Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 11 Aug 2001 to 13 Aug 2001
There are 10 messages totalling 588 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. News: US Strategy for Reducing Wildfire Risks
2. CTR
3. post-doctoral position in microbial ecology
4. Faculty Position Opening
5. Postdoctoral Position
6. plastic crisper insect trays
7. Fw: global warming - Reefs Damaged by Global Warming
8. Botany Position Announcement - please distribute
9. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
10. NIPR newsletter, August 2001
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Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 19:50:03 -0700
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: US Strategy for Reducing Wildfire Risks
More on the proposed strategy for reducing wildfire risks can be found at:
http://www.westgov.org/wga/press/2001_ann_mtg.htm
The GAO report cited at the end of the story below can be found at:
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d011022t.pdf
Ashwani
Vasishth vasishth@usc.edu
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~vasishth
*****
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-000065481aug12.story
Los Angeles Timse:
August 12, 2001
THE NATION
U.S. Moving On New Strategy to Fight Wildfires
By JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho -- Last summer's catastrophic wildfire season laid
bare nearly 7 million acres of Western land and also exposed a harsh
truth: The manner in which wildfires have been fought for decades and the
way forest supervisors have gone about preventing them simply do not work.
Now change might be in the offing. On Monday at the Western Governors'
Conference that begins here today, Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton and
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman will sign a 10-year comprehensive
strategy to combat wildfires, an attempt to bring cohesion to the nation's
$3-billion annual firefighting effort.
The plan calls for increased input from state and local officials and
stepped up coordination among federal agencies. The strategy will also
address the increasing problem of forests choked with deadwood, dry
underbrush and other debris that fuel fires. This is the fallout of
decades of a policy that called for extinguishing all fires on public
lands. The new plan will champion controversial fire prevention methods,
such as forest thinning and prescribed burns. "We can't continue to do
business the way we have historically done it," said John Glenn, fire
management officer for the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming and one of
the authors of the strategy. "Something is not working. We have to have a
paradigm shift."
While short on specifics, the strategy offers a template for fighting
wild-land fires that stresses consistency and cooperation among the five
federal land management agencies: the National Park Service, the Fish and
Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian
Affairs within the Department of the Interior; and the Forest Service
within the Department of Agriculture.
Beyond Washington, the plan stresses the need for local input to fighting
fires, a policy welcomed among Western leaders.
"There has been the strong tendency in the past to maintain command and
control from Washington, D.C.," said Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne. The
Republican is one of the architects of the new strategy. Idaho was one of
the Western states hardest hit by wildfires last summer. Kempthorne noted
that the fires consumed 1 billion board-feet of timber, the equivalent of
the lumber used in 100,000 single-family homes.
"I have a lot of respect for federal forest supervisors, and they are as
frustrated as the rest of us," Kempthorne said. "This document will change
that attitude. We need to get to a true partnership."
The lack of a single-minded approach to wildfires among federal agencies
has long irked state officials, who complain that when fires flare they
must wade through confusing and differing departmental policies before
getting help.
The seemingly simple idea that the Forest Service and Park Service would
sit down and confer on policy and planning is not as easy to implement as
it seems. Aside from residing in two separate Cabinet jurisdictions, the
agencies have historically different mandates and goals.
To some, the significance of the new wildfire plan lies in its directive
that old walls be torn down and internal animosities set aside.
"Basically, the document is a framework for collaboration," said Lyle
Laverty, the national fire plan coordinator for the Forest Service. "It is
a dramatic change in terms of making a clear statement of how we are going
to work together. That hasn't happened before. It also reflects a sea
change in terms of our philosophy. It doesn't seem like such a big deal,
but you are talking about changing the thinking of the Interior and Forest
Service. Take my word for it, it's a big thing."
Last year's fires finally debunked the long-standing federal policy of
fire suppression. The Smokey Bear-era of all fires being bad has greatly
influenced--and some say hindered--federal forest management. The
reticence of the Park Service and Forest Service to preemptively burn
dense underbrush or allow natural fires to burn out has created millions
of acres of ready fuel, which can be kindled with a single lightning
strike.
"We've allowed fuels to build up to an unnatural state," Glenn
said. "Mother Nature is like a rubber band. You can pull it and pull it
and it's not going to break. But eventually, it's going to snap back. And
when that happens, it's violent."
Still, the public has never been comfortable with allowing forests to burn
naturally, as happened in Yellowstone National Park in 1988. Prescribed
burns are also controversial. Last summer's Cerro Grande fire, which
charred 47,000 acres and destroyed 235 homes in New Mexico, began as a
prescribed burn in Bandelier National Monument and was whipped by winds to
nearby Los Alamos. Since then, prescribed burns have been suspended.
Fire experts say that without the changes advocated in the new plan it is
only a matter of time until a massive, out-of-control fire consumes homes
and lives increasingly placed in wild areas.
The 10-year strategy will answer some of the recent harsh criticism
directed at the federal firefighting effort. According to a General
Accounting Office report two weeks ago, almost one-third of all federal
lands have dangerous accumulations of fuel.
The report concluded that "these conditions have increased the probability
of large, intense wild-land fires beyond any scale yet witnessed."
The GAO report blasted the lack of consistency and coordination in
firefighting efforts by the Interior Department and the Forest Service. It
charged that "the five federal land management agencies cannot ensure,
among other things, that they (1) are allocating funds to the highest-risk
communities and ecosystems, (2) are adequately prepared to fight wild-land
fires in 2001, and (3) can account accurately for how they spend the funds
and what they accomplish with them."
A response to the GAO report will be contained in the fire strategy
implementation report, a highly detailed follow-up document to the 10-year
strategy, expected next May.
* * *
Copyright 2001 Los Angeles Times
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** NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material
is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest
in receiving the included information for research and educational
purposes. **
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 10:08:18 +0200
From: Frauke Fischer <fischer@BIOZENTRUM.UNI-WUERZBURG.DE>
Subject: CTR
To whom it may concern,
could you please let me know where I can get additional information
about the job opening for the associate director of the center for
tropical research.
Thank you very much
Dr. Frauke Fischer
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 12:47:02 -0400
From: Laura Leff <lleff@KENT.EDU>
Subject: post-doctoral position in microbial ecology
Microbial ecology post-doctoral associate needed for a 3 year
NASA-funded study on the effects of simulated microgravity on biofilm
communities and characterization of the bacterial assemblage of space
shuttle water systems. Post-doc will use state-of-the-art molecular
methods to identify and study bacteria and be part of an active aquatic
microbial ecology group.
