ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Nov 2002 to 3 Nov 2002 (#2002-281)
Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Nov 2002 to 3 Nov 2002 (#2002-281) There are 3 messages totalling 228 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. =?Windows-1252?Q?Ph.D._ASSISTANTSHIP_=96_HABITAT_FRAGMENTATION?= 2. Workshop Announcement: Endangered Species Recovery in California's Cent al Valley 3. Panov & Meise/hybridization lists ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 10:55:03 -0800 From: Bryan Foster <bfoster@KU.EDU> Subject: =?Windows-1252?Q?Ph.D._ASSISTANTSHIP_=96_HABITAT_FRAGMENTATION?= Ph.D. ASSISTANTSHIP ^Ö HABITAT FRAGMENTATION (population, community or ecosystem ecology) A graduate assistantship in ecology (Ph.D. level) is available in the Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. We are seeking highly motivated applicants interested in joining us in our long-term experimental study of habitat fragmentation in northeast Kansas (Funded by NSF). We seek students interested in the effects of habitat fragmentation on population and/or community dynamics of plants and animals or on ecosystem dynamics. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have an undergraduate or M.S. degree in the Biological Sciences with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Ecology; Botany; Zoology, Plant Science; Environmental Science or related field. Successful applicants will posses a record of academic excellence, prior experience in field research, excellent skills in writing and interpersonal communication, and a willingness to conduct fieldwork in hot weather. Preferred Skills: Experience with plant identification (particularly with plants of the great plains) and experience in small mammal trapping, statistical analyses and computer applications. Stipends and benefits are competitive. Positions are available starting August 2003. If interested, please make an initial inquiry to: Bryan Foster, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2106, 785-864-4361, bfoster@ku.edu. For details on the application procedure please visit the following website http://www.ukans.edu/~eeb/ ]. ____________________________________________ Bryan L. Foster, Assistant Professor Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2106 Phone: 785-864-4361 Fax: 785-864-5860 E-mail: bfoster@ku.edu http://www.ukans.edu/~eeb/Main/foster.htm ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 09:00:55 -1000 From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM> Subject: Workshop Announcement: Endangered Species Recovery in California's Central Valley Opportunities for Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Restoration in California's Central Valley April 2-3, 2003 Sacramento Radisson Hotel 500 Leisure Lane Sacramento, CA The Western Section of The Wildlife Society (TWS-WS) and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Central Valley Project Conservation and Habitat Restoration Programs will hold a workshop on endangered species recovery and habitat restoration in California's Central Valley. The workshop will be held in Sacramento, California at the Sacramento Radisson Hotel on April 2 and 3, 2003. Information on registration and hotel accommodations is available on the TWS-WS website at http://www.tws-west.org. Who Should Attend Wildlife biologists, land use planners, natural resource specialists, endangered-species biologists, representatives from private land conservancies and other conservation organizations such as county land trusts, watershed conservancies, and national conservation groups; researchers; representatives from resource-management agencies and local or state municipalities interested in seeking public funding for habitat-restoration activities. Topics Covered - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Conservation Program - Using land acquisitions and conservation easements as a tool for species recovery and habitat protection - Captive breeding and reintroduction of endangered species; implementation of riparian restoration projects - Submitting restoration and recovery proposals for funding through U.S. Department of the Interior programs Preliminary Schedule Day One: Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:00 p.m. Overview of the Central Valley Project 1:30 p.m. Overview of Central Valley Project Conservation Program 1:50 p.m. Overview of the Habitat Restoration Program 2:10 p.m. Cosumnes Watershed Conservation Program-TNC 2:50 p.m. BREAK - Refreshments Provided 3:10 p.m. Central Valley Ecological