[ECOLOG-L] Vacancy Announcement: Biologist

2013-07-23 Thread Sharif Branham
Michigan has issued the following vacancy announcement on USAJOBS: State Biologist, GS-401-12, East Lansing, MI. This announcement is open to Status and Non-Status candidates. 1 Position Opens: July 22, 2013 Closes: August 5, 2013 NOTE: This announcement was posted using USA Staffing. For

Re: [ECOLOG-L] ENERGY Biofuels and their questionable potential Re: [ECOLOG-L] Switchgrass Conference September 2013

2013-07-22 Thread Sharif Branham
jxnAQ1w A CRP contract is 10-15 years long. Once the contract expires the landowner is no longer obligated to maintain the conservation practice/cover that was established through CRP. Therefore there is no authority needed, other than the rights of the landowner, in order to return the land

Re: [ECOLOG-L] USA jobs: CV vs. Resume

2013-05-16 Thread Sharif Branham
I agree that a resume with key words is helpful. When appropriate quantify the relevant experience. (e.g. Five years of lab management, six years of supervisory experience). Also, it is critical that you follow the application instructions. Many applicants eliminate themselves by not following

Re: [ECOLOG-L] please help an unemployed biology major!

2013-02-28 Thread Sharif Branham
Erin, Try these two websites: Ecojobs.com https://www.usajobs.gov/ Sharif Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2013, at 9:05 AM, "Jake Michaels" wrote: > Texas A&M University provides a comprehensive job board > http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/job-board/, > > I notice opportunities on the www.USAjobs.com

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Tree identification app

2012-06-13 Thread Sharif Branham
Leafsnap is an existing app that is pretty good. However, there is plenty of room for improvement. Self contained and more detailed information with weblinks would be ideal. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2012, at 9:13 PM, "Laurel Gutenberg"

Re: [ECOLOG-L] : Animal Created Disturbances

2012-05-27 Thread Sharif Branham
There is research that describes how grizzly feeding behavior facilitates nutrient flow through riparian forest ecosystems. Keystone Interactions: Salmon and Bear in Riparian Forests of Alaska James M. Helfield,1,3* and Robert J. Naiman2 http://myweb.wwu.edu/~helfiej/publications_pdfs/Helfiel

Re: [ECOLOG-L] : Animal Created Disturbances

2012-05-27 Thread Sharif Branham
I know you mentioned you are interested in vertebrate disturbance, but there is good literature about non-native earthworm disturbance of forest ecosystems. Sent from my iPhone On May 27, 2012, at 1:56 PM, "malcolm McCallum" wrote: > look up feral hogs. > > Malcolm > > On Sat, May 26, 2012

[ECOLOG-L] FW: (mult locations) Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS-0401-09, PH-NM-10-314052

2010-03-09 Thread Sharif Branham
0401-09, PH-NM-10-314052 Sharif Branham District Conservationist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 4000 Kozloski Road, Suite D P.O. Box 5033 Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone (732)462-0075 xt.115 Fax (732)462-5274 All, USFWS has announced a vacancy in the Pleasantville Field Office.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Invasion biology reading - Burning Bush

2008-10-03 Thread Sharif Branham
Hello everyone, The problem with the non native invasive plant species is not just physical displacement of native species and competition for resources, but also the change in the soil chemistry and therefore soil ecology. Some non native invasive species change the soil pH or have allelopath

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Salix success? Success of exotics?

2008-08-24 Thread Sharif Branham
Some of the most successful non-native invasives are generalist species that can tolerate a wide range of habitat types, modify their environment or remain viable as seed for a very long time. Many of these species also emerge earlier in the growing season and do well in disturbed environments.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Soil health and urban impervious surfaces

2008-06-18 Thread Sharif Branham
Hello Ashwani, You may want to contact your local USDA Natural Reources Conservation Service office and ask to speak to one of their soil scientist. As an Agency NRCS ha a lot of top notch soil scientist. Many of these scientist have a great deal of knowledge about soil health, compaction and

Re: [ECOLOG-L] wetland acreage

2008-04-09 Thread Sharif Branham
Hello Andy, I think the question should be about the quality of the wetlands that are being replaced. Wetlands that are created as a result of roads or other engineered surfaces are not equal to a natural wetland as far as habitat value is concerned. One could do an analysis of the wetland tha

