble is certainly not a bad choice but there are others
and
they are very comparable (I listed some models in point #4). At least,
using these alternatives as a bargaining chip, will probably save you
some
money. I am trying my hardest not to use this list directly as a
commercial
advertising vehicle, but I and my company conduct GPS training and
services.
We also distribute GIS/mapping grade systems in both the 1-5 meter and
sub-meter range (as well as survey grade centimeter) that are very
comparable to the Trimble GeoExplorer and ProXR . Feel free to email me
directly if you would like any information about the products we work
with
or our GPS training services.
Happy GPSing!!
>
Would like to thank lisa and the others for getting this topic moving.
I definitely agree that price-performance wise there is no beating the
Garmin, for coarse point collection. We got a Garmin 12xl few months ago
and
the results under good gps'ing conditions has been consistently 4 - 5
meters
EPE. I cross-checked this with a 12-hour single-point reading taken with
a
Leica (sub-centimeter system). In less than 10 minutes from cold-start,
the
Garmin reading matched upto the first decimal place of a second with
that of
the Leica's. Which by my calculation gives an accuracy of 3.5 meters or
better (and for that particular reading 1.65 meter or better)
Ofcourse its another matter that the Leica could calculate upto 5
decimal
places for a second while the Garmin only does 1.Bear in mind, this is
only
for the XY plane, under good conditions and we are not getting into
arguments on true-position.
Our work also involves a lot of species and community mapping in areas
of
light, medium and heavy tree cover. And under those conditions the EPE
reads
anywhere between 5 and 13 meters.
My question is are there any innovative techniques with antennas which
can
bypass the problem of tree-cover. Spending a few hundred dollars on an
interesting and workable antenna system would make a Garmin-12 category
GPS
the most cost-effective solution (for most requirements) than any middle
and
high-end GPS's could.
>
Not exactly what you asked, but...
We recently purchased a GPS system using a Starlink WAASP receiver
connected
to a Compaq iPaq 3600 running Tripod Solo CE software. The system just
arrived Friday, so I haven't gotten the chance to look at much since I
demo'd the unit prior to purchasing. The claim is field accuracy of
~2m.
Real quickie tests indicate a precision of this approximate level,
though
we've had the time for neither extensive testing nor comparison of field
readings to known points.
The Solo CE software is supposed to output shapefiles rather than raw
data,
though raw data is a selectable option. Post processing requires
additional
software, which we chose not to purchase. The software allows maps to
be
taken into the field and interacted with, similar to what I am told are
the
capabilities of ArcPad, though I haven't had the chance to look at
ArcPad
myself.
The unit (including receiver, handheld computer, pole, battery, charger,
and
carrying cases) was about 60% of the quoted cost of the base model
Geoexplorer 3 (the one that does not include the real-time beacon).
>
The web-site David Morton was refering to is very good GPS reading. It
also
opens up a few key issues that shed some light on other questions and
posts:
1. Satellite tracking capability and accuracy are two very
different
things. A system that can appear to acquire satellites more easily many
be
doing so by compromising signal integrity and therefore accuracy.
This is why some recreational GPS will track sattellites more easily
than
more precise systems. Additionally, Mapping Grade Systems have many
extra
GPS settings that Recreational units do not and many users fail to
understand the effects of these settings. These settings will impact the
tracking versus data quality/accuracy trade off.
2. GPS accuracy is impacted by satellite constellation (DOP =3D
Dilution
of Precison) and your surrounding environment (obstructions) - it is not
constant for any GPS receiver.
EPE (estimated position error) should not be interpreted as a direct
measure
of GPS accuracy. Quoting directly from the PRELIMINARY Forest Service
Study
:
"The conclusion is that if the constellation is bad (poor PDOP),
position
errors will increase and the receivers will record positions even though
the
EPE (Estimated Position Error) readout has reasonable values. Better
receivers have PDOP, SNR, and Elevation Angle masks that will reduce the
probability of recording inaccurate data. But with the better accuracy
comes
the "trade-off" of less efficiency. There will be times when the
receiver
will have to wait as positions won't be recorded even though it may be
tracking 5 or 6 satellites due to poor PDOP."
