Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 3 Sep 2001 to 4 Sep 2001
There are 6 messages totalling 423 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. postdoctoral scientists and doctoral students
2. Does the public care about species loss?
3. Post-doc in quantitative ecology
4. Tropical Forests Conference at UF
5. Introduction to GPS for Natural Resource Assessment & Survey, September
18-20, 2001
6. Postdoc: landscape ecology/GIS-based natural resource management, SUNY
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 12:33:07 +0200
From: mayer <mayer@WZW.TUM.DE>
Subject: postdoctoral scientists and doctoral students
Please post the following positions available at the TUM (Technische
Universitaet Muenchen) and the GSF (National Research Center for
Environment and Health), Germany:
Applications are invited for Positions of
Postdoctoral Scientists and
Doctoral Students
in the DFG funded Collaborative
Research Center (SFB 607)
"Growth and Parasite Defence
- Competition for Resources in Economic Plants from Agriculture
and Forestry."
The project aims at improving the mechanistic understanding of
the controls of resource allocation in plants in the face of conflicting
demands: growth to keep pace with competitors, and investments in
mechanisms conveying pathogen and stress resistance. It involves
the cooperation of plant physiologists, biochemists, molecular
biologists, modelers, ecologists, soil microbiologists, agronomists and
forestry specialists.
The monthly net salary (remaining after deduction of income tax & social
security) is about
1500 Euro for Postdoctoral Scientists and about 900 Euro for
Doctoral Students.
Further details for these positions, many of which are available
immediately, can be obtained directly from the Collaborative Research
Center web site:
http://www.forst.tu-muenchen.de/EXT/LST/BOTAN/PROJEKTE/SFB/sfb_607.htm
Applications (quoting the project number) including a full CV and
the names and addresses of two referees should be sent as soon as
possible to Prof. Dr. Rainer Matyssek, Lehrstuhl f=FCr Forstbotanik,
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan, Technische Universit=E4t
M=FCnchen-Weihenstephan, Am Hochanger 13, D - 85350 Freising, Germany
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 19:45:21 +0200
From: Guillaume Chapron <gc-mammal@IFRANCE.COM>
Subject: Does the public care about species loss?
Dear all,
I would like to know if you are aware of polls available on the internet b=
ringing
some answers to this question:
Would consumers buy more products from a company that support species
conservation projects than similar products from a company that doesn't?
Ideally the answer should be positive, in order to convince business that
conservation is good for shareholders.
Thanks!
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Guillaume Chapron
PhD student
Laboratoire d'Ecologie CNRS
Ecole Normale Sup=E9rieure
46 rue d'Ulm, 75230 Paris Cedex 05
France
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:53:37 -0500
From: Tom Crow/NC/USDAFS <tcrow@FS.FED.US>
Subject: Post-doc in quantitative ecology
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH APPOINTMENT
OUTREACH NOTICE******OUTREACH NOTICE
Quantitative Research Ecologist
The USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station, is searching f=
or a
post- doctoral research associate to be part of the Northern Forest
Silviculture Research Work Unit located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full time position at a GS-12 ($51,927) level. The position
includes health, retirement (including a 401k package), and vacation
benefits. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
The Position
This position is part of a national effort aimed at producing new knowl=
edge
and new tools that will contribute to solving fire-related problems. T=
he
scientists will be responsible for developing and applying
spatially-explicit models to better understand the effects of past and
present land uses and fire suppression strategies on biomass accumulati=
on
and potential fire responses for a variety of northern forest ecosystem=
s.
This work will provide a spatial and temporal perspective for evaluatin=
g
fire risk.
As a member of the Northern Forest Silviculture Research Team, you will=
have the opportunity to formulate and conduct research within broad,
multi-disciplinary, and integrated research problems. The scope and sc=
ale
of the research enterprise will depend on your skills, abilities, and
interests. You will be expected to provide leadership in the area of
developing and applying quantitative models to northern forest systems.=
There is an abundance of long-term, empirical studies to support model
development and testing within the Research Work Unit. An important pa=
rt
of the job will be establishing partnerships both within and outside th=
e
North Central Research Station.
The mission of the Northern Forest Silviculture Research Unit is to dev=
elop
and disseminate ecological and silvicultural information for sustainabl=
e
management of northern Great Lakes forests for multiple resource values=
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:36:32 -0400
From: Daniel Zarin <zarin@UFL.EDU>
Subject: Tropical Forests Conference at UF
"Working Forests in the Tropics: Conservation through Sustainable Management
An International Conference to be held at the University of Florida campus
in Gainesville, Florida, 24-26 February 2002.
Visit our website http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/tropics for more
information, on-line registration & abstract submission. ABSTRACTS ARE DUE
OCTOBER 15!
Tropical forests sustain a wealth of biodiversity, provide a wide range of
ecosystem services and products, and support livelihoods for millions of
people. Tropical forest conservation is highly complex, not only because
these forests perform so many different functions, but also because of the
variety of stakeholders involved. Since less than ten percent of the
world's tropical forests are likely to be preserved as legally protected
areas, conservation of the remaining ninety percent will depend on the
ability of stakeholders to make the products and services these "working
forests" provide appear competitive with alternative land use
options. This conference was conceived as a vehicle for identifying
opportunities to make that happen, and obstacles that successful efforts
will need to avoid or overcome.
Keynote Addresses by:
ARIEL LUGO, Director, International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA
Forest Service
DAVID KAIMOWITZ, Director General, Center for International Forestry Researc
Confirmed Speakers include:
David B. Bray, Florida International University
Mike Conroy, Ford Foundation
Peter Cronkleton, Center for International Forestry Research
Ben de Jong, College of Southern Border
Peter Frumhoff , Union of Concerned Scientists
William Laurance, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Patricia Negreiros-Castillo, Iowa State University
Ken Newcombe, World Bank
Kent Redford, Wildlife Conservation Society
Joyotee Smith, Center for International Forestry Research
Tom Wilson, International Specialties, Inc.
Oral sessions include:
Chainsaw Conservation: Sacrificing Trees for the Sake of the Forest
(moderator, Francis "Jack" Putz)
Linking Communities and Markets: Critical Issues
(moderator, Marianne Schmink)
Paying for Carbon: Internalizing an Ecosystem Service in Tropical Forestry
(moderator, Janaki Alivalapati)
Certification of Tropical Forest Products and Management Systems
(moderator, Joshua Dickinson)
Visit our website http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/tropics for more
information, on-line registration and abstract submission instructions.
Daniel J. Zarin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Tropical Forestry
& Executive Director, Forest Management Trust
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
University of Florida
P.O. Box 110760
Gainesville FL 32611-0760
TEL: +1-352-846-1247
FAX: +1-352-846-1332
EMAIL: zarin@ufl.edu
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:25:56 -0500
From: Sumani Chimmula <schimmula@USGS.GOV>
Subject: Introduction to GPS for Natural Resource Assessment & Survey,
September 18-20, 2001
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U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL WETLAND RESEARCH CENTER &
MID-CONTINENT MAPPING CENTER
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
700 CAJUNDOME BLVD.
LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506-3154 PHONE (337) 266-8699
TRAINING/WORKSHOP FACILITY IS THE NWRC-ANNEX
CONTACT: pat_o'neil@usgs.gov WEBSITE: http://www.nwrc.usgs.go=
v
The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior is present=
ing
a series of topical workshops pertaining to mapping, vegetation,
photo-interpretation, remote sensing and Geographical Information Syste=
ms.
The workshops are part of an effort to exchange information and provide=
access to spatial technologies developed at the center for natural reso=
urce
survey. The workshops are available to the general public educators, s=
tate
and federal agencies. Workshop participation by the international
community is also greatly encouraged. Workshop participants are eligib=
le
to receive continuing education units (CEU's) for a fee of $10 in addit=
ion
to the standard registration expense.
Most of the workshops are 3 days long, creating compact presentation of=
materials. No previous experience in any of the topical workshop is
assumed, except for advanced workshops. Appropriate handouts, photos,
maps, and other forms of distributed materials are provided to the work=
shop
participants. Some workshops will have scheduled field exercises.
Hands-on exercises are utilized to involve workshop participation.
Specialized workshop topics and transient workshops can be arranged bas=
ed
upon consultation and number of workshop participants. Scheduled works=
hops
are subject to change. Please contact the workshop coordinator at the
listed phone number for workshop information.
Introduction to GPS for Natural Resource Assessment & Survey
September 18-20, 2001
Workshop Description:
This three day introductory workshop will describe the concept of using=
a
GPS system as well as
the basic operation of the data logger, receiver and antenna. Various
strategies of collecting field
positional data for natural resource assessment and survey will be
presented. GPS real-time and
post-processing differential positional data will be described, display=
ed,
and compared. GPS
positional data will be exported to a Geographic Information System (GI=
S)
as a demonstration of
connecting collected data to an existing database. There will be a one =
day
field exercise working
with the GPS collection hardware. The workshop will be comprised of
lectures, hands-on
exercises, handouts, slides, video presentations and a GPS floppy disk =
data
file of collected GPS
ground points. The workshop is ideally suitable for participants who ha=
ve
none or very limited
working experience with GPS.
WORKSHOP COST: $300.00
To enroll and to receive complete details, fill out the following
application and mail to the contact
address appearing on the front of the announcement.
NAME:_______________________ JOB TITLE:_______________________
EMPLOYER:_______________________ PHONE: (_____)_______________
FAX: (_____)_______________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________________
(STREET ADDRESS)
___________________________________________________________ (CITY)=
(STATE) (ZIP CODE)
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A portion of the registration fee will be retained for late workshop
cancellations.
Any cancellations of 7 working days or less will be charged a cancellat=
ion
fee of
$75.00. If there is no contact by the workshop participant on the begin=
ning
day of
the workshop about canceling workshop attendance the entire workshop fe=
e
will
be assessed.
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:31:36 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Postdoc: landscape ecology/GIS-based natural resource management, S
NY
POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE IN LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY / GIS-BASED NATURAL
RESOURCE INVENTORY
The Adirondack Ecological Center of the State University of New York
College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in collaboration with
Cornell University and the Adirondack Research Consortium, is seeking
applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to perform a comprehensive
GIS-based inventory of natural resources of the Adirondack Park.
Position Description: Responsibilities for this two-year position
include assembly of existing digital data into a GIS, developing
landscape ecology models and synthesizing data layers, identifying
information needs, interacting with Agency and other personnel, and
conducting GIS workshops for natural resource professionals.
Opportunities include working with a diverse group of natural resource
scientists to study landscape ecology of a region renowned for its long
history in conservation, natural assets and intense public interest in
resource management. For further information please see
http://www.esf.edu/aec.
Required Qualifications: PhD in natural resources, ecology, engineering,
wildlife biology, forestry, or closely related field; solid background
and experience in GIS, landscape ecology and spatial modeling;
demonstrated ability in oral and written communication, quantitative
analysis, and ability to work effectively as part of a research team and
interact with diverse audiences, including Agency personnel.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through November 1,
or thereafter until the position is filled. It is anticipated that
final candidates will be interviewed in mid-November. Position is
available beginning December 1, 2001 and is contingent upon final
funding approval.
Application Procedure: Send letter of application that outlines research
interests and goals, r=E9sum=E9, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to:
Anne Saplin, Assistant to Director
Roosevelt Wild Life Station
1 Forestry Drive
255 Illick Hall
SUNY ESF
Syracuse, NY 13210
Telephone: (315) 470-4839
Fax: (315) 470-4861
alsaplin@esf.edu
SUNY-ESF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The NYS
Clean Indoor Act and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act are in effect.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 4 Sep 2001 to 5 Sep 2001
There are 5 messages totalling 311 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Alien Species Often Fit In Fine, Some Scientists Contend
2. Fw: EARTH'S BECOMING A GREENER GREENHOUSE
3. Old maps on net
4. Job: Research Associate, GIS Wildlife Applications Analyst, NREL
5. Landsat.org for Satellite Imagery
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:47:05 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Alien Species Often Fit In Fine, Some Scientists Contend
Today's NY Times has an article in the Science Times section titled "Alien
Species Often Fit In Fine, Some Scientists Contend" (see
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/04/science/life/04EXOT.html). The issue, all
along, has been that about the 10% of exotics that have great impacts,
including being major factors causing species to be threatened with
extinction. The title suggests that someone was spinning the story to
downplay the importance of exotic species.
