[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position: Quantitative Insect Ecology--Oregon State University

[Fritzi Grevstad]

Postdoc:  Quantitative Insect Ecology--Oregon State University

Position Summary:  
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is seeking a Research Associate
(Post Doc). This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional
faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

A full time Research Associate (Post Doc) level position is available
immediately in Dr. Fritzi Grevstad’s group at the Department of Botany and
Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
(http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/). 

The successful candidate will investigate changes in phenology, voltinism,
and impacts to host plants that arise when insects with photoperiod-cued
seasonal adaptations are exposed to new climates. The study systems include
3 insect species introduced into North America as biological controls for
invasive weeds. The postdoc will be responsible for carrying out a
reciprocal transplant experiment, monitoring the phenology of plants and
insects, expanding and modifying an existing geo-climatic phenology model
(using the R programming language), applying the model to weed biocontrol
systems, analyzing data, and writing reports and publications. The research
project involves collaboration between Fritzi Grevstad and Leonard Coop at
Oregon State University and Daniel Bean at the Colorado Dept. of
Agriculture.  Occasional overnight travel to field locations in the Pacific
Northwest and the Northeastern US. is required.

Mininum/Required Qualifications: 
PhD in Ecology, Entomology, or related field.
Work experience in carrying out independent field research.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications: 
Demonstrated ability to write and publish papers. Detail oriented.
Competence in computer programming and statistical analyses using R or
similar language.
A demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity.

For full position description and to apply go to:  
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/42231

[ECOLOG-L] bstract Deadline Approaching (May 1st) for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Symposium 2017!

[Dilsad Dagtekin]

Hi everyone!

There is a kind reminder from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Symposium
2017's Chair!

"Hi,
A reminder: this year’s *Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Symposium in
Turkey*, will take place on *July 11-13*, at the Istanbul Technical
University Campus (Istanbul, Turkey).
Meeting’s web page: https://eebst17.wordpress.com/
For registration as well as abstract submissions go to this web site
Could you also share this message on all relevant platforms.

Kind regards,

H. Nüzhet Dalfes,

Chair,
Organizing Committee"

For abstract submission deadline is May 1st! Do not miss it!

Best.

A. Dilsad Dagtekin

-- 
*A. Dilşad Dağtekin*

Istanbul Technical University - EIES - Earth System Science
Istanbul Technical University - Molecular Biology and Genetics'17
AFS Intercultural Programs - Germany '12

[ECOLOG-L] Adjunct position, ecology lecture and lab

[Cheryl Heinz]

Job Title: Adjunct-Ecology lecture and lab
Location: Lisle, IL
Branch: Benedictine University
Department: Biology
Employment Type: Part-Time
 
 
We are Catholic. All are welcome. Benedictine University seeks employees who 
understand and 
contribute to the University’s mission and vision. Inspired by our Catholic 
Benedictine mission and 
identity, our academic community is committed to inclusion. As an institution, 
we express our 
commitment to our identity as a Catholic and Benedictine institution through 
our values as they are 
manifested throughout the University. As such, all employees are expected to 
support the 
University’s Catholic Benedictine mission and identity and to contribute to its 
distinctive intellectual 
life in an effort to help each student and each other to thrive academically, 
professionally, and 
personally in our religiously and culturally diverse academic community.
 
Adjunct-Ecology lecture and lab
Classification: Non-Benefit Eligible
 
Duties: Adjunct faculty sought for ecology lecture and lab for our Lisle 
campus. Ecology lecture has a 
calculus pre-requisite and includes modeling with an e-text (SimUText Ecology). 
Ecology Lab is a 
writing intensive course with a biostatistics prerequisite, so the ability to 
coach undergraduates in 
science writing and data analysis (preferably using R) is a must!
 
Qualifications: Candidates must have 3-5 years of related work experience and a 
minimum of a 
Master's degree, Ph.D. preferred.
 
Application Process: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact 
information for three 
professional references.
 
Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine 
University must present 
Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for 
the position, and must 
present them to Human Resources before the position starts.
 
Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational 
policies, programs or 
activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University 
administered programs or 
employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, 
sexual orientation, age, 
disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any 
other characteristic protected 
by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include 
constitutional and statutory 
protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. 
This policy of equal 
employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices 
including, but not limited 
to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.
 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify 
identity and eligibility to 
work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility 
verification document 
form upon hire.
 
Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Summer REU Coordinator urgently sought

[R. Malia Fincher]

https://www.samford.edu/employee/staff-employment-opportunities/REU-Coordinator-Educator

Samford University Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences seeks
a Ph.D. candidate or post-doc to serve as the summer coordinator for the
2017 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program (late May-early
August).  This NSF-funded program brings 12 well-qualified undergraduate
students from around the country to conduct multidisciplinary
faculty-mentored research projects addressing the ecology and biochemistry
of the southern Appalachian ridge and valley ecoregion. 