Note from me: It should also be noted that along with allowing you to
set
up data quality masks, some advanced receivers report indicators (DOP,
residual, number of satellite) of GPS data quality for every point
collected
as part of the GPS record. This data can be added as attributes and can
be
used to do conditional searches and quality control editing based on
these
factors.
3. As a few others have pointed out, but it deserves repeating,
that
accuracy is but one consideration. A few others:
a. What type of data do I want to collect (points, lines, areas,
all of
the above? ).
b. How do I want to describe that data (simple label or full GIS
feature/attribute/value desciriptions)?
c. Where am I ultimately sending my data? Make sure you have the
tools
to efficiently transfer, post-process (if necessary), quality control
and
edit, and export to your desired software package. Evaluate the time
you
will spend with the data as a cost just as much as the front-end outlay
on
the equipment.
_________________________
From: Roselis R Mazurek <rmazur2@uic.edu>
I worked in the central Amazon rainforest, north of Manaus. I used a
GARMIM 12XL and it worked relatively well. i always looked for some
clearings and proximity to rivers to facilitat e the readings.
_________________________________
From: Douglas Yu <Douglas.Yu@uea.ac.uk>
we=B4ve had very good results from garmin 12 xL with an additional
antenna. the
garmin 12 does not take an antenna. also, i suggest the antenna
extension
cord, and you can rig up a pole to hold the antenna up in the air
(around
2.5m) for particularly dense canopies. the garmins really eat AA
batteries,
but even so, in particularly bad times or areas, a good trick is to get
a fix
in an open area and then walk to the site of choice. Much faster than a
cold
fix.
_________________________________
From: "Jan Schipper" <gjanschipper@hotmail.com>
To answer your question though, several models will work, but
there are some additional measures you often have to take for GPS in
dense
canopy. I have had luck witht the Garmin III that someone mentioned, but
I
have really come to like the Brunton model (I can't remember the model
but
it the only one the make at www.brunton.com).
________________________________
From: "Gary Tennenbaum" <tonobricks@mindspring.com>
I use the Trimble Pro-XR under a dense canopy in bottomland hardwood
swamps of Couth Carolina and for the most part I get a good GPS signal
throughout the day.
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:44:16 -0400
From: "Robert K. Peet" <uniola@EMAIL.UNC.EDU>
Subject: Research experience in field ecology - Florida
Research experience in field ecology
Summer/Fall 2001
POSITION AVAILABLE: Field Assistant in Community Ecology / Field Biology:
Fire-maintained pinelands of Florida. We seek a motivated, hard-working
research assistant to work with plant ecologists from the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Louisiana State University.
RESEARCH GOALS: Our goal is to identify and quantitatively describe
vegetation of the best remaining fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems
in Florida. The resultant data initially will form the basis of a
classification of longleaf pine vegetation to be used for conservation,
inventory and research purposes. Ultimately the data will contribute to a
synthetic treatment of the fire-maintained pinelands of the Southeastern
United States.
DATES: Negotiable. We expect to start work approximately August 1, 2001
and continue through January 2002. We will consider applicants seeking
employment for the Fall semester only (through Christmas).
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have or be working toward a B.S. or
B.A. in ecology, botany, biology, soil science, forestry, or a related
field. Experience in field methods, data handling and plant
identification would be helpful. Applicants should be highly motivated
(especially under harsh field conditions), reliable, independent,
adaptable, not adverse to manual labor or flexible work schedules, willing
to learn sampling methods and plant identification.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities will
include: recording plant abundance data, collecting and processing plant
specimens and soil samples, setting up permanent plots, recording GPS
points, entering data, and driving long distances, often in remote
areas. The majority of the assistant's time will be spent in the field,
during the hot, humid Florida summer and fall. Applicants must be able to
tolerate hot temperatures, long periods of standing, bending over, and
walking. Applicants should be able to acclimate to less than luxurious
accommodations.
Research sites are scattered across the state of Florida. Because of the
continuity of this field project, and the large extent of the study area
(much of the state), the assistant will be required to relocate to Florida
for the duration of the appointment. Workdays are likely to last up to 12
hours and vary according to weather conditions.
BENEFITS: Benefits include salary of $320 per week (approximately
$8/hr) and travel expenses. Living expenses and arrangements will be
provided, and accommodations during "off-time" may be available in
Gainesville, Florida and perhaps elsewhere.