The work of Dave Wilcove, Stuart Pimm, and others on the impacts of exotics
on resident species was briefly noted. However, a simplified twist of their
argument was later presented stating that invasions by exotics often lead
to a net increase in biodiversity. Clearly, such an increase, if it
occurs, is only a net increase for the invaded locality. If exotics lead
to local extinction of existing species, the net effect, globally, is
decreased biodiversity, but this was not discussed, and nor was the
potential long-term magnitude, globally, of this effect. A formal
exploration of the total extinctions expected to be caused by the complete
biotic homogenization of the globe would provide a useful counterpoint.
Dave Tilman
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***
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G. David Tilman
McKnight Presidential Chair in Ecology and
Director, Cedar Creek Natural History Area
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
University of Minnesota
1987 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul MN 55108 USA
Phone 1 612-625-5740 (office) 1 763-434-5131 (Cedar Creek)
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 23:27:45 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: EARTH'S BECOMING A GREENER GREENHOUSE
----- Original Message -----
From: <NASANews@hq.nasa.gov>
Subject: EARTH'S BECOMING A GREENER GREENHOUSE
David E. Steitz
Headquarters, Washington Sept. 4, 2001
(Phone: 202/358-1730)
Lynn Chandler
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
(Phone: 301/286-2806)
Harvey Leifert
American Geophysical Union, Washington
(Phone: 202/777-7507)
Colin Riley
Boston University, Boston
(Phone: 617/353-5386)
RELEASE: 01-178
EARTH'S BECOMING A GREENER GREENHOUSE
NASA satellite data suggest that for more than two decades there's
been a gradual greening of the northern
latitudes of Earth.
Researchers confirm that plant life seen above 40 degrees north
latitude, which represents a line stretching from New York to Madrid to
Beijing, has been growing more vigorously since 1981. One suspected
cause is rising temperatures possibly linked to the buildup of
greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.
Over this same time period, parts of the Northern Hemisphere have become
much greener and the growing season has increased by several days.
Further, Eurasia appears to be greening more than North America, with
more lush vegetation for longer periods of time.
The results of this NASA-funded research will appear in the September 16
issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research -
Atmospheres.
"When we looked at temperature and satellite vegetation data, we saw
that year-to-year changes in growth and duration of
the growing season of northern vegetation are tightly linked to
year-to-year changes in temperature," Liming Zhou of
Boston University said. The area of vegetation has not extended, but
the existing vegetation has increased in
density.
The authors also looked at the differences in vegetation growth between
NorthAmerica and Eurasia, since the patterns
and magnitudes of warming are different on the two continents.
The greenness data from satellites were strongly correlated with
temperature data from thousands of meteorological
stations on both continents. The Eurasian greening was especially
persistent over a broad area from central Europe
through Siberia to far-east Russia, where most of the vegetation is
forests and woodlands. North America, in
comparison, shows a fragmented pattern of change notable only in the
forests of the East and grasslands of the upper
Midwest.
Dramatic changes in the timing of both the appearance and fall of leaves
are recorded in these two decades of satellite
data. The authors report a growing season in Eurasia that is now nearly
18 days longer. Spring arrives a week early and
autumn is delayed by 10 days. In North America, the growing season
appears to be as much as 12 days longer.
The researchers used a temperature data set developed from the Global
Historical Climate Network. Dr. James Hansen, of
NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, developed this
data set and said, "The data were compiled
from several thousand meteorological stations in the United States and
around the world. The stations also include many
rural sites where the data are collected by cooperative private
observers."
Scientists believe the results indicate a greener greenhouse.
"This is an important finding because of possible implications to the
global carbon cycle," said Ranga Myneni
of Boston University. "However, more research is needed to determine how
much carbon is being absorbed, and how much
longer it will continue."
Carbon dioxide is a main greenhouse gas and is suspected of playing a
role in rising global temperatures. If the northern
forests are greening, they may already be absorbing carbon -- a process
that can impact global temperature changes.
Researchers used the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to
help determine the "greening" of plant life. Dr.
Compton Tucker, of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.,
is a co-author of the report and developed
NDVI to analyze spectral data collected by orbiting weather satellites.
This work was made possible through funding by NASA Headquarters' Earth
Science Enterprise, a long-term research
program dedicated to understanding how human-induced and natural changes
affect our global environment.
Additional information is available on the Internet at:
http://cybele.bu.edu
http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/topstory/20010904greenhouse.html
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 15:58:07 +1000
From: "Vr. Richard Bejsak-Colloredo-Mansfeld" <ricardo@ANS.COM.AU>
Subject: Old maps on net
I have some problems to find place names - localities from the past.
I have found some old maps from 1910 and I just make a scan and they are now
available on my website www.coleoptera.org in <section> Zoogeography.
I like to hear your comment...
Keep care and be of good cheer.
Regards
(name) Vratislav Richard Eugene Maria John Baptist
(surname) of Bejsak (Bayshark)-Colloredo-Mansfeld
website: http://www.coleoptera.org
listserver: coleoptera on www.egroup.com/group/coleoptera/info.html
Coleoptera - Australia, Tenebrionidae of World
(incl. Lagriinae, Alleculinae)
University of Sydney
The Wentworth Bldg., Box 62
NSW 2006
AUSTRALIA
phone : +61 414 540 465
email: vratislav@bigfoot.com
ricardo@ans.com.au
(before Ricardo@compuserve.com
and ricardo@login.cz )
Only after the last tree has been cut down,
only after the last river has been poisoned,
only after the last fish has been caught,
only then will you find that money can not be eaten.'
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:02:34 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Research Associate, GIS Wildlife Applications Analyst, NREL
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE- GIS Wildlife Applications Analyst
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University in
collaboration with the
Colorado Division of Wildlife has two positions available in the
Wildlife GIS group of the Habitat
Resources Section (CDOW), located in the Fort Collins area. Develop and
manage Arc/Info
databases containing spatial data, text, and images for
intra-net/Internet use, data entry and analysis,
preparation of maps, and writing AML, Avenue and VB code.
Requirements include a BS (MS preferred) in biology (wildlife), ecology,
geography, i information
science or related field; a thorough knowledge of Arcview and Arc/Info
software, and experience
with spatial data sets and image processing. Experience with Arc/Info
8.1, ERDAS Imagine, and
programming in Visual Basic will be especially valuable. Experience
with Windows 2000, web
scripting and support for ESRI Internet Map Server would be helpful but
not essential.
Salary range: 30K/yr with benefits and generous vacation. Funded =
through June 2002, with
opportunity for extension. Applicant pool will be maintained for one
year. Applications must be
received by October 5, 2001. Submit letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses and phone
numbers of three references to: Natalie Lucero, Natural Resource Ecology
Laboratory, Colorado
State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499, or email
natalie@nrel.colostate.edu.
CSU is EEO/AA employer. E.O. Office: 101 Student Services.
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 09:48:35 -0400
From: "Janet M. Batzli" <batzli@PILOT.MSU.EDU>
Subject: Landsat.org for Satellite Imagery
*** Satellite Imagery
Looking for low-cost Landsat 7 satellite imagery for your research? Or just
looking for some cool current satellite imagery? Try Landsat.org --a service
of Michigan State University.
*** Two Clicks...
Clicking on a global map returns official USGS jpeg browse products of all
currently available ETM+ images for that point on the map. Once you
navigate to http://landsat.org you are literally "two clicks" from seeing
just about any place (on land) in the world. [broad band connection
recommended but not required]. The image database is updated nightly with
the 200-300 new scenes acquired by the satellite in the previous 24 hours.
*** Simplified Data Access
Landsat.org supports the purchasing, distribution, and sharing of Landsat 7
imagery worldwide by providing a simplified, platform-independent user
interface and search engine with online data ordering. Unlike the USGS and
interfaces, such as Earth Explorer and EOS Gateway, Landsat.org works with
Apple Macintosh browsers while accessing the same data archive.
*** Share the cost of public domain data
Landsat.org supports research centers, science teams, and educational
organizations by providing customized search interfaces, access to data
hosting services, clearinghouse services, data brokering, and imagery
cooperatives with scenes costing as low as $50. Join the co-op and qualify
for other benefits.
*** Cool Image Contest
>From now until October 31, 2001 Landsat.org is running a "cool imagery"
contest. Email the path/row and date of cool images you find while
browseing the world and you could win a framed, glossy color print of the
satellite image of your choice. See Landsat.org for details.
Show your support for improved data access by visiting Landsat.org
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 5 Sep 2001 to 6 Sep 2001
There are 14 messages totalling 1338 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Job: Nature Northwest Project ,Minnesota , MS or Post-doc position
2. Does the public care about species loss?
3. The Ecology of Running Waters
4. ELP Fellowship -- Three weeks left to apply
5. Conservation Biologist
6. student opportunities in wetland research
7. Job Announcement - Botany Manager
8. Advanced Conservation GIS Course
9. Biogeochemistry/Biocomplexity position announcement
10. GIS and Remote Sensing Course
11. ethology: difference human-animal question
12. JOB: Assistant/Assoc/Full Professor positions in Ecology and Evolution,
University of Oregon
13. Postdoc: research forester, ecologist, or geographer, USDA, Corvallis
14. Scientists request old-growth protection
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:03:55 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Nature Northwest Project ,Minnesota , MS or Post-doc position
Below is an announcement for a 3-year position we have open here at
Crookston. Please pass this along to your faculty and/or graduate
students who may be interested or who may know of a qualified candidate.
Thanks.
John P. Loegering, PhD
Assistant Professor, Natural Resources
Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Minnesota, Crookston
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716-5001
218-281-8132
218-281-8050 fax
<jloegeri@mail.crk.umn.edu>
http://www.crk.umn.edu/academics/NatR/
<http://www.crk.umn.edu/academics/NatR/>
Office: 204 Owen Hall
and
Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
College of Natural Resources
St. Paul
>
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
>
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Natural Resources Department
Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
>
Search activities are underway for the following position. Please
circulate this position announcement and distribute it to the appropriate
faculty and others who may be acquainted with potential candidates. The
University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) offers technology-based
polytechnic baccalaureate and associate degree programs. UMC issues
notebook computers to full-time students and incorporates technology into
the coursework. For additional information visit our web site at
www.crk.umn.edu <www.crk.umn.edu.
>
>
APPOINTMENT: Grant funded position as Research Assistant Professor /
Faculty Research Associate / Research Instructor. University
classification: Research Associate Professor #9402R, or Research Assistant
Professor #9403R, or Research Instructor #9404R - rank dependent on
qualifications.
>
LOCATION: Natural Resources Department, UMC, Crookston, MN 56716-5001
>
SALARY: $28,000 to 36,000 per year, depending on qualifications plus
university benefits package.
>
APPLICATION: Opening Date: 1 August 2001. Review of applications will
begin on September 28, 2001 (EXTENDED FROM September 17, 2001) and will
continue until position is filled.
>
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Starting Date: 1 October 2001 or until the
position is filled, funding for 3 years. Annual renewal contingent upon
satisfactory performance.
>
ABOUT THE PROJECT: This position is a Research Program Associate in the
"Nature Northwest Project" to inventory, assess, and promote nature-based
recreation in northwestern Minnesota. Additional opportunities are
available in natural resource teaching, outreach, or research at the
University of Minnesota, Crookston. For more information, see
http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~jloegeri/outreach/. The Natural Resources
Department at the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) enrolls
approximately 120 undergraduate students in five emphases. Class sizes
are typically less than 25. UMC emphasizes active, "hands-on" classroom
environments and applied land and water management.
