[ECOLOG-L] Bibliography of Honduran ornithology - 2000 to 2010
ECOLOG, The period 2000 to 2010 was one of the most productive for ornithology in Honduras, with over 40 published papers and reports on a diversity of topics. A bibliography of this material and a majority of papers is available at http://ocean.otr.usm.edu/~w440035/, thanks to the effort of Sheri Glowinski. We hope that the distribution of these papers further increases interest in ornithological research in Honduras and northern Middle America. If you have any questions about ornithology or natural resource conservation in Honduras please contact any of the authors represented, myself, or Sheri. Best, David L. Anderson dander...@abrinc.com Sheri Glowinski sheri_glowin...@yahoo.com
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral position investigating landscape-scale forest carbon and succession dynamics
We are still accepting applications for a multi-year post-doc opportunity. Post-doc opportunity jointly sponsored by Purdue University and the USFS Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies in Rhinelander, WI. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a demonstrated record of academic and research success to lead a simulation study investigating carbon storage in eastern forests using models informed by targeted field studies and conducted under a set of plausible alternative futures that include interactions of prescribed fire management, climate change, exotic pests and American chestnut restoration. This post-doctoral position will be officially housed within the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University, but qualified candidates will have the choice of working at either the Purdue campus or the US Forest Service Institute of Applied Ecosystem Studies in Rhinelander, WI. Incumbent will work collaboratively with investigators at both locations. Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in ecosystem science, forestry, or other closely related field 2. Comprehensive knowledge of forest dynamics including silviculture, succession, natural disturbance (insects, fire, and wind), forest management, environmental drivers, and their interactions on forest composition and carbon dynamics. 3. Experience with design and execution of simulation experiments featuring complex ecosystem and/or landscape models Desired Skills: 1. Ability to synthesize data across a wide range of sources to define critical parameters for ecosystem models 2. Research experience in forest carbon cycling and ability to develop sound methodology to examine and interpret forest carbon storage under multiple successional and climate scenarios 3. Ability to apply spatial statistics to investigate processes underlying patterns within mapped data. 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate science effectively, both in co- authoring peerreviewed publications and delivering presentations at professional meetings. Desired start date is late-summer to early-fall 2011 and salary commensurate with qualifications. Contact: Dr. Douglass F. Jacobs Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA Email: djac...@purdue.edu ** Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer
[ECOLOG-L] Grad/Advanced UG Field Course in N. AZ: Climate Change
BIO571: Field Biology: Class Number 1717 Field Education in Climate Change at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Learn about climate change impacts in scenic Northern Arizona: 1)Conduct novel scientific research along C. Hart Merriam’s elevation gradient. 2) Interact with land managers who are working on climate change issues. 3) Learn to present scientific information to a broad range of audiences. When: June 6-24, 2011…REGISTER NOW! Location: This course will meet on-line starting June 6, 2011. Students will stay at the Merriam-Powell Research Station http://www.mpcer.nau.edu/mprs/, in Flagstaff, Arizona for one week, June 13-19. The week at the field station will be followed by another week of on-line coursework. Details: This course is designed for advanced undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, or science education; graduate students who are beginning their degree program; and K- 12 teachers seeking graduate credit. You will examine how science and technology can be used to understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change on natural ecosystems. Your research will focus on climate change impacts at sites ranging from mixed conifer vegetation on the San Francisco Peaks to desert habitat at Wupatki National Monument. The use of GPS and long-term weather data will be used to examine the responses of plants and animals to climate change. You must stay on site and be a full- time participant. Housing, in a bunkroom, and food during the field station stay are provided. Stipends are available to offset tuition for the class. To apply for the stipend, or get more details, please e-mail a resume and letter of interest to: Dr. Amy Whipple amy.whip...@nau.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research opportunity in soil organic matter research
Postdoctoral Position Available Biogeochemistry - Soil Organic Matter Research University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA For further information, please contact: Dr. Alain Plante Email: apla...@sas.upenn.edu Phone: (215) 898-9269 __ A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Earth Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Our research program seeks to develop quantitative assessments of soil organic matter stability by conventional (e.g., biological, chemical and physical) and new thermal methods (e.g., thermogravimetry and scanning calorimetry). Several projects and experiments are underway and could be further developed. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in soil science, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, ecosystem science, or related fields. Experience with advanced analytical techniques (e.g., thermal analysis, py-MS, NMR, FTIR, etc.) and advanced multivariate statistics is preferred. Candidates with experience in thermal analysis should demonstrate experience with environmental samples. A strong publication record and good communications skills are required. The position is available immediately. Funding is available for one year with a strong potential for renewal, and will include a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested applicants can email a cover letter, current CV, and names and contact information of two references. More details concerning the research group are available at: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/earth/plante_r.html.
