I fundamentally disagree. I work with words, so meanings are very
important to me, and I do not think there is any popular confusion
between the noun usage of "landscape" and the verb usage.
So let's try to avoid manufacturing such confusion now.
Later,
Dave
On 5/27/2013 3:15 PM, David L. McNeely wrote:
---- Wayne Tyson <landr...@cox.net> wrote:
The etymology of the term "landscape" means "to scrape the land." Not much
to do with ecology. Yes, I know that the word has come to mean something
else, but it interferes with public understanding of the fundamental
opposition of landscaping with ecosystems.
It may be futile, but I'm gonna keep on griping about it.
Good for you Wayne. Every field needs at least 2-3 capable curmudgeons. And,
the English language needs an overseer or two to help keep it true to its roots
(howsomever diverse those roots might be).
FWIW, I agree with you regarding Landscape Ecology. I recall having a
conversation with a landscape ecologist who worked at Grand Canyon National
Park some years back. He mentioned to me that his mother called him the Grand
Canyon's gardener.
We really should have a less ambiguous term to apply to this work.
David McNeely
WT
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Inouye" <ino...@umd.edu>
To: <ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:31 AM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Job: National Coordinator for the Landscape Conservation
Cooperatives initiative, USFWS
This is a heads up for those who might be interested in applying for the
position of National Coordinator for the Landscape Conservation
Cooperatives initiative. Doug Austen has announced his departure, and the
FWS will shortly post the position in USA JOBS.
We believe the posting will be only open for two weeks. The following
infomation should be helpful in locating the position, but regular users
of USAJobs will know that the published title might not match exactly what
the position title is....
USFWS Title: National Landscape Conservation Coordinator
OPM Title: Fish and Wildlife Administrator
Series and Grade: GS-0480, Series 15
Duty Location: Washington, DC (Arlington, VA, is actual office location)
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