Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 4 Jul 2001 to 5 Jul 2001
There are 10 messages totalling 822 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Roundup, Cosmo Flux and Colombia? (2)
2. land manager - Archbold Biological Station
3. Simple articles for seminars ? (2)
4. Idea toward solving global warming (2)
5. Contract Position Announcements (4 Positions) - National Wetlands Resea
ch
Center
6. GIS Internship at Point Reyes National Seashore
7. Polygamo-trioecious??
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:20:27 +0930
From: Rick Roush <rick.roush@ADELAIDE.EDU.AU>
Subject: Re: Roundup, Cosmo Flux and Colombia?
>Is this enough to demonstrate to you skeptics that the spraying is harmi
g
>more than just the coca plants?
Brian:
1) I don't think any one ever meant to argue that broadscale aerial
spraying was not hurting more than coca. I'd even agree (and think that I
did in effect in my earlier messages) that "Massive spraying in Colombia
has been a hostile act against the environment", as claimed in the article.
However, I did state that the existing scientific evidence argues that
Roundup or glyphosate does not cause harm to people, and asked for evidence
to back the claims that it is harming rivers.
2) A claim in a newspaper still does not constititute scientific proof.
3) I have no idea what "Cosmo Flux" may be. However, if in fact the US
State Department is "mixing glyphosate in an untested brew with another
chemical called Cosmo Flux, a sticky soap-like substance which helps the
pesticides stick to the leaves of plants", the evidence that alledged harms
are due to Round-up or glyphosate is even weaker.
4) ICI aren't fools and know that perception is reality, and would be wise
to pull out even if their products aren't at fault. ICI also makes
glyphosate products, as do firms in China and probably elsewhere. Monsanto
is not the only manufacturer.
Rick
>
>ICI Pulls Out of Cocaine War (clipped for brevity)
>:
>
>THE OBSERVER
>International News
>Sunday, 1 July 2001
>http://www.observer.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,515255,00.html
>Antony Barnett and Solomon Hughes
>
>ICI has pulled out of the controversial US project to spray vast areas o
>Colombia with herbicides in an attempt to eradicate its cocaine and hero
n
>trade.
>
>The British chemicals company's decision, which came after an Observer
>investigation revealed its involvement, will be a major embarrassment to
>the US government and will dent the credibility of the plan.
>
>ICI does not want its name dragged into such a programme, particularly a
>there have been reports of children in Colombia who have inhaled the
>chemicals falling ill......
>
>ICI's decision to refuse to allow its products to be used is likely to
>worry the US government. Hospitals in sprayed areas have reported increa
es
>in skin rashes, diarrhoea, stomach aches and respiratory problems. Food
>crops have also been destroyed and livestock poisoned.
>
>In January, the US State Department claimed the only chemical used in th
>aerial eradication is glyphosate. This pesticide, commonly known as 'Rou
d
>Up', is made by the biotech corporation Monsanto.
>
>However, the department was forced to admit it was mixing the glyphosate
in
>an untested brew with another chemical called Cosmo Flux, a sticky
>soap-like substance which helps the pesticides stick to the leaves of
>plants. One of its key ingredients is made by ICI.
>
>ICI was forced to admit its products were being used when presented with
>documents from The Observer obtained by Colombian scientist Dr Elsa Niv=
Da
>of the Pesticides Action Network.
>
>Ed Hammond of the US campaigning group Sunshine Project said: 'Massive
>spraying in Colombia has been a hostile act against the environment and
>people that live there. The decision by ICI not to have anything to do w
th
>this programme is sensible and will be a wake-up call to Washington.'
>
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:49:47 -0400
From: "Menges, Eric" <EMenges@ARCHBOLD-STATION.ORG>
Subject: land manager - Archbold Biological Station
> ARCHBOLD BIOLOGICAL STATION
> Position Currently Available
> LAND MANAGER - ARCHBOLD BIOLOGICAL STATION
>
> Applications sought for Land Manager, Archbold Biological Station,
> (50-60 employees), a private, non-profit research institution conductin
> leading-edge ecological research on Florida ecosystems. Archbold provid
s
> a stimulating research atmosphere, with strengths in avian biology, pla
t
> ecology, landscape ecology, endangered species research, and applied
> biology. The Land Manager has the opportunity to interact with scientis
s
> to forge new directions in fire management, exotic species control, and
> monitoring methods. Archbold is a place where self-motivated individual
> have opportunities to grow intellectually and advance their careers.
> Requirements
> * BA or BS degree in a relevant natural science
> * 1-3 years experience in prescribed burning or other land managemen
> operations
> * Good physical condition. Ability to work outdoors under hot, humi
> conditions typical of central Florida.
> Desirable Experience and Abilities
>
> * Experience prescribed burning in Florida, Florida Burn Certificati
n
> or equivalent.
> * Experience controlling exotic plant and animal species.
> * Experience with computers and relevant software (for example,
> Windows, Word, Excel, ArcView, ArcInfo, SPSS, BEHAVE, web searches).
> * Written communication skills, including technical writing.
> * Supervisory experience, leadership skills, administrative skills.
> * Ability and willingness to work with scientists on land management
> issues.
>
> Land Manager's Role
> The overall goals of the Land Manager are to promote biological
> diversity, natural ecological processes, and research and educational
> opportunities at Archbold Biological Station through safe, efficient an
> scientifically-based land management policies and practices.
> Key areas of responsibility include coordinating land management,
> conducting prescribed burns, training burn crews, managing data on
> prescribed burning, controlling exotic species, routine biological
> monitoring, working with researchers to integrate land management and
> research activities, and working with agencies, neighbors and other
> interested parties. The Land Manager reports directly to the Executive
> Director.
> Salary and Benefits
> Salary in the mid-$20,000s to low $30,000s, depending on experience
> Merit raises are made annually. The position includes full health and
> disability benefits, annual leave, sick leave, and a retirement plan.
> Archbold is a relaxed and interesting workplace within a
> globally-significant 5000 acre natural area.
> To Apply:
> Please send cover letter, resume, and 2 employer references (name,
> address, tel., email) to:
> Eric Menges, Archbold Biological Station, Box 2057, Lake Placid, FL
> 33862 or (preferably) email at emenges@archbold-station.org by August 1
,
> 2001. Full job description at <http://www.archbold-station.org/>
> Archbold Biological Station is an equal opportunity employer.
>
>
> Dr. Eric S. Menges
> Archbold Biological Station
> PO Box 2057 packages: 123 Main Dr.
> Lake Placid, FL 33862 Venus, FL 33960
> phone: 863-465-2571 ext. 235 or 234
> fax: 863-699-1927
> email: emenges@archbold-station.org
>
>
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:09:49 -0300
From: Voltolini <jcvoltol@INFOCAD.COM.BR>
Subject: Simple articles for seminars ?
Dear friends, I am preparing an introductory course on Quantitative
Ecology for undergraduate students and I am looking for simple articles
to be used as examples in seminars.
The idea is to use simple, short and experimental studies as examples to
show how statistical analysis is important for a lab or a field
biologist. I am thinking more in articles using simple analysis like
chi-square, t test, ANOVA, regression, correlation, simple multivariate
analysis, etc. and.... less in complex analysis like time series,
survival analysis and complex multivariate models (the idea is to
attract the attention of the students and not to scare them !).
