[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: seasonal field technicians, birds
COASTAL MARSH BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) needed May 1st through July 15th for research on coastal marsh bird ecology in New Jersey. Duties include conducting point count surveys in coastal areas of Northern NJ, including the NJ Meadowlands and Raritan Bay, using distance sampling methodologies. Duties may also include data entry, data analysis and assistance with other projects. Point count experience, the ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound and willingness to conduct surveys by canoe or kayak required. Proficiency with range finders, and knowledge of MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently, and be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Salary $1,800 - $2,200 per month, depending on experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by March 15th to Kristin Munafo, New Jersey Audubon, Wattles Stewardship Center, 1024 Anderson Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865, mailto:%20kristin.mun...@njaudubon.orgkristin.mun...@njaudubon.org. SHRUB-SCRUB BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed May 1st through August 15th for research on shrub/scrub bird ecology in northern New Jersey. Duties include conducting point count surveys in the NJ Highlands using distance sampling methodologies, vegetation sampling, data entry and some data analysis. Point count experience and the ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound required. Proficiency with GPS and range finders required, and knowledge of MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently, and be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions and potential rough terrain. Salary $1,800 - $2,200 per month, depending on experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for gas will be provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by March 15th to Kristin Munafo, New Jersey Audubon, Wattles Stewardship Center, 1024 Anderson Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865, mailto:%20kristin.mun...@njaudubon.orgkristin.mun...@njaudubon.org. -- -- René Buccinna Admin. Asst., Research and Education NJ Audubon 600 Route 47 North Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Email: mailto:rene.bucci...@njaudubon.orgrene.bucci...@njaudubon.org Phone: (609) 861-1608 ext.13
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position on ecosystem stability in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Dear Ecologgers, Please find below details of a PhD position in Trinity College Dublin that will be commencing in September 2012. With best wishes, Ian. Examining the interactions between ecological context and ecosystem stability Understanding how perturbations affect the stability of ecosystems is fundamental to the prediction of biodiversity loss and to ensuring the reliable provision of ecosystem services. However, theory has focused largely on models of trophic interactions and has mostly omitted the non-trophic links that can regulate the structure and dynamics of biological communities. Consequently, current theoretical understanding may not provide a useful model of natural systems and may underestimate significantly the effects of perturbations on stability. Empirical quantification of the effects of perturbations in natural communities is therefore needed both to test the predictions of theory and to quantify the true scale of the effect of perturbations on ecosystem stability. This project will examine the interactions among environmental dynamics and the structure, functioning and stability of biological communities. The research will likely incorporate experiments done both in the field and in mesocosms, using a range of aquatic ecosystems (coastal shores, lakes and/or rivers) as model systems. Depending upon the interests of the student, there is also much potential for theoretical exploration. The project will be supervised by both Dr. Ian Donohue and Dr. Andrew Jackson at the School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Expected start date is September 2012. Funding is provided for a 3 year PhD studentship from Trinity College Dublin. Stipend is €16,000 per annum plus fees for 3 years. There are no limitations on student nationality. Applicants must have (or realistically expect to achieve) a first or upper second class Bachelors, or Masters degree in a relevant subject (Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics or similar). The candidate will preferably have a high-level of numerical competency. Much of this work is collaborative and the candidate will be expected to be keen, motivated and willing to work as part of a team. In addition, applicants must be competent in written and spoken English and ideally hold a full, clean driving licence. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae detailing their qualifications and experience and containing the names and contact details of at least two referees, together with a covering letter explaining why they wish to pursue this project. Please direct any enquiries about the research to Dr. Ian Donohue (ian.dono...@tcd.ie). Applications to be received electronically or as hard copy to Fiona Maloney (fimol...@tcd.ie) on or before 30 March 2012. - Ian Donohue PhD Assistant Professor Ussher Lecturer in Ecosystem Functioning School of Natural Sciences (Zoology Building) Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2 Ireland Phone: +353 1 8961356 Fax:+353 1 6778094 Email: ian.dono...@tcd.ie Skype: ian_donohue http://www.tcd.ie/zoology/research/research/donohue/index.php http://tcd.academia.edu/IanDonohue -
[ECOLOG-L] Distance Sampling Workshop, August 2012, University St. Andrews
The Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) is hosting three linked workshops in the summer of 2012 in our purpose-built facilities at the University of 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 industry-standard software. The first workshop (21-24 August) will run at an introductory level, and will focus on conventional distance sampling methods, as described in the standard reference book Introduction to Distance Sampling. The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice and participants will learn how to use the program Distance. Participants will gain a solid grounding in both survey design and methods of analysis for distance sampling surveys. Note that we have moved the 'automated survey design' topic out of the advanced workshop into the introductory workshop. The advanced distance sampling workshop (27-30 August) will include advanced treatment of: incorporating covariates in detection function modelling, analyses in which detectability on the transect line is not assumed to be perfect (the so-called g(0) problem) and spatial (or density surface) modelling. The aim of this workshop is to bring participants up to date with the latest developments in distance sampling methods and software. It is also an opportunity for those actively engaged in the design, analysis and execution of distance sampling surveys to discuss common issues and problems, and set future research directions. The workshop will be a combination of lectures and computer sessions, with considerable time for discussion. In addition, this year we are running a one-day introduction to density estimation from passive acoustic data (25 August). Passive acoustic monitoring is often used to obtain indices of relative abundance, such as number of detections per unit time. However, for many applications, the quantity we really want to estimate is absolute population abundance (i.e., the number of animals in the population) or density (number of animals per unit area). This day-long tutorial will give an insight into methods to achieve this. For all workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and can expect to do some preliminary analyses with their data. Computer sessions take place in our modern computer classroom (attached to the seminar room); participants can use our computers or bring their own laptops. Additional details regarding the workshop can be found at our website http://www.ruwpa.st-and.ac.uk/distance.workshops/distance2012/workshop_overview.html
[ECOLOG-L] articles examining bias in citizen science needed
Hello All, I operate a citizen science program and am working with a network of collaborators on a publication examining the accuracy of insect data collected by volunteers. We are evaluating the issue of “conservation bias” where people mis-identify common taxa as rare species creating errors. I am really interested in any articles where others have found this type of bias for over reporting rare taxa or articles where this issue is discussed. I have found a some through my research but if anyone knows of articles of this nature which I could review in my paper I would greatly appreciate the references. Thanks much, Mary Gardiner
[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Positions on the Superior National Forest
The Superior National Forest located in northeast Minnesota is seeking candidates to fill a number of temporary positions this summer. These positions are located on the East Zone (EZ) Tofte and Grand Marais, and the West Zone (WZ) Aurora, Ely, and Cook. If you are interested in one of the positions listed below, please contact the appropriate person listed with each position for additional information on how to apply. Forestry Technician (reforestation and stand exam) �C Applicant serves as a member of the district’s reforestation or inventory crew. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting in contract administration, site preparation, and plantation improvement contracts; performing survival and stocking evaluation exams using a personal data recorder; and layout, etc. Candidate may be required to work independently at various times of the summer. The work week is typically Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, and can be physically demanding. Contacts: WZ �C Chad Kirschbaum (218) 365-7574 ckirschb...@fs.fed.us. Series and Grade: GS-462-3 (Forestry Aid) Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\3�\ GEN�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-4 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\4�\ TSI�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-5 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\5�\ TSI�\DT Forestry Technician (sale preparation) - Applicant serves as a member of the district’s sale preparation crew. Duties include: marking trees in timber sale units, flagging or painting timber sale unit boundaries, using Global Positioning System (GPS) to record unit boundaries and other unit features. The work week is typically Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The work can be physically demanding. Contacts: EZ - Gene Dressely, 218-387-3249 or gdress...@fs.fed.us, WZ �C Leslie Escobedo, 218- 666-0026 or lescob...@fs.fed.us, Cari Johnson, 218-229-8807 or cajohn...@fs.fed.us. Series and Grade: GS-462-4 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\4�\TSP�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-5 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\5�\TSP�\DT Forestry Technician (fire �C engine operator) �C Applicant serves as a member of the district’s fire crew. Duties include: driving fire engines to wildland fire locations; using water, foam, or other specialized fire equipment to fight fires; performing many strenuous activities like constructing fire line, laying out hose to reach a fire, or mopping up after a fire; conducting operations safely. Schedules can be quite variable and can include long work hours depending on the level of fire activity. Contacts: EZ - Vance Hazelton, 218-387-3251 or vhazel...@fs.fed.us, Mike Mansson, 218-387-3226 or mmans...@fs.fed.us, or Cory Berg, 218-663-8610 or cb...