Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 20 Nov 2002 to 21 Nov 2002 (#2002-297)
There are 13 messages totalling 1051 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. USEPA Post-Doc
2. Internship Opportunities
3. Course announcement: Arctic Field Ecology 2003
4. Fw: USGS NEWS RELEASE: To Thin or Not to Thin: Research Weighs Benefits
of
Forest Thinning to Plants and Animals in the Pacific Northwest
5. Conference Announcement: Using Science to Assess Environmental
Vulnerabilities: A ReVA-MAIA Conference
6. USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Ecotoxicology
7. USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Aquatic Ecology
8. Postdoc in field ecology
9. Postdoc in computational systems biology
10. USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Ecological Effects of Mercu
y
11. USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Biotechnology Risk Assessme
t
12. Job: Zoologist, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
13. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN POPULATION BIOLOGY
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 10:45:16 -0500
From: Mccormick.Frank@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV
Subject: USEPA Post-Doc
Please do not respond to sender.
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory
Post-Doctoral Position Announcement
Title of Project: Population models for wildlife risk assessment
Brief Description of Research Project: This project focuses on
development, verification, and evaluation of population models for
predicting risks to wildlife and aquatic populations from multiple
stressor impacts, including chemical exposure, habitat loss, and
disturbance. A goal of this effort is to develop modeling approaches
and extrapolation methods to enhance the Agency's ability to understand
and predict how populations respond to anthropogenic stress in a spatial
context. Models and methods will be demonstrated in case studies
supporting wildlife risk assessment. This project includes review and
synthesis of the scientific literature concerning population model
verification and validation. The incumbent will work within a
multidisciplinary, cross-divisional research team to assist in
developing and evaluating a tiered framework for predicting risks to
wildlife species.
Projected duration of appointment: 3 years
Educational requirements: PhD in ecological sciences, conservation
biology, natural resources, or related field. Knowledge of population
modeling and verification techniques; experience with population
viability analysis and geographically-based information systems (GIS)
software and tools desirable.
Contact: Diane Nacci
nacci.diane@epa.gov
Atlantic Ecology Division
Population Ecology Branch
27 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
Frank H. McCormick
Research Ecologist
US Environmental Protection Agency
National Exposure Research Laboratory
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
mccormick.frank@epa.gov
513 569 7097
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 16:52:52 -0800
From: Sara Martin <smartin@BIRDPOP.ORG>
Subject: Internship Opportunities
MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM.
Many Field Biologist Interns (51) are needed to operate constant effort
mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations in the Northwest region (Alaska,
Montana, Washington, and Oregon), California, the Western Midwest/Texas
region (Kansas, Missouri, and Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East region
(Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts). Interns are
accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a
specific location. Internships are from 1 May (23 Apr in TX, 21 Apr in
southern CA) through 8 August. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge
effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American
landbird populations. Although some prior birding experience is necessary,
prior banding experience is not necessary. All internships include an
intensive, two week training course in mistnetting, banding, and aging and
sexing small landbirds. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance
of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes
difficult field conditions are required. Applicants with good field
vehicles are especially needed. Shared housing and a per diem ranging from
approximately $432 to $720 per month (depending on location and experience)
for food and other out-of-pocket expenses are provided. For application
materials and further information, please contact SARA MARTIN, The
Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.
FAX415-663-9482, PH415-663-1436, smartin@birdpop.org or visit our website
at WWW.BIRDPOP.ORG.
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:33:57 -0400
From: William A Gould <wgould@FS.FED.US>
Subject: Course announcement: Arctic Field Ecology 2003
Please post to interested students:
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COURSE OFFERING - ITASCA FIELD BIOLOGY PROGRAM
Arctic Field Ecology
"Integrating research, teaching, and traditional ecological knowledge"
One section of Arctic Field Ecology (University of Minnesota, EEB 4842,
5 semester credits) is being offered this summer
(29 June - 21 July 2003)
This is an exciting field ecology course that involves a
multidisciplinary team of ecologists and Inuit collaborators. It is a
once in a lifetime experience focused on the excitement of discovery in
the remote tundra wilderness of the Arctic.
This summer the course will investigate ecosystem variation from
treeline near the mouth of the Mackenzie River to a
research camp on Prince Patrick Island in the Canadian Arctic. We will
visit two northern
research sites on Banks and Prince Patrick Island by air charter and have a
kayak trip along the Thomsen River on Banks Island. We will integrate our
course work with a major field study looking at the interaction of
vegetation, climate, and soils in frost-boil formation
(http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/cryoturbation/). We camp along the
way, interact with scientists at the research sites, and meet with
local people to learn about their knowledge of the region.
Our goals are that each student:
* Learn about current ecological research issues in the Arctic.
* Learn about arctic vegetation, soils, wildlife, ecosystem processes,
and natural history.
* Learn new sampling and analysis techniques.
* Generate his or her own research ideas.
* Understand the common ground between Indigenous and western views of
the Arctic.
* Gain new understanding and appreciation of the arctic landscape.
The course is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the
International Institute for Tropical Forestry, and the University of
Minnesota Itasca Field Biology Station. It is open to undergraduate and
graduate students and is an exciting introduction
to the Arctic and to field research in the natural sciences.
Course cost is $3300.
There is an information packet you can download at:
http://muskox.com/acrobat/2003app.pdf
For more information contact one of the instructors:
Bill Gould, wgould@fs.fed.us, International Institute of Tropical Forestry,
787/766-5335 ext 209
Grizelle González, ggonzalez@fs.fed.us, International Institute of Tropical
Forestry, 787/766-5335 ext 112
Andrew Borner, ftapb@uaf.edu, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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____________________________________________________
Bill Gould, Research Ecologist
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-5000
Telephone:787-766-5335 ext. 209, fax:787-766-6302,
wgould@fs.fed.us
___________________________________________________
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 13:55:26 -0500
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: USGS NEWS RELEASE: To Thin or Not to Thin: Research Weighs
Benefits of Forest Thinning to Plants and Animals in the Pacific
Northwest
----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine E Puckett" <catherine_puckett@usgs.gov>
To: <biological-pr@igsrsparc2.er.usgs.gov>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 8:58 AM
Subject: USGS NEWS RELEASE: To Thin or Not to Thin: Research Weighs
Benefits of Forest Thinning to Plants and Animals in the Pacific
Northwest
NEWS RELEASE Address
U.S. Department of the Interior 12201 Sunrise
Valley
Dr.
U.S. Geological Survey Reston, Va. 20192
Release Contact Phone E-mail
November 21, 2002 John Tappeiner 541-737-3055
john.tappeiner@orst.edu
Pat Muir 541-737-1745
muirp@bcc.orst.edu
Ruth Jacobs 541-750-1047
ruth_jacobs@usgs.gov
To Thin or Not to Thin
USGS-Funded Research Weighs Benefits of Forest Thinning to Plants and
Animals
NOTE TO NEWS EDITORS: Photos listed below can be downloaded.
1. http://fresc.usgs.gov/online/news_releases/2002_11a.jpg (A large
moss
mat on a hardwood tree in a Pacific Northwest forest; photo credit Bruce
McCune)
2. http://fresc.usgs.gov/online/news_releases/2002_11b.jpg (Caterpillar
form of a moth found in Pacific Northwest forests; photo credit Jeff
Miller)
3. http://fresc.usgs.gov/online/news_releases/2002_11c.jpg (Example of
an
old-growth stand; photo credit Nathan Poage)
4. http://fresc.usgs.gov/online/news_releases/2002_11d.jpg (Wilson's
warbler, a songbird common in many Pacific Northwest forests; photo
credit
Joan Hagar)
5. http://fresc.usgs.gov/online/news_releases/2002_11e.jpg (Thinned
stand;
photo credit John Tappeiner)
6. http://fresc.usgs.gov/online/news_releases/2002_11f.jpg (Unthinned
young stands; photo credit Ed Jensen)
Recent studies show that thinning of young forests can benefit the
development of old-growth characteristics and the diversity of plants
and
animals, but only if methods are used that protect and promote the
development of shrubs, hardwoods, and large or old trees.