If someone is interested, I can send my results for the list and, in
this way, we could start a "seminar directory" with files to be shared
with all interested people in teaching Ecology with a quantitative
approach !! PDF and Word formatted texts are preferred because I can
send them back for everyone.
Thanks for any help !!!
Voltolini
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...
Professor J. C. VOLTOLINI
Grupo de Estudos em Ecologia de Mamiferos (ECOMAM)
Universidade de Taubate, Departamento de Biologia
Pra=E7a Marcelino Monteiro 63, Bom Conselho.
Taubate, SP, BRASIL. 12030-010.
TEL: 0xx12-2254165
FAX: 0xx12-2322947
E-Mail: jcvoltol@infocad.com.br
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:48:35 -0300
From: Voltolini <jcvoltol@INFOCAD.COM.BR>
Subject: Re: Simple articles for seminars ?
Dear friends, I sent the follow below message and, in a few hours, more t=
han 70
colleagues around the world sent me e-mails asking for a summary of resul=
ts (!).
This huge interest is a demonstration that this teaching resource is a va=
cant
niche and we need to work together to see this list of references !!! As =
a
suggestion...... I am planning to send all the information for the ESA (E=
col. Soc.
Amer.) and other groups because, if possible, this list could be availabl=
e for
everyone in the web sites.
But....... until now...... just two people sent me real suggestions ! :=
(
I am waiting your suggestion !!!
Voltolini
PS: I will sent a summary for the list next week.
Voltolini wrote:
> Dear friends, I am preparing an introductory course on Quantitative
> Ecology for undergraduate students and I am looking for simple articles
> to be used as examples in seminars.
>
> The idea is to use simple, short and experimental studies as examples t
o
> show how statistical analysis is important for a lab or a field
> biologist. I am thinking more in articles using simple analysis like
> chi-square, t test, ANOVA, regression, correlation, simple multivariate
> analysis, etc. and.... less in complex analysis like time series,
> survival analysis and complex multivariate models (the idea is to
> attract the attention of the students and not to scare them !).
>
> If someone is interested, I can send my results for the list and, in
> this way, we could start a "seminar directory" with files to be shared
> with all interested people in teaching Ecology with a quantitative
> approach !! PDF and Word formatted texts are preferred because I can
> send them back for everyone.
>
> Thanks for any help !!!
>
> Voltolini
>
> .......................................................................
.....
>
> Professor J. C. VOLTOLINI
> Grupo de Estudos em Ecologia de Mamiferos (ECOMAM)
> Universidade de Taubate, Departamento de Biologia
> Pra=E7a Marcelino Monteiro 63, Bom Conselho.
> Taubate, SP, BRASIL. 12030-010.
>
> TEL: 0xx12-2254165
> FAX: 0xx12-2322947
>
> E-Mail: jcvoltol@infocad.com.br
> .......................................................................
......
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 12:16:42 -0700
From: "Baker, Jack" <Jack.Baker@SJECCD.CC.CA.US>
Subject: Re: Idea toward solving global warming
At the risk of taking flak from all ...
This notion that global warming is fact, not fiction is itself fiction. GW
is a viable and compelling theory, but it is only that. I think we undercut
our arguments by over selling them. The data that supposedly "prove" global
warming quite simply don't - however supportive they might be. (And too
models have been tweaked to account for data that doesn't fit their
predictions - that's more advocacy than science.)
Whether a simple model or a complex model we're still basing projections on
models which are governed as much by the assumptions on which they are
based, as they are by science. If I were to suggest an idea toward
'solving global warming' (Am I?) I would stress the things we ought to be
doing because they make sense whether GW is real or not; whether humans are
or are not the root cause of it. Compelling and convincing arguments can be
made for increased energy efficiencies, cleaner energy sources and the like
(reduce pollution, save $$, new industries, make our economy more
competitive ...) GW need not be - perhaps, should not be - the linch pin
holding the arguments together so much as an additional and precautionary
benefit.
Rather than approach GW with a take no prisoners and win at all costs
attitude, I think a lot more progress can be made with convincing economic
as well as environmental arguments. Believe it or not, the other side is
not necessarily evil (not even Prez. Bush) simply because they haven't
joined Romania (and who else?) in ratifying the Kyoto accord.
--jbII
-----Original Message-----
From: Ernest Rogers [mailto:Arcologic@AOL.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 7:21 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: Idea toward solving global warming
Here is an idea toward solving global warming.
The processes of global warming are well understood, scientifically, but
people persist in not being sure that it's real, that we can so something
about, or not sure about what should be done. If everyone could gain a
better understanding of how the processes work, then it would be easier to
build the concensus for action. I have observed that even "experts" have a
hard time understanding or explaining the details of what is going on. So,
I think that the atmospheric interactions of radiation, temperature, CO2,
and
water (and methane, etc.) are so complicated we might not find an easy way
to
explain it. Here is my idea on how to present this global warming thing to
a
popular audience -- have a respected body endorse a simple computer model
that we could pass around on disk, and people could run what-if cases and
then look at the consequences, presented in an easy to understand format.
The model would explain how CO2, etc., affect Earth's temperature, and how
temperature changes affect atmospheric composition.
Ernie Rogers
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 16:55:29 -0500
From: Mark Hilton <mark_hilton@USGS.GOV>
Subject: Contract Position Announcements (4 Positions) - National Wetlands
Research Center
Dear Members:
Please disseminate these four (4) position announcements to your friend=
s
and colleagues as you see fit.
Regards,
Mark
***************************************************
Mark D. Hilton
NWRC Program Manager
Johnson Controls Inc.
USGS National Wetlands Research Center
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)266-8565 or
(337)266-8829
(337)266-8595 FAX
Mark_Hilton@usgs.gov
***************************************************
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General Biologist I
Johnson Controls Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Gene=
ral
Biologist I to perform contract work with the National Wetlands Researc=
h
Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Qualified individuals must have at lea=
st a
B.S. in a discipline related to botany, wetland ecology, biology or
chemistry. Knowledge of and experience in a conducting field and
laboratory work, using data loggers and other field equipment, and writ=
ing
technical reports is essential. The candidate will be assisting the Ta=
sk
Order Managers, Dr. Ed Proffitt and Dr. Rebecca Howard, with the follow=
ing:
=B7 Establish, monitor and maintain experiments and data collection pr=
ograms
in the field. Collect, measure, record, and analyze biological and
physical data including, but not limited to: water level, salinity,
temperature, weather, vegetation characteristics, sedimentation, elevat=
ion,
and photographic records from data collection platforms in coastal regi=
ons
of the southeastern U. S., including, but not limited to, Louisiana, Te=
xas,
Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina. On occasion, work may b=
e
required in other coastal regions of the U. S., such as the north Atlan=
tic
and Pacific coasts.
=B7 Process soil and plant samples in the laboratory, including dry bi=
omass,
soil textural and compositional analyses, and other standard soil analy=
ses.
=B7 Input data into useable data files, and assist senior scientists i=
n
analyses of these data. Specific duties also include data reformatting=
,
quality control checking, graphical output development, and creation of=
archival data files.
=B7 Operate, maintain, provide instruction in the use of, and oversee =
the
use of Government equipment including but not limited to vehicles, boat=
s,
airboats, dataloggers, field meters, specialized sampling equipment, an=
d
surveying equipment. Some of these activities will be in support of th=
e
scientific investigations of related, compatible research projects.
Johnson Controls offers an excellent benefits package including healthc=
are,
dental, vision, 401(k), and other employee selected options.