Salary: starts at $30,000 per year (plus benefits)
Requirements:
-PhD with experience in microbiology (particularly bacterial
identification) and an interest in biofilms
-Must be willing to travel
-Must have great communication skills and be able to work with various
scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students
To apply:
Send a CV, a statement of research interests (optional), and the names
(with addresses, phone numbers, and e mail addresses) of three
references.
Dr. Laura G. Leff
Associate Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242 USA
(330)672-3788 (office), (330) 672-2071 (lab)
fax: (330)672-3713
lleff@kent.edu
http://www.kent.edu/biology/Leff.htm
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:25:15 -0500
From: Scott Franklin <sfrankli@MEMPHIS.EDU>
Subject: Faculty Position Opening
Plant Population Biologist/Ecologist
Evolutionary Biologist
Animal Physiologist
The Department of Biology at The University of Memphis invites
applications for positions at the assistant professor level. For a
Plant Population Biologist/Ecologist, those with expertise in
reproductive biology, population genetics, or plant-insect interactions
are especially encouraged to apply although all qualified applicants
will be considered. For an Evolutionary Biologist, we seek an
organismal biologist who uses molecular techniques to address questions
in population, behavioral, or evolutionary biology/ecology. For an
Animal Physiologist, research emphasis should focus on
neuroendocrinology and/or reproductive physiology. Research interests
should complement those of current faculty. Teaching will be
commensurate with research expertise. The successful candidates will be
expected to develop externally funded research programs and supervise MS
and PhD students. Candidates must have a PhD, postdoctoral training, a
record of peer-reviewed publication and scholarly accomplishments
commensurate with experience, and evidence of funding potential.
Positions begin 21 August 2002. Applicants should submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, a concise description of research and
teaching interests, and names, phone numbers and email addresses of at
least four references (do not send reference letters) to: Search
Committee, Department of Biology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
38152. Contacts for more information: Phone (901) 678-2758, FAX (901)
678-4746, Email: jwolff@memphis.edu. or see our web page at
http://www.people.memphis.edu/~biology/. Review of applications will
begin November 9, 2001 and may continue until the positions are filled.
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University
of Memphis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 11:36:46 -0500
From: "Kimberly A. With" <kwith@KSU.EDU>
Subject: Postdoctoral Position
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE--Assessing Extinction Risk in Dynamic
Landscapes
Postdoctoral position to model extinction risk for Neotropical migratory
passerines in landscapes subjected to chronic habitat loss and
fragmentation. This project is funded under the EPA-STAR Wildlife Risk
Assessment Program and the objectives are to 1) explore how the disturbance
architecture of landscapes interacts with life-history traits and
contributes to species' extinction risk; 2) evaluate extinction risk for
different species under different scenarios of landscape change; 3)
identify thresholds in species' responses to landscape change, and 4)
assess how landscape dynamics affect the extinction threshold.
Responsibilities will involve extension of existing models of extinction
risk to a dynamic landscape context, executing computer simulation runs,
analysis of model output, and presentation/publication of research.
Qualifications: Must have completed a Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology,
conservation biology or related field by start date. Expertise in modeling
and computer programming is required, and familiarity with C/C++ in a UNIX
environment is greatly preferred.
Start date: Flexible, but on or before January 14, 2002 preferred.
Duration and Location: The position is for a period of two years and is
based at Kansas State University in Manhattan, located within the scenic
Flint Hills region of eastern Kansas which includes the Konza Prairie
Biological Station, a NSF-LTER site located near KSU.
Application: To ensure full consideration, send statement of research
interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and
representative reprints/preprints by September 14, 2001 to Dr. Kimberly A.
With, Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. KSU actively
seeks diversity among its employees
=======================================================
Dr. Kimberly A. With Phone: (785) 532-5040
Division of Biology Fax: (785) 532-6653
232 Ackert Hall Lab Phone: (785) 532-5652
Kansas State University Division Phone: (785) 532-6615
Manhattan, KS 66506 E-mail: kwith@ksu.edu
Laboratory for Landscape and Conservation Ecology: http://www.ksu.edu/withl
b
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 17:50:45 -0400
From: "Manuel A. Morales" <Manuel.A.Morales@williams.edu>
Subject: plastic crisper insect trays
I'm looking for a supplier of plastic "crispers" (commonly used for rearing
insects). I don't remember the exact dimensions, maybe 14 x 9 x 4". Any
suggestions?
Thanks,
Manuel
Manuel A. Morales
Assistant Professor, Biology
Williams College
Williamstown, MA 01267
ph: 413-597-2983 | fax: 413-597-3495
http://mutualism.williams.edu
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 14:51:37 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: global warming - Reefs Damaged by Global Warming
global warming - Reefs Damaged by Global WarmingReefs Damaged by Global
Warming
http://au.dailynews.yahoo.com/headlines/20010813/lplanettravel/997682621
-1678368779.html
New research has revealed that coral reefs damaged by global warming in
French Polynesia will take at least a century to recover. In 1998, huge
areas of coral at Rangiroa Island died during three months of
exceptionally high sea temperatures. While 28C (82.4F) was an average in
previous years, some areas had sustained sea temperatures reaching 33C.
The researchers from Newcastle University believe that the high
temperatures were caused by global warming, and that the coral can only
recover over
President Speaks Out on Global Warming
http://au.dailynews.yahoo.com/headlines/20010813/lplanettravel/997682629
-67862582.html
President Leo A Falcam of the Federated States of Micronesia has spoken
out on global warning, calling it 'nothing less than a slow death' for
Pacific islanders at a seminar at the East-West Center in Honolulu.
Falcam compared devastation on Pacific islands to 'the canary in the
coal mine' - providing an early warning system to the global community
of impending doom, and he expressed his fears that the industrialized
nations are not listening.
