Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 8 Sep 2003 to 9 Sep 2003 (#2003-226)
There are 6 messages totalling 335 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Got an Herbarium Database???
2. Olentangy River Wetlands, Furnished River-View Apartment, For Visiting
Scholars
3. The Olenatany River Wetlands Furnished River-view Apartment for visitin
scholars
4. Amphibian toxicity to 2,4-D vs. triclopyr?
5. Job advertisement
6. PLEASE POST: OTS - REU at La Selva announcement for Mentors
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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 08:32:31 -0400
From: Tim Howard <tghoward@GW.DEC.STATE.NY.US>
Subject: Re: Got an Herbarium Database???
Rob and Susan,
We've got something that would suit your needs. The New York
Natural Heritage Program developed an MS Access database to help
collectors keep track of and generate herbarium labels for their
specimens (we've named it "Theo"). Data entry is greatly streamlined as
the program already has placenames and species names in it (you could
also use your species list). You don't have to enter family and
authority names - the database figures it out for you as you've already
chosen the correct binomial. Standard reports for printing labels are
already laid out.
This program is free via download from this address:
http://www.nyflora.org/theo/theo.htm
There are a few other database programs out there. You might want to
check out 'Specify', a database tailored more for museums and herbaria:
http://www.usobi.org/specify/
Sincerely,
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
>>> Rob Taylor <rtaylor@TNC.ORG> 09/08/03 04:09PM >>>
Ecolog'ers ---
We're developing a small herbarium and would like to maintain a
database on
the specimens collected. We also currently have a plant list and we'd
like
to put both the plant list and the herbarium information in an
MS/Access
relational database. Our hope was that this database could be used to
print
herbarium labels and allow lay people to enter data. Rather than try
to
grow this from seed, we were hoping for a "start" (or a tuber?).
Does anyone already have such a database???
If so, or if you have a lead, please let us know.
Thanks for your help,
Susan Geer & Rob Taylor
The Nature Conservancy
NE Oregon Field office
PO Box 386
Enterprise, OR
(541)426-3458
susanmgeer@yahoo.com
rtaylor@tnc.org
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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 08:33:43 -0400
From: Li Zhang <zhang.326@OSU.EDU>
Subject: Olentangy River Wetlands, Furnished River-View Apartment,
For Visiting Scholars
Olentangy River Wetlands
Furnished River-View Apartment
For Visiting Scholars
The Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (ORWRP), at the Ohio State
University, Columbus, Ohio, is fortunate to have an apartment for
visiting scientists to the nearby wetland research park. When not in
use by the ORWRP, it is available to any university department. Uses
could include short term, e.g., interviews and workshops, and
long-term, e.g. sabbaticals.
The tastefully furnished 3rd floor, 1-br apartment is located across
the river from the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in a
beautiful riverine setting at Olentangy Village. It is a 5-minute
bike ride on the Olentangy River bikepath from the center of OSU
campus. Close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Rates: $40
per day; $200 per week; $600 per month. For more information, please
call 292-9774 or e-mail mitsch.1@osu.edu Visit the Olentangy River
Wetlands: http://swamp.osu.edu
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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 10:10:42 -0400
From: Li Zhang <zhang.326@OSU.EDU>
Subject: The Olenatany River Wetlands Furnished River-view Apartment for
visiting scholars
The Olenatany River Wetlands Furnished River-view Apartment for
visiting scholars
The Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (ORWRP) is fortunate to
have an apartment for visiting scientists to the nearby wetland
research park. When not in use by the ORWRP, it is available to any
university department. Uses could include short term, e.g.,
interviews and workshops, and long-term, e.g. sabbaticals.
The tastefully furnished 3rd floor, 1-br apartment is located across
the river from the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in a
beautiful riverine setting at Olentangy Village. It is a 5-minute
bike ride on the Olentangy River bikepath from the center of OSU
campus. Close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Rates: $40
per day; $200 per week; $600 per month. For more information, please
call 292-9774 or e-mail mitsch.1@osu.edu
Visit the Olentangy River Wetlands: http://swamp.osu.edu
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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 12:22:45 -0400
From: eann@JUNO.COM
Subject: Amphibian toxicity to 2,4-D vs. triclopyr?