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General Biologist I
Johnson Controls Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Gene=
ral
Biologist I to perform contract work with the National Wetlands Researc=
h
Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Qualified individuals must have at lea=
st a
B.S. in a discipline related to botany, wetland ecology, biology or
chemistry. Knowledge of and experience in a flora discipline, conducti=
ng
field and laboratory work, and writing technical reports is essential. =
The
candidate will be assisting the Task Order Manager, Dr. Rebecca Howard,=
with the following:
=B7 Acquire biological and environmental data in field and greenhouse
environments (plant measurement, water and soil sampling), and in
laboratory environments (prepare and measure samples; conduct standard =
soil
analysis including nutrient, organic matter, and texture analyses; cond=
uct
water quality analyses, including elemental nutrient concentration and
ammonium; conduct genetic diversity analyses of plant tissues). Follow=
established protocols for sample analyses and operation of scientific
instruments (e.g., Auto-analyzer, Inductively coupled plasma emission
spectrometer).
=B7 Establish experimental vegetation plots at restoration sites in co=
astal
Louisiana and monitor plant growth and environmental conditions (e.g.,
water quality, soil accretion). Identify and collect plant material in=
the
field for use in greenhouse and field studies.
=B7 Establish, maintain, and monitor greenhouse studies of plant growt=
h in
experimental mesocosms.
=B7 Perform processing tasks of field and laboratory data entry, proof=
ing,
uploading, downloading, archiving, converting and transferring data fil=
es
within and between different computer systems using available software
guides.
=B7 Execute computer programs (provided by the Government) designed to=
analyze biological and environmental data, produce statistical output,
generate graphs, and produce summarization reports of the field and
laboratory data.
Johnson Controls offers an excellent benefits package including healthc=
are,
dental, vision, 401(k), and other employee selected options.
------------------------------------------------
General Biologist I
Johnson Controls Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Gene=
ral
Biologist I to perform contract work with the National Wetlands Researc=
h
Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Qualified individuals must have at lea=
st a
B.S. in a discipline related to botany, wetland ecology, or biology.
Knowledge of and experience conducting field work, greenhouse experimen=
ts,
and laboratory analyses is essential. The candidate will be assisting =
the
Task Order Manager, Dr. Karen Mckee, Ecologist, with the following:
=B7 Conduct greenhouse studies and experiments to evaluate effects of
elevated CO2 on marsh plant species.
=B7 Acquire biological and environmental data in the field, greenhouse=
,
growth chamber, and laboratory (prepare and measure samples, conduct
standard plant and soil analyses, conduct water quality analyses accord=
ing
to established procedures.
=B7 Process greenhouse and field plant and soil samples in the laborat=
ory,
including plant identification, dry biomass, biomass allocation and
biometric measurements, tissue sample preparation, chemical analyses, s=
oil
organic matter determination, soil extractions, and other standard soil=
analyses.
=B7 Conduct analyses of plant chemical composition (phenolics, lignin,=
fiber, nutrients); establish, maintain, and harvest of experiments to
assess root oxidation and nutrient acquisition ability; and establish a=
nd
test technical procedures and conduct image analyses on root systems.
=B7 Develop databases for biological and environmental field data, and=
greenhouse data, including vegetation, water, and soil characteristics,=
and
assist in the analysis and interpretation of data as well as the
dissemination of research results.
Johnson Controls offers an excellent benefits package including healthc=
are,
dental, vision, 401(k), and other employee selected options.
------------------------------------------------
Research Scientist I
Johnson Controls Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Rese=
arch
Scientist I to perform contract work at the National Wetlands Research
Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Qualified individuals must have at lea=
st
an M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in a discipline related to botany, wetland
ecology, or biology. Knowledge of and experience conducting field work=
,
greenhouse experiments, and laboratory analyses is essential. The sele=
cted
candidate will be assisting the Task Order Manager, Dr. Karen McKee, wi=
th
two projects-a study of salt marsh dieback and a study of plant root
dynamics in wetlands:
=B7 The first study will involve a series of greenhouse experiments to=
determine tolerance limits of salt marsh species to various environment=
al
stresses and to simulate dieback in mesocosms.
=B7 The second study will involve the development and application of
techniques to quantify root production, root turnover, root morphology,=
and
root physiology in response to various environmental conditions.
=B7 The candidate will be expected to work independently to set up and=
conduct experiments, to collect and analyze data, to write reports and
manuscripts for publication in a timely fashion.
Johnson Controls offers an excellent benefits package including healthc=
are,
dental, vision, 401(k), and other employee selected options.
=
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 16:00:07 -0400
From: Dave Schirokauer <Dave_Schirokauer@NPS.GOV>
Subject: GIS Internship at Point Reyes National Seashore
GIS Program at Point Reyes National Seashore Seeks Intern
This is a great opportunity to learn the in and outs of a National Park's GI
program. Duties include a vast array of GIS related tasks including:
Map making
GPS mapping (in the field) of biological (i.e. nest and rare plant locations
features, and the park's infrastructure
Vegetation mapping
Assisting park staff with GIS projects
Database creation and management
Assisting with biological field work
Learn to use ARC/INFO, ARCVIEW and MS Access
Position Begins August or September 2001, for two to ten months
Four to five day per week
Housing provided at Point Reyes National Seashore
$15/day stipend
Please send a resume and letter by email or snail mail to:
David Schirokauer
Point Reyes National Seashore
Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415-464-5199
dave_schirokauer@nps.gov
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:01:55 -0700
From: Wayne Tyson <landrest@UTM.NET>
Subject: Re: Polygamo-trioecious??
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It would seem to be a bit redundant, but I've seen Ceratonia siliqua with
staminate, pistillate, and perfect flowers on different plants, but I don't
remember (40 years ago) if I've seen the phenomenon on a single
plant. With a bit of graft, one could produce one, I suppose, write a
paper, get famous and then run the risk of having the hoax
discovered. Shades of Piltdown!
I wonder if this phenomenon is limited to Ceratonia? I've been curious
about this for over 40 years, so I reckon it's high-time I got eddycated.
Best,
WT
At 10:10 AM 6/15/2001 -0500, Mark E. Kubiske wrote:
>In reference to plant reproductive biology, has anyone every heard of
>"polygamo-trioecious"? This apparently applies to a species of Ceretoni
.
>
>Thanks.
>
>--
>
>Mark E. Kubiske
>Associate Professor
>Forestry Department
>Box 9681
>Mississippi State University
>Mississippi State, MS 39762
>
>Phone: 662-325-3550
>Fax: 662-325-8726
>
>mkubiske@cfr.msstate.edu
>
>==========
>
>As of July 1, 2001, my address will be:
>
>Research Plant Physiologist
>USDA Forest Service, North Central Station
>Forestry Sciences Laboratory
>5985 Hwy K
>Rhinelander, WI 54501
>
>Phone: 715-362-1108
>Fax: 715-362-1166
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It would seem to be a bit redundant, but I've seen <i>Ceratonia
siliqua</i> with staminate, pistillate, and perfect flowers on differe
t
plants, but I don't remember (40 years ago) if I've seen the phenomenon
on a single plant. With a bit of graft, one could produce one, I
suppose, write a paper, get famous and then run the risk of having the
hoax discovered. Shades of Piltdown! <br><br>
I wonder if this phenomenon is limited to <i>Ceratonia</i>?