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 13:02:50 -0600
From: "Crispin, Sue" <scrispin@STATE.MT.US>
Subject: Botany Position Announcement - please distribute
Position Announcement:
Botany Manager - Montana Natural Heritage Program
The Montana Natural Heritage Program is seeking a Botany Manager. This is
one of three core scientist positions in MTNHP, and has lead responsibility
for developing, analyzing and disseminating information on Montana's plant
species of conservation concern. The Montana Natural Heritage Program is
the state's clearinghouse for biodiversity information. It is housed within
the State Library's Natural Resource Information System (NRIS), a
nationally-recognized leader in using emerging GIS and Web technologies for
managing natural resource data. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated
individual who will complement our team of conservation professionals.
Duties include collecting and managing biological and related information in
tabular, spatial and manual formats; designing, conducting and securing
support for field surveys and applied research on priority species; building
collaboration with agency biologists, data contributors, and data users;
developing reports and disseminating information; and providing consultation
and expertise on species status, management, research and conservation. The
Botany Manager is supervised by the Director of MTNHP, and supervises
part-time or seasonal employees and contractors as needed.
Requirements: Master's degree in botany or plant sciences, including both
plant taxonomy and ecology and four years progressively responsible
professional experience. Working knowledge of the flora and plant
communities of Montana; demonstrated proficiency in field inventory,
monitoring, research design, and sampling methods. Demonstrated experience
analyzing and applying inventory and research results to ecological
management and conservation planning; proficiency with statistical methods
and with managing and analyzing data using spreadsheet, database and GIS
software. Success generating financial support for projects, program
planning and administration, project and budget management. Strong
communication skills, and demonstrated ability to build effective
partnerships among professionals and agencies.
This is a Nature Conservancy position located in Helena, the state capital.
Helena lies in west-central Montana, mid-way between Glacier and Yellowstone
national parks, 12 miles east of the Continental Divide, and immediately
adjacent to the Helena National Forest. With a population of just under
50,000, Helena offers a small-town atmosphere, diverse cultural resources,
and outstanding recreational opportunities including ten Wilderness areas
within a three-hour drive.
A full position description can be viewed at:
<http://orion2.nris.state.mt.us/mtnhp/employ/index.html>
Salary Range: $35,000 - $40,000 depending on experience; includes
relocation assistance.
Application review will begin on September 15; position will remain open
until filled. Anticipated start date in late 2001.
Send resume, cover letter and references to: Joy Lewis, Montana Natural
Heritage Program,
Box 201800 Helena, MT 59620-1800; email: jlewis@state.mt.us
<mailto:jlewis@state.mt.us>
Susan Crispin
Director
Montana Natural Heritage Program
Box 201800
Helena, MT 59634
(406) 444-3019
scrispin@state.mt.us
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:00:35 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Research Associate - Policy
Company: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Location: Arlington, Virginia
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4353
Title: Fisheries Scientist
Company: National Audubon Society, Living Oceans Program
Location: Islip, New York
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4352
Title: Project Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Region
Company: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4351
Title: Assistant Director, Coastal and Marine Programs
Company: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4350
Title: Naturalist/Educator
Company: Queens College Environmental Center
Location: Huntington, New York
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4349
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 17:54:41 -0400
From: Dshaman@WORLDBANK.ORG
Subject: NIPR newsletter, August 2001
1 - China briefing section revised
2 - Environmental indicators on interactive maps
Dear Friends:
1 - China briefing section revised
http://www.worldbank.org/nipr/china/index.htm
The New Ideas in Pollution Regulation (NIPR) research team is pleased to inf
rm
you that we have updated our China Country Briefing page. Originally, the C
ina
Country Briefing page listed a few NIPR research papers related to China as
ell
as information about the World Bank publication China 2020: Clear Water, Blu
Skies. The new China page is a comprehensive listing of China/environment
information on the Internet. In addition, the NIPR team and the Jiangsu
Environmental Protection Bureau recently co-hosted a workshop on public
information disclosure issues in Nanjing, China. During the workshop, a Chi
ese
translated publication of Greening Industry: New Roles for Communities, Mark
ts,
and Governments was officially released. If you are interested in acquiring
a
Chinese version of the report, you may contact:
China Financial & Economic Publishing House
Rm. no. 916, Xinzhi Massion, No. Jia 28, Fucheng Road
Haidian District
Beijing
100010 P.R.China
www.cfeph.com
e-mail: cfeph@drc.gov.cn
cost: 20 RMB (approximately $US 2.50)
On NIPR's new China page, you made find:
* Nine research papers from the NIPR team, plus related datasets
* Background of the NIPR research team's work in China from 1994 to the pres
nt
* An Interview with Professor Qu Geping, Chairman of the Environmental and
Resources Committee of China's National People's Congress and former
Administrator of China's State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA
* Sixteen World Development Indicators on China from 2001
* More than 100 World Bank documents, staff appraisals, environmental
assessments and other reports on China
* 39 World Bank Project Information Documents on China
* World Bank publications on China's environment
* World Bank Development News stories related to China's environment
* More than 30 links to Chinese environmental agency websites
* Links to a host of research institutions, commercial enterprises and NGO's
working specifically on China and its environment
* Links to news organizations and articles they have produced on China's
environment
2 - Environmental indicators on interactive maps
http://www.worldbank.org/nipr/Atrium/mapping.html
A recent collaborative study between the Bank's Development Research Group,
Environment Department and World Bank Institute has produced a series of
interactive maps on global estimates of environmental degradation, threats t
natural resources and World Bank project responses. Given the limited
availability of information, the project attempts to elicit discussion and
debate and highlight areas of concern rather than present definitive views o
the state of the environment in the world today. Developed by the Developme
t
Research Group's Spatial Analysis Team, the indicators on these maps will ex
and
as new information becomes available. We encourage you to look through the
ite
and offer us comments.
In addition to the China briefing section and the interactive maps, we also
invite you to look at NIPR's research on industrial pollution regulation iss
es
on a range of other developing countries. As always, we welcome your commen
s
and thoughts regarding the research we conduct and information we make avail
ble
through the website. If you know someone who would be interested in receivi
g
NIPR's newsletters, please feel free to let us know or have them contact us
directly. If you wish to no longer receive our periodic mailings, please le
us
know by writing David Shaman at dshaman@worldbank.org. Best wishes for the
summer.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 13 Aug 2001 to 14 Aug 2001
There are 2 messages totalling 178 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. FW: USGS Job Opportunity #1015
2. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 09:53:45 -0400
From: Jennifer Fontes <jfontes@ECO.ORG>
Subject: FW: USGS Job Opportunity #1015
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jaina D'Ambra
> Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 9:38 AM
> To: Jennifer Fontes
> Subject: USGS Job Opportunity #1015
>
> Please circulate this USGS job opportunity to qualified candidates. Ot
er
> available positions are located on our website at www.eco.org.