>
PRIMARY DUTIES:
1. Identify, assemble, and contact local and regional personnel to gather
inventory information about nature-based recreational opportunities in
northwestern Minnesota. Compile information electronically and in writing
and visit sites as needed.
2. Distribute inventory findings in conjunction with the Project Director.
Update inventory based on community feedback and comments.
3. Assemble inventory information in a geographic information system.
4. Teach in the Natural Resources Department of the Center for Agriculture
and Natural Resources (approx. 0.125 FTE in first year).
5. Assist the Project Director in writing Nature Guide to Northwest
Minnesota.
6. Organize, lead, or participate in community workshops to gather
resource information and promote research results.
>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. degree in applied aspects of Fisheries,
Wildlife, Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource
Management, Environmental Science, or related field; experience managing
large databases; familiarity with geographic information systems; ability
to teach Principles of Fisheries Management; demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individual
scientists & citizens and demonstrated ability to publish in national
scientific journals.
>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D., one advanced degree in fisheries
management; ability to develop a course in Wetland and Riparian Ecology
and Management; demonstrated experience with geographic information
systems, including mapping features, importing and editing coverages,
modifying feature attributes, and generating synthetic output; experience
with web site creation, design, and management, especially web-based data
storage and retrieval systems; ability to work with the public in
promoting/managing water-based recreation and promoting resource
stewardship and interest in creating/designing educational material for
the public.
>
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should indicate their interest in and
experience with providing regional outreach support. Possible areas
include, but are not limited to, outdoor safety and techniques
instruction, angling, snowmobile and ATV operation, boating and water
safety, and water quality assessment and testing. A complete application
must consist of (1) letter of application, which should address your
qualifications and aspirations as they relate to the specific duties
described, (2) professional resume or curriculum vitae, (3) copy of
university transcripts, and (4) a list of three references who are
familiar with your professional experience and qualifications. Include
full addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Submit to: Dr.
John P. Loegering, Nature Northwest Project Director/Assistant Professor,
Natural Resources, University of Minnesota, Crookston, 2900 University
Avenue, Crookston, MN 56716-5001. Telephone: (218) 281-8132, Fax: (218)
281-8050, E-mail: jloegeri@umn.edu, Website:
http://www.crk.umn.edu/academics/NatR
<http://www.crk.umn.edu/academics/NatR. Review of applications will
begin on September 28, 2001 and will continue until position is filled.
(EXTENDED from September 1)
>
Full details are available at
http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~jloegeri/outreach/NatureNorthwest.htm
<http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~jloegeri/outreach/NatureNorthwest.htm>
>
>
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IS AN AA/EO EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 08:39:23 +1200
From: Dr Brendan Moyle <B.J.Moyle@MASSEY.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Does the public care about species loss?
Dear Guillaume Chapron
>
>I would like to know if you are aware of polls available on the internet
bringing
>some answers to this question:
>
>Would consumers buy more products from a company that support species
>conservation projects than similar products from a company that doesn't?
There are a number of companies that sponsor the recovery of endangered
birds in NZ and in theory, this is linked to products they market. These
include the Bank of New Zealand which sponsors the kiwi recovery programme.
On of the first such experiments was Comalco who sponsored the kakapo as
the vehicle for an aluminium can recycling project. Recycling rates
actually fell after this deal. To be honest, I think this had more to do
with global price falls in aluminium which drove down the offer-price to
recycled cans.
In terms of polls, these need to be interepreted with much caution. Heinz
USA undertook several polls of consumers (years ago) on the viability of
dolphin-friendly tuna to find that while most consumers stated they would
be willing to pay a bit more to obtain such a product, this did not
translate into purchasing behaviour (initially). Talk alas is "cheap" and
iconic species elicit much the same response as 'fresh air' or 'apple pie'
would. There are a large number of contingent valuation studies on
threatened species that demonstrate (via hypothetical markets) that people
do in fact, care about species loss. These results would be more robust
than simple opinion surveys.
Kind regards
Brendan
Dr Brendan Moyle
Chair- ANZSUSG
Massey University (Albany), NEW ZEALAND
http://www.massey.ac.nz/~bjmoyle/
The Sustainable Use Specialist Group was established in 1991 as part of the
IUCN's Species Survival Commission (SSC) as a voluntary network of regional
expert groups. The goals of the SUSG include assisting IUCN members and
others to support and augment conditions that optimise benefits to both
ecosystems and people when renewable resources are used.
http://indaba.iucn.org/external/themes/ssc/susg/index.html
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 17:20:04 -0400
From: Frances Reed <FReed@BLACKBURNPRESS.COM>
Subject: The Ecology of Running Waters
Dear Ecolog-l subscriber:
This is to inform you that "The Ecology of Running waters" by H. B. Noel
Hynes is now available again from The Blackburn Press.
In this reprinted classic (originally published in 1971) Noel Hynes compiled
a comprehensive, critical review of the literature pertaining to stream
limnology. Included are physical and chemical characteristics of flowing
waters, plantlife, the benthos, fish and finally, man's effects on
watercourses. The book continues to be widely read and influential in the
field.
"Professor Hynes has produced a superb book " Freshwater Biology.
"Dr. Hynes is to be congratulated on writing so valuable a book" The Journal
of Ecology.
"This is an excellent book, mainly for the student and professional, to whom
it will be a mine of information and sound ideas for many years". New
Scientist and Science Journal.
"This book is a must for the student of aquatic biology. The book, like the
author, can only be held in the highest esteem". The Canadian Field
Naturalist.
For more information point your browser to
http://www.blackburnpress.com/ecofrunwat.html
or to
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1930665334/qid=999724491/sr=1-1/ref=s
c_b_1/104-6015351-9969547
Of course, we're also interested in hearing of other titles we might
consider returning to print. Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks very much.
Frances
Frances Reed
Publisher
The Blackburn Press
973-228-7077
973-228-7276 (fax)
freed@blackburnpress.com
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 09:07:40 -1000
From: Dan Gruner <dgruner@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: ELP Fellowship -- Three weeks left to apply
Please distribute widely, or as appropriate.
-------------------------------------------
** REMINDER: ELP FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE OCT 1, 2001**
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The deadline to apply to the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP)
Fellowship Class of 2002-2004 is OCTOBER 1, 2001! Please see our web site
for further details and application materials: www.elpnet.org.
ELP is a nonprofit organization that seeks to transform public understanding
of environmental issues by training and supporting visionary, action-oriente
emerging leaders. Through its fellowship program, ELP provides training and
project support to 25 talented individuals each year from nonprofits,
business, government, and higher education. ELP is committed to fostering a
reflecting, diverse environmental movement capable of responding to our
complex social and environmental challenges.
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
The ELP Fellowship is an innovative national program designed to build the
leadership capacity of the environmental field's most promising emerging
professionals. We define emerging professionals as practitioners who are
relatively new to the environmental field with approximately three to ten
years of experience. Each year, a new class of fellows is chosen to join a
select group of environmental professionals from diverse backgrounds,
sectors, and areas of expertise. The three-year fellowship offers unique
networking opportunities, intensive leadership and skills training, project
seed money, technical assistance, and mentoring. Fellows receive a $2,000
participation stipend; travel and accommodations for four training retreats;
access to funding for capacity building leadership activities; and national
recognition through the program. The ELP Fellowship provides an opportunity
for talented individuals to have a unique and substantial impact on the
environmental movement through collaboration with other emerging leaders.
Required Commitments
Applicants for the ELP Fellowship must commit to participating in four
retreats over three years-two retreats in the first year and one retreat in
the summer of each subsequent year. In 2002, retreats will be held April 3-7
2002 at the Trinity Conference Center in West Cornwall, CT, and August 14-18
2002 at Sleeping Lady Retreat Center in Leavenworth, WA. Participation in
all ELP retreats-in their entirety-is a mandatory component of the
fellowship. ELP pays all retreat travel and accommodation costs. In
addition, each fellow conducts a leadership building project with support
from the ELP Activity Fund. While fellows must participate in fellowship
activities throughout the year and complete periodic assignments, they are
expected to continue their full-time jobs or studies.
BECOMING A FELLOW
Who Should Apply?
The ELP Fellowship targets newly established environmental practitioners
eager to connect their specialized work to larger environmental and social
concerns. While applicants need not be young in age, they should be
relatively new to the environmental field with approximately three to ten
years of professional or post-undergraduate experience. ELP promotes
diversity of race and ethnicity, gender, sector, professional background, an
issue expertise in the environmental field. In choosing each class of
fellows, ELP seeks individuals from across these broad spectrums.
Demonstrated talent as a practitioner or scholar is a prerequisite.
Participants will be evaluated on the basis of their past accomplishments,
promise for future leadership, and potential as interdisciplinary thinkers
and effective communicators. Successful applicants will be able to
articulate a clear understanding of how their specialized work fits into
complex social, economic, and environmental issues.
How will applicants be evaluated?
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the accomplishments, background, an
professional progress as shown in their resume or c.v.; the recommendations
of colleagues who have worked closely with the applicant; and the clarity,
breadth, and thoughtfulness of responses to the narrative questions in the
fellowship application.
ELP also evaluates applicants' leadership potential; originality of ideas;
ability to convey a persuasive, coherent vision for environmental progress;
and ability to reach key constituencies and work across disciplines and
issues. Successful applicants will also clearly articulate the utility of th
fellowship to their personal and professional development.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications and recommendations must be mailed in triplicate to the ELP
Fellowship Office, and postmarked by Monday, October 1, 2001. Each
application will be reviewed by the ELP Fellowship Selection Committee that
is composed of professionals from diverse disciplines, backgrounds, and
institutions. Final decisions will be made and all applicants will be
notified by December 21, 2001.
Applications and further details are available at www.elpnet.org.
* * *
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
P.O. Box 446
Haydenville, MA 01039
413.268.0035, Fax: 413.268.0036
info@elpnet.org
www.elpnet.org
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 14:44:38 -0500
From: Caryn Vaughn <cvaughn@OU.EDU>
Subject: Conservation Biologist
The University of Oklahoma is searching for a Conservation Biologist to
fill a 12-month, tenure-track, joint faculty position as a Terrestrial
Zoologist in the Oklahoma Biological Survey and an Assistant Professor
in the Department of Zoology starting 1 July 2002. Preference will be
given to researchers engaged in field-based conservation studies and who
have an interest in Oklahoma and/or associated ecoregions.
Responsibilities include inventorying and evaluating priority species
and biological communities in Oklahoma, interacting with conservation
agencies, participating in public outreach, developing an active
research program in area of specialty, and teaching one course per
year. PhD required. The successful applicant must demonstrate: broad
knowledge of terrestrial fauna, ability to conduct field studies,
research productivity and potential for external funding, and teaching.
Screening will begin 1 December 2001 and continue until the position is
filled. Please provide a resume, a written summary of how the
requirements outlined above are met, reprints, and four references to:
Bruce Hoagland, Search Committee Chair, Oklahoma Biological Survey,
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019. Telephone (405) 325-1985.
Fax (405) 325-7702. E-mail: bhoagland@ou.edu. For additional
information on programs at OBS and the Department of Zoology, go to
www.biosurvey.ou.edu and www.ou.edu/cas/zoology/. The University of
Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 10:22:20 -0400
From: Lauchlan Fraser <lfraser@UAKRON.EDU>
Subject: student opportunities in wetland research
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Geology, Akron, OH.
Recently acquired grants in spatial analysis of constructed wetlands
offer opportunities for M.S. students interested in wetland research.
We are looking for motivated students interested in evaluating the
effectiveness of constructed wetlands for treating pollution from
abandoned mines, farm runoff and other non-point sources. This EPA
sponsored project provides funding for 2 Geology and 2 Biology graduate
students per year (including summer support). This project is field
oriented and will require the student to travel extensively throughout
Ohio while collecting and analyzing geochemical and biologic data
related to these wetlands. The student will also conduct spatial
analysis, remote sensing and data analyses using Geographical
Information System software. Interested applicants should contact
either Dr. David Steer in Geology (steer@uakron.edu) or Dr. Lauchlan
Fraser in Biology (lfraser@uakron.edu) with a statement of interest and
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 10:28:20 -0600
From: "Crispin, Sue" <scrispin@STATE.MT.US>
Subject: Job Announcement - Botany Manager
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.