I've
been curious about this for over 40 years, so I reckon it's high-time I
got eddycated. <br><br>
Best,<br>
WT<br><br>
At 10:10 AM 6/15/2001 -0500, Mark E. Kubiske wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>In reference to plant reproducti
e
biology, has anyone every heard of<br>
"polygamo-trioecious"? This apparently applies to a
species of Ceretonia.<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
--<br>
<br>
Mark E. Kubiske<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Forestry Department<br>
Box 9681<br>
Mississippi State University<br>
Mississippi State, MS 39762<br>
<br>
Phone: 662-325-3550<br>
Fax: 662-325-8726<br>
<br>
mkubiske@cfr.msstate.edu<br>
<br>
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As of July 1, 2001, my address will be:<br>
<br>
Research Plant Physiologist<br>
USDA Forest Service, North Central Station<br>
Forestry Sciences Laboratory<br>
5985 Hwy K<br>
Rhinelander, WI 54501<br>
<br>
Phone: 715-362-1108<br>
Fax: 715-362-1166</blockquote><br>
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 14:09:06 -1000
From: "Thomas W. Culliney" <culliney@ELELE.PEACESAT.HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Re: Idea toward solving global warming
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ernest Rogers" <Arcologic@AOL.COM>
To: <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Idea toward solving global warming
> Here is an idea toward solving global warming...
Lots o' luck! The average U.S. citizen either doesn't care or refuses to
believe that there is a problem, since solving the problem would force him
or her to curtail a wasteful, overindulgent lifestyle. The American people,
don't you know, must not be inconvenienced or made uncomfortable in any way,
not for a moment.
Tom Culliney, Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, 1428
South King St., Honolulu, HI 96814 U.S.A.
E-mail: culliney@elele.peacesat.hawaii.edu
Telephone: 808-973-9528
Fax: 808-973-9533
"To a rough approximation and setting aside vertebrate chauvinism, it can be
said that essentially all organisms are insects."--R.M. May (1988)
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 14:18:23 -1000
From: "Thomas W. Culliney" <culliney@ELELE.PEACESAT.HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Re: Roundup, Cosmo Flux and Colombia?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian J. Ritzel" <ritzel@PRAIRIENET.ORG>
To: <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 10:11 AM
Subject: Roundup, Cosmo Flux and Colombia?
> However, the department was forced to admit it was mixing the glyphosat
in
> an untested brew with another chemical called Cosmo Flux, a sticky
> soap-like substance which helps the pesticides stick to the leaves of
> plants."
That's odd. Round Up comes complete with plenty of surfactant (detergent),
which allows the herbicide to spread over and stick to foliage. We've used
it here to kill banana plants in an attempt to eradicate banana bunchytop
virus from the Big Island of Hawaii.
Tom Culliney, Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, 1428
South King St., Honolulu, HI 96814 U.S.A.
E-mail: culliney@elele.peacesat.hawaii.edu
Telephone: 808-973-9528
Fax: 808-973-9533
"To a rough approximation and setting aside vertebrate chauvinism, it can be
said that essentially all organisms are insects."--R.M. May (1988)
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Jul 2001 to 3 Jul 2001
There are 10 messages totalling 1155 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Eolss Posting to Ecological Society of American Listserv
2. Summer Interns in BC, Canada?
3. Environmental Defense - Sr. Wildlife Scientist Job Announcement
4. Fwd: RE: soil microarthropods: results
5. graduate assistantship available
6. Job: 2-yr Asst. Prof., non-tenure track, ECOTONE model
7. Fw: [ee-internet] [ee-student] EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...)
8. ESA Student Section
9. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
10. Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 07:10:31 -0000
From: Kevin Rosner <environmentmtg@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Eolss Posting to Ecological Society of American Listserv
NEWS
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS (EOLSS)
1. ÎOur Fragile World: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable
Development¼ a publication in two hardback volumes about 2300 pages, with
an accompanying CD-ROM has been officially released as forerunner to the
Encyclopedia of Life support Systems, by KoÒchiro Matsuura,
Director-General of UNESCO, on 30 May 2001 during the 161st Session of the
UNESCO Executive Board Meeting in Paris. It includes complimentary
single-user access to the web-based Encyclopedia for two years.
This publication presents integrated knowledge and worldviews related to the
state of: Earth s natural resources, human and cultural resources,
institutional resources, and economic, financial and technological
resources. It presents the vision and thinking of over 200 authors in
support of efforts to solve the complex problems connected with peace,
equity, justice, world stability and global sustainable development, and to
secure perennial life support on The Blue Planet . The presentations are
holistic, informative, and forward-looking, and will be of interest to a
broad readership. It also features a ÎSeries of Interviews with Outstanding
Personalities¼, conducted by Patricia Morales. Interviews with Maurice
Strong, Mikhail Gorbachev, Steven Rockefeller, Maritta Koch-Weser, Shridath
Ramphal, Ingvar Carlsson, Ruud Lubbers, Richard Goldstone, and Gro Harlem
Bruntland are included. . The authors include P. Obasi from WMO, K. Toepfer
from UNEP, K. Matsuura from UNESCO, V. Petrovsky from UN, N. Sadik from
UNFPA, G. Speth from UNDP; Presidents of National Academies of Sciences: Yu.
Osipov from Russia, Teng Teng from China, O. Wandiga from Kenya; Member of
Parliament: E. von Weizsacker from Germany; eminent scientists: F. El Baz
from Egypt, M. S. Swaminathan from India, Sir M. Holdgate from UK, K.
Fukuoka from Japan, N. Goodwin from USA and many other Distinguished
personalities According to M.K.Tolba, Editor of ÎOur Fragile World:
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development¼, Îthis publication
. . is meant to stand alone as an authoritative resource and Forerunner to
the Encyclopedia. It is related to the Encyclopedia, which is many times
larger than this publication, and presents perspectives of several important
subjects that are covered in greater detail in the Encyclopedia.¼
2. The Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, or simply the EOLSS, as it is
called within the vast global team of prominent writers and editors that has
been deeply engaged in developing it during the last few years, is seen as a
colossus in the world of publications. It presents current knowledge of
global relevance for decision support towards sustainable development and
global security. It is the culmination of an unprecedented global effort
organized under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO ) and brings together the work of many of
the world s foremost scholars, experts, and policy-makers in all major
fields, representing a broad spectrum of well-known leading academic and
research institutions, professional organizations, government agencies,
private enterprises, and policy planning bodies spread throughout the world,
contributing to state-of-the art information and expert opinion on
virtually every aspect of the life support systems on which we depend .
The Encyclopedia will not merely be a source of current information and
expert opinion on virtually every aspect of the life support systems on our
planet, but will also forge pathways between disciplines in order to help
foster integration of knowledge as it is essential for guidance
towards sustainable development. Its Body of Knowledge, of about 30 subject
domains spanned by about 200 subject themes, has been developed under the
expert direction of subject editors with contributions from more than 6000
authors in over 100 countries.
Placing the EOLSS in a larger scientific and global perspective, it also
carries messages from Richard R. Ernst, Nobel LaureateËChemistry, Leon M.
Lederman, Nobel LaureateËPhysics, M. S. Swaminathan, Ramon First World Food
Prize, Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel LaureateËChemistry, J. L. Lions, Japan Prize ,
and S. P. Kapitza, UNESCO Kalinga Laureate. In the words of Lederman, the
EOLSS is Îthe theme of humanity, embedded in nature and constrained to find
ways of maintaining a relationship with nature based on understanding and
respect¼.
