Re: [ECOLOG-L] a non Ivory Tower view of invasive species

There can be a meaningful ecological difference between an organism that evolved with an ecosystem and an organism that evolved outside of but spread, migrated or was otherwise introduced into that ecosystem. An organism that evolved with an ecosystem is considered a component that characterizes t

Re: [ECOLOG-L] a non Ivory Tower view of invasive species

What fraction of the "weeds" affecting agriculture are native? -- - Jane Shevtsov Ecology Ph.D. candidate, University of Georgia co-founder, www.worldbeyondborders.org "All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers... Each one owes infinitely more to the human race than to th

Re: [ECOLOG-L] a non Ivory Tower view of invasive species

With all due respect, are not we all invaders at some point in time? Best, Manuel Spínola 2011/9/10 David L. McNeely > Matt Chew wrote: > > > We can compose effectively endless lists of cases where human agency has > > redistributed biota and thereby affected pre-existing populations, >

[ECOLOG-L] Grad student position - population biology, University of South Florida

Position announcement: Graduate assistantship in population ecology University of South Florida (Tampa, FL), Department of Integrative Biology A graduate assistantship in population ecology is available starting Fall semester, 2012, to work on our N

Re: [ECOLOG-L] a non Ivory Tower view of invasive species

Matt Chew wrote: > We can compose effectively endless lists of cases where human agency has > redistributed biota and thereby affected pre-existing populations, > ecological relationships and traditional or potential economic > opportunities. Those are indisputable facts. The House Sparro

Re: [ECOLOG-L] a non Ivory Tower view of invasive species

Howdy folks- The assertion that affiliation with university-level research renders a finding suspect or an opinion dubious should interest members of this list. We can compose effectively endless lists of cases where human agency has redistributed biota and thereby affected pre-existing populatio

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoctoral positions at Duke University - Reminder

Biogeochemistry: Two Postdoctoral Positions: 1) Environmental Effects of Shale-Gas Extraction and 2) Groundwater Chemistry and Geosequestration of CO2: The Center on Global Change and Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University seek two scientists in ecology, biogeochemistry, hydr

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fw: Save the Date, September 15 Green Chemistry Symposium

Updated Information and URL for the Green Chemistry Symposium - Alternatives Analysis III When: Sept 15 Where: Sacramento http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/database/Calendar/event_details.cfm?event_id=3694&cur_date=09/15/2011 Hope it is of interest to ecolog-l. Ling Huang Sacramento City College Chemist

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: pollination, Univ. FL

Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Pollination Ecology – University of Florida Employing unit: Florida Museum of Natural History Start date: October 1, 2011 Duration: The position is full-time fixed term for two years. Post type: Postdoctoral Research Associate, full-time, fixed-term