We will be sampling in best longleaf pine savannas and forests remaining
in Florida. Our research project is ambitious and large in scope, and
will offer opportunity for invaluable experience in field ecology. In
addition, one will gain skills in plant and soil identification, study
design, and analysis. This position is ideal for someone considering
further study in ecology, and would allow exposure to the questions and
methods of ecological research. This position could potentially lead to a
graduate research project in community ecology, depending on the
applicant's interest and commitment. The project is being conducted in
collaboration with various conservation organizations, which could lead to
important contacts and future job possibilities.
TO APPLY: Send or email a resume, list of course work, and names, phone
number and email addresses of three references to: Dr. Robert K. Peet,
Department of Botany, CB#3280, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
NC 27599-3280 (peet@unc.edu). Also include a cover letter describing your
experience and qualifications.
For more information about the position, contact either Dr. Peet (phone
919-962-6942; peet@unc.edu), or Susan Carr (email sucarr@attglobal.net).
====================================================================
Robert K. Peet, Professor Phone: 919-962-6942
Department of Biology, CB#3280 Fax: 919-962-6930
University of North Carolina Email: peet@unc.edu
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3280 USA
http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/peet/
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 09:46:13 -0600
From: Steve Kembel <skembel@UALBERTA.CA>
Subject: Roundup and Colombia
This conversation on the widespread aerial application of Roundup in Colombi
is getting a little bit sidetracked. While I'm sure Monsanto has been able t
get the U.S. government to approve Roundup as "safe" for use on crops, in
rivers and whereever else folks want to spray it, and while Roundup is very
helpful in controlling invasive species (I have applied it myself to Europea
Buckthorn during a conservation project), this is not what it is being used
for in Colombia. The U.S. Government is not dabbing a few drops of Roundup
onto the leaves of coca plants when they come across them, they are spraying
huge tracts of inhabited land, local people's substitence crops and
surrounding forests in an attempt to wipe out a crop which they do not appro
e
of. In addition to the herbicide component of Roundup killing off people's
crops (coca and non-coca), there have been numerous accounts of the human
health problems caused by the surfactants and other additives included in
Roundup.
Attacking the people who grow coca smacks of colonialism and will never be
effective while there are huge financial incentives for farmers to grow coca
what with the massive market for the stuff in rich countries like the U.S. a
d
Canada. Spraying impoverished Colombian people with a bunch of chemicals is
politically convenient way for the U.S. government to keep up the appearance
of waging a war on drugs, since these Colombians are either ignored or
dismissed as evil coke farmers when they point out that their subsistence
crops are dying and their children are sick from being sprayed with Roundup.
Would you still be claiming that Roundup is perfectly safe if your family an
neighbourhood were being soaked in the stuff every couple of weeks?
Steve
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Steven Kembel
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
email: skembel@ualberta.ca
phone: (780)-492-1577
fax: (780)-492-9234
web: http://www.ualberta.ca/~skembel
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"A traveller should be a botanist, for
in all views plants form the chief
embellishment." - Charles Darwin
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 09:17:57 -0700
From: J R <jrobison34@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: resume. please review / forward and respond.
Greetings,
I have worked with nonprofit conservation organizations, on a volunteer
basis, since 1992. During this time, I have been conducting my career in
the Telecommucications / Datacommunications and Organic Products industries.
I have made the decision to seek full time employment in the Nature /
Conservation arena as this is where my personal interests are centered and
where my true passion lies.
My organizational involvement includes the following;
Project Delphinus International, Production Team Member / Corporate
Sponsorships - Newport Beach, CA
Project Wildlife of San Diego, Sea and Shorebird Rescue Team Member - San
Diego, CA
Recycle Club, Community Program Coordinator - San Diego, CA
Wildlife In Need Center, Rehabilitator - Oconomowoc, WI
NatureResources.Com, Webmaster / Strategic Relations and Business
Development - New Berlin, WI
Following is my resume. I would like to contribute my existing talents and
skills to a nature / conservation related organization. My skills would be
used to enhance performance, increase exposure in the community or
marketplace and generate sales / contributions.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Jeff Robison
-------------------------
Jeff Robison
Phone: 920-559-7500
Email: jrobison34@hotmail.com
JOB OBJECTIVE
A position with a nature, wildlife or land conservation organization whereby
my experience and skills can be used to enhance the organization's
performance, increase exposure in the community / marketplace and generate
revenue.