The Inaugural Edition of the Encyclopedia will be available by the end of
this year. It will start with a size of about 8 million words and will
mature to its full size of about 70 million words through further regular
uploads. The Web based Encyclopedia features the so called EOLSS Forum for
interactive dialogue between readers and authors to render the EOLSS as a
Living Encyclopedia.
Further Information is available at: http://www.eolss.net or
http://www.eolss.com
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Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 23:56:00 -0700
From: Marc Boucher <dirtcola@HOME.COM>
Subject: Summer Interns in BC, Canada?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of any summer Biology related
internships still available in BC, Canada.
Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Marcus Boucher
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 11:06:29 -0400
From: Cheryl_Pickard@ENVIRONMENTALDEFENSE.ORG
Subject: Environmental Defense - Sr. Wildlife Scientist Job Announcement
Senior Wildlife Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE's distinctive approach to environmental protectio=
n
emphasizes science, economics and the use of market mechanisms where
appropriate to reach well-crafted, durable solutions. We build teams o=
f
scientists, lawyers, economists, and other professionals to investigate=
the
scientific causes of environmental problems as well as the market force=
s
and government policies that contribute to them. In the full range of
environmental arenas (air, water, climate, soil, toxic chemicals, and
wildlife), we seek practical and equitable solutions, founded on scienc=
e,
that policy makers, landowners, and others can be urged to incorporate =
into
practice, law, or regulation.
The Washington, DC office is looking to add a full-time Senior Wildlife=
Specialist to its Wildlife Program. The Wildlife Program works to
conserve imperiled species, particularly endangered species in the Unit=
ed
States, through both conservation policy advocacy and place-based
demonstration projects emphasizing novel approaches to enlist the
cooperation of landowners, especially private landowners.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position are to provide=
scientific oversight of and direction to the work of the Wildlife Progr=
am.
Working closely with legal, economic, and other staff, the candidate wi=
ll
help develop and implement conservation projects around the country,
conduct technical and policy research, prepare reports and articles for=
popular and technical journals, and create and respond to media
opportunities. The candidate will also be expected to provide scientif=
ic
advice and assistance to colleagues in other programmatic areas of
Environmental Defense. More specifically, the candidate will be expect=
ed
to:
=B7 Help conceive, design, test, and promote creative new approaches=
to
accomplishing the conservation of biological diversity by working direc=
tly
with landowners, state and federal agencies, other conservation
organizations, and the media.
=B7 Advocate for laws, policies, and funding that facilitate the
broad-scale implementation of such new conservation initiatives.
=B7 Make presentations about such initiatives to congressional commi=
ttees,
professional meetings, and similar bodies.
=B7 Respond to media inquiries, take advantage of media opportunitie=
s when
they arise, and solicit media interest in the above work.
=B7 Develop and effectively pursue specific milestones for accomplis=
hment
within an organizational structure that rewards tangible accomplishment=
s.
Requirements: General qualifications include:
The ideal candidate for this position will have a Ph.D. (or a Masters
degree and several years of exceptional conservation experience) in
ecology, conservation biology, or a related discipline, plus experience=
in
practical conservation efforts. Prior experience working directly with=
landowners on conservation matters is strongly preferred. Familiarity =
with
grassland ecosystems and their management will also be an asset, but is=
not
required.
The candidate should have excellent communication skills, be capable of=
working effectively with a small team of professional colleagues from
diverse disciplines, and be willing to travel frequently. The candidat=
e
will also be expected to contribute to fundraising efforts.
Location: This position is based in our Washington, DC office
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and highly
competitive with other national environmental organizations. Full bene=
fits
package included.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and description of background with=
salary requirements to:
Cheryl Pickard
Recruiting Manager
Environmental Defense
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Fax: (202) 387-1030
Environmental Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
(6/01)=
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 12:24:28 -0400
From: "Kelly L. Decker" <kdecker@ZOO.UVM.EDU>
Subject: Fwd: RE: soil microarthropods: results
Thanks Jim, I hadn't come across these.
Kelly,
You probably were referred to these web sites already but in case you
haven't these 2 you might find useful.
Oregon States Computer Taxonomy and Ecology of Soil Animals
http://www.ent.orst.edu/comtesa/
and
AT the very bottom of David Walter's web page there are 3 links for
downloading microarthropod identification keys
http://www.uq.edu.au/entomology/david.evans.walter.html
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Jim Marra Phone: 206-543-1486
College of Forest Resources Fax: 206-685-3091
Box 352100 Office: rm 260 Bloedel Hall
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-2100
-----Original Message-----
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU]On Behalf Of Kelly L. Decker
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 9:25 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Subject: soil microarthropods: results
I got many responses to my inquiry about soil microarthropods. All but one
suggested Dindal, D.L. 1990: " Soil Biology Guide" . I deleted the other,
after
passing it to my student. It was a general Insect taxonomy guide, I think.
Among other useful things, there are some good microarthropod extraction
techniques in Robertson et al. (1999) "Standard Soil Methods for Long-Term
Ecological Research."
Kelly
**********************************************************************
Kelly Decker
Postdoctoral Fellow
School of Natural Resources
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05401
http://www.hbrook.sr.unh.edu/cvs/cvs.htm
http://snr.uvm.edu/dwang/interact/index.html
http://snr.uvm.edu/dwang/sandbox/index.html
**please note new e-mail**
**kdecker@zoo.uvm.edu**
----- End forwarded message -----
**********************************************************************
Kelly Decker
Postdoctoral Fellow
School of Natural Resources
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05401
http://www.hbrook.sr.unh.edu/cvs/cvs.htm
http://snr.uvm.edu/dwang/interact/index.html
http://snr.uvm.edu/dwang/sandbox/index.html
**please note new e-mail**
**kdecker@zoo.uvm.edu**
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 11:46:58 -0400
From: Judith Rhymer <Judith_Rhymer@UMIT.MAINE.EDU>
Subject: graduate assistantship available
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Attached is a file advertising a graduate assistantship to work on the
conservation genetics of rare freshwater mussels in Maine.
Judith Rhymer
Dept. Widlife Ecology
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-2863
judith_rhymer@umit.maine.edu
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Graduate Assistantship
Conservation Genetics of rare Freshwater Mussels in Maine=20
A graduate assistantship is available in September 2001 or January 2002 for=
a M.S. or PhD student to study the population genetics of two freshwater m=
ussel species listed as Threatened in Maine: Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis c=
ariosa) and Tidewater Mucket (Leptodea ochracea). The student will do indep=
edent research that combines field sampling of mussel populations within an=
d among river drainages in the state, with molecular genetic analyses in th=
e lab. Field work is a collaborative effort with ecologists who are determ=
ining the fish hosts of both species. Maine rivers are fragmented by numer=
ous dams which have affected the distribution of mussels and their hosts, a=
nd a recent trend to remove dams will directly affect these species. Anoth=
er component of the research could be to incorporate the genetic data into=
a habitat database using GIS - the full scope of the project will depend o=
n the level at which the position is filled.