The findings, which were made by researchers from the U.S. Geological
Survey (USGS) and Oregon State University (OSU), hold special
significance
for the management of many young forests, with trees less than about 60
years old, which cover vast portions of the Pacific Northwest.
The conclusions are based on a number of related studies funded in
recent
years by the USGS.
According to John Tappeiner, a professor at OSU and retired USGS forest
scientist, the forests in the Pacific Northwest that were clearcut in
past
decades were densely replanted with uniformly spaced tree seedlings. The
original management goal of most plantations was to produce high yields
of
timber and associated wood products.
This management goal dramatically shifted for millions of acres of young
forests on federal lands with the adoption of the Northwest Forest Plan
in
1994. Many dense, young forests were incorporated into a network of
large
conservation reserves intended to provide habitat for plants and animals
typically associated with older forests.
Although researchers and land managers had assumed that these dense,
young
forests would, in time, grow to resemble the old-growth forests they
replaced, a group of researchers have accumulated a wide range of
evidence
suggesting that this may not occur unless the young forests are
selectively
thinned to allow the remaining, uncut trees to grow under less-dense
conditions.
Crowded young trees develop differently from more open-grown
individuals,
the scientists found. Widely spaced trees have larger crowns and
diameters
than closely spaced trees of the same species and age. Dense young
forests
typically have over 200 trees per acre at 50 years of age, but studies
of
90 old-growth forests revealed an average of just 6-8 large trees (over
40
inches in diameter) per acre.
Other findings of the research include:
* Studies of the relationship between a tree's diameter at
age
200 years and its diameter and growth at age 50 show that trees that
were
large at age 200 years were generally large and fast growing when young.
* Studies of lichens and mosses, which are collectively known
as
epiphytes, showed that thinning of dense, young-growth stands may
increase
the diversity and abundance of some lichens, particularly those that are
important as forage for wildlife.
* Thinning may lead to increased similarity of some lichen
communities on shrubs between young and old-growth stands. But in some
cases, thinning apparently led to the loss of old shrub stems, resulting
in
these thinned stands supporting fewer shrub epiphytes than did
comparable
unthinned stands.
* Hardwood trees and old remnant conifers in young stands
hosted
diverse and abundant epiphyte communities and are likely to provide
refuges
for epiphytes if they are retained in stands during thinning.
* The abundance of forest songbirds was greater in thinned
young
stands and old-growth stands than in young unthinned stands, and the
number
of different species of birds was positively linked with the presence of
hardwood trees.
* There are more caterpillars and other insects, which are
important foods for several types of birds living in the forest
understory,
in thinned stands that encourage more hardwood shrubs.
* There were few differences in the number of species of
moths,
including their caterpillar stage, in thinned stands compared to
unthinned
stands, but the hardwoods more prevalent in thinned stands contributed
to a
greater richness of moth populations.
"Taken together, these studies suggest that thinning may have positive
results for plants and animals if the methods used protect shrubs,
hardwoods, large trees, and old trees," Tappeiner said.
Pat Muir, a professor of botany at OSU, said it also important to
consider
that the sites studied were thinned only 15 to 20 years ago, with a
primary
objective of commercial tree harvest.
"As a group we found indications of positive benefits for some plants
and
animals less than two decades after thinning, even though the thinning
was
conducted without bearing in mind the effect on these organisms, and
some
benefits of thinning may not be seen for many decades," Muir said. "I
suspect even greater benefits would be evident if thinning were
conducted
with a long-term goal of enhancing forest biodiversity."
In these research projects, the USGS and OSU scientists contrasted the
responses of plants and animals in three types of forest stands in
Western
Oregon: young stands thinned by commercial techniques 15-20 years ago,
young unthinned stands, and old-growth stands.
The organisms selected for study have complex interdependencies that are
only partially understood, the scientists say, such as providing food,
nesting material, habitat, or pollination.
Other contributors to this research included Joan Hagar, a doctoral
candidate at OSU who studied forest songbirds; Bruce McCune, an OSU
professor of botany and plant pathology; Nathan Poage, previously a
doctoral candidate at OSU and currently a contractor for the USGS who
studied tree growth; Jeff Miller, an OSU professor of entomology, and
Eric
Peterson, previously a doctoral candidate at OSU who studied lichens and
mosses.
The USGS serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information
to
describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property
from
natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral
resources;
and enhance and protect our quality of life.
***USGS***
This press release and in-depth information about USGS programs may be
found on the USGS home page: http://www.usgs.gov. To receive the latest
USGS news releases automatically by email, send a request to
listproc@listserver.usgs.gov. Specify the listserver(s) of interest from
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 13:59:03 -0500
From: Jeff Frithsen <Frithsen.Jeff@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
Subject: Conference Announcement: Using Science to Assess Environmental
Vulnerabilities: A ReVA-MAIA Conference
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT:: ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 20
Using Science to Assess Environmental Vulnerabilities
A ReVA-MAIA Conference
May 13-15, 2003
Valley Forge Hilton, King of Prussia, pa
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) invites you to
participate in the conference: Using Science to Assess Environmental
Vulnerabilities. The purpose of this conference is to bring
environmental decision-makers and researchers together to illustrate
practical uses of recently developed approaches, tools, and
decision-support systems that can be used to assess current and future
environmental vulnerabilities.
The USEPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD), working in
partnership with the USEPA's Region 3 and various state and local
environmental managers, has been working in the Mid-Atlantic Region of
the U.S. to develop effective approaches, models, and decision support
systems to assist environmental managers and stakeholders with
implementing more effective and timely environmental assessment and
management programs. ORD research activities have focused on four main
themes: 1) Measuring and monitoring environmental conditions; 2)
Diagnosing potential causes for impaired conditions; 3) Forecasting
future environmental stressors and conditions; and 4) Developing
effective restoration and remediation activities.
This conference will combine elements of all of these research themes
and focus on the assessment of current and future environmental
vulnerabilities and targeting of risk reduction activities. The
conference will highlight research approaches and models developed by
ORD's Regional Environmental Vulnerability Assessment (ReVA) Program
(www.epa.gov/reva); however, all researchers interested in the
assessment of environmental vulnerability and environmental forecasting
are invited to participate.
The Planning Committee of the ReVA-MAIA conference invites abstracts for
contributed papers and posters. Topics for papers and posters will
include, but are not limited to, the following list. All abstracts are
due December 20, 2002. Further details and required forms for abstract
submission are available on the conference website, www.reva-maia.org,
or by contacting the Conference Coordinator at conference@tpmc.com.
Conference Focus Areas:
-- Decision Support Systems.
-- Targeting Restoration, Remediation, and Risk Reduction.
-- Planning and Prioritizing Vulnerable Resources for Conservation.
-- Innovative Tools to Protect and Improve Water Quality.
-- Impacts of Development on Air and Water Quality and How to Minimize
Them.
-- Future Scenarios to Evaluate Risk Management Alternatives.
-- Forecasting Changes in Demographics, Consumption, and Environmental
Stressors.
-- Diagnosing Current Problems and Evaluating Solutions.
-- Outreach Strategies.
For further information, please contact: Conference Coordinator,
Technology Planning and Management Corporation, Mill Wharf Plaza, Suite
208, Scituate, MA 02066. Tel: 781.544.0423, Fax: 781.544.3086,
conference@tpmc.com
Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D.
Special Assistant for Ecology
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Office of Research and Development (8601-D)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
202-564-3323 (voice phone)
202-565-0066 (fax); 202-565-0061 (alt. fax)
410-336-8535 (cell phone)
frithsen.jeff@epa.gov (email)
Physical and Overnight Delivery Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Suite 400
808 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3910
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:08:33 -0500
From: Jeff Frithsen <Frithsen.Jeff@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
Subject: USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Ecotoxicology
The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the U.S.
EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD) seeks immediate
applications for a postdoctoral research position in ecotoxicology.
NCEA is seeking a person with a strong background in ecology and
toxicology to become part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers
focused on assessing the effects of stressors on ecological resources
and services. This position involves developing methods for assessing
exposure and risks to aquatic communities and wildlife associated with
the bioaccumulation of contaminants in sediments. The successful
candidate will have the skills and flexibility to address these tasks
and will be called upon to consult with other teams performing a variety
of risk assessment research and development activities.
NCEA serves as the USEPA national resource center for human health and
ecological risk assessment and occupies a critical position between
laboratory/field researchers and environmental decision-makers. Our
research efforts are focused on producing state-of-the-science health
and ecological risk assessments of national significance and providing
guidance, training and support to environmental risk assessors. NCEA's
non-laboratory, postdoctoral research positions are ideal for scientists
interested in the conducting ecological risk assessments to support
development of environmental science policies and risk management
approaches.
The postdoctoral position is a three-year, federal government, term
appointment located in Washington, DC. The current salary range is
approximately $46,000 to $72,000 commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Selected candidates receive a full benefits package,
including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and
sick leave. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. within the past five
years and must be U.S. citizens.
To apply for NCEA post-doctoral positions, please send a letter of
interest outlining your research focus, a curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references to: Dr. Jeffrey B. Frithsen, National Center
for Environmental Assessment (8601D), ATTN: NCEA Post-Doctoral
Positions, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Applications will be received and evaluated
on an ongoing basis.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Post Doc Announcement, November 2002
Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D.
Special Assistant for Ecology
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Office of Research and Development (8601-D)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
202-564-3323 (voice phone)
202-565-0066 (fax); 202-565-0061 (alt. fax)
410-336-8535 (cell phone)
frithsen.jeff@epa.gov (email)
Physical and Overnight Delivery Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Suite 400
808 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3910
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:06:30 -0500
From: Jeff Frithsen <Frithsen.Jeff@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
Subject: USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Aquatic Ecology
The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the U.S.
EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) seeks immediate
applications to fill a postdoctoral research position in aquatic
ecology.
This postdoctoral research position is focused on the quantitative
analysis of stream assemblage responses to stress. The position
involves analysis of a variety of existing data sets to characterize the
response of biotic assemblages in streams to anthropogenic and natural
stressors. The purpose of these analyses are to characterize the
seventy of effects across different types of stress and stream
assemblages so as to diagnose causes of biological impairment in streams
and forecast responses to future environmental changes. The research
will involve developing and implementing innovative methods for
characterizing assemblage response to stress and applying these methods
in regional and watershed-scale projects. The successful candidate
will hold a Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, or a related field, have strong
quantitative skills, a solid research background, and a desire to solve
environmental problems. He or she will work within a
multi-disciplinary, team research environment and will be called upon to
consult with other teams performing a variety of risk assessment
research activities.
NCEA serves as the USEPA national resource center for human health and
ecological risk assessment and occupies a critical position between
laboratory/field researchers and environmental decision-makers. Our
research efforts are focused on producing state-of-the-science health
and ecological risk assessments of national significance and providing
guidance, training and support to environmental risk assessors. NCEA's
non-laboratory, postdoctoral research positions are ideal for scientists
interested in the conducting ecological risk assessments to support
development of environmental science policies and risk management
approaches.
The postdoctoral position is a three-year, federal government, term
appointment located in Washington, DC. The current salary range is
approximately $46,000 to $72,000 commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Selected candidates receive a full benefits package,
including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and
sick leave. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. within the past five
years and must be U.S. citizens.
To apply for NCEA post-doctoral positions, please send a letter of
interest outlining your research focus, a curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references to: Dr. Jeffrey B. Frithsen, National Center
for Environmental Assessment (8601D), ATTN: NCEA Post-Doctoral
Positions, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Applications will be received and evaluated
on an ongoing basis.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Post Doc Announcement, November 2002
Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D.
Special Assistant for Ecology
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Office of Research and Development (8601-D)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
202-564-3323 (voice phone)
202-565-0066 (fax); 202-565-0061 (alt. fax)
410-336-8535 (cell phone)
frithsen.jeff@epa.gov (email)
Physical and Overnight Delivery Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Suite 400
808 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3910
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 11:10:40 -0800
From: Mary Power <mepower@SOCRATES.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject: Postdoc in field ecology
Postdoctoral fellowship in field ecology. We seek a quantitative,
field-oriented scientist to conduct research that links environmental
conditions and processes at different positions in river drainage
networks to species distributions, performances, and interactions.
Background in stream ecology, ecophysiology, trophic ecology, or
ecosystems analysis is desirable. Applicants should be capable of
working collaboratively with ecologists, earth scientists, and
engineers, and modelers affiliated with the newly funded NSF National
Center for Earth Surface Dynamics (http://www.nced.umn.edu/).
Applications will be considered from January 1st, 2003, onwards until
the position is filled. Please send statements of interest, curriculum
vita, representative publications, and contact information of three
references to:
Mary Power (mepower@socrates.berkeley.edu),
Dept. of Integrative Biology,
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3140.
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 11:13:01 -0800
From: Mary Power <mepower@SOCRATES.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject: Postdoc in computational systems biology
Postdoctoral fellowship in computational systems biology. We seek a
mathematically trained Ph.D. to assist with the development of
predictive models that link species traits, environmental conditions,
and food web structure to community productivity and its biogeochemical
consequences. The successful applicant will work with an NSF
Biocomplexity team of geomicrobiologists, genomics experts, microbial
ecologists, and ecologists to investigate factors that determine the
productivity and resilience of microbial communities in acid mine
drainage (http://www.seismo.berkeley.edu/%7Ejill/amd/AMDhome.html).
Background in microbial ecology, trophic ecology, or ecosystems analysis
is desirable. Applications will be considered from December 1st, 2002,
onwards until the position is filled. Please send statements of
interest, curriculum vita, representative publications, and contact
information of three references to Mary Power
(mepower@socrates.berkeley.edu, Dept. of Integrative Biology, U.C.
Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-3140) and Wayne Getz
(getz@nature.berkeley.edu, Environmental Science, Policy and Management,
U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-3112).
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:11:03 -0500
From: Jeff Frithsen <Frithsen.Jeff@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
Subject: USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Ecological Effects of
Mercury
The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the U.S.
EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD) seeks immediate
applications for a postdoctoral research position to be focused on
assessing the ecological effects of mercury in the environment.
NCEA is seeking a person with a strong background in ecology and
wildlife toxicology or physiology to become part of an interdisciplinary
team of researchers focusing on assessing the effects of mercury on
ecological resources and services. The successful candidate will
integrate with and build upon NCEA's ongoing mercury studies including:
1) developing a comprehensive assessment report of the known
toxicokinetics/toxicodynamics of mercury exposure in avian species; 2)
determining the impacts of mercury exposure on post-fledged birds; 3)
assessing the effects of mercury exposure on kestrels. Opportunities
exist to expand NCEA's focus on avian fauna to other taxonomic groups.
NCEA serves as the USEPA national resource center for human health and
ecological risk assessment and occupies a critical position between
laboratory/field researchers and environmental decision-makers. Our
research efforts are focused on producing state-of-the-science health
and ecological risk assessments of national significance and providing
guidance, training and support to environmental risk assessors. NCEA's
non-laboratory, postdoctoral research positions are ideal for scientists
interested in the conducting ecological risk assessments to support
development of environmental science policies and risk management
approaches.
The postdoctoral position is a three-year, federal government, term
appointment located in Washington, DC. The current salary range is
approximately $46,000 to $72,000 commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Selected candidates receive a full benefits package,
including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and
sick leave. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. within the past five
years and must be U.S. citizens.