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.
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.
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://nhp.nris.state.mt.us/employ/index.html
Salary Range: $35,000 - $40,000 depending on experience; includes
relocation assistance.
Send resume, cover letter and references to: Joy Lewis, Montana Natural
Heritage Program,
Box 201800 Helena, MT 59620-1800; email: jolewis@state.mt.us
<mailto:jlewis@state.mt.us>
Application review will begin on September 15; position will remain open
until filled. Anticipated start date in late 2001.
Susan Crispin
Director
Montana Natural Heritage Program
Box 201800
Helena, MT 59634
(406) 444-3019
scrispin@state.mt.us
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 15:44:04 +0000
From: Melissa Songer <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Advanced Conservation GIS Course
The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
advanced Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Course this fall.
Measuring Landcover Change and its Impact on Endangered Species
October 22 - 26, 2001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This one-week advanced GIS and remote sensing course provides
conservationists with an opportunity to learn how GIS and remote sensing can
be used to assess the conservation status of endangered species. Each
participant will be provided with their own desktop computer for all lab
exercises. During the hands-on exercises participants will use the Internet,
ArcView, ArcView Spatial Analyst, ERDAS Imagine, Fragstats, and other
spatial analysis programs. Instructors will lead participants step-by-step
through the process of:
* conduct a regional conservation assessment using GIS to determine critical
conservation areas for an endangered species
* acquiring multi-date satellite imagery to quantify land cover change and
to map the extent of the remaining habitat
* using landscape analysis to determine optimal landscape configurations for
conserving the endangered species.
TRAINING LOCATION
The course will be taught at the National Zoological Park's Conservation and
Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The Center is located at the
north entrance of the Shenandoah Park approximately 70 miles west of
Washington, D.C. Pick-up from Washington Dulles Airport can be arranged.
Participants will be housed at the CRC and meals provided at the CRC's
Conference Center. All computer labs will be taught at the Center's Spatial
Analysis Lab. The lab is equipped with various PC's, Macintosh, three UNIX
systems, two X-Terminals, a GPS Base station, two digitizers, and color
plotters and printers.
Visit the following web address for more details and registration
information.
http://www.si.edu/crc/tp/tp.htm
Contact:
Lisa Kern
crcgis@hotmail.com
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
_________________________________________________________________
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 10:46:08 -0600
From: "Vierling, Lee" <LVierlin@TAZ.SDSMT.EDU>
Subject: Biogeochemistry/Biocomplexity position announcement
Please post. Thank you.
*******
Assistant or Associate Professor
Institute of Atmospheric Sciences
Faculty Position Announcement
The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences (IAS) at the South Dakota School of
Mines and Technology is seeking an interdisciplinary scientist to teach and
perform research in the areas of terrestrial and/or aquatic biogeochemistry
with an emphasis on understanding complex interactions inherent in natural
systems. This is a 12-month position.
The successful applicant should possess expertise in experimental design and
execution, conceptual and/or numerical modeling, and data synthesis and be
able to place research findings in the context of the emerging field of
biocomplexity. Applicants with experience linking ecosystem structure and
function, as well as in scaling ecological processes, are desired. We seek
an individual who can attract external funding, who will willingly recruit
and interact with graduate and undergraduate students in the atmospheric and
earth system science programs of the School, and work effectively in an
interdisciplinary academic setting including environmental scientists and
mathematicians. The person will be encouraged to teach and develop graduate
and/or undergraduate courses in the areas of atmospheric, terrestrial, and
aquatic aspects of global change, biogeochemistry, and related studies.
Persons interested in applying should possess a Ph.D. in biology, ecology,
chemistry, atmospheric sciences, or a related discipline prior to the
position start date.
SDSM&T is a state university providing graduate and undergraduate degrees in
science, engineering, and interdisciplinary studies. SDSM&T has had an
international reputation as a leader in preparing world-class engineers and
scientists since 1885. The campus has an enrollment of approximately 2,300
students from nearly 40 states and 20 countries. Rapid City is the second
largest city in South Dakota, with a population of more than 60,000. It is
the hub of commerce for western South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, and
northwestern Nebraska. Twenty minutes from Mount Rushmore, Rapid City and
the adjacent Black Hills National Forest offer a wide range of opportunities
for environmental research as well as summer and winter recreational
activities. For more information regarding the university, visit
www.sdsmt.edu.
To apply, send an application letter, CV, and the contact information of at
least three references to:
Director, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 East St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 5, 2001, and will continue
until the position is filled. For additional information, please call (605)
394-2291.
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, military status, gender, religion,
age, sexual orientation, political preference or disability in employment or
the provision of service.
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 15:56:35 +0000
From: Melissa Songer <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: GIS and Remote Sensing Course
The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
course this fall:
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR WILDLIFE MANAGERS
An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems &
Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management
OCTOBER 15 - 19, 2001
Increasingly, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing - the
mapping of features using imagery acquired either from an aircraft or a
satellite - have become important tools for decision making and the applied
management of natural resources. Many federal agencies and NGO's rely on
GIS and satellite data for their work and are starting to produce their own
spatial databases. However, there are few training opportunities for
wildlife managers to learn the application of GIS in everyday management
situations. We are offering a course for wildlife managers that will
provide hands-on experience for the collection of data, GIS analysis of the
data, and map making.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This short course will provide wildlife managers with a working knowledge
about the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote
Sensing to the monitoring and management of wildlife and forest vegetation.
Exercises in establishing locations with a Global Positioning System (GPS),
data input into a GIS, and spatial analysis techniques for GIS will provide
hands-on and real world experience during the course. Based on examples
about habitat selection in songbirds and white-tailed deer, course
participants will learn how to:
* Collect GIS data in the field using survey techniques and GPS.
* Differentially correct GPS data.
* Input GPS data into GIS.
* Input field data into GIS.
* Use GIS for management of large data sets from multiple sources.
* Design and perform analysis using GIS data and spatial analysis
techniques.
* Integrate data with ancillary data, such as satellite imagery, aerial
photography, and State Agency databases.
TRAINING LOCATION
The course will be taught at the National Zoological Park's Conservation and
Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The Center is located at the
north entrance of the Shenandoah Park approximately 70 miles west of
Washington, D.C. Pick-up from Washington Dulles Airport can be arranged.
Participants will be housed at the CRC and meals provided at the CRC's
Conference Center. All computer labs will be taught at the Center's Spatial
Analysis Lab. The lab is equipped with various PC's, Macintosh, three UNIX
systems, two X-Terminals, a GPS Base station, two digitizers, and color
plotters and printers.
Visit the web address below for more details and registration information.
The CRC will also be offering an Advanced Course in Conservation GIS and
Remote Sensing. Information on this course is also available on the
following web address:
http://www.si.edu/crc/tp/tp.htm
Contact:
Lisa Kern
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
(crcgis@hotmail.com)
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 16:47:23 +0200
From: Christian Jost <jost@CICT.FR>
Subject: ethology: difference human-animal question
Hi everybody,
I know that the question whether there is a universal trait that
separates humans from animals doesn't make much sense for biologists,
but there is a long tradition in popular science to find such traits
(learning, teaching, culture, etc.)
I have to give an introductory lecture on ethology to psychologists
and would like to give a short historical account of these tries,
with the key observation/experiments that showed that some animals
are exactly able to do what was supposedly a human-only trait. Is
there any book or scientific article that gives such a historical
summary on the question.
Thanks a lot, Christian.
--
**************************************************
ATTENTION!! new address after 1.09.2001: jost@cict.fr
Christian Jost (PhD, MdC)
Laboratoire d'Ethologie et de Cognition Animale
Universit=E9 Paul Sabatier, Bat IV R3
118 route de Narbonne
31062 Toulouse cedex 4, France
=46ax: +33 5 61 55 61 54
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:56:18 -0700
From: Patrick Phillips <pphil@DARKWING.UOREGON.EDU>
Subject: JOB: Assistant/Assoc/Full Professor positions in Ecology and Evolut
on,
University of Oregon
The following ad will appear in the September 21 edition of Science:
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
The University of Oregon Program in Ecology and Evolution and The Department
of Biology seek applications for two positions in the fields of ecology and
evolutionary biology. One position is at the Assistant Professor level,
while the other position may be filled at any rank. We are particularly
interested in individuals studying fundamental problems related to the
ecology and evolution of molecular and developmental processes,
population-level processes, the causes and consequences of global change,
phylogenetic theory and genomics, or microbial systems, but we will consider
outstanding applications in other areas.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research interest
and teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to:
Ecology/Evolution Search Committee, Department of Biology, University of
Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1210 (http://evolution.uoregon.edu/). To ensure
full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2001.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Patrick C. Phillips pphil@darkwing.uoregon.edu
Biology Department http://www.uoregon.edu/~pphil
1210 University of Oregon http://www.evonet.org
Eugene, OR 97403-1210 USA Tel. (541) 346-0916
Genes in theory, Worms in practice. FAX (541) 346-2364
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 21:25:56 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Postdoc: research forester, ecologist, or geographer, USDA, Corvall
s
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH APPOINTMENT
OUTREACH NOTICE
Research Forester, Ecologist, or Geographer
The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, is searching fo
a
post-doctoral research associate to be part of the Landscapes Team of the
Ecosystem Processes Program, located in Corvallis, OR.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full time position at a GS-11 level (approximately $45,000/yr).
The position
includes health, retirement, and vacation benefits. Candidates must be U.S.
citizens or qualify for one of the exemptions listed below (see CITIZENSHIP
REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL POSITIONS). Initial appointment is for 12 months,
with possibility of extension for additional year(s) depending on
performance and funding.
The Position
In 1993 President Clinton directed forest scientists to develop long-term
alternative plans for resolving conflicts over managing forest ecosystems
in the Pacific Northwest. Environmental monitoring is a critical component
of these plans. The Landscapes Team in Corvallis played a central role in
incorporating remote sensing into monitoring plans for the Federal
agencies. The Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management now have major
efforts underway to use remote sensing to monitor recent forest plans
(www.or.blm.gov/gis/projects/vegetation/ivmp/). A critical component to
monitoring is use of remote sensing to detect changes in forest cover over
the plan area, some 10 million ha in Washington, Oregon, and California.
Important considerations are amount and distribution of harvested areas, by
geoclimatic province and land ownership type (e.g., private, public),
habitat fragmentation with respect to the spotted owl and marbled murrelet,
and impacts on salmon. The Landsat image data archive will be used to
quantify harvest and wildfire fire through the year 2002. The resulting
disturbance maps will be used to summarize disturbance activity for forest
monitoring and ecological analysis.
As a member of the Landscapes Team, you will work among a science group
focusing on broad, multi-disciplinary, and integrated research problems
(www.fsl.orst.edu/#resources). This group includes not just Landscapes Team
members, but scientists from other teams and programs in the Research
Station, other Federal and State agencies, and Oregon State University
faculty. You will be expected to provide leadership in the area of remote
sensing applications to disturbance ecology, developing and applying
methods and approaches relevant to Pacific Northwest forests. There is a
wealth of ongoing research and extant data within this community to
support your research.
Qualifications
You must have a Ph.D. in forestry, ecology, geography, or a related field
with an emphasis in spatial data analyses, including remote sensing and
geographic information systems. An understanding of natural and
anthropogenic disturbance processes and how those manifest themselves at
regional scales is important. Excellence in data analysis, including image
processing and multivariate statistics is expected. Good communication
skills, including a successful record of publishing
research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentation of
research results at scientific meetings, is required. You must be able to
work both
independently and within a team.