Fellow ecologgers,
I'm dealing with an Oriental bittersweet, _Celastrus orbiculatus_,
infestation (1 acre; vines up to 6" in diameter) in a moist white
pine/mixed woodland. After cutting the vines and pulling up roots,
Cooperative Extension recommends spot applications of a systemic
herbicide. Two herbicides fill the bill: 2,4-D and triclopyr.
(Glyphosate, a broad spectrum herbicide, is not recommended.)
There is no surface water in the vicinity but I have observed several
species of amphibians (e.g., wood frog, gray tree frog, American toad,
redback salamander, red efts) where spraying will be conducted. Under
these circumstances, can anyone tell me which, if either, 2,4-D or
triclopyr is less toxic to amphibs?
I appreciate your help,
Ann
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E. Ann Poole, M.Sc., Ecologist & Environmental Planner
479 N State St, F-2, Concord, NH 03301
<eann@juno.com> 603.230.9870
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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 10:41:32 -0600
From: Natalie Lucero <natalie@NREL.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Job advertisement
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Research Scientist I Special/Physiological Ecologist
Position One ^Ö High Arctic
A research scientist position is available with the Natural Resource Ecology
Laboratory (NREL), Colorado State University, for a highly motivated,
well-trained scientist to study carbon and water interactions in the arctic
tundra of NW Greenland as part of a NSF Biocomplexity project. The
successful candidate will cooperate with the Biocomplexity PI (Dr. Jeff
Welker) on the study of water and carbon cycle coupling including the
quantification of diurnal net ecosystem CO2 flux and the use of stable
isotopes (d18O and d13C) under a suite of environmental manipulations.
Development of additional areas of interest that conform with the scope of
the research program will be encouraged once initial project objectives have
been obtained. This individual will be required to spend ~100 days per year
(May-Sept) in the field, based at Thule Air Base, NW Greenland (76oN, 70oW)
and will be required at times to work under extreme conditions requiring
excellent health and stamina. Important qualifications include: Relevant
arctic or alpine tundra research experience, PhD in physiological plant
ecology, soil biogeochemistry, plant or soil ecology; operation and field
use of portable photosynthesis systems including data synthesis; experience
using stable isotopes (d18O and d13C) in the study of ecosystem carbon and
water processes; operation of stable isotope mass spectrometers; operation
and use of micro-data loggers and abiotic probes; extensive publication
experience of scientific findings in peer reviewed journals; training and
mentoring of undergraduate or graduate students, oral and poster
presentations at national and or international meetings, and classroom
instruction. This position is funded for one year at 50% and additional
salary funds are possible through collaborative development of research
proposals with Dr. Welker and other members of NREL. Salary range is $3500
to $4000 per month. Appointment is available 1 November, 2003. Send letter
of interest that describes relevant experience, CV, and contact information
for 3 references to Natalie Lucero, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory,
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1499 or
natalie@nrel.colostate.edu postmarked by October 6, 2003.
Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. OEO Office, 101 Student Services Building.
Position Two ^Ö Mixedgrass Prairie
A research scientist position is available with the Natural Resource Ecology
Laboratory (NREL), Colorado State University, for a highly motivated,
well-trained scientist to study carbon, water and nutrient interactions in
the Mixedgrass Prairie as part of a DOE NIGEC project. The successful
candidate will cooperate with the NIGEC PI (Dr. Jeff Welker) on the study of
how changes in winter and summer precipitation affect water, carbon and
mineral nutrition of plants and ecosystems. The project will focus in part
on quantifying diurnal and annual CO2 exchange rates and carbon budgets in
conjunction with measures of soil water, soil and plant mineral nutrition.