To apply for NCEA post-doctoral positions, please send a letter of
interest outlining your research focus, a curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references to: Dr. Jeffrey B. Frithsen, National Center
for Environmental Assessment (8601D), ATTN: NCEA Post-Doctoral
Positions, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Applications will be received and evaluated
on an ongoing basis.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Post Doc Announcement, November 2002
Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D.
Special Assistant for Ecology
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Office of Research and Development (8601-D)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
202-564-3323 (voice phone)
202-565-0066 (fax); 202-565-0061 (alt. fax)
410-336-8535 (cell phone)
frithsen.jeff@epa.gov (email)
Physical and Overnight Delivery Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Suite 400
808 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3910
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:09:45 -0500
From: Jeff Frithsen <Frithsen.Jeff@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
Subject: USEPA-ORD Postdoctoral Research Position in Biotechnology Risk
Assessment
The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the U.S.
EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD) seeks immediate
applications for a postdoctoral research position to be focused on
assessing the ecological effects of biotechnology products.
Potential candidates should have a background or expertise applicable to
one or more of the following areas: 1) Gene flow between genetically
modified plants and their native or weedy relatives. The area of
interest is the assessment of potential ecological consequences of gene
transfer. 2) Management of insect resistance to plant incorporated
protectants. Research topics may include evaluation of methods for
measuring resistance; understanding target pest biology, ecology and
population dynamics; or, examination of the high dose/structured refuge
strategy for resistance management. 3) Monitoring of ecological impacts
of genetically modified crops. Research topics may include the
development of methodologies for conducting base-line assessments of
non-target species diversity and abundance or the examination of
potential impacts of GM crops in terms of ecosystem functions.
NCEA serves as the USEPA national resource center for human health and
ecological risk assessment and occupies a critical position between
laboratory/field researchers and environmental decision-makers. Our
research efforts are focused on producing state-of-the-science health
and ecological risk assessments of national significance and providing
guidance, training and support to environmental risk assessors. NCEA's
non-laboratory, postdoctoral research positions are ideal for scientists
interested in the conducting ecological risk assessments to support
development of environmental science policies and risk management
approaches.
The postdoctoral position is a three-year, federal government, term
appointment located in Washington, DC. The current salary range is
approximately $46,000 to $72,000 commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Selected candidates receive a full benefits package,
including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and
sick leave. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. within the past five
years and must be U.S. citizens.
To apply for NCEA post-doctoral positions, please send a letter of
interest outlining your research focus, a curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references to: Dr. Jeffrey B. Frithsen, National Center
for Environmental Assessment (8601D), ATTN: NCEA Post-Doctoral
Positions, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Applications will be received and evaluated
on an ongoing basis.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Post Doc Announcement, November 2002
Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D.
Special Assistant for Ecology
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Office of Research and Development (8601-D)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
202-564-3323 (voice phone)
202-565-0066 (fax); 202-565-0061 (alt. fax)
410-336-8535 (cell phone)
frithsen.jeff@epa.gov (email)
Physical and Overnight Delivery Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Suite 400
808 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3910
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:19:18 -0500
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Zoologist, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) is advertising externally to
fill the position Program Leader - Zoology. This position offers a
challenging, interesting alternative path for post graduates. With
programs like ours in every state and other western hemisphere countries,
there is potential for many career opportunities. MNFI offers a great group
of 20+ colleagues - dedicated, smart, fun to work with. Our institutional
home is MSU Extension, which means we have great benefits too.
The complete job description is included below.
The applicant must apply through the MSU Extention website at
http://www.msue.msu.edu/jobs
For additional information, please contact the individuals listed at the
end of the job announcement.
Also, please let me know directly if there is someone you think would need
some recruiting.
Thanks!
Judy Soule
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JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Program Leader - Zoology
SUPERVISOR: Program Coordinator, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
LOCATION: Lansing, MI
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 4, 2002
START DATE: January 1, 2002
STARTING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with training and experience to $50,000
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) is a program of Michigan State
University Extension that works in close cooperation with the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources. MNFI is part of an international network
of over 70 natural heritage programs and conservation data centers in the
U.S., Canada and Latin America dedicated to the collection of information
on biological diversity within the Western Hemisphere. MNFI is in its 22nd
year of developing and maintaining the only comprehensive biological and
conservation database on Michigan's rare plants and animals, exemplary
natural communities, and other significant natural features. These data are
used by federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations and
individuals to guide land management, development and conservation
decisions. MNFI also develops and conducts resource management workshops
for various public and private land managers.
The Program Zoologist is responsible for supervising the MNFI Zoology
program, including maintaining and expanding the statewide database and
accompanying management information on Michigan's endangered, threatened
and special concern animal species. Primary activities include planning,
directing and participating in surveys of listed and native species for the
purpose of evaluating conservation status and identifying significant sites
for protection and management of Michigan's listed animal species. In
addition, s/he analyzes and disseminates that information to, and works
cooperatively with, agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide land
management, development, research, and conservation decisions throughout
the state. S/he also participates in zoological training of land managers,
provides consultation on zoological studies, prepares grant proposals,
oversees contracts and grants, and represents the program in contacts with
the general public as well as a wide variety of scientific and conservation
cooperators and collaborators.
DUTIES
Leadership:
1. Develop program vision and implement MNFI's mission and vision.
2. Provide direction, leadership, expertise, and supervision for MNFI's
Zoology program in order to maintain and further develop MNFI expertise and
data on conservation of the native fauna of Michigan.
3. Represent MNFI in various ways including recovery planning, resource
management and development of listing recommendations for rare, threatened
and endangered species.
4. Participate on MNFI's Management Team as requested by the Director.
Financial:
5. Secure funding to support the Zoology program in MNFI and provide
funding for multidisciplinary projects. Work with funding agencies to
promote conservation of natural diversity and to sell proposal ideas.
6. Coordinate with other MNFI staff to develop work scope and
budgets. Contribute to proposals initiated by other MNFI staff.
7. Responsible for zoology program budget.
Scientific:
8. Plan, implement and/or oversee, from conception through final products,
statewide studies to conduct surveys and collect qualitative and
quantitative data on populations of listed animal species using multiple
survey techniques and established heritage methodologies. Collaborate and
coordinate with other MNFI staff and outside public and scientific
interests in a variety of projects and survey efforts.
9. Hold zoology staff accountable for quality & timeliness of all products
and adhering to the budgets of projects in which they work or manage.
10. Maintain and develop the zoological database through surveys,
literature and museum searches, consultation with experts, and data
analysis. Compile information relevant to rare species management and
habitat restoration. Supervise and participate in processing data from
field studies, museum and library records, and other scientific sources
into the statewide Biological and Conservation Database (BCD) using
established Natural Heritage methodologies.
11. Provide recommendations for conservation priorities and approaches for
protecting listed animal species within local, ecoregional and global
landscape contexts. Cooperate with regulatory agencies, resource managers,
conservation organizations, academics and other public parties in
conservation planning, research and prioritization.
12. Collaborate with university and agency researchers to increase our
understanding of the conservation needs of the fauna of Michigan.
13. Provide technical assistance and interpret technical scientific
information for the DNR Public Affairs Office, news media, and interested
public organizations and individuals by telephone, letter, public
presentations, and development of displays, reports, and publications.
Supervision & Mentoring:
14. Hire and supervise staff to implement the zoology program including
assistant zoologists, interns, work-study students, volunteers, short-term
workers, and field assistants.
15. Mentor, coach and secure training for zoology staff to ensure high
levels of performance and expertise and to ensure job satisfaction.
REQUIREMENTS
1. PhD in zoology, animal ecology or equivalent. Candidates with a
Master's Degree and five years of professional field and project management
experience in zoology, entomology, animal ecology, wildlife biology, or
related field will be considered. Demonstrated success in securing grants
or contracts and completing independent research projects in a timely
fashion and within budget. Supervisory experience highly desirable.
