Susan Kephart wrote:
Does anyone have a pdf or suggested reference of a good paper for
interested non-science majors to read on forests and the ecosystem
services they provide? I'm interested in something suitable for
discussion.
A globally focussed article on ecological functions/services
M.S. Research Assistantship Opportunity
A two year M.S. Research Assistantship is available with the University of
Arkansas-Arkansas Forest Resources Center. This assistantship carries a
stipend of $15,000 per year plus tuition and fee waivers.
Requirements:
Satisfactory GRE scores
B.S. degree
The Northeast Temperate Network of the National Park Service is
currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time biologist position (GS
11/12, $52,912 to $86,801 per year). This position will coordinate
long-term monitoring efforts along the Appalachian National Scenic
Trail. The
Susan;
You also would do well to offer the Issues in Ecology publication on
this subject that the Ecological Society of America publishes. Written by a
high-class selection of ESA ecologists, it is a perfect start for non-majors
and other non-ecologists. You can access it for free at
The Ecological Society has a variety of fact sheets about ecological
issues, including ecosystem services:
http://esa.org/teaching_learning/factsheets.php