@fs.fed.us, WZ �C Steve Teeter, 218-365- 7568 or stee...@fs.fed.us, or Jeb Backe, 218-365-7557 or jba...@fs.fed.us. Series and Grade: GS-462-3 (Foresty Aid)Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\3�\ FIRE�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-4 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\4�\ ENGINE�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-5 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT-462- 5-ENGINE-DT Forestry Technician (wilderness) �C Applicant is part of the district’s crew working in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Duties include: routine maintenance of wilderness campsites involving tasks such as felling trees or digging latrines; trail maintenance; checking visitor permits; restoring campsites. Work usually consists of 8 day trips and 10 hour days. The work is physically demanding, requiring employees to be able to live and work in remote settings. Contacts: EZ - Jon Benson, 218- 663-8085 or jaben...@fs.fed.us, WZ - Steve Cochran, 218-365-7610 or scoch...@fs.fed.us Series and Grade: GS-462-4 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\4�\ REC�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-5 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\5�\ REC�\DT Forestry Technician (recreation) �C Applicant works in the district recreation program. Typical duties include: trail maintenance activities such as clearing fallen trees or maintaining trail tread; campground maintenance activities; performing maintenance at boat landings such as installing signs or maintaining parking areas. The work can be physically demanding, and usually consists of a 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday. Contacts: EZ Ann Schwaller 218-663-8083, WZ �C Tim Engrav 218-666-0025 or teng...@fs.fed.us and Carl Skustad, 218-365-7615 or cskus...@fs.fed.us. Series and Grade: GS-462-4 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\4�\ WLDN�\DT Series and Grade: GS-462-5 Vacancy Announcement: OCRT�\462�\5�\ WLDN�\DT Biological Science Technicians (Wildlife) �C Applicant primarily serves in the wildlife completing surveys and assisting in data gathering efforts. Applicant will also serve in reforestation completing and
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Brazilian Ecosystems Call for Students
Well, after reading Jones' reply, I am not quite sure what she means by some of her points. the ecological community is losing the competition for biodiversity-preservation and, for numerous reasons, have little leverage against the corporate conservation organizations; economic, political, and social interests of habitat countries; repressive influence of defenders of complex flagship taxa; the personality-driven and fashion-driven nature of conservation enterprises, etc., etc First, who, exactly, are the ecological community, as distinct from corporate conservation organizations and defenders of complex and flagship taxa? When a student focuses on ecology, where does that student end up after graduation? Academia? Government? Environmental consultancy? If these are not the most effective career paths for mitigation of anthropogenic stressors, then what would be a better approach? I suspect Jones was speaking slightly tongue-in-cheek when she suggested Special Forces Survival Training, as she is certainly aware that forest security assistants are but one component of an overall conservation strategy. As one who, in my younger days, participated in just this sort of experiential learning -- and made financial sacrifices to be able to afford it -- I cannot be as dismissive as Jones appeared to be. For a student who is seriously concerned about biodiversity preservation, actually seeing the situation on the ground is an essential adjunct to classroom instruction. In the classroom, we learn in the abstract; but this can create an unrealistic or idealized view of what is really possible. Until I actually went to Costa Rica, and saw that literally the only tropical rainforests left were in the Reserves and National Parks, tropical deforestation was largely a distant problem I read about in textbooks and magazines. I would say that this sort of program can be valuable, IF the content is well-planned to address the concerns Jones brought up. Her call for an independent and quantitative evaluation is well taken, as it would serve the same purpose as, say, the accreditation process for universities. Jason Hernandez Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:35:30 -0500 From: Clara B. Jones foucaul...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Brazilian Ecosystems Call for Students Respectfully, this sort of program is simply an example of experiential learning for kids who can afford it and for their faculty-caretakers...the ecological community is losing the competition for biodiversity-preservation and, for numerous reasons, have little leverage against the corporate conservation organizations; economic, political, and social interests of habitat countries; repressive influence of defenders of complex flagship taxa; the personality-driven and fashion-driven nature of conservation enterprises, etc., etc. Programs such as this one have proliferated remarkably over the past 15-20 y...*Cui bono*?...I call for an independent and quantitative evaluation of these education abroad and related programs, in particular, to determine their payoffs for the environment, for the mitigation of anthropogenic stressors, for science, for indigenous groups, for creative problem-solving, and the like. There is much more of concern...and very little time to act...Suggestion to Kolb: put these kids through Special Forces Survival Training, teach them to keep their mouths shut and their eyes open, and put them to work as forest security assistants under the direction of Brazilian nationals concerned with biodiversity-protection... On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Suzanne Kolb sk...