Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Jun 2003 to 18 Jun 2003 (#2003-155)
There are 9 messages totalling 533 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. raised mosquito jackets
2. PDA's for field data collection (2)
3. GPS for tracking snakes
4. Announcement: Distance Workshops 10-19 September 2003, St Andrews
5. Short Course: Estimating Animal Abundance, 2-6 September 2003, St Andre
s
6. Volunteer opportunities in tropical forest conservation
7. Deevey Award-Call for applications for the 88th ESA Annual meeting in
Savannah, GA
8. mosquito jacket summary
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:40:32 -0600
From: Kurt Reinhart <reinhart@SELWAY.UMT.EDU>
Subject: raised mosquito jackets
I remember visiting some researchers down in the Everglades National =
Park several years ago and seeing some great mosquito jackets. They =
would go into the field with mosquito suits that were raised above the =
skin with what appeared to be parachute cord that snaked along the =
inside of the netting. The addition of the parachute cord made it =
possible to go shirtless and still keep the mosquitoes at a safe =
distance. Most jackets will sit directly on your skin (shoulders area) =
and allow the *%$^s to bite right through the netting. Anyone know =
where you get these??? Here is a link for something similar:
http://www.bugtamer.com/catalog.html
I was wondering if there are other options available. Specifically =
something good in hot weather like the Everglades (sorry Alaskans) where =
the bugs stay active at incredibly high temperatures.
Cheers,
Kurt
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Kurt Reinhart=20
The University of Montana=20
Division of Biological Sciences=20
Missoula, MT 59812=20
Office: (406) 243-5935=20
Fax: (509) 756-8036=20
E-mail: reinhart@selway.umt.edu=20
"although there is a Law of the Conservation of Matter,=20
there is no Law of the Conservation of Species." Elton 1958=20
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:22:41 -0500
From: Alejandro Masis <amasis@BIOGUANACASTE.CO.CR>
Subject: Re: PDA's for field data collection
I am using a Visor Egde from Handspring (I think they dont make it
any more though, which is too bad because is super thin but very
tough) for my field work and its great. I am also using FileMaker
Mobile for data entry (and FileMaker Pro 6 on my laptop). This data
base program allows you to make fields with value lists, so you
choose (i.e tap) the value for the field, therefore reducing amount
of time even more and basically no errors. FileMaker allows you to
export data in many formats for further analysis. And yes I back up
every day too. I use WhirlPack bags for rain-proofing (tougher than
ziplocks).
Alejandro
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Department of Biology
University of Missouri-St. Louis
R223 Research Building
8001 Natural Bridge Road
St. Louis, MO 63121-4499
Biology Office: (314) 516-6200
Biology Office Fax: (314) 516-6233
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 20:22:38 +0530
From: shomen@BGUMAIL.BGU.AC.IL
Subject: GPS for tracking snakes
Hi,
We are interested in buying a GPS which would help us in tracking the moveme
t of a snake(with radio transmitter), for studying its activity pattern at n
ght.
I have used Garmin 12 for large carnivore and it was excellent but I was won
ering if anyone knows of any other model which would give us a better resolu
ion, as this time I will be using it on an animal which moves in a much smal
er area.
The two models which we were considering are: Garmin 12 XL and Magellan meri
ian gold.
Thanks a lot in advance.
regards
Shomen
Shomen Mukherjee
Mitrani Dept. of Desert Ecology,
Blaustein Institute for Desert Research,
Ben- Gurion University of the Negev,
Sede Boker Campus, 84990
Israel
Ph: 054 398 577 email:shomen@bgumail.bgu.ac.il; shomenm@yahoo.com
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 07:44:44 -0400
From: Tim Howard <tghoward@GW.DEC.STATE.NY.US>
Subject: Re: PDA's for field data collection
There have been two recent articles in the ESA Bulletin about this
issue, check out the Technological Tools section here:
http://www.esajournals.org/esaonline/?request=get-toc&issn=0012-9623&volume=
83&issue=04
(Volume 83, Number 4, October 2002)
and also here:
http://www.esajournals.org/esaonline/?request=get-toc&issn=0012-9623&volume=
82&issue=02
(Volume Volume 82, Number 2, April 2001)
Here at the New York Natural Heritage Program, we use the Compaq Ipaq
with their rugged case. You enter data while it is in the rugged case.
Mine was just fully submerged last week (I tripped over a tussuck in a
sedge meadow) - it was fine, I kept right on entering data. We've also
used this setup in the rain.