The Corvallis Community
Corvallis is in the Willamette Valley between the Coast Range and
the Cascades mountains. Corvallis is 85 miles south of
Portland, 45 miles north of Eugene, 45 miles south of the state capitol of
Salem, two hours from snow skiing, and an hour from the Pacific Ocean
beaches. Corvallis is the Benton County seat and home of Oregon State
University. Corvallis has a rich History dating back to 1845. From mountain
biking and hiking on a network of trails to river rafting and golf, the
outdoor recreation is exceptional. There is a wealth of performing arts and
festivals as well as galleries, antique shopping, and winery tours. For
more information, go to www.all-oregon.com/city/corvallis/corvallis.htm.
Additional Information
To learn more about the position contact Warren B. Cohen at 541-750-7322
(e-mail: warren.cohen@orst.edu). By way of introduction it would be useful
for you to send a CV by e-mail or fax (541-758-7760).
Position open until OCTOBER 15, 2001 or until a suitable candidate is found.
The Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL POSITIONS
1. Competitive service appointments may be made only to citizens or
nationals of the United States (5 CFR 7.4 and 338.101).
2. Excepted positions in the Forest Service may be filled by:
a. Citizens of the United States;
b. Citizens of countries allied with the United States in their
current defense effort, which include: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas,
Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany,
Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Korea
(Republic of), Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua,
Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Thailand,
Tobago, Trinidad, Turkey, United Kingdom (the United Kingdom includes
Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales), and Northern Ireland),
Uruguay, and Venezuela;
c. Citizens of countries which the U.S. Congress has specifically
exempted from legislation in the annual Treasury, Postal Service and
General Government Appropriations Act which otherwise restricts Federal
positions in the continental United States to citizens. The exemption
applies to:
(1) Citizens of Ireland and Israel;
(2) South Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian refugees paroled
into the United States after January 1, 1975;
(3) Aliens from Cuba, Poland, South Vietnam, the countries of the
former Soviet Union, or the Baltic Countries (the Baltic countries
include Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence;
(4) Natives of American Samoa and Swains Island;
(5) Persons born in the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St.
Croix, St. John) after February 27, 1927, since they are U.S.
citizens on and after that date;
(6) Natives of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana
Islands (Saipan, Rota, and Tinian) since they are considered U.S.
citizens; and
(7) Nationals of the Peoples Republic of China who were in the
U.S. on or before June 5, 1989, to April 11, 1990, and qualify
under the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992.
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 15:07:36 -0700
From: dave werntz <dwerntz@ECOSYSTEM.ORG>
Subject: Scientists request old-growth protection
Scientist's request protection for Pacific Northwest forests. =20
Seven prominent Northwest scientists have formally requested protection for
all remaining mature and old-growth forests on federal lands covered by the
Northwest Forest Plan in Washington, Oregon, and California. The
scientists, all experts in their fields, cite new economic and biological
information that highlight the distinct and unique values of older forests
in the Pacific Northwest, and threats posed to this sensitive ecosystem by
logging, climate change, and other factors. The scientists asked the
federal land management agencies to put into motion recommendations made by
the National Research Council last year.
Decades of intensive logging have destroyed and degraded more than 75% of
the Northwest's old forests. The US goverment estimates that 1.1 million
acres of mature and old-growth forests are slated for logging under the
Northwest Forest Plan. =20
Letter below in text format. Can send as attachment, if requested. =20
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
September 4, 2001
Dear Members of the Regional Interagency Executive Committee*:
We are environmental scientists with long experience in the Pacific
Northwest and expertise that includes conservation biology, disturbance
ecology, geomorphology, zoology, ecosystem science, and the ecology of
lichens, fungi, invertebrates, and mollusks. The purpose of this letter is
to request that you exercise the adaptive management provisions of the
Northwest Forest Plan to protect all remaining late successional/old-growth
forests (LSOG) on federal lands in the region covered by the plan. In
making this request we echo a central recommendation of the National
Research Council=92s Committee on Environmental Issues in Pacific Northwest
Forest Management (NRC 2000):
Forest Management in the Pacific Northwest should include the conservation
and protection of most or all of the remaining late-successional and
old-growth forests=85. The remaining late-successional and old-growth forest
s
could form the cores of regional forests managed for truly and indefinitely
sustainable production of timber, fish, clean water, recreation, and
numerous other amenities of forested ecosystems.=20
We believe the science is clear: when habitats have been sharply reduced
the probability of maintaining viable populations of organisms that depend
on those habitats increases directly with the amount of remaining habitat
protected. Moreover, the increasing recognition of thresholds in species
viability implies the relationship is nonlinear: relatively small changes
in protection can translate to large effects on viability (Kareiva and
Wennergren 1995). The extent to which old-growth forests have been lost in
the Pacific Northwest is well documented. The Committee on Environmental
Issues in Pacific Northwest Forest Management estimates that when
Euro-Americans arrived in the mid-1800s, =93=85as much as 80% of the forests
in
western Oregon and Washington were older than 80 years and about two-thirds
were older than 200 years=94 (NRC 2000). By the 1990=92s, researchers estima
ted
only 13% to 18% of forested area in western Oregon and Washington was in
old-growth, a reduction of over 75% (NRC 2000). Federal lands are the last
repositories of the unique ecological wealth represented by these old=
forests.=20
From the standpoint of conservation ecology there are a variety of reaso
s
for protecting all remaining LSOG, of which five in particular stand out: =
=20
=B7 Many species that occupy stable habitatsof which old forests are a pr
me
examplehave poor dispersal capabilities, hence risk isolation, genetic
deterioration, and ultimate extinction when suitable habitat is spread too
widely (Kareiva and Wennergren 1995). Studies and modeling over the last
few years suggest that many LSOG associates in the PNW may be limited more
by dispersal than by the abundance of habitat per se, including species of
lichens, bryophytes, mollusks, fungi, and invertebrates (Boughton 2001,
Sillett et al. 2000). This implies that every remaining piece of suitable
habitat becomes an important focus for eventual colonization of the
surrounding landscape. Potential problems with dispersal are exacerbated in
the Pacific Northwest because young forests presently dominating the matrix
do not have the structural complexity and legacies characteristic of
naturally disturbed forests (e.g. Tappeiner et al. 1997), resulting in a
much starker contrast between old and young forests than occurred
historically. Of particular concern are low levels of coarse woody debris
(important for some fungi, including many truffle-formers), hardwoods
(important for some lichens and many species of Lepidoptera), and dense
young conifers (detrimental to lichens). Harvesting practices that
maintain biological legacies show promise as lifeboats for at least some of
the species of concern, but not enough is known about that potential to
accept =93new forestry=94 as a substitute for protection.
=B7 Species, species assemblages, and the genetic structure of population
may vary at relatively fine scales for small organisms (which account for
by far the largest share of diversity), raising the possibility that each
remaining older forest is to some degree unique in its biological
structure. For instance, many mollusk species are restricted to one region,
or even one river drainage (Frest and Johannes 1993). Recent research shows
that, when compared within a locale that is reasonably uniform
environmentally, old-growth virtually always differs from younger forests
with respect to the soil and litter arthropod community. However, different
locales within a given province (i.e., within the Cascades, Coast Range, or
SW Oregon) are generally distinct from one another, and the different
provinces are strikingly so (Madson 1997).=20
=B7 Once thought to have relatively poor habitat value, small fragments o
older forest are now known to be significant biological reservoirs.
Amaranthus et al. (1994) found that 3.5- ha fragments of mature forest
harbored 13 species of truffle-forming mycorrhizal fungi not found in
surrounding plantations. Studying forest-floor arthropods, Work (2000)
found an edge effect extending 100 m into older forest, after which a
distinctive old forest community occurred. It follows that fragments larger
than 3-4 ha have conservation value for arthropods as well as fungi.
=B7 Regarding stream protection, old-growth differs from younger forests
n
two respects: they reduce the likelihood of debris flows and, if flows do
occur, those from older forests are more likely to be beneficial to streams
because of inclusion of large wood and limited runout lengths.=20
=B7 Natural disturbances are likely to destroy some of the remaining
old-growth and mature habitat before younger forests have aged sufficiently
to provide suitable replacement habitat, a risk significantly increased by
the combined effects of changing climate (which could result in more
wildfires), and the increased vulnerability of older forests when embedded
within a matrix of fire-prone young forests. The more saved now, the
greater the buffering against such losses.
It is impossible to state precisely what is at stake biologically and
ecologically, because as Jack Thomas succinctly pointed out, these forests
are not only more complex than we think, they are more complex than we can
think. But there is little question that =93(m)uch of the biological
diversity of the Pacific Northwest is associated with late-successional and
old-growth forests=94 (NRC 2000). Although scientists have been aware of the
unique biological richness associated with older forests for at least 40
years, the vast majority of species are small, cryptic, and difficult to
study; therefore much remains to be learned about habitat requirements,
genetic diversity, dispersal capabilities, and many other factors that
underpin species viability. There are significant unanswered questions
about the degree to which a reserve system designed spatially to
accommodate vertebrate dispersal meets the needs of small organisms. We
know at least some of the organisms in question, such as nitrogen fixing
lichens and truffle forming fungi, perform vital functions within
ecosystems. The experience with Pacific yew has taught us that some may
have as yet undiscovered properties that directly and significantly benefit
humans. =20
We view this action as falling naturally within the adaptive management
provisions of the Northwest Forest Plan. For many biologists, saving all
remaining old-growth and mature forests was always the best option from a
conservation standpoint (e.g. USDA et al. 1993, Fig. II-7). However, the
scientists who developed the Plan had a clear mandate to balance
conservation with economic and social concerns, and in our opinion did a
remarkable job of accomplishing that. Several things have changed, however,
which taken together argue strongly that this is the appropriate time to
extend protection to all remaining older forests. As we pointed out above,
more is known about the habitat preferences and dispersal capabilities of
lichens, fungi, and mollusks, resulting in greater certainty that some are
intimately tied to older forest habitats and likely to disperse poorly
through the matrix. Moreover, in the past 10 years human-induced climate
change has gone from a contentious hypothesis to near scientific certainty,
with unknown but in all likelihood stressful future impacts on ecosystems.
Humans have set forces in motion that are beyond our control, and the
chances are high that some of the older forest now set aside will be lost.
Protecting all that remains buys some insurance.
Finally, the social and economic scene has changed significantly since the
Plan was formulated. Recent polls show a substantial majority of both urban
and rural residents in the Pacific Northwest support protection of
remaining old-growth. Economically, the Pacific Northwest has broadened its
economic base and wood products have diminished in importance. By 1996,
wood products industries accounted for only 1.9% of all jobs in Oregon and
Washington. New job creation in the region has far outpaced job losses in
the timber industry, and all but two of the 38 counties in the spotted owl
region of Oregon and Washington had higher total employment in 1996 than in
1990 (Niemi et al. 1999). As Niemi et al. state, =93the sky did not fall.=94
By
necessity, the timber industry has become less dependent on federal logs.
In 1998, the latest data we were able to access, only 1 of 71 sawmills in
western Oregon depended on federal timber for more than 2/3 of their
supply, 3 depended on federal timber for 1/3 to 2/3 of their supply, and 40
processed no federal timber (ODF 2000). As of 1996 in western Washington,
75% of sawmills processed no federal timber, and only one mill depends on
federal timber for more than 1/3 of its supply (WDNR 1996).=20
Despite the drop in overall dependence on federal timber, a number of
mills still depend on federal timber for 1/3 or less of their supply (42 in
western Oregon and Washington in 1998). We suggest at least part of any
shortfall resulting from LSOG protection could be made up by thinning
younger stands, including those in LSR=92s. Done correctly, thinning younger
stands can produce logs while at the same time enhancing ecological and
conservation values by reducing susceptibility to fire and other
disturbances, improving habitat for lichens, and structurally diversifying
stands. In dry forest types we understand some judicious underthinning of
older forests, removing only trees that have established since fire
exclusion, may be warranted to reduce fire hazard. For any thinning in
LSR=92s, or to reduce fire hazard in dry forests, we encourage you to consul
t
with silvicultural and biological scientists familiar with the issues when
formulating general guidelines. =20
In summary, we believe the science is clear: saving all remaining LSOG
significantly enhances the probability of LSOG-dependent species persisting
through this period of extreme habitat bottleneck. Moreover, the social and
economic scene in the Pacific Northwest has changed sufficiently during the
1990=92s to make this an acceptable and, judging from polls, even popular
decision. We hope you will give it serious consideration.