2. Strong working knowledge of Michigan or Great Lakes region terrestrial
fauna and their habitats. Field experience with both vertebrates and
invertebrates highly desirable; taxonomic, systematic, or ecological
courses in both areas required. Commitment to professional development and
willingness to attend workshops, conferences, and special training
sessions. Knowledge of Natural Heritage methodology desirable.
3. Proven ability to manage and synthesize large amounts of information; to
apply scientific information to resource management problems; to plan
complex work schedules involving multidisciplinary teams, cooperators,
contractors and grant recipients; and to prioritize and carry out multiple
concurrent projects. Experience in planning and implementing scientific
surveys. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as
thoroughness and attention to detail are critical. Ability to concentrate
and maintain productivity in a busy office environment and a sense of humor
are assets.
4. Willingness to travel extensively throughout Michigan during the field
season, sometimes for extended time periods. Field surveys are conducted
under all weather conditions and often in rigorous terrain, requiring good
overall physical condition. Extensive driving on all types of roads and
sometimes at late hours.
5. Good oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with word
processing and database management software. Ability to work with a
variety of people with varying scientific and management backgrounds.
6. Commitment to conservation of biological diversity
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete the Web Employment Application at:
http://www.msue.msu.edu/jobs
FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Gary Glazier or Elva Hernandez, ANR Human
Resources at Michigan State University Phone: (517) 353-8696 Toll-Free:
(888) 337-9465 Fax: (517) 432-4986 E-mail: anrhr@msue.msu.edu
MNFI contact: Sue Ridge, Director of Administration, Michigan Natural
Features Inventory
P.O. Box 30444, Lansing, MI 48909-7944 Voice: 517/241-5436 FAX:
517/373-9566 E-Mail: ridges@msu.edu
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to
eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation,
marital status, or family status. Persons with disabilities have the right
to request and receive reasonable accommodations.
Judith D. Soule, Ph.D., Coordinator
Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Michigan State University Extension
P.O. Box 30777
Lansing, MI 48909-7944
517-373-7565 or 517-432-9222 (Thurs.)
Fax - 517-373-9566
email - soulej@michigan.gov or soulej@ msue.msu.edu
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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 17:40:12 -0500
From: Robin Petsick <rpetsick@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN POPULATION BIOLOGY
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN POPULATION BIOLOGY--The Center for Population
Biology at U. C. Davis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship
in Population Biology, broadly defined to include ecology, systematics,
population genetics, and evolution. The position is for two years, subject
to review after one year, and can begin as early as 1 June 2003. It has an
annual salary of $31,000 and $4,000 per annum in research support. The
Fellow will be a fully participating member in the Center for Population
Biology, and will be expected to have an independent research program that
bridges the interests of two or more CPB laboratory groups. For more
information about UCD programs in population biology, see our web page^Ö
http://www.cpb.ucdavis.edu. Interested candidates should submit a
curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a short (1-2 page)
description of research accomplishments, and a short (1-2 page) description
of proposed research indicating potential faculty mentors to: CPB Fellow
Search Committee, Center for Population Biology, University of California,
One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8755. Application evaluation will
begin on January 2, 2003. The University of California is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to
the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and
respect for differences.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 19 Nov 2002 to 20 Nov 2002 (#2002-296)
There are 8 messages totalling 500 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. News: Melting Glaciers, Vanishing Ice
2. contents of Journal of Ecology
3. job announcement -Director, H.J. Andrews Exp Forest
4. Graduate Research Assistantship at the University of Florida
5. Position available: Database development (MS Access) and GIS analyst, G
1371-07
6. Student From CSU preparing informative paper.
7. Specific Questions
8. Bio Sci Ed position
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Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 22:19:41 -0800
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: Melting Glaciers, Vanishing Ice
The Los Angeles Times runs a series of occasional articles, titled
Vanishing Ice, about the (observable) impacts of climate change on
glaciers. A description of the series follows the excerpt, below.
* * *
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-glacier18nov18001442,0,856569.sto
y?coll=la%2Dnews%2Dscience
Los Angeles Times:
November 18, 2002
COLUMN ONE
Glacier Park on Thin Ice
The national preserve's namesakes offer a highly visible omen of
climate change: Ice dating to the Stone Age will soon vanish.
By Usha Lee McFarling, Times Staff Writer
MANY GLACIER, Mont. -- When naturalists first hiked through Glacier
National Park more than a century ago, 150 glaciers graced its high cliffs
and jagged peaks. Today there are 35. The cold slivers that remain are
disintegrating so fast that scientists estimate the park will have no
glaciers in 30 years.
[...]
"Vanishing Ice" is an occasional series investigating the effect of global
climate change on the Arctic and high mountain regions, fringes of the
Earth that have experienced the most dramatic warming in recent decades.
Previously, the series described how higher temperatures near the Bering
Sea are destroying an ancient way of life for Siberian Eskimos. In coming
weeks, the series will look at the increasing pace of change to the
economies, ecologies and cultures of the far north. Go to
www.latimes.com/vanishingice on the Internet to read more about the
series.
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 13:48:56 -0000
From: Lindsay Haddon <lindsay@BRITISHECOLOGICALSOCIETY.ORG>
Subject: contents of Journal of Ecology
Journal of Ecology
**ONLINE SUBMISSION AVAILABLE SOON**
In order to streamline the review process further, Journal of Ecology
will implement a fully web-based system for submission and review of
manuscripts at the beginning of 2003. This will save postage costs for
authors and reviewers and should reduce transmission time at each stage,
thereby cutting handling times significantly. We are confident that this
move will bring benefits to all those involved and therefore hope that
all our contacts will work with us through the transition. A link will
be available from the Journal's home page at
www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/jec.
British Ecological Society Young Investigator's Prize
The winner of the 2002 John L Harper Prize is Emilio Bruna for
'Experimental assessment of plant growth in a fragmented amazonian
landscape' by
E M Bruna, O Nardy, S Strauss and S Harrison Journal of Ecology, 90,
639-649.
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Volume 90, issue 6 (December 2002)
CONTENTS
STANDARD PAPERS
Effects of plant size on reproductive output and offspring performance
in the facultative biennial Digitalis purpurea
N Sletvold
Grazing effect on diversity of annual plant communiities in a semi-arid
rangeland; interactions with small-scale spatial and temporal variation
in primary productivity
Y Osem, A Perevolotsky and J Kigel
Negative plant-soil feedback development in the expansion zone of the
clonal grass Ammophila arenaria closely follows root formation and
nematode colonisation
C D van der Stoel, W H van der Putten and H Duyts
Reduced colonisation capacity in fragmented populations of
wind-dispersed grassland forbs
G W Heil and M B Soons
Stand dynamics over 18 years in a southern mixed hardwood forest, Texas,
USA
P A Harcombe, C J Bill, J S Glitzenstein, M Fulton and I S Elsik
Hydrochemical regime of fen and bog in north Japanese mires as an
influence on habitat and above ground biomass of Carex species
T Nakamura, S Uemura and K Yabe
Colonization dynamics of the clonal moss Hylocomium splendens on islands
in a Baltic land uplift area: reproduction, genet distribution and
genetic variation
N Cronberg
Are fungi necessary? How fungicides affect growth and survival of the
orchid Lepanthes rupestris in the field
P Bayman, E Gonzales, J J Fumero and R L Tremblay
Litter quality and interactive effects in litter mixtures: more negative
interactions under elevated CO2
B Hoorens, R Aerts and M Stroetenga
Pulp handling by vertebrate seed dispersers increases palm seed
predation by bruchid beetles in the northern Amazon
K Silvius and J Fragoso
Unapparent virus infection and host fitness in three weedy grass species
S K Remold
Comparative dispersal effectiveness of wigeongrass seeds by waterfowl
wintering in SW Spain: quantitative and qualitative effects
J Figuerola, A J Green and L Santamaria
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Forthcoming papers
Issue 91/1:February 2003 (probable contents)
TANSLEY LECTURE
Carbon limitation in trees
C Korner
STANDARD PAPERS
Overlapping resource use in three great Basin species: implications for
community dynamics
M S Booth, J M Stark and M Caldwell
The interacting effects of genetic variation, habitat quality and
population size on individual performance of Succisa pratensis
P Vergeer, R Rengelink, A Copal and N J Ouborg
Differences in performance between clones with different degrees of
resource sharing in Fragaria chiloensis
P Alpert, C Holzapfel and C Slominski
Integrating lateral expansion into models of peatland development in
temperate New England
R Anderson, D Foster and G Motzkin
Are trade-offs in allocation pattern and root morphology related to
species adundance? A congeneric comparison between rare and common
species in the SW Australian flora
P Poot and H Lambers
Growth and mortality in high and low light: trends among 15 shade
tolerant neotropical tree species
J Bloor and P J Grubb
Year to year variation in plant competition in a mountain grassland
T Herben, F Krahulec, V Hadincova, S Pechackova and R Wildova
Reviewing the acrotelm-catotelm model of blanket peat hydrology
J Holden and T P Burt
Environmental sex determination in response to light intensity and
biased sex ratios in Equisetum gametophytes
J M Guillon and D Fievet
Spatial and temporal variations in mortality of the biennial Lysimachia
rubida: effects of intraspecific competition and environmental
heterogeneity
R Suzuki, H Kudoh and N Kachi
Do ants feed plants? A 15N-labelling study of nitrogen fluxes from ants
to
plants in the mutualism of Pheidole and Piper
R C Fischer, W Wanek, A Richter and A Mayer
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Executive Editor:
Anthony J. Davy (a.j.davy@uea.ac.uk)
Managing Editor:
Lindsay Haddon (lindsay@ecology.demon.co.uk)
Editorial Office:
Journal of Ecology
British Ecological Society
26 Blades Court
Deodar Road
London SW15 2NU
UK
Websites
Information on the journal is now available from its homepages on the
British Ecological Society (
<http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/publications/journals/ecology>
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/publications/journals/ecology) and
Blackwell Science ( <http://www.blackwell-science.com/jec>
www.blackwell-science.com/jec) websites.