@antioch.edu wrote: Antioch Education Abroad's Brazilian Ecosystems Program is a 16-credit fa= ll semester for undergraduate students. Now accepting applications! Please encourage your students to participate in this vital field experience. It is an outstanding opportunity for direct field experience with the ecology of Brazil's biodiversity, and with real world conservati= on problem solving. The program travels to the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado Savanna, Amazon Rainforest, and Pantanal Wetland, across four different states: Paran=E1, Goi=E1s, Amazonas, and Mato Grosso. Students return to campus inspired and energized about continuing their education towards more realistically defined career goals. Program dates: 30 August - 29 November. Please invite your students to learn more about this program by directing them to aea.antioch.edu/brazil Suzanne Kolb, Ph.D. Ecology Associate Professor of Environmental Science Director, Brazilian Ecosystems Program sk...@antioch.edu --=20 clara b. jones Blog: http://vertebratesocialbehavior.blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbjones1943
[ECOLOG-L] 2012 Nationwide Wetland Permit Webinar Last Call
Last Call We still have a few openings for our live wetland webinar tomorrow. Sign up today 2012 Nationwide Wetland Permit Webinar When: March 1, 2012 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM EST Location: Online Live Webinar On March 18, 2012 the current US Army Corp of Engineers 2008 Nationwide permits are set to expire. The 2012 permits have been out for public comment and have been released. This workshop will cover all the new and proposed Nationwide permits. Some of the highlights we will discuss are the new coal mining permit (NW50) and the land based (NW-51) and water based (NW-52) permits for renewable energy sources. Get up to speed with this mini course on the new 2012 US Army Corps of Engineers Permits today. The workshop will be presented as a live webinar and is accessible anywhere you have internet. It is fully PC and Mac compatible. The workshop is live so you will have an opportunity to ask question and participate. Can't make the date? No problem. The entire workshop will be recorded for playback. Hurry, webinar space is limited. Sign up today== http://bit.ly/usacoeNW Continuing education credits are available. Please call 1-877-479-2672 or email i...@swampschool.org if you have any questions. Thanks! Marc
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Black Duck management
*POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW* The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to develop system models and decision support tools to integrate habitat and population management for continental American Black Duck populations. This is an 18 month, limited term non-tenure track position and is funded from external sources. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Success of this project will result in the development of a framework for using Adaptive Management (AM) to manage Black duck populations and their habitats to improve hunting opportunity and achieve predetermined continental population goals. This position will focus on developing methods to reduce ecological uncertainty through data analyses, parameter estimation, and developing an adaptive management framework with competing system models. The project may involve mark recapture estimation of demographic rates and dynamic programming to find optimal policy recommendations. The position will work closely with the science coordinator of the Black Duck Joint Venture and with quantitative ecologists at Patuxent wildlife research center to ensure that research products meet the needs of Fish and Wildlife Partners. *Qualifications:* The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics or a related field. Applicants will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience and abilities in statistical estimation, simulation modeling. The successful applicant will also demonstrate commitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic. The candidate selected for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment; excellent communication skills required. *Women and minorities are encouraged to apply* *To Apply:* Interested applicants should provide a formal letter of application, a complete biographical resume, transcripts, and the names of four references (name, address, phone number, and email addresses) who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. This information should be sent to Pam Beasley, Executive Coordinator, Auburn University, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive Auburn, AL 36849-5418, or by submitting your application by e-mail to beas...@auburn.edu . For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Conor McGowan, Assistant Unit Leader, cpm0...@auburn.edu Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of application materials will begin April 1, 2012, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified *Salary: *Salary is very competitive and is commensurate with skills and qualifications. *Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employe*r
[ECOLOG-L] Recreation Technician-Ely