Sincerely,
David A. Perry
Professor (emeritus)
Ecosystem Studies and Management
Oregon State University
Reed F. Noss
Past-President
Society for Conservation Biology=20
Timothy D. Schowalter
Professor
Entomology
Oregon State University
Terrence J. Frest
Malcologist
Senior partner
Deixis Consultants=20
Bruce McCune
Professor
Lichenologist and Plant Ecology
Oregon State University
David R. Montgomery
Associate Professor
Geology
University of Washington=20
James R. Karr
Professor
Aquatic Sciences and Zoology
University of Washington
cc:
Mark Rey, Designee Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the
Environment, USDA
Dale Bosworth, Forest Service Chief, USDA
Nina Rose Hatfield, Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management, USDI
Literature Cited:
Amaranthus, M.P., J.M. Trappe, L. Bednar, and D. Arthur. 1994. Hypogeous
fungal production in mature Douglas-fir forest fragments and surrounding
plantations and its relation to coarse woody debris and animal mycophagy.
Canadian Journal of Forest Resources. 24(11): 2157-2165. =20
Boughton, D.A., cf. Duncan, S. 2001. Paradoxes in science: A new view of
rarity. Science Findings of Pacific Northwest Research Station 35 (July=
2001).
Frest, T.J, and E.J. Johannes. 1993. Mollusc species of special concern
within the range of the northern spotted owl. Final Report. Prepared for
the Forest Ecosystem Management Assessment Team. USDA Forest Service.
Portland, Oregon. =20
Kareiva, P., and U. Wennergren. 1995. Connecting landscape patterns to
ecosystem and population processes. Nature. 373: 299-302.
Madson, S.L. 1997. Correlation between structural heterogeneity and
arthropod biodiversity: Implications for management of Pacific Northwest
forests. M.S. Thesis. Oregon State University. Corvallis, Oregon. =20
National Research Council. 2000. Environmental Issues in Pacific Northwest
Forest Management. National Academy Press. Washington, D.C. =20
Niemi, E., E. Whitelaw, and A. Johnston. 1999. The sky did Not fall: The
Pacific Northwest=92s response to logging reductions. ECONorthwest. Eugene,
Oregon.
Oregon Department of Forestry. 2000. A study of Oregon=92s forest products
industry, 1998. Oregon Department of Forestry. Salem, Oregon.
Sillett, S.C., B. McCune, J.E. Peck, T.R. Rambo, and A. Ruchty. 2000.
Dispersal limitations of epiphytic lichens result in species dependence on
old-growth forests. Ecological Applications. 10: 789-799.
Tappeiner, J.C., D. Huffman, D. Marshall, T.A. Spies, J.D. Bailey. 1997.
Density, ages, and growth rates in old-growth and young-growth forests in
coastal Oregon. Canadian Journal of Forest Resources. 27: 638-648. =20
USDA, USDC, USDI, and EPA. 1993. Forest Ecosystem Management: An
ecological, economic, and social assessment. USDA Forest Service.
Washington, DC.
Washington Department of Natural Resources. 1996. Washington Mill Surveys
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Work, T.T. 2000. Edge effects of clear cut harvesting on ground arthropod
species composition and predator community structure in old-growth
Douglas-fir forests. Ph.D. Dissertation. Oregon State University.
Corvallis, Oregon. =20
* Members of the Regional Interagency Executive Committee:
Harv Forsgren, Regional Forester
USDA Forest Service
PO Box 3623
Portland, Oregon
97208
Elaine Zielinski, State Director
Bureau of Land Management
PO Box 2965
Portland, Oregon
97208
Anne Badgley, Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
911 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
97232
John D. Buffington, Chief Biologist
USGS Biological Resources Division
909 First Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle, Washington
98104
Bob Graham, State Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Services
101 SW Main Street, Suite 1300
Portland, Oregon
97204
Thomas Mills, Station Director
USDA Forest Service, PNW
PO Box 3890
Portland, Oregon
97208
Donna Darm
Acting Regional Administrator
National Marine Fisheries Service
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Bin C15700, Bldg. 1
Seattle, Washington
98115-0070
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta
Associate Director Environmental Protection Agency
Western Ecology Division
200 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, Oregon
97333
William C. Walters
Deputy Regional Director
National Park Service
909 First Avenue
Seattle, Washington
98104
Stan M. Speaks, Regional Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs
911 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
97232
Col. Randall J. Butler, District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 2946
Portland, Oregon
97208
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________________________________________________
Dave Werntz 1421 Cornwall Ave. Ste.=
201
Director of Scientific Programs Bellingham, WA. 98225
Northwest Ecosystem Alliance 360/671-9950 ex. 14
http://www.ecosystem.org 360/671-8429 (fax)
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4. Fw: The New Naturejobs Website is Now Online!
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:24:15 +0200
From: HAEBERLE <haeberle@BOT.FORST.TU-MUENCHEN.DE>
Subject: job announcement
Please, announce the positions for two doctoral students on your
list in the internet either from the following text or - if possible - fro=
m
the attachment file (formatted version in MS word).
Thank you very much for your help.
Sincerely,
Karl-Heinz H=E4berle
Wanted: Doctoral students
In the DFG funded Collaborative Research Center
(SFB 607) =93Growth and Parasite Defense=94 two
positions for phD-candidates are available. The
projects B4 and B5 aim at improving the mechanistic
understanding of competition between spruce and
beech at natural stands as well as under controlled
conditions between young plants. How do forest trees
control the resource allocation while coping with
conflicting demands: growth to compete with
neighboring plants, and investments into defense
mechanisms against tropospheric ozone which is chosen
here as a disturbing agent in resource allocation? Part
of the experiment is a unique free-air ozone
fumigation system within the canopy of a mature
forest. Students with profound knowledge in botanical
disciplines and related subjects (forestry,
agriculture) should send their application until 1
October 2001 including full CV and the names and
addresses of two referees. Candidates experienced in
plant ecophysiology (gas exchange, chlorophyll
fluorescence, water relations, stable isotopes,
statistical evaluation) are preferred. The monthly net
salary (remaining after deduction of income tax and
social security) is about 900 Euro (BAT IIa/2).
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Rainer Matyssek, Department of Ecology,
Forest Botany
Technical University of Munich, Am Hochanger 13, D-
85354 Freising
fon: 0049/8161/714575
fax: 0049/8161/714576
e-mail: matyssek@bot.forst.tu-muenchen.de
http://www.forst.tu-
muenchen.de/EXT/LST/BOTAN/PROJEKTE/SFB/
sfb_607.htm
_______________________________________________________
Dr. Karl-Heinz H=E4berle
Forest Botany, Dept. of Ecology
Weihenstephan Center of Life and Food Sciences
Technische Universit=E4t M=FCnchen
Am Hochanger 13
D-85354 Freising
fon (+49)8161-71-4794
fax (+49)8161-71-4576
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:05:51 +0100
From: "Prof. Walter Leal Filho" <leal@TU-HARBURG.DE>
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?=93Teaching?= Sustainability at Universities- toward
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ÎTeaching Sustainability at Universities- towards curriculum greening¼
call for papers
The World Summit on Sustainable Development (commonly known as Rio
Earth Summit +10) will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 2 nd Ë11
th September 2002. It will define national,
regional and global commitments and give an opportunity for different
stakeholders to express their views and influence the sustainability
debate in the 21st century. As part of the process, the book
"Teaching Sustainability at Universities- towards curriculum greening"
will be produced and launched at the Summit. The book is volume 11 of
the award-winning series "Environmental Education,
Communication and Sustainability" published by Peter Lang Scientific
Publishers.
The publication will contain state-of-the-art examples of approaches,
methods and projects which have been targeted towards integrating
environmental issues as a whole and sustainable development components
in particular in the context of university teaching programmes. Teaching
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Interested colleagues who may wish to submit a chapter should send a
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 08:29:26 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: fisheries biologist/ hydrologic modeler, Grand Valley State Un
v.
Fisheries Biologist / Hydrologic Modeler
The Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley State
University is seeking a fisheries biologist and a hydrologic modeler to
complement the research of other investigators at the Institute, which
focuses on sediment toxicity, environmental chemistry, watershed ecology
and management, land use, GIS, and Great Lakes ecology. The selected
candidates will have demonstrated research capabilities, and be expected
to: develop and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program;
publish findings in the peer-reviewed scientific literature; work in a
collaborative, interdisciplinary environment; and have excellent written
and verbal communication skills. The fisheries biologist should have
knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: ecophysiolo=
gy, toxicology and contaminants, molecular biology, or trophic level
interactions. The hydrologic modeler should have knowledge and expertise
in the modeling of surface and subsurface hydrology, and will be expected
to work collaboratively with scientists at the Institute on the modeling
of watershed-related projects. Opportunities also exist for participating
in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, including the names and contact
information of three references to: Dr. Alan Steinman, Director, AWRI,
Lake Michigan Center, 740 West Shoreline Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441
(E-mail: steinmaa@gvsu.edu). Further information about AWRI can be found
at website: http://www4.gvsu.edu/wri. Initial reviews of applications
Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 19:51:04 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Jobs: plant biology/ecology, marine/organismal biology,
Rider University
RIDER UNIVERSITY -- LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
The Biology Deportment at Rider University invites applications to fill
two tenure track positions in Plant Biology /Ecology and
Marine/Organismal Biology. Successful applicants should have broad
training in their respective fields. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and a
strong record of research accomplishments, post-doctoral research
training and demonstrated interest and ability to teach undergraduates.
Teaching responsibilities include both nonmajor and major introductory
level courses and upper level courses in the area of expertise. Faculty
are expected to develop research programs that involve students. In
addition, contributions may be made to Marine Science, Environmental
Science, and Biochemistry programs, as well as teacher training
initiatives. For more information visit our website: www.rider.edu.
Queries should be directed to Dr. James Riggs, Chair, at riggs@rider.edu.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, detailed statements of
teaching interests and research goals, and three letters of reference,
sent to Ms. Rosemary Molloy, Manager of Employment - Human Resources,
Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ.
Review of applications will begin on December 20, 2001 and continue until
positions are filled.
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 16:58:02 +0000
From: "Jose M. Rey Benayas" <josem.rey@UAH.ES>
Subject: Release of Ecosistemas 3/2001 (on line)
This message is of interest to Spanish readers!!
Ecosistemas is a free-access, fully electronic and Spanish-written
popular science magazine that publishes material related to any field
within Ecology and Environmental Sciences. It is edited by the
Asociaci=F3n Espa=F1ola de Ecolog=EDa Terrestre. All papers, either invite=
d
or freely submitted, are reviewed. Files can be downloaded for free
as well. It can be found at the URL www.aeet.es, then click on
Ecosistemas. We encourage all scientists who are able to read Spanish
to visit Ecosistemas and submit contributions. Please find below the
contents of the recently released 3/2001 issue.
Sumario de Ecosistemas n=FAmero 2001/3
Editorial
Ecosistemas electr=F3nica, un proyecto que se consolida
Editorial Invitada
Erosi=F3n y Desertificaci=F3n
Cartas al Editor
Las aguas subterr=E1neas en el Plan Hidrol=F3gico Nacional, por Juan
Forn=E9s Azcoiti.
El Plan Hidrol=F3gico Nacional y las aguas subterr=E1neas, por Ram=F3n
Llamas.
La sencillez de la complejidad, por Carlos Meli=E1n.