The BES site describes the journal's editorial policy and procedures
but, before submitting a paper, authors should consult the most recent
version of the Instructions to Authors on the Blackwell Science site.
The BES site should be consulted for the index to Biological Flora
accounts and the probable contents of forthcoming issues.
A selection of recent papers is available to download free of charge via
the Publishers website. Supplementary material associated with published
articles (formerly known as the Journal of Ecology archive) is available
via the electronic version of the journal on Blackwell-Synergy (or, for
the most recent papers, using the URL given in the printed version).
Readers having difficulty accessing a particular entry should contact
the editorial office.
See www.blackwell-synergy.com <http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/> (fo
electronic versions, volume 86-present) and www.j
<http://www.jstor.org/> stor.org (for the JSTOR journal archive,
covering volumes 1-86).
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Message sent by
Lindsay Haddon
Managing Editor, Journal of Ecology
British Ecological Society,
26, Blades Court, Deodar Road
Putney, London SW15 2NU, UK.
e-mail:Lindsay@BritishEcologicalSociety.org
phone: 0208-871-9797
fax: 0208-871-9779
The British Ecological Society is a limited company, registered in
England No. 1522897 and a Registered Charity No. 281213. VAT
registration No 199992863. Information and advice given to members or
others by or on behalf of the Society is given on the basis that no
liability attaches to the Society, its Council Members, Officers or
representatives in respect thereof.
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Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 17:10:33 -0800
From: "Johnson, Sherri L." <sherri.l.johnson@OREGONSTATE.EDU>
Subject: job announcement -Director, H.J. Andrews Exp Forest
Director, H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest
Full time (1.0 FTE), fixed term professional faculty position. The Departmen
of Forest Science at Oregon State University is seeking to fill the positio
of Director of the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest. The incumbent will pl
y a key role (75% of time) in administering the many research and education
rograms conducted at the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest by OSU faculty an
students as well as numerous collaborators in the Pacific Northwest Researc
Station (USDA Forest Service), the Willamette National Forest and other Fed
ral Agencies. In addition, the incumbent will conduct his/her own projects r
lated to research or education involving natural resources (25% of time). Ma
ters degree in any Biological,
Ecological, Environmental, Earth Science or Education is required; preferenc
may be given to Masters with experience. Ph.D. preferred. Minimum required
ualifications include experience with field stations (either working at such
a facility or, ideally, administering such a facility or part of one); admin
strative experience with facilities, employee supervision, projects, grants,
or budgets; demonstrated experience in collaborative projects; demonstrated
bility to communicate clearly orally and in writing. Desirable experience an
skills include experience with classroom, field, or extended education, exp
rience in preparing and writing proposals, familiarity with natural resource
management, and ability to work with wide range of ages and backgrounds incl
ding the general public, students academic scientists, land managers. Contac
Professor Mark E. Harmon, email mark.harmon@orst.edu or phone (541)
737-8455 for additional information. Position 002_966.
For full consideration, send a letter of application describing qualificatio
s and experience, curriculum vitae or resume, two examples of publications o
other materials (e.g. written, video, etc.), copies of transcripts from uni
ersity work, and names, addresses (including email addresses) and telephone
umbers of 3 references by January 3, 2003, to:
Glenda Serpa, Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, 321Rich
rdson Hall,
Corvallis, OR 97331_5752.
OSU is an AA/EEO employer and has a policy of being responsive to dual caree
needs.
For full job announcment see:
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/lter/about/opps.cfm?topnav=5 <http://www.fsl.orst
edu/lter/about/opps.cfm?topnav=5>
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Sherri Johnson
Research Ecologist
PNW Research Station, USFS
3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331 USA
541-758-7771
sherrijohnson@fs.fed.us
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:04:41 -0500
From: Lyn Branch <branchl@WEC.UFL.EDU>
Subject: Graduate Research Assistantship at the University of Florida
Graduate Research Assistantship at the University of Florida
A Graduate Research Assistantship is available in the Department
of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, for
Fall Semester 2003 to conduct research on predator/prey dynamics
and barn owls in agricultural landscapes north of the Everglades.
The student selected for the RA will have broad latitude in
designing this research project. Applicants should be highly
motivated individuals with a keen interest in linking ecological
theory and conservation at the landscape scale. Field skills, ability
to work independently, and a strong background in ecology are
required. Interest in population ecology and landscape ecology
(including behavioral landscape ecology) are highly desirable.
Skills in population and/or landscape modeling are preferred but
not required. This project is a joint project between faculty of the
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the
Everglades Research and Education Center of the University of
Florida. A stipend and tuition waivers are available for up to 4
years. Interested students should send a CV, statements of
research interests and career goals, copies of transcripts (unofficial
copies are ok) and names, affiliations, and e-mail addresses of
three references to Lyn Branch, Department of Wildlife Ecology
and Conservation, P.O. Box 11430, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL 32611 (BranchL@wec.ufl.edu). Please include
cumulative GPA and GRE scores in the CV. Ph.D. students will
be given preference for this position, but highly qualified M.S.
students also are encouraged to apply. See the following website
for further information: www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/BranchL.
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:12:02 -0400
From: William A Gould <wgould@FS.FED.US>
Subject: Position available: Database development (MS Access) and GIS analys
,
GS 1371-07
Position available: Database development and GIS analyst
(Cartographic technician: GS 1371-07)
Location: The International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA
Forest Service, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Term: 1 year temporary, potential continuation.
Salary: Up to $31,402 per year, depending on experience.
Potential start date: January 10, 2003.
Duties: We are seeking a person with skills in GIS and database
development
to work on studies of plant and animal distributions, habitat-species
modeling,
and biodiversity and conservation patterns in Puerto Rico. The applicant
will
be responsible for a database development and management (using Microsoft
Access) and the creation of models linking vertebrate species and habitats
in
Puerto Rico. Modeling output will be used to generate species range maps
for
review and further refinement of the database. The position will require
skills in
GIS and database development. Accepted applicant will work with a lead
ecologist,
field technicians, and additional personnel to incorporate both field and
published
data into the species-habitat database.