Stipend support will alternate between a Teaching Assistantship and a Resea=
rch Assistantship and includes a tuition waiver. Satisfactory GPA and GRE =
scores are required to enter the Wildlife Ecology or interdisciplinary Ecol=
ogy and Environmental Science graduate programs at the University of Maine.=
Students with an interest in evolutionary ecology and some experience in =
molecular genetic techniques will be given preference.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Judith M. Rhymer
Department of Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-2863
(207) 581-2858 (FAX)
judith_rhymer=40umit.maine.edu
wlm13.umenfa.maine.edu
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 18:05:30 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: 2-yr Asst. Prof., non-tenure track, ECOTONE model
Position Title College Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track
Deadline for Application July 27, 2001
Salary $43,000.00 + benefits
Conditions Position is for two years contingent on funding.
Duties Parameterize, run and test a simulation model (ECOTONE)
of vegetation
dynamics in a variety of grassland and shrubland ecosystems in the
Chihuahuan Desert of southern New
Mexico and western Texas. Analyze and validate output with field data.
Supervision of computer
programmer for modifying code to incorporate human-caused and
naturally-occurring disturbances of
different sizes, intensities, and frequencies. Responsible for integrating
multiple datasets of plants, soils,
and climate to develop input parameters and to test model output.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary
group of researchers. This is a research position with no teaching
responsibilities.
Qualifications PhD in Ecology, Biology, Range Science or closely
related field (in hand by hire
date). Strong background in plant ecology and plant-soil interactions.
Experience in running and testing
simulation models. Ability to read and understand computer code written in
C, C++ or Fortran.
Experience with geographic information systems (Arcview or Arc/Info)
helpful, but not required.
Benefits Offered Group medical and hospital insurance, group life
insurance, long-
term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers
compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment
compensation.
Reply to Dr. Debra Peters
USDA/ARS, Jornada Experimental Range
Box 30003, MSC 3JER, NMSU
Las Cruces, NM 88003-0003
(505) 646-2777
debpeter@nmsu.edu
Please send a letter of application, current resume,
unofficial
transcripts, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of th
ee
references by July 27, 2001.
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's
eligibility for employment in the United
States.
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 17:36:53 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: [ee-internet] [ee-student] EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Ocwieja" <maryo@4netaccess.com>
TO: EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...):
The updated list below contains job opportunities posted on EE-Link
(http://eelink.net) between 6/16/01 and 6/30/01. 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 June 16, 2001
Staff Educator
Stonewall Farm
Keene, NH
Deadline: 7-13-2001
Science Education Specialist
Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont
Townsend, TN
Deadline: 7-30-2001
Director of Academic Affairs
Audubon Expedition Institute
Belfast, ME
Posted: 6-19-2001
Field Instructor
Keystone Science School
Keystone, CO
Posted: 6-19-2001
Roots & Shoots Intern
Jane Goodall Institute & Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Posted: 6-19-2001
Environmental Educator/Naturalist
Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center
Toccoa, GA
Deadline: 8-25-2001
Assistant Director
Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center
Toccoa, GA
Deadline: 8-25-2001
Wildlife Biologist
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Lakeland, FL
Deadline: 7-6-2001
Education Specialist
Save The Bay
Oakland, CA
Deadline: 7-20-2001
Naturalist
YMCA Camp Grady Spruce
Graford, TX
Deadline: 7-31-2001
Naturalist/Educator
Crane Meadows Nature Center
Wood River, NE
Deadline: 7-31-2001
Wegmans Zoo Mobile Programmer
Seneca Park Zoo Society
Rochester, NY
Deadline: 8-1-2001
Education & Training Program Assistant
Office of Sustainability Programs
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
Posted: 6-20-2001
Environmental Education & Teams Course/High Ropes Facilitator
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center
Reidsville, NC
Deadline: 8-17-2001
Schoolyard Habitats Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
Posted: 6-25-2001
Naturalist
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Wheaton, IL
Deadline: 7-13-2001
Associate Director
WOLF School (Web of Life Field School)
Aptos, CA
Posted: 6-28-2001
Field Naturalist
Inside the Outdoors
Costa Mesa, CA
Deadline: 9-15-2001
Animal Care Assistant
Inside the Outdoors
Costa Mesa, CA
Deadline: 9-15-2001
National Director Project Wild
Council for Environmental Education
Denver, CO
Deadline: 8-1-2001
Outdoor Education Instructor
Camp High Trails Outdoor Science School
Angeles Oaks, CA
Deadline: 9-1-2001
Ecology Team Leader
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Wheaton, IL
Deadline: 7-27-2001
Ranch Naturalist
Marin County Office of Education
San Rafael, CA
Deadline: 7-20-2001
Program Coordinator
Crowley Museum & Nature Center
Sarasota, FL
Posted: 6-27-2001
Corpsmember
Southwest Youth Corps
Durango, CO
Deadline: 7-20-2001
Crew Leader
Southwest Youth Corps
Durango, CO
Deadline: 7-6-2001
Outdoor Science Instructor
Orange County Department of Education
Inside the Outdoors
Mentone, CA
Posted: 6-26-2001
Biodiversity Education Network Coordinator
The Biodiversity Project
Madison, WI
Deadline: 7-27-2001
Environmental Education Technician
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Posted: 6-28-2001
Wolf Lake Program Director
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Posted: 6-28-2001
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: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 11:46:24 -0700
From: Faith Kearns <fkearns@NATURE.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject: ESA Student Section
The recently formed Student Section of the Ecological Society of America is
looking for volunteers to help in organizing activities for a new Annual
Meeting feature, the Student Lounge. The Student Lounge will function as a
gathering place for students, as well as a space for informal talks and
discussions about funding, fieldwork, career options, etc. If you are
interested in helping, or have ideas about discussion topics or speakers
that you would like to see, please contact me as soon as possible
(fkearns@nature.berkeley.edu).
In addition to the Student Lounge, the Student Section will be sponsoring a
second Careers in Ecology workshop and holding a section meeting to elect
officers. Helping get this section off the ground provides a great
opportunity to be more involved with ESA and meet new people, so sign up tod
y!
Sincerely,
Faith Kearns
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Faith Kearns
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
University of California, Berkeley
201 Wellman Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 642-6315 phone
(510) 642-7428 fax
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:00:54 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Ocean Policy Analyst
Company: Marine Conservation Biology Institute
Location: Arlington, Virginia
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4120
Title: Associate Scientist
Company: Tellus Institute
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4119
Title: Research Associate/Associate Scientist
Company: Tellus Institute
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4118
Title: Environmental Scientist/Biologist
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Tampa and Sarasota, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4117
Title: Water/Waste Water Engineer
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Lakeland, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4116
Title: Scheduler
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Tampa, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4115
Title: Environmental Technician
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Riverview, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4114
Title: Biologist
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Palmetto, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4113
Title: Gaging Station Construction Mechanic Helper
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Miami, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4112
Title: Geologist
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Tampa, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4111
Title: Engineer
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Tampa, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4110
Title: Web Designer
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4109
Title: Environmental Specialist
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Tampa, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4108
Title: Wastewater Operator
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Orlando, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4107
Title: Biologist
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: North Port, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4106
Title: Engineer
Company: ETI Professionals, Inc. (recruiter)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4105
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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 15:31:54 -0500
From: Edward Lyon <ELyon@CHICAGOBOTANIC.ORG>
Subject: Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium
> The Sixth Annual Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium
>
> 2001 Midwestern Plant Conservation Conference and Task Force Meeting
> Thursday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 14, 2001
> Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Illinois
>
> Presented by the Chicago Botanic Garden Institute for Plant Conservatio
> Biology and the School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Planned in
> collaboration with The Morton Arboretum.