Opini=F3n
Desertificaci=F3n y erosi=F3n, =BFdos caras de la misma moneda?, por Juan
Puigdef=E1bregas. La Asociaci=F3n Espa=F1ola de Ecolog=EDa Terrestre debe
profesionalizarse, por Jose M=AA Rey Benayas.
Tesis y Proyectos
Caracterizaci=F3n de par=E1metros ecol=F3gicos que definen una explotaci=F3=
n
trufera en la Santa Espina (Valladolid), por Elena Blanco Ferrero.
Din=E1mica de los sistemas retamar-pasto del centro de la Pen=EDnsula
Ib=E9rica, por Antonio L=F3pez-Pintor Alc=F3n. An=E1lisis de los cambios d=
e
usos del suelo (1946-1999) en una cuenca semi=E1rida (Agost, Alicante),
por Juan Pe=F1a Llopis.
Investigaci=F3n
Self Balance Impedance Bridge, un m=E9todo alternativo al TDR para la
determinaci=F3n de la humedad ed=E1fica, por H=E9ctor Mag=E1n, Miguel Ange=
l
Domene, Ram=F3n Ordiales y Sebasti=E1n Vidal. Homenaje a Peter Grubb: la
desconfianza positiva de las teor=EDas simples, por Teodoro Mara=F1=F3n. L=
a
sequ=EDa ed=E1fica en la cuenca del Duero, por Jos=E9 Mart=EDnez Fern=E1nd=
ez,
Antonio Ceballos Barbancho y Miguel Angel Luengo Ugidos. Ecosistemas
de alta monta=F1a, las atalayas de la troposfera, por Rafael Morales
Baquero, Carmen P=E9rez Mart=EDnez e Isabel Reche. Vigilando el desierto.
Descripci=F3n del Sistema de Telemetr=EDa de la Estaci=F3n Experimental de
Zonas Aridas (Almer=EDa), por Ram=F3n Ordiales, H=E9ctor Mag=E1n y Sebasti=
=E1n
Vidal.
Revisi=F3n
La erosi=F3n del suelo y sus tasas en Espa=F1a, por Artemi Cerd=E0.
Clima y cambio clim=E1tico, por Antonio Ruiz de Elvira.
Entrevista a Carlos Duarte
Informes
Programa de Acci=F3n Nacional contra la Desertificaci=F3n, por Julio
Garc=EDa Camarero.
Educaci=F3n Ambiental
=BFCu=E1l es el objetivo de la conservaci=F3n? Una respuesta
multicisciplinar, por David Alba, Stervins Alexi, Fernando Garrote y
Paula S=E1nchez. Erosi=F3n, relieve y paisaje, por Argos Servicios
Educativos.
*****************************************************
Jos=E9 M. Rey Benayas
Dpto. de Ecolog=EDa, Edifico de Ciencias
Universidad de Alcal=E1, E-28871 Alcal=E1, Spain
Tel: +34-91-8854987, Fax: +34-91-8854929
www2.alcala.es/ecologia/Ecologia/inicio.htlm
*****************************************************
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 13:28:40 -0700
From: Jay Diffendorfer <jdiffen@SUNSTROKE.SDSU.EDU>
Subject: Research Assistant - Southern California.
Research Assistant in Coastal Sage Scrub Food Web Ecology - Southern
California.
San Diego State University offers a 1-2-year position to conduct field
studies in coastal sage scrub food web ecology. Work includes; 1) sampling
small mammals, insects, vegetation, avifauna, and soil across gradients of
disturbance in Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. Primary responsibility will be
small mammal live-trapping. Other tasks include occasional tissue
collection, data entry/quality control, and some analysis. You may remain
in the field during some sampling sessions but housing will be
provided. Field experience identifying, handling, marking, and sampling
tissue from small mammals is critical and experience with S. CA taxa
especially useful. Demonstrated ability to learn species identification
and the use of key's critical. Ability to perform strenuous work in field
conditions, also required. Familiarity with data entry, quality control,
and database management is helpful. Funding for this project has just
begun. Position remains open until filled. (Salary: approximately 20K,
depending on experience).
Please send a letter (or email) of interest, resume or curriculum vitae,
and the names of three references (with addresses, e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers) to:
Dr. Jay Diffendorfer
Department of Biology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182
Phone: 619-594-0311, Fax: 619-594-5676
E-mail: jdiffen@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
San Diego State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employ
r.
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 15:42:57 -0500
From: "D. Liane Cochran-Stafira" <cochran@SXU.EDU>
Subject: expression of sex in herps
Hi all,
During this morning's lecture on evolutionary ecology, a student asked if
temperature control of sex determination in animals like turtles and crocs
would be an example of phenotypic plasticity. I told her I'd check and get
back with an answer. Can anyone answer her question, and hopefully give me
a citation for future reference?
Thanks,
Liane
***************************
Liane Cochran-Stafira, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60655
phone: 773-298-3514
fax: 773-779-9061
email: cochran@sxu.edu
http://www.sxu.edu/academ/artsci/science/faculty_staff/cochran_stafira/index
htm
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 19:58:04 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Horticultural Landscape Ecologist, Univ. Nebraska
Horticultural Landscape Ecologist. Assistant Professor, 12-month,
tenure-leading position with 60% research and 40% extension
responsibilities in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the
University of Nebraska. Research will focus on ecological understanding of
native plant adaptation in low-maintenance, water-efficient landscapes of
the Great Plains. This research will identify scientific principles
governing native plant performance as elements in urban and community
landscapes. Geospatial analytical tools will provide an important component
of this work. Extension responsibilities will focus on developing
educational programs that promote community landscapes that are
water-efficient, low maintenance, and provide habitat for desirable
wildlife through the appropriate utilization of native and adapted plant
species. This position would also serve as the program leader for urban
landscape extension programs, including the Festival of Color, and liaison
with associated industry groups. Greater detail about this position is
provided at the website http://agronomy.unl.edu/ Salary is highly
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and an
attractive benefits package is available.
Requires a Ph.D. in horticulture, plant ecology, or a closely related plant
science field; the ability to lead an independent research program and
publish original research in peer-reviewed journals; excellent oral and
written communication skills; the ability to work effectively as a
collaborator on team efforts. Preference will be given to candidates with
experience in the use of GIS and geospatial analysis, simulation, and the
acquisition of research grants.
A letter of application, resume, and transcripts must be received by
October 5, 2001 to be considered in the first round of selection. Also
arrange to have three letters of reference sent by that date. Send
application materials to: DR. KENNETH G. CASSMAN, HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRONOMY AND HORTICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN, P. O. BOX
830915, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68583-0915
The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community
through Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the
needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Dr. Cassman [Phone: (402)
472-1555, E-Mail: AgroHort@unl.edu ] for additional information.
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:56:16 -0700
From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM>
Subject: The Wildlife Society Conference in Reno/Tahoe is going to be big
Preliminary pre-registration figures indicate that the TWS 2001
Conference in Reno/Tahoe will be the most heavily attended annual
conference in the history of the organization. As a result, hotel
rooms are booking up rapidly. The Reno Hilton is hosting the
conference, and (as of Thursday, Sept. 6) has completely booked
Friday and Saturday (Sept. 28 to 29). There are still openings,
however from Sunday Sept. 23 to Thursday Sept. 27.
Call the Hilton for details: 800-648-5080.
Alternate hotel accommodations can still be made at:
- Rodeway Inn, across the street from the Hilton, and is offering
TWS special room rates of $45/night for single bed and $55 for two.
You must mention TWS to get these rates.
Contact: 800-648-3800 (ask for Debbie)
- Airport Plaza Best Western, which is 1.5 miles from the Hilton and
offers a shuttle to the conference center.
Contact: 800-648-3525.
Alternative "lodging" is also available at various area camp sites,
listed on the web site.
Important registration deadline:
Monday, September 10 is the last date for registrations to be
accepted by mail or fax. After this date, please wait and register
on site.
For conference information:
http://www.wildlife.org
or http://www.wildlife.org/conference/index.htm
For a list of sites to visit and other activities to help finalize
your trip plans:
http://www.tws-west.org/tws2001/activities.html
See you in Reno/Tahoe!
********************************************************
Bill Standley; standleyb@wildlifer.com
Wildlifer.Com; http://www.wildlifer.com
Bill's Wildlife Sites; http://www.wildlifer.com/wildlifesites/
********************************************************
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:44:34 -0600
From: Kaylin <kwin461@SULROSS.EDU>
Subject: freshwater doctoral programs?
I am looking for a doctoral program in freshwater ecology/biology in the
continental USA. I have been searching the net but this has been very
cumbersome. Does anyone out there have any recommendations of good programs
or good search engines for this type of info?
Kaylin Winther
grad student, biology
Sul Ross University, TX
kwin461@sulross.edu
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 18:17:32 -0400
From: Marci Johnson <marci@PHERKAD.COM>
Subject: T&E species - Alabama/Tennessee
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Good afternoon,
I am a field biologist currently performing environmental surveys in
Alabama and Tennessee. My responsibility is to locate individuals and
potential habitat of threatened and endangered species along my
transect, yet my experience and current resources concerning these
species is limited. Because many of these species occur in isolated
remnant populations with little known about them, I have had great
difficulty obtaining sufficient information to feel that I am working to
protect their habitat fairly. I would greatly appreciate any
information on the following species including descriptions, habitats,
or digital photos.
Examples: Some of the species are found in cedar glades, but I am
unsure whether to document them all as potential habitat when they often
have a thick understory or immature and mixed stands. I am also curious
to know more about those species found near creeks with respect to their
requirements for perennial flow.
Thank you kindly for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Marci Johnson
marci@pherkad.com
T&E species - common names
Plants:
Tennessee Yellow-eyed Grass
Morefield's Leather Flower
Green Pitcher Plant
American Hart's Tongue Fern
Eggert's Sunflower
Mohr's Barbara's Buttons
Alabama Leather Flower
Limestone Blue-Star
Leafy Prairie Clover
Duck River Bladderpod
Missouri Primrose
Running Glade Flower
Yellow Sunnybell
Alabama Snow-Wreath
Short's Rockcress
Florida Hedge-Hyssop
Narrowleaf Bushclover
American Ginseng
Virginia Bunchflower
Least Trillium
Blackfoot Quilwort
Ornate Cololejeunea
Sharp's Lejeunea
Pope's Sand Parsley
Braun's Rockcress
Water Stitchwort
Pyne's Ground-Plum
White Prairie-Clover
Purple Prairie-Clover
Wavy-Leaf Purple Coneflower
Creeping Spot-Flower
Limestone Blue Star
Tower Mustard
Western Hairy Rockcress
Tennessee Milkvetch
Tennessee Purple Coneflower
Evolvulus
Glade Cress
Stones River Bladderpod
Slender Blazing-Star
Pale Umbrella-Wort
Smooth False Gromwell
Glade Cleft Phlox
Boykin's Milkwort
Southern Prairie Dock
Limestone Flame Flower
Sessile Water Speedwell
Northern Prickly-Ash
Glade Onion
Horse-Tail Spike-Rush
Hairy Fimbristylis
Ovate-Leaved Arrowhead
Yellow Sunnybell
Low Nutrush
Wolf Spikerush
Price's Potato Bean
Willow Aster
Appalachian Bugbane
Harbison's Hawthorne
Western Wallflower
Eggert's Sunflower
Goldenseal
Butternut
Short's Bladderpod
Yellow Honeysuckle
Grape Honeysuckle
Pale Umbrellawort
Thicket Parsley
Prairie Parsley
Large Tooth Aspen
Eastern White Water Crowfoot
Buffalo Clover
Sand Grape
Davis' Sedge
Pubescent Sedge
Svenson's Wild Rye
Canada Lily
Michigan Lily
Birds
Lark Sparrow
Bewick's Wren
Peregrine Falcon
Red Cockaded Woodpecker
Bald Eagle
Amphibians
Tennessee Cave Salamander
Hellbender
Green Salamander
Mammals
Rafinesque's Bigeared Bat
Gray Bat
Indiana Bat
Fish
Coppercreek Darter
Ashy Darter
Striated Darter
Saddled Madtom
Longhead Darter
Slackwater Darter
Boulder Darter
Silverjaw Darter
Lake Sturgeon
Blue Sucker
Blue Shiner
Pygmy Sculpin
Coldwater Darter
Holiday Darter
Spring Pygmy Sunfish
Southern Cavefish
Tuscumbia Darter
Cahaba Shiner
Snail Darter
Mollusks
Yellow-Blossom
Turgid-Blossom
Shiny Pigtoe
Birdwing Pearlymussel
Tubercled Blossom
Fine-Rayed Pigtoe
Tan Riffleshell
Cracking Pearlymussel
Cumberland Monkeyface
Little-Wing Pearlymussel
Cumberlandian Combshell
Oyster Mussel
Orange-Foot Pimpleback
Pale Lilliput
Southern Pigtoe
Tulotoma Snail
Fine-Lined Pocketbook
Painted Rocksnail
Anthony's River Snail
Armored Snail
Pink Mucket
Rough Pigtoe
Slender Campeloma
Sheepnose
Slabside Pearly Mussel
Shiny Pigtoe
Ovate Clubshell
Southern Acornshell Mussel
Southern Clubshell
Triangular Kidneyshell
Upland Combshell
Coosa Moccasinshell
Lacey Elimia
Pilicate Rocksnail
Painted Rocksnail
Southern Combshell
Alabama Moccasinshell
Reptiles
Alabama Map Turtle
Southern Hognose Snake
Flattened Musk Turtle
Crustaceans
Nashville crayfish
Alabama Cave Shrimp
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<html>
Good afternoon,
<br> I am a field biologist currently performing environme
tal
surveys in Alabama and Tennessee. My responsibility is to locate
individuals and potential habitat of threatened and endangered species
along my transect, yet my experience and current resources concerning these
species is limited. Because many of these species occur in isolated
remnant populations with little known about them, I have had great difficult
obtaining sufficient information to feel that I am working to protect their
habitat fairly. I would greatly appreciate any information on the
following species including descriptions, habitats, or digital photos.