Workplace: The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is part
of the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. IITF is located in
Rio Piedras,
Puerto Rico on the grounds of the University of Puerto Rico, Agricultural
Experimental
Station Botanical Garden. The Institute is dedicated to forestry on an
international level.
The program is enhanced by laboratory facilities for chemical analysis of
soils, leaf litter,
plant tissues, and water, microbial biomass assays, a library that features
technical
information, books and journals on tropical forestry, the Luquillo
Experimental Forest
(LEF), and a GIS laboratory for landscape-scale ecological studies.
Requirements: Desired qualifications include a MS degree or equivalent
professional experience,
experience with ArcInfo, ArcView, and Microsoft Access.
Ability to solve problems, take initiative, and work with others is
expected.
For information contact Bill Gould
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-5000
Telephone:787-766-5335 ext. 209, fax:787-766-6302,
wgould@fs.fed.us
To apply: Applications are not yet being accepted but look for the
announcement to be
posted late Nov./early Dec. at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov and follow the
application instructions.
____________________________________________________
Bill Gould, Research Ecologist
International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service
PO Box 25000, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928-5000
Telephone:787-766-5335 ext. 209, fax:787-766-6302,
wgould@fs.fed.us
___________________________________________________
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:37:54 -0700
From: Nicholas King <clothingman@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Student From CSU preparing informative paper.
Dear All,
I'm a student a Colorado State University. And I am doing a research
project on online communities. I have been observing this listserv for
about a month. The topics and job postings are really interesting. I would
like to know if anyone has any specific information that they would like me
to share in my paper.
-Nicholas
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 13:36:29 -0700
From: Nicholas King <clothingman@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Specific Questions
Dear All:
Here are some specific questions that I have.
Do you feel that this listserv provides helpful and new information?
Do you feel that people write in to this listserv, just so they can be
viewed as intelligent?
Have the job postings helped anyone find a new job?
Do people post false information?
I general what are the most important Eco issues to you?
Whatever else you would like to write or respond to is appreciated.
My address is clothingman@hotmail.com. Please respond to me directly.
Thank you,
Nicholas
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 15:39:00 -0800
From: Robert Nakamura <rnakamu@CALSTATELA.EDU>
Subject: Bio Sci Ed position
SCIENCE EDUCATORS
California State University, Los Angeles seeks three tenure-track,
assistant professors, one each in biology, chemistry and physics,
starting September 2003. Successful applicants will participate in the
preparation of future K-12 teachers and collaborate with existing
science education colleagues. They must demonstrate potential for
effective teaching and scholarly publications. They are expected to
seek extramural funding in science education. Start-up funds are
available. Applicants should include a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and statements of research plans and teaching
philosophy, and have three letters of recommendation sent separately.
Reviews of applications begin January 2, 2003 and continue until the
positions are filled.
Biological Science Educator: Ph.D. in a biological science required.
Teaching responsibilities include general biology for majors and future
teachers, and courses in area of specialty. Expertise or interest
expected in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Submit
application to Dr. Robert Nakamura, Department of Biological Sciences,
California State University, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8201. Email:
rnakamu@calstatela.edu. FAX 323 343-6451.
Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United
States. CSLA is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/ADA Employer. Qualified
women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Nov 2002 to 18 Nov 2002 (#2002-294)
There are 7 messages totalling 422 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Fw: AAAS statement on "intelligent design" creationism
2. field stations in tropical Peru
3. Faculty position announcement/University of Minnesota
4. stable isotopes - protein turnover rates
5. PhD Fellowship
6. Job announcement for posting
7. Internet tools from the Kew Gardens
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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:47:37 -0500
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: AAAS statement on "intelligent design" creationism
----- Original Message -----
From: DANIEL PHELPS
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently
posted this position statement on "intelligent design" creationism:
http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2002/1106id2.shtml
Dan Phelps
http://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/KPS
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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:18:31 +0000
From: Douglas Yu <douglas.yu@UEA.AC.UK>
Subject: field stations in tropical Peru
I am writing to inform researchers looking for a Neotropical field
site that they might consider Tambopata Jungle Lodge in Peru. TJL is an
ecotourism lodge located on the Tambopata River on the border of the
1.6 million hectare Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, which is itself
located in southeastern, Amazonian Peru (the province of Madre de Dios,
within which Manu National Park can also be found).
Like many other biological stations and lodges in the general region
(Cocha Cashu Biological Station, Explorer's Inn, Picaflor Research
Station, and others), TJL offers access to a variety of forest types,
high biodiversity, extensive trail systems, logistic support, and
regular access to town. The lodge's location is especially suited
for experimental and/or logistically demanding scientific projects,
and for studies of human-environment interactions.
I have myself based much of my work at TJL over the years, and have
found the prices, the logistical support and the personal amenities
conducive to conducting large projects and for sending both graduate
and undergraduate students. Small projects are welcome also.
Any inquiries can be made to tplcus@terra.com.pe, or you can look at
this website: www.tambopatalodge.com
Yours,
Doug Yu
--
Douglas W. Yu, Lecturer in Conservation Biology
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (CEEC)
School for Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich,
England NR4 7TJ UK
Tel: UK(0)1603-593-835, Fax: UK(0)1603-592-250
Fax to email: US 707-222-7112, UK (0)870-167-5371
For details of our one year taught M.Sc. in conservation please see
http://www.uea.ac.uk/bio/AEC/index.html
For details of the School of Biological Sciences please see
http://www.uea.ac.uk/bio
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Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 22:57:35 -0500
From: mcfadden@UMN.EDU
Subject: Faculty position announcement/University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Ecology
The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior invites applications for
a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in ecology relevant to global
processes and patterns. We broadly define this as research on any process
relevant at global scales or on global processes that impact local scales.
Disease dynamics, biogeography, extinction/speciation, paleobiology,
biogeochemistry, invasion ecology, habitat fragmentation, and climate change
are some examples of potential research areas with global implications.
Research could range from work on single species to ecosystems, be
terrestrial, aquatic, or marine, and use experimental, comparative, and/or
theoretical methods. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain
an extramurally funded research program and to contribute to the
department's teaching mission.
For full consideration, applications should be completed by December 10,
2002. To apply, please submit the following: 1) a letter providing a
statement of research and teaching interests; 2) a CV; and 3) all reprints.
In addition, please have three letters of reference sent to:
Ecology Search Committee
University of Minnesota
1987 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual
orientation.
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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:40:07 -0500
From: {Luis Schiesari} <lschiesa@UMICH.EDU>
Subject: stable isotopes - protein turnover rates
Dear colleagues,
I am using stable isotope analysis to investigate food webs in ponds varing
n
productivity, through a combination of field sampling and field experiments.
My focal organisms are ranid tadpoles. I am using different tissues to have
perspectives both in terms of short and long term dietary preferences.
Although heart and liver tissues are expected to have higher turnover rates
than skeletal muscle, I know of no quantification of the protein turnover ra
e
of these and other body tissues, for anurans or other vertebrates.
Could somebody give me information, or suggest pertinent literature, on actu
l
turnover rates of protein in different tissues, preferably in vertebrates?
For instance: by the time an ectothermic vertebrate doubles (or triples, or.
.)
in mass, how much of the heart protein is expected to have been replaced? Wh
t
about skeletal muscle protein?
A different question is: assuming that diet remains constant through life, i
there any reason to believe that heart and skeletal muscle of a given
individual should have different 15N, 13C isotopic compositions?