EDUCATION
California State University Long Beach - January 1993- May 1994
Environmental Studies
Purdue University - September 1985- May 1989
Bachelor of Science Degree: Consumer Affairs
WORK EXPERIENCE
NatureResources.Com - March 2000 - Current (Personal Hobby)
Webmaster / Strategic Relations and Business Development
Responsible for the establishment and application process of domain name.
Develop business plan and establish organizational structure. Design and
develop the NatureResources.Com website. Establish and create link
relationships with nature-related organizations, nature centers, educational
institutions and conservation groups. Create marketing plan and develop
advertising price structure for customers. Create banner ad relationships
for revenue opportunities with companies nationwide.
Trillium Herbal Company, Inc. (Organic Skin Care Manufacturer) - October
2000 - June 2001
Director of Operations, Human Resources and Business Development
Plan and direct all aspects of Trillium's operational policies, objectives
and initiatives. Report to Chief Executive Officer. Enhance product
workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production,
distribution, and inventory. Identify and negotiate contracts with venders.
Research and identify law firms to handle Trillium s legal needs. Manage
employees. Establish and direct the strategic long-term goals, policies and
procedures for Trillium's Information Technology needs. Determine
Trillium's long-term systems needs and hardware acquisitions to accomplish
Trillium's business objectives. Establish, plan and administer the overall
policies and goals for Trillium's Information Technology needs. Analyze the
needs of departments and establish priorities for feasibility studies,
systems design and implementation to develop new and/or modify the company's
information processing systems. Install, configure and maintain Trillium's
network. Maintain external web presence and administer the networks.
Perform system backups on network servers. Support server system and
supporting software.
Plan, direct and carry out policies relating to all phases of personnel
activity. Recruit, interview and select employees to fill vacant positions.
Check references for potential employees. Provide references for past
employees to other employers. Plan and conduct new employee orientation to
foster positive attitude toward company goals. Design and write employee
handbook. Train new and existing employees on Trillium processes,
procedures phone and computer systems.
Create and assign regional sales territories nationwide. Design sales
compensation / commission structure for all sales / account management
staff. Set sales and sampling targets / quotas for sales staff. Structure
/ organize sales and customer service departments. Designate
responsibilities for sales and customer service staff. Apply for and obtain
grant money for international business development. Meet with trade
specialists from various countries to investigate and identify potential
distributors. Train sales staff on contact management software. Establish
marketing programs and implement using internet / computer based
technologies.
Genuity - November 1999 - September 2000
Account Manager
Sell wholesale tier one Dedicated Backbone Connectivity, Wholesale Dial Up,
Virtual ISP, Voice Over IP, Frame Relay and ATM services to ISP's, CLEC's
and other bandwidth resellers regionally throughout the United States.
Propose solutions to and negotiate contracts with key decision makers for
the companies mentioned above. Manage the complete sales process from
initial contact to close. Conduct follow up during provisioning and
installation of services. Provide future follow up to manage the account as
well as identify and close new sales opportunities within the account.
Prospect for new sales opportunities.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer Hardware: IBM, Apple.
Software: Windows NT, Backup Exec, Exchange Server Programs, Word, Outlook,
Wordperfect, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, QuickBooks, Goldmine, Daytimer,
HTML, Winfax PRO, Lotus123, Amipro, Approach; also familiar with databases
and billing systems (Mobiltrack, Prism and Profile).
Languages: Fluent English; 70% Fluent Spanish.
ACTIVITIES / AFFILIATIONS
Wildlife in Need Center Rehabilitator / Volunteer
Escondido Chamber of Commerce Representative for Pacific Bell
Community Program Coordinator for Recycle Club
Project Wildlife of San Diego Member and Volunteer
GTE Mobilnet's Revenue Building Task Force Member
GTE Mobilnet Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Project Delphinus International Production Team Member
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Student Affiliate
Toastmasters International Member
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business (SOCAP) Member
Purdue Student Government Legal Aid Society Member
Purdue University Jazz Band Performer
Greater Indianapolis Youth Symphony Orchestra Performer
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
_________________________________________________________________
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 09:30:32 -0700
From: "Eric B. Peterson" <peterson@GOVMAIL.STATE.NV.US>
Subject: Re: Roundup controversy
I don't think there is much argument over what a "weed" is,
ecologically, or whether
or not they should be controlled. Rather the issue is about how to
control them and
the hazards of spraying large areas. Roundup is a tool that can be used
to control
many plants. However, while Roundup may not affect all plant species
equally, the
molecules of glyphosate don't pull out a map and a floristic book to
decide which
plants are weeds they can kill I find it hard to believe that any use
other than
direct and cautious hand application will kill only weeds and no native
vegetation.