Concerning data loss and battery life. All our data gets written to
either a SD (Secure Digital) card or a PCMCIA card. Neither of these
lose data if the PDA quits.
We use a database we developed with VisualCE. It's kind of pricey but
has allowed us to build a very powerful data entry tool that we upload
into a served database (MS Access) on our desktops with relative ease.
Using the PDA in the field saves us tremendous time in the office and
also, because we use menus for species names, makes our data entry MUCH
more accurate, at least as spelling errors go.
Good luck!
Tim Howard
Timothy G. Howard, Ecologist
New York Natural Heritage Program
625 Broadway, 5th floor
Albany, NY 12233-4757
(518) 402-8945
facsimile (518) 402-8925
>>> Melanie Allen Truan <mltruan@UCDAVIS.EDU> 06/14/03 02:52P
>>>
Dear Ecologgers,
I'd like to inquire of our many knowledgeable listservees out there
whether
folks use PDA's (Palm, PocketPC, etc.) for data collection in the
field. If
so, which models seem to work best, what types of software do you use,
what
is the ease of uploading, etc?
Thanks in advance for your replies. I will be happy to post responses
if
others are interested.
Melanie
Melanie Allen Truan mltruan@ucdavis.edu
Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology
University of California, Davis
1 Shields Avenue
Davis CA 95616
"Researchers have already cast much darkness on the subject,
and if they continue their investigations
we shall soon know nothing at all about it."
Mark Twain
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 17:06:09 +0100
From: Catherine Brown <cathy@MCS.ST-AND.AC.UK>
Subject: Announcement: Distance Workshops 10-19 September 2003, St Andrews
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ANNOUNCEMENT
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DISTANCE WORKSHOPS 2003
Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
The aim of these workshops is to train participants in the latest
methods for design and analysis of distance sampling surveys,
including line and point transects. The workshops are taught by
leading researchers in the field, using Distance software.
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Workshop 1: Introduction to Distance Sampling, 10-12 September
An introductory workshop focusing on standard distance sampling
methods. The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice and
participants will learn how to use version 4 of the program
Distance. Participants will gain a solid grounding in both
survey design and methods of analysis for distance sampling
surveys.
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Workshop 2: Advanced Techniques and Recent Developments in Distance
Sampling,
15-17 September
A workshop designed for those who are already familiar with the
basics, where we will teach advanced material such as automated
survey design, adaptive sampling, incorporating covariates into
the detection function, methods for where g(0)<1, and spatial
modelling of density. Participants will learn the more advanced
features of version 4 of Distance.
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For both workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their
own data sets, and can expect to do some preliminary analyses of
their data.
The number of participants on both workshops is strictly limited,
and for this reason we encourage you to register as soon as
possible. Information and forms can be downloaded from our web
site, www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/conferences.php
Please contact the workshop organizers with any queries:
Rhona Rodger / Catherine Brown
CREEM, The Observatory
Buchanan Gardens
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
Scotland
KY16 9LZ
Tel: (+44) (0) 1334 461829/1840
Fax: (+44) (0) 1334 461800
rhona@mcs.st-and.ac.uk
cathy@mcs.st-and.ac.uk
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 16:39:34 +0100
From: Catherine Brown <cathy@MCS.ST-AND.AC.UK>
Subject: Short Course: Estimating Animal Abundance, 2-6 September 2003,
St Andrews
Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
Announcement:
Short Course on Estimating Animal Abundance
2nd - 6th September 2003
Have you ever struggled to make sense of the various methods
for estimating animal abundance? Plot sampling, distance sampling,
removal methods, catch-effort, change-in-ratio, mark-recapture...
Or are you familiar with some of the methods and want to know
more about the others?
This course will teach the concepts underlying all the main
abundance estimation methods in a rigorous but accessible way.
We cover methods from quadrant sampling of closed, static
populations to state-space modelling methods for open, dynamic
populations. The material is designed primarily for life- and
environmental scientists, wildlife managers and conservation
workers, but it may also be of interest to applied statisticians
working in these fields. Participants will need to have some
numerical training (an undergraduate-level course in statistics,
for example) although the key statistical concepts required will
be developed in the early part of the course. A maximum of 30
participants can be accommodated.
Funding for the course has come from the UK research councils,
enabling us to charge very modest registration fees. In addition,
the councils have provided funding to cover reasonable
accommodation and subsistence expenses for up to ten attendees
who are EPSRC or NERC PhD students.