[ECOLOG-L] Satellite Imagery of Earth Accessible to Public on ChangeMatters Website
News Release from U.S. Department of the Interior. www.doi.gov Date: May 3, 2011 Contact: Joan Moody (202) 208-6416 Interior Announces Satellite Imagery of Earth Accessible to Public on ChangeMatters Website WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Deputy Secretary of the Interior David J. Hayes announced that a new geospatial website, ChangeMatters, has made the Department of the Interior's satellite imagery of the world more easily accessible to the public. Developed by Esri, the site allows users to view the Global Land Survey (GLS) Landsat data developed by Interior's U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, which spans a time period from 1975 to 2005. By viewing GLS satellite imagery throughout the world, anyone can monitor and map change between epochs resulting from events such as forest harvesting, urban growth, wildfires, floods, pest outbreaks, and drought. Landsat satellite imagery is one of the most valuable resources for Earth observation, stated Deputy Secretary Hayes. Esri's website achieves the kind of thing we had hoped to see happen by making USGS's Landsat dataset available to the public. The website will enable people and scientists around the world to more quickly and easily see how landscapes have changed over the years. Nearly four decades of continuously acquired data provide a remarkable window to our planet. The site brings the ability to monitor landscape change to internet users worldwide, said Esri President Jack Dangermond. We are excited to showcase this valuable government resource, using Esri's image-service technology, which allows rapid delivery of imagery over the web through dynamic mosaicing and the on-the-fly processing of a large number of images. The website leverages the 40-year U.S. government investment in the collection and archiving of continuous worldwide Landsat imagery for earth observation. USGS began providing Landsat imagery to the public for free two years ago. At 30- meter spatial resolution, Landsat imagery is useful for mapping regional trends in agriculture, climate change, wildlife habitat, forestry, regional planning, coastal zones, and national security, providing hundreds of millions of dollars in estimated value to the U.S. economy per year. Each Landsat satellite image sees more than humans can by collecting data in the infrared, as well as the visible (natural color) portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The website permits users to roam the Earth, choose the decade they want to view, and pick from different combinations of Landsat bands, each highlighting a different application. For example, pest outbreaks can be monitored using the Healthy Vegetation band combination, and water flooding can be viewed using the Land/Water combination. The site also includes a change-detection tool that users can employ to view and map landscape change by decade. Several examples and tutorials are included in the site--such as wildfire damage in Grand Canyon National Park, bark beetle mortality in the Rocky Mountains, deforestation in Haiti, conversion from forests to agriculture in Paraguay, wetland loss in the Mississippi River delta, and the decline of water level in Lake Mead. This announcement complements Interior's Open Government Plan to incorporate transparency, collaboration and participation into the mission for an open and accountable government, said Assistant Secretary of Water and Science Anne Castle. We are very pleased that this Landsat data can be the platform for new innovative products that provide great value to many end users and are publicly available. In March 2011, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced plans to make the USGS the permanent manager of the Landsat series of Earth observation satellites, a recommendation endorsed by both the Obama and Bush Administrations. Landsat has become vital to the Nation's agricultural, water management, disaster response, and national security sectors, providing an estimated $935 million in value to the U.S. economy per year. Working closely with NASA to procure and build future satellites, a USGS-led program will best ensure the continued collection and maintenance of this important scientific resource. To find out more about USGS's Landsat program, please visit: http://landsat.usgs.gov/http://landsat.usgs.gov/ The ChangeMatters website is available here: http://www.esri.com/landsatwww.esri.com/landsat
[ECOLOG-L] REMINDER: ESA SERDP Student Travel Award Applications due May 8
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) announces the availability of ten (10) travel awards of $500 each to students presenting papers at ESA's 2011Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. These awards are sponsored by the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP). SERDP is the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) environmental science and technology program, executed in partnership with DOE and EPA. SERDP invests in basic and applied research, and exploratory development. Students with abstracts accepted in one of four areas are eligible to apply: • Ecological Systems Ecology and Management • Living Marine Resources Ecology and Management • Watershed Processes and Management • Species Ecology and Management ELIGIBILITY Please note that students whose research or research assistantship position is currently being funded by DOD SERDP are not eligible for this award. Students whose research involves ecological systems or species that are relevant to a DoD natural resource management concern have preference, though the research does not need to have been conducted on a DoD installation. APPLICATION INFORMATION To apply, please submit the following by May 8, 2011 (deadline extended): 1. complete contact information, university affiliation, including email and phone # 2. your accepted abstract 3. a letter of recommendation from your advisor 4. a statement (maximum 200 words) responding to the question How will your research contribute to management of natural resources on federal lands? Please note that this statement is critical to your application. Include this question as a header for your statement so reviewers can easily find it. Your application will not be considered if your statement does not directly address this question. 5. proof of student status Please place as much of your application as possible directly in the text of an email message, minimizing attachments. Please submit these materials via email to: Dr. Hal Balbach, ESA Applied Ecology Section Chair at hal.e.balb...@usace.army.mil. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will be notified around May 31. Awards will be presented in person at the SERDP booth at the ESA Annual Meeting at a time to be announced. For information on other student travel awards to ESA 2011, see www.esa.org/aboutesa/awards.php.