Re: OpenOffice bug hits multiple operating systems

2007-09-27 Thread Sharif Branham
2.0.6! On 9/26/07, Sharif Branham < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:=20 This article seems relevant in light of some of the recent conversations ab= out alternatives to MS Excel. Security experts have discovered vulnerabilit= ies in OpenOffice.org that could allow attackers to remotely execute cod

OpenOffice bug hits multiple operating systems

2007-09-26 Thread Sharif Branham
=20 This article seems relevant in light of some of the recent conversations ab= out alternatives to MS Excel. =20 =20 Security experts have discovered vulnerabilities in OpenOffice.org that cou= ld allow attackers to remotely execute code on Linux, Windows or Apple Mac-= based computers. http://ne

Re: bigfoot advice!

2007-01-18 Thread Sharif Branham
Cryptozoology is a field of study dedicated specifically to discovering species that are not proven to exist. Some people take this field very seriously. After all there have been many new species discovered recently. This article sums up many of the new species discovered in 2006. http://www.

Re: gender issues in ecology

2006-11-07 Thread Sharif Branham
I am glad to see that this topic is being discussed. As we can see it is a multi-dimensional issue that includes gender, race and economics. At least we are making each other more aware of the other points of view. Hopefully this will make a difference when we make decisions throughout our caree

Re: How Steve Irwin Could Have Used Entertainment in a Better Way

2006-09-26 Thread Sharif Branham
Tana has a really good point. I was very suprised once I learned how mch trauma a scientist can cause an animal in the name of science. I think catching bats and birds in nets, removing chicks from nest, opening snakes and putting tracking devices inside their bodies, cutting notches or holes i

Re: critical essay on the antics of Irwin and Treadwell

2006-09-26 Thread Sharif Branham
his money and fame to great use. He has a legacy that will continue to contribute to the world of wildlife conservation for many years to come. Sharif Branham Original Message Follows From: "Terry.McTigue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Terry.McTigue" <[E

Re: joint planting bioengineering

2006-06-07 Thread Sharif Branham
. Sharif Branham Original Message Follows From: "Buffington, Matt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Buffington, Matt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: joint planting bioengineering Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 11:43:22 -0400 I'm curious

Re: env science programs

2006-05-21 Thread Sharif Branham
I agree. With Tana's advice. The University of Pennsylvania also has a graduate program in Environmental studies. It is very flexible and allows you to tailor the experience to your special interest. I completed the Masters of Environmental Stuidies degree at Penn with a major in Environmental

Re: Biology of Invasion

2006-04-07 Thread Sharif Branham
n the infested areas. This native plant has truly invasive qualities. It makes me think that something was removed from the environment that would normally keep this plant in check. Sharif Branham Original Message Follows From: Scott Ruhren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PR

Re: invasive plants

2006-04-04 Thread Sharif Branham
The following article addresses this issue regarding the aquatic invasive Phragmites. Sharif SILLIMAN, BRIAN R. & BERTNESS, MARK D. Shoreline Development Drives Invasion of Phragmites australis and the Loss of Plant Diversity on New England Salt Marshes. Conservation Biology 18 (5), 1424-1434

Re: Regarding natural selection pressures on humans

2006-02-16 Thread Sharif Branham
factors are on this scenario. Original Message Follows From: "Dave Thomson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: CC: "Sharif Branham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Regarding natural selection pressures on humans Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:27:23 -0800 Sharif, Sorry, I d

Re: Regarding natural selection pressures on humans

2006-02-16 Thread Sharif Branham
I dont think that we are as isolated from the natural world as we think. The field of zoonotics is all about how diseases pass from animals to humans. The recent concerns over avian flu, and West Nle virus show how much we are still very much tied to the natural world. Original Message Fol

Re: EVOLUTION Behavior Re: current natural selection pressures

2006-02-15 Thread Sharif Branham
What role does eusocialism play in this discussion in general and as it relates to group selection? Sharif Branham Original Message Follows From: isab972 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: isab972 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: EVOLUTION B