Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Nov 2002 to 3 Nov 2002 (#2002-281)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Environmental Journalist ~~ www.greendzn.com
Ph.D. Student in Zoology, Texas A&M University
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