The REU Coordinator/Educator will teach and direct students in research
methods, including experimental design, field notebook record keeping,
statistics and science writing.  The REU Coordinator/Educator will work on
developing advanced training and mentoring skills in a research-focused
educational setting.  The REU Coordinator/Educator will also work with the
Primary Investigator (PI) and Co-PI on all aspects of the design and
implementation of the 2017 REU program and will be responsible for on-site
supervision and coordination of program activities under the direction of
the PI and Co-PI.

The position is based at Samford University and Oak Mountain State Park in
Birmingham, AL.  Housing is provided by
the University.  

The pay rate is $2,000 per month.

More information about the program can be found here: 
http://www.samford.edu/reu/

To apply for this job, your resume and/or cover letter must show that you have: 
Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Organismal Biology, Conservation
Biology, or a related field. Ph.D. students who have advanced candidacy and
are approaching completion of their degree are also encouraged to apply
Candidates should demonstrate professional research experience in biology or
biochemistry and professional experience in the supervision of undergraduate
research.

Qualified applicants will also be required to have the following skills,
attributes and/or abilities:

Strong interest in and disposition for working with undergraduate
students from diverse backgrounds
Patient, dedicated, and enthusiastic personality
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfort with statistical packages (i.e., R, SPSS)
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs. 
Ability to walk distance of 2 miles over varied terrain in the heat
Driver's License and ability to comfortably drive a 15-passenger van

Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter with current salary/salary requirements to:
Office of Human Resources
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
FAX: (205) 726-4027
Email: human...@samford.edu
Resumes received after the posting is removed will not be considered.

Please feel free to contact me with questions, but all application materials
should be addressed to the address above. 

Thank you!

Malia Fincher, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Samford Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
 
205-726-2928 | office
205-726-2479 | fax
rmfin...@samford.edu
Office 133 Propst Hall
www.samford.edu
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229

https://www.samford.edu/employee/staff-employment-opportunities/REU-Coordinator-Educator

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Can anyone recommend an inexpensive portable soil moisture meter?

[liz mcgovern]

Hello,

I have had several people inquire if anyone has provided me with soil
moisture probe recommendations. Unfortunately, I have not received any yet.

Can anyone recommend a durable, accurate, and inexpensive (under $ 200)
portable soil moisture meter?

Thank you, Liz

On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:28 AM, Scaife, Charles Isaac  wrote:

> Hi Liz,
>
> I'm curious what you hear from other people. We're in the market as well.
> Our current probes cost around $1,200!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Charles
>
> 
> Charles I. Scaife, M.A.
> Ph.D. Student, Department of Geography
> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
> sca...@email.unc.edu
>
> 
> From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news <
> ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU> on behalf of Liz McGovern <
> eemcgover...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 3:40:01 PM
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Can anyone recommend an inexpensive portable soil
> moisture meter?
>
> Hello,
>
> I am working on a project on the impact of weather and climate on
> blacklegged tick survival. Can anyone recommend a durable, accurate, and
> inexpensive (under $ 200) portable soil moisture meter?
>
> Thank you, Liz
>
> Elizabeth McGovern
> Research Specialist
> Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
> mcgove...@caryinstitute.org
>

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Research Technician/Specialist in Ecosystem/Urban Ecology Lab, Tempe, AZ

[Hannah Heavenrich]

Job Opening:  Research Technician / Research Specialist

Job Description:

The Hall Lab (https://halllab.asu.edu/), in the School of Life Sciences at ASU, 
seeks to hire a 
Research Specialist to assist with ecological field and laboratory research.  
Principal 
Investigator Dr. Sharon J. Hall and her team conduct research on the ecology of 
native and 
managed ecosystems in the US and abroad.  ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona, a 
vibrant 
college town nestled in the central valley of metro Phoenix and close to 
countless outdoor 
recreational activities. The start date for this position is June 1, 2017, and 
the salary ranges 
from $35,000-$41,000 depending on experience. 

A successful applicant will be expected to perform a wide variety of standard 
laboratory and 
field experimental procedures; collect, evaluate, analyze, and manage 
scientific data; assist 
with manuscript preparation; and supervise students in the duties above. The 
research 
specialist will work on a variety of tasks and projects related to ongoing 
projects in the Hall 
lab, including a nationwide study on the ecology of urban residential 
landscapes; a social-
ecological study of invasive plant species in Nepal; and other projects 
associated with the 
CAP LTER program, https://sustainability.asu.edu/caplter/. 