>
>
>
> Laboratory Information Management System intern
> YOUR ID - Reston, VA
> Sponsored by US Geological Survey
> Description:
> Description of Project:
>
> Administration of the Geologic Division Laboratory Information Manageme
t
> System (LIMS) for the USGS, Geologic Division, National Center, using
> "Microsoft Access.". This tool shall:
>
> * manage chemical inventories on a per lab basis;
> * include specific lab emergency response procedures;
> * link Chemical Hygiene Plans;
> * link with the National Center Occupant Emergency Plan;
> * list operation specific Job Hazard Analyses and standard operating
> procedures;
> * manage lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plans;
> * define and classify specific operations; characterize appropriate
> laboratory space;
> * incorporate a numerical laboratory hazard classification scheme;
> * and enhance laboratory renovation planning and construction efforts a
> the National Center;
> * link to the USGS space management and locator systems;
> * integrate and maintain the Computer Aided Design (CAD) floor plans fo
> the National Center, and ER Field Centers into Aperture.
>
> Objectives of Internship:
>
> The candidate will be the principal administrator of the MS Access base
> LIMS.
>
> Specific Tasks:
>
> 1. Gather safety, and environmental health information; facility design
> and layout records; employee training records;
>
> 2. Log information into appropriate databases;
>
> 3. Learn, analyze and develop a working understanding of all existing
> records, databases, web based information systems and USGS management
> systems needed to support the LIMS.
>
> 4. Develop the Aperture based LIMS using existing and updated Access ba
ed
> LIMS as primary database;
>
> 5. Link existing records, databases and management systems into the LIM
.
>
> 6. Maintain, administer and update LIMS during the period of the contra
t.
>
> Work Experience Benefit(s) to Intern:
>
> * Become familiar with the geological/geochemical laboratory environmen
;
>
> * Learn how the geological/geochemical laboratory effects and is affect
d
> by environmental health regulations;
>
> * Experience the USGS - Aperture system as it applies to this task and
s
> used by the field geologist;
>
> * Learn the skills necessary to communicate in both the scientific and
> managerial/administrative arena;
>
> * Hands-on computer experience with and assortment of computer
> workstations and software applications;
>
> * Development of a product with individual autonomy to develop and
> complete a project;
>
> * valuable experience in the safety field/facility operation coupled wi
h
> software applications to a project.
> Qualifications:
> Specific Qualifications Required:
>
> 1. A bachelor's degree with at least a 2.9 GPA or higher.
>
> 2. computer skills to include database management systems;
>
> 3. familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, WordPerfect, and Pow
r
> Point;
>
> 4. knowledge of chemistry- one year college chemistry or equivalent wor
> experience
>
> 5. ability to adapt quickly to difficult program environments;
>
> 6. ability to act independently and provide creative solutions to minor
> problems;
>
> 7. to work set hours in accordance with Geologic Division policy to
> coincide with needs and availability of project managers.
>
> Additional Qualifications Desirable:
>
> 1. Chemical laboratory operations;
>
> 2. Interest in safety and facility management;
>
> 3. Interest in environmental managment.
> Terms:
> Full-time; 1 year with possiblity of extension to two years; $13.266 pe
> hour; $27, 593 per year; Start Date: ASAP; Deadline to Apply: August 21
> 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.
>
>
> Jaina D'Ambra
> USGS Internship Program Coordinator
> Environmental Careers Organization
> Phone: 617.426.4375 x 134
> Fax: 617.426.8159
> www.eco.org
>
>
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:00:35 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Co-Director, Corporate Eco-Solutions Program
Company: Pembina Institute
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4361
Title: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Company: Union of Concerned Scientists
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4360
Title: Saveit! Environmental Education Coordinator
Company: Rainforest Alliance
Location: New York, New York
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4359
Title: Expedition Coordinator for Social Sciences
Company: Earthwatch Institute
Location: Maynard, Massachusetts
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4358
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 14 Aug 2001 to 15 Aug 2001
There are 8 messages totalling 472 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Incomplete job posting
2. graduate associateship in biogeochemistry - ASU
3. ESA Conference Session on Economic Growth
4. inexpensive, user-friendly GPS receivers?
5. persistence chances
6. postdoctoral position
7. PhD research assistantship
8. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:13:11 -0700
From: Tom Smith <tsmith@SFSU.EDU>
Subject: Incomplete job posting
Greetings,
I've received several messages similar to this one:
Dear Tom Smith,
> > I received part of an e-mail containing the announcement of a job
> > opening "associated director of the CTR". Unfortunatly most of the
> > information seems to be lost. Could you please tell me where I cou
d
> > find the complete job announcement?
> > Thanks a lot for your help and effort [etc]
When I've asked people where they see the incomplete information, the answer
is the ECOLOG web site.
Is it possible that you include a reference to the following web posting so
that interested parties can save themselves (and me) the hassle of another
set of emails?
http://www.ecojobs.com/higher-ed.htm
Would you prefer me to send you an information sheet so you can get the
ECOLOG posting correct down to the details?
Thanks,
Tom Smith
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:57:21 -0700
From: Nancy Grimm <NBGRIMM@ASU.EDU>
Subject: graduate associateship in biogeochemistry - ASU
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Graduate Research Associateship (GRA) in riparian-stream
ecology/biogeochemistry at Arizona State University
Full-year GRA (PhD student preferred) available immediately to work with
Arizona State University ecologists and University of Arizona hydrologists
on a project devoted to understanding the role of aridland riparian zones in
nitrogen and carbon retention, with special attention to hydrologic controls
on biogeochemical processes. Current study site is the San Pedro River in
southern Arizona, expansion of the research to other aridland rivers is
expected in 2-3 years. Part of a larger study, SAHRA, funded 2001-2005
through NSF's Science and Technology Centers. Research team currently
consists of 3 senior scientists, 3 post-docs, 2 graduate students, and 3
technicians from ASU and UA, and interacts with other research teams
studying riparian plant communities, riparian tree ecophysiology and water
use, catchment-scale hydrology, and more (please see
<http://stc420r-1.hwr.arizona.edu/> for information on SAHRA). Student
also
may be able to work with newly funded LINX2-Southwestern Deserts project
(collaboration between ASU and UNM). Will consider student to work as
technician for spring 2002, then assume GRA upon admission to ASU Biology
Graduate Program for academic year 2002-2003.