Development of additional areas of interest that conform with the scope of
the research program will be encouraged once initial project objectives have
been obtained. This individual will be required to spend ~100 days per year
in the field (summer and winter), at the High Plains Grassland Research
Station near Cheyenne, WY and will be required at times to work under
extreme conditions requiring excellent health and stamina. Important
qualifications include: relevant grassland or terrestrial ecology
experience, PhD in physiological plant ecology, soil biogeochemistry, plant
or soil ecology; operation and field use of portable photosynthesis systems;
experience establishing and using micrometeorological stations, soil water
probes, in situ soil CO2 probes; extensive publication experience of
scientific findings in peer reviewed journals; training and mentoring of
undergraduate or graduate students, oral and poster presentations at
national and or international meetings, and classroom instruction. The
successful individuals will be expected to contribute to the overall success
of each project and will be working with other investigators and students
who are involved in the projects. The successful candidates will also
contribute to our Physiological Plant Ecology research program
(http://www.nrel.colostate.persons/welker) by participating in our seminar
series and co-mentoring associated graduate students. This position is
funded at 50% and additional salary funds up to 100% are possible through
collaborative development of research proposals with Dr. Welker and members
of NREL. Salary range is $3500 to $4000 per month. Appointment is available
1 November, 2003. Highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals should send
a letter of interest that describes relevant experience, CV, contact
information of three references to: Natalie Lucero, Natural Resource Ecology
Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499, or
natalie@nrel.colostate.edu postmarked by October 6, 2003.
Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. OEO Office, 101 Student Services Building.
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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 13:36:03 -0400
From: Rodney Vargas <rvargas@DUKE.EDU>
Subject: PLEASE POST: OTS - REU at La Selva announcement for Mentors
>
>
>OTS - REU at La Selva announcement for Mentors
>
>The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is looking for mentors for t
e
>third year of its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
>program. Mentors will be responsible for guiding one or two undergradua
e
>students in doing ecological research projects at La Selva Biological
>station. The program is open to both U.S. and Costa Rican students. U.
.
>students will participate in the program for 10 weeks from June 7 to
>August 16, 2004. Costa Rican students will participate in the program f
r
>6 months from June to November 2004.
>
>The goal of the REU program is to give advanced undergraduate students t
e
>opportunity to learn about all aspects of conducting research in tropica
>field biology. Students will be expected to actively participate in the
>process of developing specific research questions and experimental
>design. Under the guidance of their mentor, they will be responsible fo
>collecting field data, data analysis, and presenting the results of thei
>research both orally and in written format.
>
>Mentors should provide several potential project ideas that students cou
d
>select from to develop into a feasible project involving approximately
>seven to eight weeks of fieldwork. Mentors should spend at least three
>weeks of this period with the students in the field in order to help in
>the design, implementation, and analysis of projects. Ideally, mentors
>will be at the station during the first two weeks and during the final
>week of the program. Potential projects for students may be part of the
>mentor's current research program but should allow students the
>opportunity to provide input into the specific goals and methods of thei
>project.
>
>Primary mentors are expected to have completed their graduate
>studies. However, mentors with graduate students working at the field
>site are welcome to involve graduate students in the guidance and
>supervision of REU participants.
>
>REU student participants will have all of their expenses covered by the
>program as well as a small budget for equipment. Mentors participating
n
>the REU program will be provided with funds to cover three weeks of
>station fees or the equivalent amount in airfare, per student.
>
>In order to participate in the program mentors must send a letter with a
>short summary (no more than 100 words) of potential project ideas. Also
>please indicate your prior experience with tropical ecology, whether you
>already have an established project at La Selva, how much time you can
>commit to being with your student in the field, and your prior experienc
>in supervising undergraduate research. Those interested in working with
>Costa Rican students should indicate whether they would be available to
>visit La Selva after August of 2004. To facilitate appropriate matches
>between mentors and accepted students, this information must be submitte
>to the Director of Undergraduate Programs at OTS, Dr. Karin Gastreich, a
>karing@ots.ac.cr by no later than October 31, 2003.
>
>For more information please contact Dr. Karin Gastreich, karing@ots.ac.c
,
>tel. (506) 240-6696, or see our web site at:
>
>http://www.ots.ac.cr/en/education/under_summer_reu.shtml
>Please excuse any duplication in receipt of this message as members
>serving dual roles or subscribing to the OTS bulletin board appear on mo
e
>than one list server.
>
>
>Organization for Tropical Studies
>Duke University
>Box 90630
>Durham, NC 27708
>Tel. (919) 684-5774, Fax (919) 684-5661
>E-mail <nao@duke.edu>; www.ots.duke.edu
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