We must decide, case by case, which is more damaging to native
vegetation... the
weed or the control.
If I had no knowledge of ecology, but was involved in stopping drug
importation, I
might not care much about the herbaceous plants in the Colombian rain
forests and
think that I was coming out on the better side of the trade-off by
spraying broad
areas with Roundup. But since I do have knowledge of ecology, I worry
that we are
actually way out on the bad side of the trade-off. Perhaps there is a
need for
ecologists with a working knowledge of the area to educate the drug
policy makers in
our government.
Lastly, digging into vague recollections from my first couple years of
college while
working in a lab testing for environmental contaminants, I think Roundup
gets
quickly bound up in soil, so it generally doesn't get into waterways,
unless it gets
there directly. I imagine a lot would with broad area spraying. But
the memories
are vague and I could be wrong.
Rick Roush wrote:
> Phil wrote:
> >First of all I think we should define a "weed". Rick Roush said "Ro
ndup
> >is used in aerial sprays around the New South Wales coast to help m
nage
> >a major weed from South Africa, bitou bush, WITHOUT apparent damage
to
> >native trees and shrubs."
> >
> >What a ridiculous argument !! If Roundup had been used in South Afr
ca
> >it WOULD have killed a native plant, the bitou bush. I wonder how m
ny
> >"keystone" weed species exist in south American forests.
>
> Rick replies: Clearly you have to match the tool to the problem. Bito
> bush on the New South Wales coast has been officially and legally descr
bed
> as a "Threatening Process" because of the damage it's doing the ecology
of
> the coastal zone. I think that makes it a weed by any description.
>
> By the way, southern Australian acacias are a major weed problem in Sou
h
> Africa, creating monospecific stands that exclude bitou bush and almost
> every thing else. However, Roundup wouldn't be used because it doesn't
> work well on acacias.
>
> > Phil wrote:
> >He also said "What evidence is there that Roundup is poisoning rive
s?
> >It may get into the rivers, but what biological effects are there?"
It
> >might be best for us to find out before indiscriminantly spraying
> >Columbian ecosystems?
>
> Rick replies: My recollection is that glyphosate is registered in the
S
> (and one of the few herbicides that is) for use around waterways. In
> southern Australia, only Roundup Bioactive, a low surfactant formulatio
,
> is practically the only herbicide registered and ever used near water.
>
> >
> >I certainly have to agree that toxicological tests show that many
> >vertebrates have high tolerances to Roundup and show few if any adv
rse
> >effects to long-term exposure. If aerosol spraying is the intended
> >method of delivery the potential effects on eyes and respiratory tr
cts
> >of all organisms might not be regarded as "safe".
>
> On a parallel with soap, because it is the surfactants that are at issu
.
>
> Has anybody looked at
> >the effects of Roundup on invertebrates??
>
> Yes, and the studies repeatedly show no direct effects (Roundup can hav
> indirect effects by removing host plants and cover).
>
> Rick
>
> >
> >The best information I have found on Roundup :
> >
>
>http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/fatty-alcohol-monur
n/glyp
h
> >o
> > sate/herb-prof-glyphosate.html
> >
> >Phil Nott
--
Eric Peterson
Plant Ecologist
Nevada Natural Heritage Program
1550 E. College Pkwy Suite 145
Carson City, NV 89706-7921
(775) 687-4245
http://www.state.nv.us/nvnhp/
Art from humans is valued for aesthetics... why not art from nature?
We don't need to translate the qualities of the Sistine Chapel into
dollars
for people to have an interest. In translating old-growth forests or
pristine riparian meadows to dollars, do we not play into the idea
that nothing has value unless we make $$$ from it?