> This conference and task force meeting is intended to provide a forum f
r
> exchanging research results on Midwestern conservation issues, setting
> regional plant conservation priorities, and developing and implementing
> collaborative conservation projects. The first day of the conference wi
l
> be dedicated to a symposium entitled, "Ecology and Management of Oak
> Woodlands". Oaks have been a prominent part of North American deciduous
> forests and a critical component of Midwest ecology. The morning sessio
> of day-two will consist of contributed papers illustrating research and
> stewardship projects intended to conserve Midwestern plants and
> communities. The conference will conclude with a Midwestern Plant
> Conservation Task Force meeting, an interactive discussion on Midwester
> plant conservation issues. All conference attendees are welcome to
> participate in this meeting.
>
>
> PROGRAM 2001 Midwestern Plant Conservation Conference and Task Forc
> Meeting
>
> Thursday, September 13
> The Ecology and Management of Oak Woodlands Symposium
>
> 7:45 a.m.
> Conference check-in
>
> 8:15 a.m.
> Welcome
> Kris Jarantoski, Executive Vice President and Director, Chicago Botanic
> Garden
>
> 8:30 a.m.
> Introduction by moderator
> Kayri Havens, Director of Conservation Science, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> 8:45-9:45 a.m.
> Keynote address
> Historical development of eastern oak forests and recent impacts of red
> maple, a native invasive species
> Marc Abrams, Pennsylvania State University
> Oak distribution in the eastern U.S. has exhibited major changes since
> European settlement in the 18th and 19th centuries. Oak species in most
> old-growth stands exhibited continuous recruitment into the canopy duri
g
> the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, but stopped recruiting in the early
> 20th century.
>
> 9:45-10:15 a.m.
> Break
>
> 10:15-11:05 a.m.
> Habitat types, forest dynamics, and management options
> John Kotar, University of Wisconsin-Madison
> Oak forests occupy the widest range of sites in the upper Midwest.
> However, species composition, productivity and stability of oak
> communities vary greatly with site quality. Forest habitat type
> classification, a system based on understory floristic composition of
> forest communities, is a useful tool for placing any forest community o
> an abstract moisture/nutrient gradient, and thus assessing the ecologic
l
> site potential and management implications.
>
> 11:05-11:55 a.m.
> Why are oak saplings so rare? A look at canopy-understory processes
> Craig Lorimer, University of Wisconsin-Madison
> While small oak seedlings are common in the understory of oak forests,
> large oak saplings are scarce on most reasonably fertile and moist site
.
> Twenty-five years of research on oak forest dynamics has confirmed that
> lack of recruitment into large size classes is a serious problem that w
ll
> jeopardize the ability of oaks to retain ecological dominance on many
> sites.
>
> 12:00-1:10 p.m.
> Lunch
>
> 1:10-2:00 p.m.
> What lies beneath: mycorrhizal fungi and their influence on oak
> communities
> Louise Egerton-Warburton, University of California-Riverside
> Mycorrhizal fungi provide a critical link between above- and below- gro
nd
> ecosystem processes in oak woodlands. In southern California, two
> anthropogenic impacts, nitrogen deposition and invasions of exotic
> grasses, may limit the regeneration of coast live oak woodlands by
> modifying their mycorrhizal associations.
>
> 2:00-2:50 p.m.
> Oak regeneration, forest fragmentation, fire, and blue jays-A study of
> symbiosis
> Tom Crow*, USDA Forest Service and W. Carter Johnson, South Dakota Stat
> University
> Fire suppression and forest fragmentation are profoundly affecting the
> composition and structure of eastern deciduous forests in which species
of
> the plant family Fagaceae (Quercus and Fagus) are dispersed and
> regenerate.
>
> 2:50-3:20 p.m.
> Break
>
> 3:20-4:10 p.m.
> Armillaria: a critical component of oak woodlands
> Karel Jacobs, The Morton Arboretum
> The association of Armillaria with oaks was noted in centuries past whe
> orchards and vineyards planted on former oak woodlands developed root r
t
> disease. The oak root fungus is now recognized among a group of fungi w
th
> near worldwide distribution. Host stress is typically a precursor to
> Armillaria root rot and the disease is considered by forest pathologist
> to be among the principal damaging agents in disturbed, i.e., stressed,
> woodlands.
>
> 4:10-5:00 p.m.
> Invasive species in oak woodlands: strategies of an exotic invader Alla
ia
> petiolata (garlic mustard)
> Roger Anderson, Illinois State University
> Invasion of exotic and shade-tolerant native species has substantially
> influenced sustainability of oak-dominated vegetation. Historically, fi
es
> maintained open canopy structure of the oak community necessary for
> regeneration of shade intolerant tree species and understory maintenanc
.
> A concerted national effort in the previous century to suppress fires
> allowed shade-tolerant but fire-sensitive tree species to invade oak
> dominated communities and develop dense canopies that suppressed oak
> regeneration and understory plants.
>
> 5:00-6:30 p.m.
> Poster Presentations and Reception
>
>
> Population genetic structure of bur oak: pollination and seed dispersal
in
> the savanna ecotype of Northeastern Illinois
> Kathleen J. Craft*, University of Illinois at Chicago, Beverly D. Dow,
> Buffalo State College and Mary V. Ashley, University of Illinois at
> Chicago
>
> Continuity and change in an oak woodland
> Jon Mendelson, Governors State University
>
> Using demographic and genetic indicators to investigate the effects of
> woodland restoration on the threatened Viola conspersa
> Andrea Tietmeyer, Krissa Skogen, Kendra Bradford, Jennifer Taylor and P
ti
> Vitt*, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> Estimating the genetic diversity of the threatened orchid Platanthera
> leucophaea to aid management decisions
> Kendra Bradford and Kayri Havens*, Chicago Botanic Garden and C. Alex
> Buerkle, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
>
> Effect of crossing distance in two species of Lobelia: The first
> generation
> Kayri Havens*, Rebecca Weaver and Pati Vitt, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> Comparing the ability of two PCR based techniques, RAPD and ISSR, to
> detect low levels of genetic diversity
> Kendra Bradford*, Sophia Liarakos, Krissa Skogen, Andrea Tietmeyer, Pat
> Vitt and Kayri Havens, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> Plants of concern: a volunteer program for monitoring rare plants in
> Chicago Wilderness
> Susanne Masi* and Elaine Kneller, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> How do population size and breeding system affect patterns of fluctuati
g
> asymmetry?
> Stuart Wagenius* and Pati Vitt, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> Conservation strategies of pollination, propagation, and reintroduction
> for Platanthera praeclara (Orchidaceae)
> Margaret M. From*, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Paul E. Read and Martin
> Cano, University of Nebraska
>
> Monitoring for adaptive restoration of The Barrens on Arnold Air Force
> Base, Tennessee
> Kevin C. Fitch* and Geoff P. Call, Arnold Air Force Base and Robert D.
> Sutter, The Nature Conservancy.
>
> Fish and aquatic plant species richness of selected lakes in southeaste
n
> Wisconsin
> Nick H. Huber, Lake County Forest Preserve District.
>
>
> Friday, September 14, 2001
> Contributed papers
>
> 8:10 a.m.
> Introduction
> Kayri Havens, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> 8:15 a.m.
> Vegetation pattern of DuPage and Will counties at the time of European
> settlement
> Jenny McBride* and Marlin Bowles, The Morton Arboretum
>
> 8:35 a.m.