Contact: Interested students should send a Curriculum Vitae (resume),
including relevant research experience and course work, and a statement of
research interest to: Dr. Nancy B. Grimm, Professor of Biology, Arizona
State University, Tempe AZ 85287; ph 480-965-4735; email nbgrimm@asu.edu
<mailto:nbgrimm@asu.edu> .
Further information: Please see <http://lsweb.la.asu.edu/ngrimm/> for
information about current and past projects in Grimm's lab.
Dr. Nancy B. Grimm
Professor of Biology &
Co-Director, CAP LTER
Box 871501
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-1501
ph. 480-965-4735
fax 480-965-2519
web: http://lsvl.la.asu.edu/biology/faculty/grimm.htm
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project devoted to understanding the role of aridland riparian zones in =
nitrogen and carbon retention, with special attention to hydrologic =
controls on biogeochemical processes. Current study site is the San =
Pedro River in southern Arizona, expansion of the research to other =
aridland rivers is expected in 2-3 years. Part of a larger study, =
SAHRA, funded 2001-2005 through NSF's Science and Technology Centers. =
Research team currently consists of 3 senior scientists, 3 post-docs, 2 =
graduate students, and 3 technicians from ASU and UA, and interacts =
with other research teams studying riparian plant communities, riparian =
tree ecophysiology and water use, catchment-scale hydrology, and more =
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 19:56:42 -0700
From: Brian Czech <brianczech@JUNO.COM>
Subject: ESA Conference Session on Economic Growth
Hi all,
Please accept my apologies for missing the ESA conference in Madison,
especially the evening session that I was supposed to lead, ""Bringing
Our Conceptual Toolkit to the Economic Growth Arena: What Might
Ecologists Do About Economic Growth." My employer would not send me to
the conference because (ironically enough) the subject matter included
economic growth. I often take annual leave and go on my own to
conferences, but I let this one slip through the cracks somehow. I think
it has something to do with forwarding conference correspondence to my
Juno account, which crashed a few months ago. I lost hundreds of
messages including much unfinished business. In any event, however, I
should have entered the session into my appointment book long ago and was
remiss in doing so.
I appreciate the efforts of David Yount, who took the initiative to open
a dialogue when it became apparent that I wasn't going to show. I hope a
fruitful discussion took place.
What I'd planned on doing was giving a brief presentation of what I view
as the key ecological principles and concepts that give ecologists
special insight to the process of economic growth and therefore untapped
authority in economic policy circles. These key principles and concepts
include niche breadth, competitive exclusion, carrying capacity,
K-selection and r-selection, and trophic levels. (I have summarized the
application of these principles to economic theory and policy in my book,
Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train: Errant Economists, Shameful Spenders,
and a Plan to Stop Them All.)
I was also going to relay a few observations on the political economy of
biodiversity conservation, including the existence of an "iron triangle"
of corporations, political lackeys (serving the corporations), and
neoclassical growth economists (serving the corporations and advising the
political lackeys).
Ensuing talks and discussion would have focused on the importance of
ecologists getting involved in economic dialogue. At some point I would
have encouraged members to join the International Society for Ecological
Economics and The Wildlife Society (where an effort is underway to
sponsor a position on economic growth). I also would have provided a
short list of resources on ecological economics especially appropriate
for ecologists.
Once again, I am very sorry that I missed the conference and especially
the evening session on economic growth. I am encouraged by the fact that
a fair number of people showed up for the session. I will try it again
in the future, perhaps even next year in Tucson.
Brian Czech
www.steadystate.org
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 15:07:47 -1000
From: Dan Gruner <dgruner@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: inexpensive, user-friendly GPS receivers?
Hi,
I know this question pops up on the list every six months or so, but with
rapid pace of changing technologies and prices, I find it necessary to ask
again. I am looking for inexpensive, easy-to-use GPS receivers. I wish to
purchase a large number of them for use by 7th and 8th grade students. So,
they should also be durable.
The best I have found so far (in terms of price) is the Garmin eTREX, which
is tagged at $145. But I do not have any experience using this model.
Thanks in advance,
Dan
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Daniel S. Gruner
Department of Zoology/U Hawaii
2538 the Mall - Edmondson Hall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phon (808)956-4722 Fax (808)956-9812
email: dgruner@hawaii.edu
http://www.hawaii.edu/gk-12/evolution/
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 01:21:17 -0300
From: Alvaro Soutullo <sutu@ADINET.COM.UY>
Subject: persistence chances
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correlated with density or food availability, etc.)? In particular, are =
there studies comparing persistence chances in peripheral and central =
populations of a species?
Thanks
Alvaro Soutullo
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Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:42:31 -0400
From: Howard Epstein <hee2b@VIRGINIA.EDU>
Subject: postdoctoral position
Postdoctoral Research Associate:
Modeling of Carbon/Water/Energy Exchange in the Kalahari Region of Southern
Africa.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate position in
the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. The
successful applicant will work with a team of UVa faculty members (John
Albertson, Howard Epstein and Michael Mann) on the development and
application of a coupled model describing exchange of carbon, water and
energy between the land and the atmosphere, including seasonal to decadal
vegetation dynamics, with atmospheric forcing implemented via downscaled
climate projections. Applicants should send a statement of interest,
curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to:
John D. Albertson
Department of Environmental Sciences
P.O. Box 400123
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4123
Consideration of applications will begin on 15 July and continue until a
suitable candidate is selected. We especially encourage applications from
under-represented groups. Email queries may be made to
Albertson@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action
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Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:55:10 -0400
From: Howard Epstein <hee2b@VIRGINIA.EDU>
Subject: PhD research assistantship
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP - University of Virginia
Dynamics of Plant Communities and Nitrogen Cycling in Arctic Ecosystems
I am seeking a PhD candidate to conduct research on the interactions
between plant communities and nitrogen cycling in arctic ecosystems
where cryoturbation (freeze-thaw disturbance) is a key component of
ecosystem structure and function. The student will be responsible for
a combination of field work and modeling analyses. The field work will
be conducted in the arctic of northern Alaska and northern Canada.