<br>Examples: Some of the species are found in cedar glade
,
but I am unsure whether to document them all as potential habitat when
they often have a thick understory or immature and mixed stands.
I am also curious to know more about those species found near creeks with
respect to their requirements for perennial flow.
<br> Thank you kindly for your assistance.
<br> Sincerely,
<br> Marci Johnson
<br> marci@pherkad.com
<p>T&E species - common names
<br><u>Plants:</u>
<br>Tennessee Yellow-eyed Grass
<br>Morefield's Leather Flower
<br>Green Pitcher Plant
<br>American Hart's Tongue Fern
<br>Eggert's Sunflower
<br>Mohr's Barbara's Buttons
<br>Alabama Leather Flower
<br>Limestone Blue-Star
<br>Leafy Prairie Clover
<br>Duck River Bladderpod
<br>Missouri Primrose
<br>Running Glade Flower
<br>Yellow Sunnybell
<br>Alabama Snow-Wreath
<br>Short's Rockcress
<br>Florida Hedge-Hyssop
<br>Narrowleaf Bushclover
<br>American Ginseng
<br>Virginia Bunchflower
<br>Least Trillium
<br>Blackfoot Quilwort
<br>Ornate Cololejeunea
<br>Sharp's Lejeunea
<br>Pope's Sand Parsley
<br>Braun's Rockcress
<br>Water Stitchwort
<br>Pyne's Ground-Plum
<br>White Prairie-Clover
<br>Purple Prairie-Clover
<br>Wavy-Leaf Purple Coneflower
<br>Creeping Spot-Flower
<br>Limestone Blue Star
<br>Tower Mustard
<br>Western Hairy Rockcress
<br>Tennessee Milkvetch
<br>Tennessee Purple Coneflower
<br>Evolvulus
<br>Glade Cress
<br>Stones River Bladderpod
<br>Slender Blazing-Star
<br>Pale Umbrella-Wort
<br>Smooth False Gromwell
<br>Glade Cleft Phlox
<br>Boykin's Milkwort
<br>Southern Prairie Dock
<br>Limestone Flame Flower
<br>Sessile Water Speedwell
<br>Northern Prickly-Ash
<br>Glade Onion
<br>Horse-Tail Spike-Rush
<br>Hairy Fimbristylis
<br>Ovate-Leaved Arrowhead
<br>Yellow Sunnybell
<br>Low Nutrush
<br>Wolf Spikerush
<br>Price's Potato Bean
<br>Willow Aster
<br>Appalachian Bugbane
<br>Harbison's Hawthorne
<br>Western Wallflower
<br>Eggert's Sunflower
<br>Goldenseal
<br>Butternut
<br>Short's Bladderpod
<br>Yellow Honeysuckle
<br>Grape Honeysuckle
<br>Pale Umbrellawort
<br>Thicket Parsley
<br>Prairie Parsley
<br>Large Tooth Aspen
<br>Eastern White Water Crowfoot
<br>Buffalo Clover
<br>Sand Grape
<br>Davis' Sedge
<br>Pubescent Sedge
<br>Svenson's Wild Rye
<br>Canada Lily
<br>Michigan Lily
<p><u>Birds</u>
<br>Lark Sparrow
<br>Bewick's Wren
<br>Peregrine Falcon
<br>Red Cockaded Woodpecker
<br>Bald Eagle
<p><u>Amphibians</u>
<br>Tennessee Cave Salamander
<br>Hellbender
<br>Green Salamander
<p><u>Mammals</u>
<br>Rafinesque's Bigeared Bat
<br>Gray Bat
<br>Indiana Bat
<p><u>Fish</u>
<br>Coppercreek Darter
<br>Ashy Darter
<br>Striated Darter
<br>Saddled Madtom
<br>Longhead Darter
<br>Slackwater Darter
<br>Boulder Darter
<br>Silverjaw Darter
<br>Lake Sturgeon
<br>Blue Sucker
<br>Blue Shiner
<br>Pygmy Sculpin
<br>Coldwater Darter
<br>Holiday Darter
<br>Spring Pygmy Sunfish
<br>Southern Cavefish
<br>Tuscumbia Darter
<br>Cahaba Shiner
<br>Snail Darter
<p><u>Mollusks</u>
<br>Yellow-Blossom
<br>Turgid-Blossom
<br>Shiny Pigtoe
<br>Birdwing Pearlymussel
<br>Tubercled Blossom
<br>Fine-Rayed Pigtoe
<br>Tan Riffleshell
<br>Cracking Pearlymussel
<br>Cumberland Monkeyface
<br>Little-Wing Pearlymussel
<br>Cumberlandian Combshell
<br>Oyster Mussel
<br>Orange-Foot Pimpleback
<br>Pale Lilliput
<br>Southern Pigtoe
<br>Tulotoma Snail
<br>Fine-Lined Pocketbook
<br>Painted Rocksnail
<br>Anthony's River Snail
<br>Armored Snail
<br>Pink Mucket
<br>Rough Pigtoe
<br>Slender Campeloma
<br>Sheepnose
<br>Slabside Pearly Mussel
<br>Shiny Pigtoe
<br>Ovate Clubshell
<br>Southern Acornshell Mussel
<br>Southern Clubshell
<br>Triangular Kidneyshell
<br>Upland Combshell
<br>Coosa Moccasinshell
<br>Lacey Elimia
<br>Pilicate Rocksnail
<br>Painted Rocksnail
<br>Southern Combshell
<br>Alabama Moccasinshell
<p><u>Reptiles</u>
<br>Alabama Map Turtle
<br>Southern Hognose Snake
<br>Flattened Musk Turtle
<p><u>Crustaceans</u>
<br>Nashville crayfish
<br>Alabama Cave Shrimp</html>
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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 16:02:08 -0700
From: David Guterson <davidguterson@SAVEBIOGEMS.ORG>
Subject: Chainsaws Falling on Cedars?
SUBJECT LINE:Chainsaws Falling on Cedars
Dear Friend,
I've had a personal
relationship with our national forests since long before I wrote "Snow
Falling on Cedars." As a college student, I worked summers for the U.S.
Forest Service burning slash in clearcuts, piling brush, and fighting
wildfires. I've seen the wilderness at its most fearsome -- and at its most
fragile. Today, it's political cronyism between logging interests and the
Bush administration which poses the greatest threat to the survival of the
wild. From the Channel Islands in California to the Great North Woods in
Maine, this dangerous combination of greed and political favoritism puts
some of the most pristine and untamed places in our country at risk. The
Tongass National Forest (http://www.SaveBioGems.org/Tongass) is one of these
vulnerable places. The heart of the largest temperate rainforest left on
the planet, the Tongass is among the national forest wildlands now slated
for logging and development.
Alaska's Tongass is home to the world's
largest concentration of grizzly bears and bald eagles. This inspiring
landscape of misty isles and towering groves of ancient trees supports
populations of the Alexander Archipelago wolf, sustains the black bear, and
is crisscrossed by streams teeming with salmon. But the Tongass is also
coveted by the logging industry. That's why so many have spoken up in
support of protecting the Tongass and other national forest wildlands.
The Clinton administration heard your comments and, in January 2001,
issued a landmark ban on roadbuilding and industrial logging in undeveloped
roadless areas of our national forests. But the Roadless Rule, years in the
making, has been waylaid by President Bush. His administration delayed
implementing the rule, then refused to defend it in court. Now, despite
more than 600 public hearings on the issue and a record-breaking 1.6 million
public comments -- over 95 percent of which were in strong support of
wilderness protection -- Bush has started a new 60-day public comment
period, hoping that the same public support won't materialize a second time.
(Prove him wrong at http://www.SaveBioGems.org/Tongass.)
Never mind that
one half of our national forest system has already been developed by
commercial interests.
Never mind that there are already 378,000 miles of
access roads carved into our national forests, more than eight times the
length of the U.S. Interstate system.
Never mind that Attorney General
Ashcroft assured the Senate before his confirmation that he'd defend the
Roadless Rule. Since he's been confirmed, he's done nothing to oppose
lawsuits brought by industry and others hostile to this historic
decision.
Never mind that Americans have resolutely voiced their support
for protecting the Tongass in overwhelming numbers. We don't want to see
the timber industry destroy our natural wonders. And we sure don't want to
be dragged back to square one on this issue. But here we are.
Bush has
decided to ignore these facts -- and your comments. With this 60-day window
for additional "public" comment, Bush has waged a bet. He's betting you
won't find out that the Tongass is once again on the chopping block. He's
counting on running out these 60 days without letting you know that the
clock is ticking. But you can bet your national forests that insider
logging interests know when and where to put in their two cents.
I urge
you to join me in this fight for the Tongass National Forest. It only takes
a minute or so to make your voice heard. Visit
http://www.SaveBioGems.org/Tongass and, with a click of the mouse, you can
send an email directly to the Forest Service, or alert a friend to this
environmental and ethical crisis. While you're there, you can take action
to protect other wild places like Greater Yellowstone, the Everglades, and
Utah's Redrock Wilderness now threatened by the Bush administration.
Right,
you might be saying to yourself, "Logging companies greased political
coffers with enough money to convince the White House to attack our Roadless
Rule. What's one email going to do?"
A lot. Activism on the Web has
emerged as one of the most potent grassroots tools we have to speak truth to
power. NRDC web activists helped persuade President Clinton to create the
Giant Sequoia National Monument. In Belize, your e-activism helped compel
Duke Energy to drop out of a planned dam that would flood the Macal River
Valley. In Chile, it was the power of a mouse that helped block
Boise-Cascade's plans to build the largest wood-chip mill in Latin America.
Click.
I hope you'll take a minute to visit
http://www.SaveBioGems.org/Tongass. The comment period ends September 10th.
Tell our leaders in Washington that the Tongass National Forest -- and your
vote -- is worth more than any campaign contribution.
Truly yours,
David
Guterson
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The link to complete archives is available elsewhere.
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