Recreation Technician-Ely Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, is hiring a Recreation Technician to assist with field tasks. Duties will include: Recreation duties including monitoring, closing roads, sign installation and assistance with exhibit and some grounds maintenance. The Recreation Technician will assist with volunteer coordination and occasional environmental education programs. A critical component will be informing the public of new travel management rules in the field and outreach to local organizations in the form of meetings and presentations. Monitoring and writing reports for special recreation events is also involved. Project areas will be in recreation, wilderness and travel management on the Ely District located in Eastern Nevada along the Utah boarder. Terrain is typical of the Great Basin with wide long valleys bordered by mountain ranges. Resources present include deer and Elk habitat, Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas, cattle grazing allotments, and many historic mining towns and abandoned mine lands. The area is being used as a recreation destination for OHV use and is becoming popular for other types of dispersed recreation. The technician will be based in Ely, NV. Compensation: o Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr. o Health and dental benefits o Field per diem Timeline: o April 8, 2012 Sept 28, 2012 o Full time, 40 hours per week; minimal overtime may be required Location: Ely, Nevada Qualifications: o Bachelors degree or coursework with related field experience in recreation, forestry, environmental science or related field. o Experience collecting field data or following established field collection protocols and writing reports. o Experience working with GIS software and hand-held GPS equipment required. o Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented and possess good organizational skills. o Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public, crucial skill, comfortable making public contacts. o Ability to hike long distances, navigate using maps and be comfortable spending time in the field alone. o Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record. o Experience operating 4WD trucks in an on- and off-road setting, including narrow, mountain forest roads. o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 30 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. o Experience monitoring areas for surface disturbances and other violations. o Ability to use posthole driver (40lbs) to install road closure signs. o Post Carsonite boundary markers, keep accurate GIS data on marker locations. o Provide support for Recreation Events monitoring and writing use reports. Some Saturdays required. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Stacy Mitchell, GBI HR Assistant at smitch...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Conference: Phenology 2012
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to report that the Phenology 2012 Conference web site is now open and ready to receive your submissions of paper/poster abstracts, as well as early registrations to attend the conference: http://www.phenology2012.uwm.edu Please note that the deadline for abstract submission will be May 15, 2012, with notification of abstract acceptances sent by June 4, 2012. The early conference registration period (with discounted rates) will end after June 29, 2012. Online information is also available on the web page to assist you in making lodging reservations at the conference hotels, and to arrange travel to the conference site from Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) or Chicago O'Hare (ORD) airports. We already have two exceptional Keynote speakers, and five outstanding Plenary speakers lined up for the conference, and I am looking forward to welcoming many of you to Milwaukee during 10-13 Sept. 2012 for a vibrant meeting of the international phenological research community! Warm regards, Mark Chair, Phenology 2012 Organizing Committee Chair, ISB Phenology Commission -- Dist. Prof. Mark D. Schwartz Chair, Geography Department Chair, University Committee Chair, USA National Phenology Network Advisory Committee President-Elect Secretary, International Society of Biometeorology Email: m...@uwm.edu Phone: (414) 229-3740 or 4866 Fax: (414) 229-3981 HPage: http://people.uwm.edu/mds Department of Geography, NWQ B, Room 6451 P.O. Box 413 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position, animal detection/sensing/tracking
The New Jersey Institute of Technology encourages applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in organismal tracking/detection/sensing. This is apart of a new push to explore areas in which new technologies can enhance high-level ecological and environmental data collection. The position description is below: http://scjobs.sciencemag.org/jobs/221241-79332/Tenured-Tenure-Track-Faculty-in-Organismal- Sensing-and-Tracking-New-Jersey-Institute-of-Technology-Newark-NJ-USA If you know of colleagues who might be interested in a position like this (especially those who may be in non-biology positions), please forward them the announcement. Interested candidates should e-mail russ...@njit.edu for more information before applying. Gareth Russell New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University
[ECOLOG-L] Primate Conservation Field School - Deadline to apply March 5th
Primate Conservation in Tanzania, June 25 - July 19, 2012 Educational Organization: T.R.E.E. Field Studies University of Oregon Only a few days left before the application deadline! Join us on this 4-week (8 credit) summer program in primate conservation biology in the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania. Participants will focus on the issues facing the conservation of primates and other tropical wildlife in disturbed and threatened habitats. Included will be an in-depth examination of complex human-wildlife conflicts that arise between primate habitats and neighboring human settlements (e.g., deforestation and hunting). Students will observe numerous primate species including yellow baboons, Sykes monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and Udzungwa red colobus. By the end of the course, students will have learned the basic theory and field methods that conservation biologists use when trying to protect threatened populations and observed firsthand how these are applied in real-life situations. Highlights: - Participants will enjoy breathtaking views everyday while hiking through Udzungwa Mountains National Park internationally recognized for its unique biodiversity. - The program includes the