A student with an M.S. degree is preferable, good field experience and
quantitative skills. Preferable starting time would be prior to the summer
field season of 2002.
If interested please contact me, and consider applying to the graduate
program
in Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia.
Howard Epstein
Dept. of Environmental Sciences
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400123
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4123
hee2b@virginia.edu
(804) 924-4308
Dept. web site:
www.evsc.virginia.edu
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Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:00:38 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 16 Aug 2001 to 17 Aug 2001
There are 5 messages totalling 356 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. <No subject given>
2. Stats software question
3. Job opportunity in PR: Biology field/GIS lab technician
4. Ecological Indicators (Reviewers Needed)
5. Job opportunity in PR: Cartographic GIS and RS technician
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Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:40:03 -0500
From: "Ji, Wei" <JiWei@UMKC.EDU>
Subject: <No subject given>
Research Associate/Assistant/Graduate Research Assistantship. GIS and
Remote Sensing Laboratory at Department of Geosciences of University of
Missouri-Kansas City seeks a research associate or assistant to support
two U.S. EPA funded projects. The projects will assess waters,
especially wetlands, as well as ecological changes in relation to the
Clean Water Act Section 404 permit review as well as urban land use and
land cover changes. GIS (ArcInfo and ArcView) will be used to compile
various geospatial data and develop customized spatial decision support
systems. Satellite images will be processed using ERDAS software to
delineate land cover types. Ecological decision models will be
developed. Experiences in ecological assessment/land cover and land use
studies with GIS/remote sensing skills are required. Knowledge in
wetlands and the Section 404 permit assessment and/or skills in spatial
decision support GIS development are plus. For the research associate
position, a Ph.D. degree in related field is preferred. Graduate
research assistantship may also be available for qualified students who
want to get into an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program and involve in these
research activities. For detailed information and application, contact
Dr. Wei ("Wayne") Ji, associate professor, at jiwei@umkc.edu or
816-235-2981; mailing address: 420A RHF Hall, Department of Geosciences,
University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO
64110-2499. Applications should include a cover letter detailing
experience and interest, current vita, and the names, addresses, and
phone numbers of three references. Applications will be reviewed until
the positions are filled. UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.=20
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 16:22:03 -0400
From: Joseph Paul Gathman <gathmanj@PILOT.MSU.EDU>
Subject: Stats software question
There have been a couple of threads on the list in the past regarding analys
s
add-ons for Excel, particularly for diversity analyses.
I am wondering if anyone has experience using Unistat as an add-on or
stand-alone general stats package. I would like reviews of this product
because we are shopping for statistical software right now. I'd appreciate
ny
input.
Thanks
Joe Gathman
Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc.
jgathman@petersonenv.com
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:57:44 -0500
From: William Gould <iitf_coop@UPR.EDU>
Subject: Job opportunity in PR: Biology field/GIS lab technician
UPCOMING JOB OPPORTUNITY: PLEASE NOTIFY INTERESTED PARTIES
(application process will begin in September, 2001)
Position available: Biology science technician, GS 404 - 05
Location: The International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA
Forest Service, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.=20
Term: 1 year temporary, potential continuation.
Salary: Up to $24,470 per year, depending on experience.
Potential start date: October 1, 2001, pending approval
Duties: The technician assist with a variety of day to day activities
involving research projects looking at landscape variation in
vegetation and associated properties in Puerto Rico, Idaho, Alaska, and
the Canadian Arctic. Activities will be 50% field oriented and 50%
office/lab work and may involve collecting field data related to
vegetation and soils, entering data, assisting in data analyses,
preparation of graphics, assisting in GIS and cartographic work,
ordering supplies, assisting in document preparation, and processing
plant and soil samples.
Workplace: The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is
part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest
Service. IITF is located in R=EDo Piedras, Puerto Rico on the grounds of
the University of Puerto Rico, Agricultural Experimental Station
Botanical Garden. The Institute is dedicated to forestry on an
international level. The program is enhanced by laboratory facilities
for chemical analysis of soils, leaf litter, plant tissues, and water,
microbial biomass assays, a library that features technical
information, books and journals on tropical forestry, the Luquillo
Experimental Forest (LEF), and a GIS laboratory for landscape-scale
ecological studies.
Requirements: Desired qualifications include a BS degree with training
and interest in landscape and vegetation ecology or related field, good
quantitative skills, computer skills (e.g. MS word, Excel, PowerPoint,
statistical and graphics programs, interest in GIS), and field
experience. Ability to solve problems, take initiative, work with
others, and work in adverse weather is expected.=20
Questions may be addressed to the contact below.=20
Contact: William Gould, Research Ecologist
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
tel: 787-766-5335 ext. 114, fax: 787-766-6302, email:
iitf_coop@upr.edu
_________________________________________________________________________=
__
Bill Gould
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
tel:787-766-5335 ext. 114, fax:787-766-6302
iitf_coop@upr.edu, http://muskox.com
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:14:27 -0600
From: Eric Hyatt <ecodoctor@MSN.COM>
Subject: Ecological Indicators (Reviewers Needed)
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Dear Colleagues:
You probably have heard of the new journal, "Ecological Indicators," bein=
g published by Elsevier. If you were at the recent ESA or Conservation B=
iology meetings, you may have seen our first proof copy. For additional =
information, please see text of letter below.
We are trying to build a large database of potential reviewers in several=
disciplines. If after reading the letter below and looking at the websi=
te, you would be willing to serve as a reviewer, please provide me with y=
our contact information, and VERY IMPORTANTLY, your interest and expertis=
e (perhaps even vitae, though not required!). Send this information to:
editor@ecologicalindicators.org (email), or via hardcopy to our Editoria=
l Office at 2700 Park Lake Court, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA.
Thank you for your assistance!
Most Sincerely,
D. Eric Hyatt, Editor-in-Chief
__________
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS INFORMATION:
Dear Colleagues:
I wanted to bring your attention to a new international website and corre=
sponding Journal, "ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS: Integrating Monitoring, Assessm=
ent and Management" (http://www.ecologicalindicators.org). The website cu=
rrently hosts information about key works (texts) in the field of Ecologi=
cal and Environmental Indicators (click on each text graphic for more inf=
ormation), as well as information on forthcoming symposia such as the "3r=
d International Symposium on Environmental Indicators and Indices" being =
held this October in Rome. Other links of interest (e.g., EPA's EMAP prog=
ram, Environment Canada's EMAN program) can also be found.