> Twenty-year changes in old-growth upland forests of the Chicago region
> Marlin Bowles*, Michael Jones, Jenny McBride, Tim Bell, and Christopher
> Dunn, The Morton Arboretum
>
> 8:55 a.m.
> Testing Tradescantia ohiensis as an indicator of deer browsing intensit
> in northeastern Illinois prairies
> Marcia A. Rickey* and Roger C. Anderson, Illinois State University and
> Debra L. Nelson, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
>
> 9:15 a.m.
> Starved Rock State Park deer reduction program: A case study
> R. Todd Bittner, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
>
> 9:35 a.m.
> The impact of midwestern oak woodland restoration on soil microarthropo
s:
> results of a baseline survey
> James F. Steffen*, Chicago Botanic Garden and Liam Heneghan, and J.
> Palasik, DePaul University
>
> 9:55-10:20 a.m.
> Refreshment break
>
> 10:20 a.m.
> Ecological restoration in Michigan state parks
> Glenn R. Palmgren, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
>
> 10:40 a.m.
> The effects of hand-pollination on growth, survival and reproduction in
> Platanthera leucophaea, the eastern prairie white fringed orchid
> Pati Vitt, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> 11:00 a.m.
> Reproduction and fire: how prescribed burns enhance pollination of the
> native prairie plant Echinacea angustifolia
> Stuart Wagenius, Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> 11:20 a.m.
> Comparison of seed viability of two Missouri sites of an endangered
> wetland species
> M. Smith*, C. Shaffer and S. Ammann, Southern Illinois University,
> Edwardsville
>
> 11:40 a.m.
> An assessment of the ecological requirements of Schoenoplectus hallii
> (Hall's bulrush)
> P. Mettler*, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and M. Smith,
> Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
>
> Noon
> Conference concludes
>
> 2001 Midwestern Plant Conservation Task Force Meeting
> Additional conference option; lunch and break are included in this sess
on
> fee.
>
> noon-1:30 p.m.
> Lunch
>
> 1:30-3:30 p.m.
> 2001 Midwestern Plant Conservation Task Force Meeting
> A facilitated forum allowing registrants to participate in a discussion
> related to Midwestern plant conservation.
>
> 3:30-4 p.m.
> Refreshment break
>
> 4--5:00 p.m.
> Tours of the Chicago Botanic Garden
>
> * Designates speaker for presentations with multiple researchers
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 3 Jul 2001 to 4 Jul 2001
There are 4 messages totalling 163 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. DDT vs Malaria
2. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
3. Idea toward solving global warming
4. Roundup, Cosmo Flux and Colombia?
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Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 17:25:12 +0930
From: Rick Roush <rick.roush@ADELAIDE.EDU.AU>
Subject: Re: DDT vs Malaria
>However, I recall that even wall spraying led to the
>development of mosquitoes that did not land soon after feeding and flew
way
>unharmed.
I have tried to track down the original citations for this work and have
found them wanting. In contrast to the understading at the time these
claims were made, we now know that there are about 6 sibling species of
Anopheles mosquitoes, some of which enter and stay in houses and some don't
stay, apparently independent of insecticides.
Rick
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Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 16:00:55 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Senior Land Use Planner
Company: Maine Department of Conservation
Location: Augusta, Maine
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4128
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Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 22:21:04 EDT
From: Ernest Rogers <Arcologic@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Idea toward solving global warming
Here is an idea toward solving global warming.
The processes of global warming are well understood, scientifically, but
people persist in not being sure that it's real, that we can so something
about, or not sure about what should be done. If everyone could gain a
better understanding of how the processes work, then it would be easier to
build the concensus for action. I have observed that even "experts" have a
hard time understanding or explaining the details of what is going on. So,
I think that the atmospheric interactions of radiation, temperature, CO2, an
water (and methane, etc.) are so complicated we might not find an easy way t
explain it. Here is my idea on how to present this global warming thing to
popular audience -- have a respected body endorse a simple computer model
that we could pass around on disk, and people could run what-if cases and
then look at the consequences, presented in an easy to understand format.
The model would explain how CO2, etc., affect Earth's temperature, and how
temperature changes affect atmospheric composition.
Ernie Rogers
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Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:11:41 -0500
From: "Brian J. Ritzel" <ritzel@PRAIRIENET.ORG>
Subject: Roundup, Cosmo Flux and Colombia?
Is this enough to demonstrate to you skeptics that the spraying is harming
more than just the coca plants?
"Hospitals in sprayed areas have reported increases
in skin rashes, diarrhoea, stomach aches and respiratory problems. Food
crops have also been destroyed and livestock poisoned.
In January, the US State Department claimed the only chemical used in the
aerial eradication is glyphosate. This pesticide, commonly known as 'Round
Up', is made by the biotech corporation Monsanto.
However, the department was forced to admit it was mixing the glyphosate in
an untested brew with another chemical called Cosmo Flux, a sticky
soap-like substance which helps the pesticides stick to the leaves of
plants."
Does anyone here know anything about "Cosmic Flux?"
Full article follows:
>>>Begin Forwarded Message<<<
ICI Pulls Out of Cocaine War
:
THE OBSERVER
International News
Sunday, 1 July 2001
http://www.observer.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,515255,00.html
Antony Barnett and Solomon Hughes
ICI has pulled out of the controversial US project to spray vast areas of
Colombia with herbicides in an attempt to eradicate its cocaine and heroin
trade.
The British chemicals company's decision, which came after an Observer
investigation revealed its involvement, will be a major embarrassment to
the US government and will dent the credibility of the plan.
ICI does not want its name dragged into such a programme, particularly as
there have been reports of children in Colombia who have inhaled the
chemicals falling ill.
The $1 billion programme, instigated by former President Bill Clinton, will
also be hit by revelations that an individual working for the US company
fumigating the coca and opium plants has been suspected of smuggling heroin
back into the US.
According to an official document from the US Drug Enforcement
Administration obtained by The Observer, on 12 May last year Colombian
police intercepted a parcel sent from Dyncorp's Colombia offices to its
base in Florida. The police found two small bottles of a thick liquid
which, when tested, was found to be laced with heroin worth more than
$100,000.
A Dyncorp spokeswoman said the company had investigated the issue and found
no evidence of wrongdoing.
ICI's decision to refuse to allow its products to be used is likely to
worry the US government. Hospitals in sprayed areas have reported increases
in skin rashes, diarrhoea, stomach aches and respiratory problems. Food
crops have also been destroyed and livestock poisoned.
In January, the US State Department claimed the only chemical used in the
aerial eradication is glyphosate. This pesticide, commonly known as 'Round
Up', is made by the biotech corporation Monsanto.
However, the department was forced to admit it was mixing the glyphosate in
an untested brew with another chemical called Cosmo Flux, a sticky
soap-like substance which helps the pesticides stick to the leaves of
plants. One of its key ingredients is made by ICI.
ICI was forced to admit its products were being used when presented with
documents from The Observer obtained by Colombian scientist Dr Elsa Niv=EDa
of the Pesticides Action Network.
Ed Hammond of the US campaigning group Sunshine Project said: 'Massive
spraying in Colombia has been a hostile act against the environment and
people that live there. The decision by ICI not to have anything to do with
this programme is sensible and will be a wake-up call to Washington.'
>>>End Forwarded Message<<<
--
Brian J. Ritzel
Chicago, IL USA
<ritzel@prairienet.org>
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