opportunity to learn conservation biology field methods firsthand, witness how conservation strategies are implemented, and observe several different habituated groups of primate species. - Participants also learn basic Swahili, interact with local Tanzanians in the villages and a school visit, and take a safari trip to Mikumi National Park. - The program ends with a short visit to Zanzibar, where participants will observe the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, enjoy world-class Zanzibar beaches, and practice Swahili in the local markets of Stone Town. Entrance Qualifications: This 8 credit program is open to undergraduate students. To be eligible, students must have by departure: - an overall GPA of 3.00 or above. - completed at least 45 credits (or the equivalent). The fieldwork for this particular program is physically and mentally rigorous with hikes through mountainous terrain. Medical clearance from a doctor (verifying physical fitness) will be required after initial acceptance into the program. Students must also make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the UO and Study Abroad Programs. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements, please contact us before applying. Tuition / Fees: Please see the following webpage: http://studyabroad.uoregon.edu/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=1282Itemid=45catid=303itemid=45 Look under Financial Information. Support (scholarships, travel): Contact your Study Abroad offices at your home institution to discuss possible scholarships opportunities. TREE Field Studies is not able to provide scholarship support to non-Tanzanian students. Start + End Dates: June 25 - July 19, 2012 Application Deadline: March 5, 2012 Comments: If you are a Tanzanian university student interested in participating, please email us at treefieldstud...@gmail.com for more details regarding financial support. Contact Information: Grainne Michelle McCabe (grainne.mcc...@utsa.edu) Dr. Nelson Ting (nt...@uoregon.edu) Website: www.treefieldstudies.org studyabroad.uoregon.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] best tree species for carbon sequestration
For those asking about the best trees for carbon sequestration, this small item I wrote in Science in 1989 puts a slightly different slant on things. Also as subsequent event have shown, the future moves in unpredictable ways and with all due apologies to Matt Chew, not necessarily in better ways for confessed bibliophiles.--David Duffy Carbon-Sequestering Science: An Alternative to Pesky Electronics? Science 1989 With concern growing over the accumulation of carbon in the atmosphere leading to global warming through the greenhouse effect, the public is interested in what scientists can contribute to the solution of the problem. Indirectly, we can provide information on the extent of the problem and on solutions such as energy conservation, use of clean fuels, deforestation, and reforestation. Directly, scientists appear to have little to offer. I would like to suggest, however, that science does have a role to play, both directly and by example. Scientific libraries are a modest but useful carbon sink, exactly the sort of sequestration proposed by Norman Myers, as quoted in William Booth's News Comment article Johnny Appleseed and the greenhouse (7 Oct. 1988, p. 19). Libraries attempt to preserve their books, thus preventing carbon release. Rather than the extremely energy-inefficient proposal of cutting and burying whole forests underground or at sea, as suggested by Myers, I propose that scientists be encouraged to publish and that more public funds be made available for their carbon-sequestering literary activities through increased support for library establishment and maintenance, subsidized subscriptions, and research grants to generate the research necessary for yet more publications. There are those who complain about the information glut in science and about overpublishing. While such logic may be appropriate within the limited perspective of science itself, it shows a sad lack of acceptance of our wider responsibilities to society. Referees and editors should consider manuscripts in the context of global climate change and seek to expand scientific carbon sequestering. Scientists should produce and overproduce. We are doing so anyway; now we have an excuse. Indeed, using science as an example, society should encourage a return to book reading and owning and should discourage all those pesky electronics, such as compact disks and televisions, that will do little to keep our seas from rising or our farms from drying out. A grateful world will thank us. David Cameron Duffy Professor of Botany and Unit Leader Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU) University of Hawai`i 3190 Maile Way St. John 410 Honolulu, HI 96822-2279 (808) 956-8218 phone (808) 956-4710 fax / (808) 956-3923 (backup fax) email address: ddu...@hawaii.edu
[ECOLOG-L] EcoEd Digital Library
The Ecological Society of America's EcoEd Digital Library (EcoEdDL) is a forum for scientists and educators to locate and contribute peer-reviewed resources for 21st century undergraduate ecology education. For example, I've just contributed a set of 22 slides about some of my research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory that includes photos of the study site and study species, and graphs showing some of the results of the study. Inouye, D. 2012. Effects of frost on wildflowers: an unexpected consequence of climate change. EcoEd Digital Library, http://ecoed.esa.org/index.php?P=AdvancedSearchQ=YFK=Effects+of+frost+on+wildflowers%3A+an+unexpected+consequence+of+climate+changeRP=10SR=0ST=Quick. Dr. David W. Inouye, Professor Associate Chair, Director of Graduate Studies Dept. of Biology University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-4415 Rocky Mtn. Biological Laboratory PO Box 519 Crested Butte, CO 81224 ino...@umd.edu 301-405-6946