Hopefully, you will be interested in 1) reading more about the new Journa=
l, 2) taking my "poll" regarding your interest in indicators / indices, 3=
) signing the guestbook so that we can learn more about YOUR program(s) s=
o that we can include this information in future website updates, and 4) =
signing in to the EcoLinks FFA link which is one of the only truly enviro=
nmental FFAs I have seen (at least read the comments of other programs re=
aders have left there!).
My website is not supported financially (hence ".org") but just put forth=
as a contributing effort to academic, policy and public interests. Elsev=
ier Science publishes the hardcopy journal, but a sample issue is free si=
mply by filling in their request form. Our first issue should be out in t=
he next month or so! I hope you are interested in submitting a manuscript=
, serving as a reviewer, or participating in some other way. I hope to up=
date the website to include links to the homepages of each member of the =
Editorial Board, to have key DOWNLOAD (.pdf) links to free works in the f=
ield, and several pages of related symposia, books, journals, discussion =
groups and listservers, et al.
Thank you for your interest. Please distribute this information to your c=
olleagues and provide links to the site through appropriate websites, bro=
wsers, and listservers. My apologies for cross-postings.
URL: http://www.ecologicalindicators.org/
POLL: http://www.ecologicalindicators.org/poll
FFA: http://pub34.bravenet.com/freelink/show.php?usernum=3D2835158368&cpv=
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Most Sincerely,
D. Eric Hyatt
Editor-in-Chief
"ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS"
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bly have heard of the new =
journal, "Ecological Indicators," being published by Elsevier. If y=
ou were at the recent ESA or Conservation Biology meetings, you may have =
seen our first proof copy. For additional information, please see t=
ext of letter below.</P> <P>We are trying to build a large datab
se of po=
tential reviewers in several disciplines. If after reading the lett=
er below and looking at the website, you would be willing to serve as a r=
eviewer, please provide me with your contact information, and VERY I=
MPORTANTLY, your interest and expertise (perhaps even vitae, though not r=
equired!). Send this information to:</P> <P><A href=3D"
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r@ecologicalindicators.org">editor@ecologicalindicators.org</A>&nbs
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rt Collins, CO 80525, USA.</P> <P>Thank you for your assistance!<
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P>__________</P=
> <P>ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS INFORMATION:</P> <P>Dear Col
eagues:</P> <P>I =
wanted to bring your attention to a new international website and corresp=
onding Journal, "ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS: Integrating Monitoring, Assessmen=
t and Management" (http://www.ecologicalindicators.org). The website curr=
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:55:36 -0500
From: William Gould <iitf_coop@UPR.EDU>
Subject: Job opportunity in PR: Cartographic GIS and RS technician
UPCOMING JOB OPPORTUNITY: PLEASE NOTIFY INTERESTED PARTIES
(application process will begin in September, 2001)
Position available: Cartographic technician: GIS and remote sensing
specialist, GS 1371-09
Location: The International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA
Forest Service, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.=20
Term: 1 year temporary, potential continuation.
Salary: Up to $37,070 per year, depending on experience.
Possible start date: October 1, 2001, pending approval
Duties: We are seeking a GIS and remote sensing specialist to work on
landscape-scale studies of vegetation, biodiversity patterns, forest
fragmentation, and forest fuel accumulation in Puerto Rico, Idaho, and
Alaska. The applicant will be responsible for development and
implementation of diverse GIS and RS projects including but not limited
to: Geospatial analyses of forest attributes and landscape
fragmentation, remote sensing image classification and analyses,
working with Landsat TM and other RS data, mapping vegetation,
landcover types, and forest attributes in tropic and temperate
ecosystems, database creation and management, local systems
administration, and training and working with assistants.
Workplace: The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is
part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest
Service. IITF is located in R=EDo Piedras, Puerto Rico on the grounds of
the University of Puerto Rico, Agricultural Experimental Station
Botanical Garden. The Institute is dedicated to forestry on an
international level. The program is enhanced by laboratory facilities
for chemical analysis of soils, leaf litter, plant tissues, and water,
microbial biomass assays, a library that features technical
information, books and journals on tropical forestry, the Luquillo
Experimental Forest (LEF), and a GIS laboratory for landscape-scale
ecological studies.
Requirements: Desired qualifications include a MS degree or equivalent
professional experience, experience with PC, Mac, and Unix platforms
and with ArcInfo, ArcView, and ERDAS Imagine or other remote sensing
software. Knowledge of PhotoShop, Freehand, Illustrator, PageMaker,
and/or other graphics software and any system administrative experience
is helpful. Ability to solve problems, take initiative, and work with
others is expected.
Contact: William Gould, Research Ecologist
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
tel: 787-766-5335 ext. 114, fax: 787-766-6302, email:
iitf_coop@upr.edu
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Bill Gould
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-2500
tel:787-766-5335 ext. 114, fax:787-766-6302
iitf_coop@upr.edu, http://muskox.com
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Aug 2001 to 18 Aug 2001
There are 4 messages totalling 318 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Smithsonian & NCSE invite you to the Second National Conference on
Science, Policy & the Environment
2. Braun - Deciduous Forests of Eastern North America
3. Subject: postdoctoral position: Texas A&M, Forage Systems
4. News: Hidden Health Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 16:38:32 -0400
From: Kevin Hutton <khutton@NCSEONLINE.ORG>
Subject: Smithsonian & NCSE invite you to the Second National Conference on
Science, Policy & the Environment
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History & The National
Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
invite you to the:
2nd National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment -
Sustainable Communities: Science and Solutions
DECEMBER 6-7, 2001 Û WASHINGTON, DC
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History & Renaissance Washington
DC Hotel
[ HTML version is here: http://www.cnie.org/updates/107.htm ]
JOIN leading scientists and policymakers from around the world to
discuss how science can contribute to solutions for achieving
sustainable communities, locally and globally.
LEARN ABOUT success stories in Curitiba, Brazil; the Working for Water
Program, South Africa; Portland, Oregon and other communities around the
world.
HELP PRODUCE a set of recommendations for the upcoming World Summit for
Sustainable Development in Johannesburg 2002 ("the Rio+10 conference")
on how to advance and apply science for sustainable development.