For more information, see
http://www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/conferences.php
All enquiries should initially be addressed to:
Catherine Brown, Rhona Rodger / Workshop Organisers
CREEM, University of St Andrews
The Observatory, Buchanan Gardens
St Andrews, Fife, Scotland KY16 9LZ
Tel: (+44) (0) 1334 361842
Email: cathy@mcs.st-and.ac.uk or rhona@mcs.st-and.ac.uk
Fax: (+44) (0) 1334 361800
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 15:49:26 +0100
From: Craig Turner <ct@CORALCAY.ORG>
Subject: Volunteer opportunities in tropical forest conservation
Dear Colleague
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the tropical
forest conservation work of Coral Cay Conservation (CCC). I would also like
to update you exciting opportunities for individuals (students/volunteers)
to take part on our new exciting forest project in Mexico.
By means of some background, Coral Cay Conservation has primary expertise in
the survey and monitoring of coral reefs and tropical forests, and
establishment of reserves and protected areas. We also have a great deal of
experience in community-based conservation management, and community
education and training programmes. Additionally, we provide considerable
local and national capacity building opportunities for project partners. Our
project areas include: Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Cuba,
Indonesia, Philippines and Fiji. We are primarily self-funded, through an
international volunteer programme, and hence do not charge our host partners
for our services.
We have ongoing forest projects in the Philippines and Malaysia, with many
opportunities for volunteers. Please see our website
(http://www.coralcay.org/expeditions/index.html). However, we are about to
embark on a new project in Mexico.
The Sian Ka'an Tropical Coastal Forests Project is a pioneering NEW
expedition, off the Coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, which will help protect
the great Mexican 'Sian Ka'an' Biosphere Reserve. CCC is currently
recruiting both staff and volunteers to take part on this exciting venture.
See the CCC website
(http://www.coralcay.org/expeditions/mexico_forest.html).
The reserve supports a wealth of biodiversity including over 1,200 species
of vascular plants and in excess of 330 bird species. However, rapid growth
in settlements, largely as a result of tourism interest in the area, is
exerting great pressure on natural resources within the reserve.
Following the invitation of the Mexican Government, CCC will begin a
collaborative programme in September 2003, to survey the regions terrestrial
environments in order to underpin the development of effective management
strategies and provide training and conservation education opportunities for
project counterparts.
I would therefore greatly appreciate if you could circulate this information
to your students/volunteers since we would welcome their participation.
Interested parties should contact info@coralcay.org for further information
on how to join the project. Don^Òt hesitate to contact me if you want furthe
details on any aspect of CCC^Òs work or consult our website: www.coralcay.or
Kind regards.
Craig
Craig Turner
Terrestrial Science Co-ordinator
Coral Cay Conservation Ltd
The Tower, 125 High Street,
Colliers Wood, London,
SW19 2JG, UK
Email: ct@coralcay.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 8545 7722 (direct line)
+44 (0)870 750 0668 ext. 303 (switch board)
Fax: +44 (0)870 750 0667
www.coralcay.org
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 08:17:15 -0400
From: Jason Lynch <jallynch@LIFE.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Deevey Award-Call for applications for the 88th ESA Annual meeting
n
Savannah, GA
The Paleoecology Section of the Ecological Society of America has
established the Edward S. Deevey award in memory of Dr. Deevey's efforts
and dedication in fostering the highest quality of paleoecological research
by graduate students. The award of $150 is offered for the best oral or
poster presentation in Paleoecology by a graduate student at the Annual ESA
Meeting. Paleoecology is defined to include studies of ecological processes
and patterns that occur at or greater than decade-long time scales and that
use or interpret direct, long-term biological, paleontological,
sedimentary, historical or similar records.
Candidate for the award must be the sole or senior author of the
abstract. He or she must also prepare and present an oral paper or prepare,
set up, and present a poster at the Annual Meeting. The candidate must be a
graduate student or have completed the degree within 9 months of the
presentation. The presentation must describe research used for obtaining a
graduate degree. The evaluation criteria parallel those used in selecting
the ESA Buell and Braun Award winners. The winner of the award will be
announced in the ESA Bulletin following the Annual Meeting. For more
information see http://www.geography.uoregon.edu/esa_paleo/Awards/
If you wish to be considered for the Deevey award at the 88th ESA
Annual meeting in Savannah, GA, please submit the below application form
and a copy of your abstract by mail, fax or e-mail to the Deevey Award Chair
Jason Lynch
Department of Plant Biology
University of Illinois
265 Morrill Hall
505 S. Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61801
email: jallynch@life.uiuc.edu
Phone: 217-244-9871
Fax: 217-244-7246
DEEVEY AWARD APPLICATION FORM
Student name:
............................................................................