Thank you very much,
Luis Schiesari
Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
48109-1048
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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 14:12:32 -0500
From: Rom Lipcius <rom@VIMS.EDU>
Subject: PhD Fellowship
>Ph.D. Fellowship in Blue Crab Ecology and Conservation
>
>School of Marine Science, Virginia Institute of Marine Science,
>The College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA
>
>The Willard A. Van Engel (WAVE) Fellowship was established to promote an
>attract individuals of outstanding ability to conduct research leading t
>an advanced degree in the School of Marine Science (SMS) of The College
f
>William and Mary. A three-year fellowship leading to the Ph.D. degree is
>available beginning Fall semester, 2003, in support of doctoral research
>on the blue crab in Chesapeake Bay, with emphasis on the following
>research areas:
>· environmental and biotic control of recruitment and population
>dynamics
>· utility of marine protected areas in conservation
>· food web dynamics and ecosystem-based management
>The fellowship offers an annual stipend of $15,900 and travel funds for
>three years, dependent on satisfactory progress. Research and tuition
>expenses are paid by the student^Òs faculty advisor. The fellowship may
e
>initiated in Summer, 2003, to allow the conduct of research prior to fal
>classes. Candidates must be US citizens and accepted to the SMS.
>Application information for the SMS is available at http://www.vims.edu/
ms/.
>
>TO APPLY: Candidates must be accepted to the School of Marine Science.
>Deadline for receipt of application to the School of Marine Science is 1
>January 2003. Application materials may be obtained from:
>
>Office of Graduate Dean, School of Marine Science,
>Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary,
>P. O. Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
>
>AND
>
>Send a letter requesting consideration for the WAVE Fellowship and a
>resume by 15 January 2003 to:
>
>Eugene M. Burreson, President, WILLARD A. VAN ENGEL FELLOWSHIP,
>Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary,
>P. O. Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
>Direct questions regarding administration of the fellowship to Dr. Eugen
>Burreson (gene@vims.edu); questions related to research should be direct
d
>to Dr. Rom Lipcius
>(rom@vims.edu,http://www.vims.edu/fish/faculty/lipcius_rn.html).
>
>
>Romuald N. Lipcius, Ph.D.
>Professor of Marine Science
>Virginia Institute of Marine Science
>The College of William and Mary
>Gloucester Point, VA 23062 USA
>*********************************************
>Phone: 804-684-7330, Fax: 804-684-7734
>Email: rom@vims.edu
>http://www.vims.edu/fish/faculty/lipcius_rn.html
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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:15:41 -0800
From: Sandra strieby <sandras@PWI.ORG>
Subject: Job announcement for posting
Will you please post the following job announcement on ECOLOG-L? Thank =
you--
Sandra Strieby
Executive Director
The Pacific Watershed Institute
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Job Announcement
Aquatic Scientist
The Pacific Watershed Institute (PWI) is seeking an Aquatic Scientist, =
with a focus on salmon ecology. PWI, incorporated in 1991 by a group of =
watershed scientists, is a 501(c)(3) organization working on research, =
development, and implementation of watershed assessment, restoration and =
education programs. The Pacific Watershed Institute provides scientific =
expertise and guidance to agencies, Tribal Nations, and other =
non-profits. Collaboration and building partnerships are essential =
components of our success. The majority of the organization's work has =
been in the Pacific Northwest, but PWI has also developed watershed =
assessment methods focused on the needs of Tribal Nations. Our offices =
are in Winthrop & Olympia, WA. The Aquatic Scientist position is =
located in the Winthrop office. The position is supervised by the =
Science Program Director (in Olympia) and the Executive Director, for =
administrative matters in the Winthrop office. =20
Position Description
The focus of the Methow office aquatic program is on stream and riparian =
processes with emphasis on relationships primarily with salmon ecology =
and habitat, stream channel and floodplain morphology. Current Methow =
office projects are related to conducting watershed assessments to =
develop restoration strategies, aquatic restoration design, =
implementation, and monitoring. The position requires project =
management and administration. The aquatic scientist will also assist =
in technical and administrative duties for other programs outside the =
Methow and for PWI in general.
Example duties:
=D8 Conduct aquatic assessments including habitat, snorkel and =
channel surveys
=D8 Develop aquatic restoration strategies and designs, and oversee =
implementation
=D8 Direct technicians in data collection and management
=D8 Manage aquatic restoration projects
=D8 Develop and implement aquatic monitoring programs
=D8 Participate in scientific team on watershed assessment
Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
=D8 Education, M.S. preferred, and experience (3-4 years minimum) =
in aquatic ecology, or aquatic habitat biology with an emphasis on =
salmon ecology
Experience:
=D8 Knowledge and experience in evaluating salmon and other =
fisheries habitat conditions and requirements and designing appropriate =
aquatic restoration measures
=D8 Project management and team leader experience
=D8 Experience with watershed science issues in the Pacific =
Northwest is not required, but is desirable
Skills and Abilities:
=D8 Broad ecology and physical science background as well as =
specific knowledge and experience in salmon requirements=20
=D8 Ability to work well with other watershed ecology disciplines
=D8 Clear and effective written and oral communication
=D8 Capability to transfer complex technical information to =
non-scientific audiences=20
=D8 Self directed, independent and team player work ethics
Other attributes of desirable candidates:
=D8 Project and grant development, funding, administration=20
=D8 Ability to work well with diverse interest groups
=D8 Systems thinker-ability to put details together with the big =
picture=20
=D8 Willingness to attend evening or weekend meetings and to travel =
outside of the Winthrop area as needed
=D8 Understanding the importance of and applying humor and =
flexibility to the job
=D8 Collegial and participatory work styles
=20
Salary & Benefits: $37-39,000, DOQ, Medical Insurance supplement, =
holidays & personal leave
Position open until filled. Please mail, e-mail or fax a cover letter, =
r=E9sum=E9 and three references to:
The Pacific Watershed Institute
Executive Director
P.O. Box 788
Winthrop, WA 98862
E-mail: info@pwi.org
Fax: 509-996-3962
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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:13:37 -0500
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Internet tools from the Kew Gardens
TWO IMPORTANT INTERNET TOOLS FROM KEW: ePIC & KEW LIBRARY CATALOGUE
From: Mark Jackson [m.jackson@rbgkew.org.uk], originally posted at
Taxacom Discussion List [taxacom@usobi.org]
ePIC
Kew Gardens has released the first stage in a new online infor-
mation resource discovery service called ePIC, the electronic
Plant Information Centre. From the ePIC interface at
www.kew.org/epic/
you can now search for plant information across 4 databases held
at Kew in one action. Over the next 2 years we will be extending
the features, and adding many more databases to this system,
with the intention of ultimately including all of our major
collections, bibliographies, taxonomic and speciesbased
datasets. The first release includes
1. the International Plant Names Index,
2. bibliographic data in the Kew Record of Taxonomic Litera-
ture,
3. information about the economic uses of plants in the Survey
of Economic Plants of Arid and SemiArid Lands, and
4. our Living Collection of c30,000 plant taxa.
Send your comments by email to epicfeedback@kew.org.
THE KEW LIBRARY CATALOGUE
The Kew Library Catalogue has gone live at
http://www.kew.org/library/catalogue.html
making information about Kew's collections available to a
worldwide readership for the first time.
This unique resource currently holds more than 145,000 in-
dividual records, mostly for published material like monographs
and pamphlets. About 700 of the ca. 4,000 periodical titles held
at Kew have entries on the catalogue, mainly those acquired by
purchase.
The catalogue has been created since 1991 using the Unicorn
Collection Management System. The library's old catalogue cards
were converted to electronic format by OCLC between 1992 and
1995, and since then we have continued to add new material at a
rate of ca. 3,000 items per year. This resource will continue to
grow, and there are plans to make the catalogue entries for the
Archives and Illustrations Collections available at a later
stage.
More recent additions to the catalogue include recommended
Internet resources relating to botany, which can be viewed via
hyperlink from within bibliographic records. Another key feature
of this botanical gateway is the ability to search other
libraries from within the catalogue itself. Live connections to
the Library of Congress and the Natural History Museum, London,
are already set up and links to further libraries with relevant
collections will be added in the future.
If you have any questions or comments please contact Gabriele
Popp at webcat@kew.org
This item from the Botanical Electronic News
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