[ECOLOG-L] Anyone know how best to measure fluorine and sulphur in soils?

2011-06-28 Thread Jonathan Miles Adams
I have some samples of soils, gathered from a mountain in Japan naturally poisoned by volcanic gases. I'd like to measure levels of things like S and F in the soil, and i'm wondering if anyone knows of a good (fairly cheap) protocol for this. My colleague in Japan can use ICP-AES ... is this

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. position: Consequence of natural disturbances on the design of the forest industry

2011-06-28 Thread Frédéric Raulier
Ph.D. position: Consequence of natural disturbances on the design of the forest industry Domain of study: Forest management - Landscape ecology - Strategic planning Description of research: We are looking for a Ph.D. candidate to design a strategic plan formulation sensitive to the influence

[ECOLOG-L] Habitat Managment Internship

2011-06-28 Thread Amanda Bryant
The Wildlife Habitat Management Program of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is seeking a short-term intern to assist with habitat restoration on conservation lands on Sanibel Island in Florida. Duties will include removal spraying of exotic vegetation, planting native vegetation, and

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder- strategic planning for field stations and marine laboratories

2011-06-28 Thread Ian Billick
This is a reminder that we are seeking workshop chairs, participants, and discussion coordinators for a workshop on strategic planning for field stations and marine laboratories. The deadlines are July 1, July 15, and July 31, respectively. We will be covering the costs of participation, and

[ECOLOG-L] Sustainability in Motion Bicycle Tour to Organic Farms and Ecovillages

2011-06-28 Thread Vladislav Davidzon
Hello friends, How would you like to spend a week riding your bike to organic farms, learning about permaculture, community, and sustainable food production and participating in incredible service projects ? We invite you to join our annual Sustainability in Motion Cycling Tour in Oregon or

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Know any great plant places for our botanical/ecology-focused roadtrip?

2011-06-28 Thread Jason Hernandez
If you do not mind swinging a bit south of Seattle, to the South Puget Sound region, there are Puget Prairies, i.e. glacial outwash plains formed at the end of the last glaciation.  Historic burning by Native American peoples allowed them to retain their distinctive prairie flora in a region

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant to the Program Manager Job at CO State Parks

2011-06-28 Thread Melissa Greulich
COLORADO STATE PARKS Resource Stewardship Natural Areas Program SEASONAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT/DESCRIPTION Colorado State Parks has available 6 month temporary positions for 20 to 40 hour per week, as internships or entry level positions. The positions are based in downtown Denver.

[ECOLOG-L] GIS and Stewardship Technician Job at CO State Parks

2011-06-28 Thread Melissa Greulich
COLORADO STATE PARKS Resource Stewardship Natural Areas Program SEASONAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT/DESCRIPTION Colorado State Parks has available 6 month temporary positions for 40 hour per week, as internships or entry level positions. The positions are based in downtown Denver. There

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Know any great plant places for our botanical/ecology-focused roadtrip?

2011-06-28 Thread Martin Meiss
Here are two places you could consider: 1. Fire Island National Seashore, which is on a barrier island south of Long Island, New York. It has a unique habitat call the Sunken Forest. This forest is composed of a very odd mixture of tree species: Tupelo, sassafras, holly, and service berry, with

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position - Hydrologic modeling and climate change

2011-06-28 Thread Jason Knouft
Postdoctoral Research Associate Center for Environmental Sciences, Saint Louis University Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit Institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position focused on climate change and

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Know any great plant places for our botanical/ecology-focused roadtrip?

2011-06-28 Thread Christin McDonough
If you are going to be passing through MA I'd suggest checking out the Montague Sandplains. The Sandplains is an inland natural community that has similar characteristics to pitch-pin/scrub oak dominated beach dunes. It's particularly interesting since it is nestled in the Connecticut River

[ECOLOG-L] Trips Ecology exploring and reconaissance Re: [ECOLOG-L] Know any great plant places for our botanical/ecology-focused roadtrip?

2011-06-28 Thread Wayne Tyson
Cory and Ecolog: Look at ecotones and all kinds of edges, for small stuff, and for plants ignored by most floras. Enquire of entomologists, especially; they often know more about plants and ecosystems than most botanists. If you happen to return via I-70, go camp at the crystal geyser south