LISTEN to speakers such as Donald Kennedy, past-President of Stanford
University, and Editor-in-Chief of Science, the scientific journal of
the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
HEAR Edward O. Wilson, Professor of Biology at Harvard University
present the 2nd Annual John H. Chafee Memorial Lecture on Science and
the Environment.
DISCUSS Sustainable Urban and Rural Communities, Sustainable Designs and
Industries, Societal and Behavioral Aspects, and cross-cutting topics
such as indicators of sustainability during plenary sessions, breakout
groups and workshops.
VIEW the Sustainability Exhibition, "Sustainability Science: Products
and Projects," with displays on technologies and resources for
sustainable communities.
MEET scientists, engineers, resource managers, international, federal,
state, tribal, and local government officials, environmental and
community activists, business people, workers, teachers and journalists.
ORGANIZE breakout sessions to examine successful examples of the use of
science in achieving sustainable communities and to develop a set of
science and policy recommendations for presentation at the World Summit
on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, via the US National
Position Paper and UN Preparatory Meetings leading to WSSD.
This year s Conference will build upon the success of the NCSE s 1st
National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment in December
2000, which brought forth an agenda aimed at connecting science with
environmental decisionmaking. The 2000 conference agenda highlighted the
emerging field of sustainability science as a unifying concept to
understand the interactions between nature and society better and to
provide the knowledge necessary to move towards more sustainable
communities and society. The product of the conference was a report
entitled Recommendations for Improving Scientific Basis for
Environmental Decisionmaking, a compilation of recommendations made by
over 450 scientists and decisionmakers for the new Administration and
Congress.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE 2001 NATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, POLICY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE GO TO THE NCSE
WEBSITE: www.NCSEonline.org Or e-mail conference@NCSEonline.org Or
call 202.530.5810
--
Kevin Hutton, Webmaster
National Council for Science and the Environment
1725 K St. NW Suite 212 Washington, DC 20006
http://www.cnie.org
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 12:50:39 -0400
From: Frances Reed <FReed@BLACKBURNPRESS.COM>
Subject: Braun - Deciduous Forests of Eastern North America
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Thanks very much.
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 06:48:51 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@UMAIL.UMD.EDU>
Subject: Subject: postdoctoral position: Texas A&M, Forage Systems
The Texas A&M University, Agricultural Experiment Station in Vernon, TX is
offering a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Forage Systems. Area
of research: management of cool- and warm-season improved pastures
and small grains for dual-purpose use. Ph.D. in agronomy or closely
related field and good oral and written communication skills are required.
Experience in forage research and laboratory methods of plant and soil
analysis is preferred. Salary commensurate with training and
experience. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is
identified. Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts and names,
addresses, and phone numbers (or e-mail addresses) of three references to:
Dr. Dariusz Malinowski, TAMU Research and Extension Center, P.O.B. 1658,
Vernon, TX 76385; phone 940 552 9941; e-mail: d-malinowski@tamu.edu. The
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station is an EO/AA Employer.
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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 17:27:12 -0700
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: Hidden Health Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
The citation for the study mentioned below is:
Hidden Health Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Luis Cifuentes, Victor H. Borja-Aburto, Nelson Gouveia, George
Thurston, and Devra Lee Davis
Science Aug 17 2001: 1257-1259.
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Ashwani
Vasishth vasishth@usc.edu (323) 462-2884
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~vasishth
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http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-000066719aug17.story?coll=la%2Dnews%2
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ence
Los Angeles Timse:
August 17, 2001
THE NATION
Fossil Fuel Cuts Would Reduce Early Deaths, Illness, Study Says
Health: Research claims that slowing gas and oil burning in four
major cities may do more than halt global warming.
By APARNA SURENDRAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reducing air pollution in just four of the world's largest cities--New
York; Mexico City; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Santiago, Chile--could prevent
64,000 premature deaths and 37 million lost workdays over the next two
decades, according to research that examines the health effects of the use
of fossil fuels.
Worldwide, the burning of coal, oil and other fossil fuels leads to
pollution that can result in elevated rates of infant mortality, asthma,
cardiovascular problems and respiratory ailments and could cause millions
of avoidable deaths worldwide over two decades, according to the new work,
which reviewed more than 1,000 scientific studies.
The review is published in the current issue of Science. Worldwide use of
fossil fuels has been a major topic of debate in recent years because of
long-term concerns about global warming. Many scientists believe that an
increased amount of carbon dioxide--produced whenever coal, oil or natural
gas is burned--is the chief factor in the "greenhouse effect" warming of
the Earth's climate. If so, reducing use of such fuels is vital, experts
on global warming argue.
Also, "the benefits of lowering emissions are immediate" because many of
the gases emitted when fuels are burned are also pollutants, said George
Thurston, one of the review's authors and an associate professor of
environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine.
"Universal studies have shown when air pollution levels go up, you get an
increase in the numbers of deaths and hospital admissions, missed days at
work and school, and other adverse effects," Thurston said.
Much of the discussion on climate is about what will happen 50years from
now, said Devra Davis, the review's lead author and a visiting professor
in public policy at Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III School
of Public Policy and Management.
"This review talks about what is going to happen tomorrow," she said.
In addition to the study about pollution in the four cities, another study
examined in the review suggested that reducing emissions from coal-fired
power plants in the United States would save as many as 18,700 lives by
reducing deaths from bronchial problems, heart disease and other ailments.
A third study indicated that air pollution from traffic causes more deaths
than do traffic accidents.
A fourth study reported that alternative transportation policies initiated
during the busy 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta not only reduced vehicle
exhaust and air pollutants such as ozone by about 30%, they also decreased
the number of acute asthma attacks by 40% and pediatric emergency
admissions by about 19%.
Some policy experts disagreed with the review's suggestions.
The idea of reducing the use of fossil fuels to improve health is "twisted
science," said Myron Ebell, director of global warming policy at the
Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Decreasing the use of cheap fossil fuels would result in higher energy
prices and lower public access to energy, he said. That, in turn, could
have a "huge impact on human health," particularly in poor countries,
Ebell said.
Others, however, praised the work.
"I think this is a very important paper that makes a very significant
contribution to understanding damage of greenhouse gas emission on our
future," said Dr. Paul Epstein, associate director of the Center for
Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School.
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Copyright 2001 Los Angeles Times
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