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College/University affiliation:
........................................................................
Current mailing address:
............................................................................
.
Current telephone: ...................... and e-mail address:
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Summer mailing address:
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Summer telephone: ................... and e-mail address:
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Title of presentation:
............................................................................
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Author(s):
............................................................................
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Format of presentation, oral or poster:
............................................................
At the time of the presentation I will be (indicate one)
........ a graduate student
........ not more than 9 months past graduation
I will be the sole/senior author (indicate one) of the paper/poster.
Signature:
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 12:48:31 -0600
From: Kurt Reinhart <reinhart@SELWAY.UMT.EDU>
Subject: mosquito jacket summary
Thanks for the feedback. Here is a summary.
The bug shirts from bugshirt.com received the highest praise from people =
from Alaska to the Everglades. The other product by bugtamer also =
received good comments. Both jackets appear to be superior to most =
mosquito jackets. General feedback on products.
Bugtamers are good & used frequently by people in the Everglades. The =
jacket material is raised off the skin with their unique double guard =
mesh. I think this jacket allows more air movement than the bug shirt. =
However, I was told the bugs may still bite through and an undershirt (& =
possible DEET applications) is preferred. Also, the camouflage patterns =
heat up and the view mesh may be difficult to see through depending on =
the lighting. However, if you order direct from Bugtamer (instead of =
Cabelas) then you can purchase a tan variety that should heat up less =
and attract fewer mosquitoes.
http://www.bugtamer.com/catalog.html I'm not sure if the price goes =
down if you order direct.
~$80-90 US
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jhtml?i=
d=3D0005357930784a&navAction=3Dpush&navCount=3D4&indexId=3Dcat470134&podI=
d=3D0005357&catalogCode=3DID&parentId=3Dcat470134&parentType=3Dindex&rid=3D=
&cmCat=3Dsearch
The bug shirt was used by people in Alaska and Everglades. Also, this =
jacket received slightly better reviews by the person from the =
Everglades that had experience with both jackets. This jacket is =
supposed to be reasonably cool (cool colors- white & tan and mesh along =
sides) but still requires an undershirt. The light coloring (white or =
tan) helps attract fewer mosquitoes and keeps you cooler. The material =
(cotton or polyester microfiber) is tightly woven and prevents =
mosquitoes from biting through it. One person recommended buying the =
elite version ~$7 more. This version has better pockets, adjustable =
hood, and hood zipper.
~$50-60 US
http://bugshirt.com/ They also sell pants, gators, hoods, etc.
In extremely buggy environments, it was recommended to soak your bug =
jacket the night before in a mixture of water and deet. Hope this =
helps.
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Kurt Reinhart=20
The University of Montana=20
Division of Biological Sciences=20
Missoula, MT 59812=20
Office: (406) 243-5935=20
Fax: (509) 756-8036=20
E-mail: reinhart@selway.umt.edu=20
"although there is a Law of the Conservation of Matter,=20
there is no Law of the Conservation of Species." Elton 1958=20
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 16 Jun 2003 to 17 Jun 2003 (#2003-154)
There is one message totalling 30 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Citation: Ecological Effects of the Vietnam War
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 19:15:05 -0700
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: Citation: Ecological Effects of the Vietnam War
Given past discussions on this list, I thought the following citation may
be of general interest. I have a digital copy, in case you don't have
access to the journal (which is now called Journal of American Planning
Association).
Concerned Architects and Planners, UCLA. 1972. "Interpretation:
Ecological Effects of the Vietnam War," AIP Journal, (Sep 1972): 297-307.
[Concerned Architects and Planners of the University of California, Los
Angeles, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, is a group originally
formed in 1968. It was reactivated in May 1972 because of mounting
evidence on the increasing use of ecologically destructive weapons in
Indochina supplied by this country to replace the use of our troops. A
portion of this group, which includes students and staff as well as
faculty, wrote this article. Principal authors were (alphabetically) :
Vivian Barsocchini, Marshall Feldman, John Friedman, Barclay Hudson, Judy
Kossy, Tom Lane, Peter Marcuse, Ed McEIroy, Judy McGowan, Anita Mermel,
Ruth Nadel, and Martin Wachs. The following members of the group also
worked on this article: Linda Adams, Nancy Arnold, Jim Hirsh, Frank Klett,
Toto Lane, Linda Nielsen, Hans Pike Oliver, Lee Pasarew, Barbara Saxon,
David Stea, Jan Waller, Mickey Wapner.]
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