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 14:09:18 -0400
From: Jennifer Fontes <jfontes@ECO.ORG>
Subject: USGS Job Opportunities
Please circulate the following job opportunity to qualified candidates.
Other positions are also posted on our website at www.eco.org. Thanks.
Paleoclimatic and Paleoecologic Analysis
923 - Reston, VA
Sponsored by US Geological Survey
Description:
Description of Project:
This project focuses on paleoclimatic and paleoecologic analysis of
Holocene sediments from the eastern United States, particularly the
Everglades and Chesapeake Bay, using palynology, micropaleontology, and
other techniques. These ecosystems have undergone numerous human
disturbances, resulting in altered flora, fauna, and fire regime.
Understanding the roles of natural and man-made stresses in controlling
changes in distribution of plant communities and fire frequency is a
fundamental requirement for effective management of natural resources of the
region. This project is designed to document historical changes in the
ecosystem, to establish baseline levels of natural ecosystem variability, to
examine land-use and water-management changes and their impact on plant
communities, and to document impacts of Holocene climate variability on the
ecosystems. Analyses focus on sediment cores and surface sediments,
including palynological analyses and charcoal analyses.
Objectives of Internship:
The intern will function as a research associate/physical science
technician providing support to a research scientist in data collection,
processing, and analysis. Independent creativity and development within
these functions is required.
Specific Tasks:
1. Laboratory work: sampling and processing for pollen and charcoal
analyses.
2. Field work: collection of sediment short cores; core description.
3. Quantification of pollen and charcoal; analysis and
interpretation of results.
4. Generation of reports and papers for submission to peer-reviewed
journals.
Work Experience Benefit(s) to Intern:
The project will enable the intern an opportunity to gain experience
in paleoclimatic and paleoecologic analyses of wetland and temperate forest
environments and to integrate terrestrial paleoecological analyses with
colleague's work in estuarine systems.
Qualifications:
Specific Qualifications Required:
At least a Master's degree in geology, biology, or environmental
science. Knowledge of Macintosh applications, figure preparation, and report
writing.
Terms:
Full-time; 1 year with the possible extension to two years; $16.450
-$ 20.164 per hour; $34, 516- $41,941 per year; Start Date: July 2, 2001;
Deadline to Apply: June 22, 2001
Contact:
Send Resume to Jaina D'Ambra, Internship Program Coordinator at
jdambra@eco.org or 179 South St. Boston, MA 02111 or fax: 617.426.8159.
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Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 14:07:42 -0400
From: "Patrick J. Webber" <webber@MSU.EDU>
Subject: leadership opportunity for plant scientist
Dear Readers: My colleagues and I wish to draw your attention to this fine
opportunity. We will be grateful if you would pass the information on to
qualified colleagues. On behalf of the Search Committee, Sincerely,
Patrick J. Webber, Professor, Michigan State University.
****
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chairperson
Department of Plant Biology
Michigan State University
Michigan State University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Chairperson for its new Department of Plant Biology. Candidates
should be qualified to hold the rank of tenured Full Professor.
The Department has more than 30 faculty members, strong graduate and
undergraduate programs, and a support staff of career professionals. It is
built on the concept of integrating all sub-disciplines of plant biology,
ranging from evolution and ecology to molecular genetics. It maintains a
close working relationship with the adjoining MSU-DOE Plant Research
Laboratory and with other academic units in the biological sciences.
Research is conducted in a modern research building, at an on-campus field
facility, at the Kellogg Biological Station, and at field sites throughout
the world. The Department is funded internally by the College of Natural
Science and the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. The new
chairperson will have the opportunity to significantly influence the future
direction of the new department through the filling of several open position
.
The Chairperson is expected to provide leadership and to promote a creative
environment for instruction and research. Candidates must possess an
established record of scholarship, proven leadership and interpersonal
skills, and a vision of innovative programs in research and education.
Continuation of an active research program is encouraged and supported.
Applicants and nominees should submit a complete curriculum vitae and any
supplemental material that they deem helpful for a preliminary screening.
Every effort will be made to maintain confidentiality until the final slate
of candidates is selected. Review of applications will begin October 1,
2001, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send
application materials to:
Chairperson Search Committee
Department of Plant Biology
166 Plant Biology Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1312
Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
****
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