Reserves-CDFG 3:50 p.m. Pine Hill Ecological Reserve-ARM 4:10 p.m. Riparian Habitat Restoration-Sacramento River Partners 4:30 p.m. Preparation of Proposals for CP and HRP 5:00 p.m. Adjourn 6:00-10:00 p.m. Welcome Reception with No-Host Bar Day Two: Thursday, April 3, 2003 8:00 a.m. James K. Herbert Wetland Prairie Preserve-TSLTLT 8:20 a.m. Cowell Ranch-TPL 8:40 a.m. Spivey Pond (Red-Legged Frog)-BLM 9:00 a.m. Riparian Brush Rabbit: Surveys and Genetics-ESRP 9:20 a.m. Riparian Brush Rabbit: Captive Reproduction-ESRP 9:40 a.m. Riparian Brush Rabbit: Restoration-ESRP 10:00 a.m. BREAK - Refreshments Provided 10:20 a.m. Sun River Project-Wildlands/SLNWR 10:40 a.m. Habitat Trend Analysis, GIS-Chico State 11:00 a.m. Large-Flowered Fiddleneck-Tina Carlsen 11:20 a.m. Partnerships-TNC 11:40 a.m. Endangered Species Exhibit-Effie Yeaw 12:00 noon LUNCH - Not Provided 1:30 p.m. Riparian Wood Rat-ESRP 1:50 p.m. Tivy Mountain-SFC 2:10 p.m. Fenwood Ranch-TPL 2:30 p.m. Mount Hamilton-TNC 2:50 p.m. BREAK 3:10 p.m. Panel: Where do we go from here? 4:00 p.m. Adjourn Other Activities A welcome reception with hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar will be held at the Radisson Hotel on Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. Steering Committee Co-Chairs Chuck Solomon, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation John Thomson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Members Sam Blankenship, California Department of Fish & Game Brian Deason, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Bob Eckart, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Rosalie Faubion, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Myrnie Mayville, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Barbara Rocco, The Wildlife Society-Western Section Basia Trout, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Hotel Information and Accommodations The Sacramento Radisson Hotel is located at 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, California. The hotel is conveniently located 5 minutes from the Capitol, Old Sacramento, Cal Expo, Arden Fair Mall, the Railroad Museum, and the Light Rail System. The Radisson has agreed to hold a block of rooms at a special government rate of $84.00 per night (single and double). The deadline to reserve a room at this rate is March 3, 2003. To reserve a room, call 916/922-2020 or fax 916/649-9463 and identify yourself as being with the TWS-WS workshop on April 2-3, 2003. Each of the Radisson's spacious guestrooms and 29 hospitality suites are beautifully appointed, tastefully combining comfort with luxury. Other guestroom amenities include in-room coffee service, hair dryers, soap dispensers, full-size ironing boards and irons, and data ports. Many feature patios or balconies overlooking the private lake and spectacular fountain. Free parking is available and conveniently located in front of each room. Other Features and Amenities 24-hour front desk and room service Fitness center Courtesy shuttle to surrounding areas 35-mile trail along the American River adjacent to the hotel Paddleboat and bicycle rental Outdoor pool/hot tub Directions to the Radisson Hotel Sacramento: Complete directions from major freeways will be posted on the TWS-WS website. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 14:23:38 -0600 From: Wendee Holtcamp <wendee@GREENDZN.COM> Subject: Panov & Meise/hybridization lists In _The Beak of the Finch_ J. Wiener mentions that in 1975 German ornithologist W. Meise estimated that about 2% of younger species hybridize regularly. Also, it states that in 1989, Russian ornithologist EN Panov compiled a list of every bird species that has ever been seen, even once, to hybridize. Despite Wiener's extensive list of references, neither of these two scientists are cited. I would like to find out whether the Panov's list of birds that hybridize, or Meise's work, has been published or is available on the web? Or does anyone know where these scientists currently are? Thanks in advance for any help! Wendee Holtcamp %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Wendee Holtcamp -- wendee@greendzn.com Environmental Journalist ~~ www.greendzn.com Ph.D. Student in Zoology, Texas A&M University %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ------------------------------ End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Nov 2002 to 3 Nov 2002 (#2002-281) ************************************************************* ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ
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