Essential duties and responsibilities of the Research Specialist include:
•   Manage laboratory and field work, including protocol development and 
implementation
•   Analysis of new and existing datasets using statistical software such 
as R or SPSS
•   Maintain overall lab operations associated with our research in the 
areas of urban 
ecology, soil science, conservation science, and ecosystem biogeochemistry, 
including 
maintaining safety protocols and certifications in the lab; updating permits; 
ordering and 
stocking lab supplies; and maintain the budgets of multiple research projects
•   Perform analyses using GIS
•   Provide technical and analytical support to graduate and undergraduate 
students who 
are doing independent research projects
•   Plan and participate in lab and project meetings


Minimum Qualifications:  
•   Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND 
two years related 
research experience; or a Master’s degree, or six years of research or 
experience appropriate 
to the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or 
education from 
which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
•   Experience conducting ecological or biological fieldwork and laboratory 
analyses, 
including troubleshooting equipment or methods in the lab and field
•   Ability to work independently and with people from a variety of 
backgrounds.  
•   Good written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work 
collaboratively in 
teams
•   Basic office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office 
programs
•   Valid driver’s license, the ability to drive an off-road vehicle, and 
the ability to lift up to 35 
lbs.
•   Willingness to work occasional odd hours, weekends, or evenings to 
accommodate lab 
or field work in an outdoor setting
•   Experience with scientific writing

Desired Qualifications:  
•   Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the research area of the lab  
•   Experience in a biogeochemical or analytical research laboratory in the 
environmental 
sciences. 
•   Evidence of organizational skills, attention to detail, and supervision 
of students or staff.
•   Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry (such as reagent preparation, 
types of lab ware 
and their proper use, etc.) and instrumentation (e.g. gas chromatograph, 
colorimetric analyzer, 
environmental sensors)
•   Knowledge of data management, experimental design and statistical 
analyses in 
ecological studies. 
 

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to Hannah 
Heavenrich at 
hheav...@asu.edu.  Please include your earliest available start date. The 
applications will be 
reviewed in the order they are received; we will accept applications until May 
15th. 

[ECOLOG-L] Legacy plant phenology data in gray literature and achives

[Dolan, Rebecca]

I've been contacted several times recently by folks wondering if there 
is interest in, or use for, phenological data that is in gray 
literature, archives, or held by private individuals. See attached 
example below. My guess is that this information is likely of such 
varying quality that it is hard to know of what, if any, value it may 
be. Does anyone know of a clearinghouse or data repository, of any 
individuals potentially interested in these data? Thanks so much. 
-- Becky Dolan rdo...@butler.edu

I am still working on a book about an Indianapolis author, which is 
going well, but I have a question about plants too. When I was in 
Indianapolis doing research in 2014, I mentioned to you that in the 
early 1900s, the Nature Study Club sponsored a native plant garden at 
Arsenal Technical High School and that the students kept phenological 
records of the garden, now stored in the manuscript room of the State 
Library. I thought perhaps someone at Butler would be interested in 
comparing those records to current phenology reports. My question is 
whether you were able to share that information with anyone there and, 
if so, if you know whether they followed up on it.

I know phenologists are always looking for "legacy data," and when I 
happened upon this trove, while researching the people in the club, I 
wanted to try to help a botanist or ecologist find it. If you don't 
think anyone has, I should keep trying, if not, I will be glad to know 
it is being used.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for abstracts - MAIPC / SER Mid-Atlantic 2017

[Norris Muth]

MAIPC and the SER Mid-Atlantic Chapter are accepting abstracts for oral and 
poster presentations for the 2017 conference program.
 
Invasion Biology: Paths to Conservation and Restoration Success
 
A Conference of the Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council and the
Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration
 
August 1 & 2, 2017
Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
 
 
 
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: The 2017 conference will use a one-track format; there 
will be no concurrent sessions. In addition to plenary talks, there will be 
several 
themed sessions of 7-minute oral presentations followed by discussion. We are 
using this method so that our speakers are provided a full audience for their 
presentations and so that our listeners can hear every presentation. The 
7-minute 
talks should be structured as follows:
 
1st minute – Grab the audience’s attention
2nd minute – Summarize your project/idea
Minutes 3-6 – Provide the meat of your topic
Final minute – Summarize your project/idea again
 
 
 
POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Abstracts selected for poster presentation will be 
displayed all day and through the Poster Pub. Abstracts for presentations and 
posters should demonstrate clear relevance to the fields of invasive plant 
management and/or ecological restoration.
 
 
 
Abstracts can be submitted for either an oral or poster presentation. Authors 
should indicate their preference for an oral or poster presentation during the 
submission process. However, the Program Committee will make the final 
allocation of presentation format as it will not be possible for all to give an 
oral 
presentation. We encourage all those submitting abstracts for oral 
presentations 
also submit a poster – there will be plenty of time for discussion during the 
evening 
Poster Pub session on the first day of the conference.
 
 
 
Abstract Submission Guidelines
·Presentations are limited to one oral and one poster presentation per 
person. 
You can be listed as a co-author on any number of submissions.
·Confirmation of successful submission of an abstract will be emailed 
to the 
presenting author.
·All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee and 
an 
acceptance notification will be sent to the presenting author by email no later 
than 
May 31, 2017. The email will confirm the mode of presentation (oral or poster).
 
Abstract Format
Abstracts will be reproduced in the abstract publication exactly in the form 
they are 
submitted. Authors are therefore kindly requested to adhere to the following 
guidelines. Failure to do so may result in the abstract not being accepted.
·Title: This should be a maximum of 20 words and typed in sentence case.
·Author(s): The presenting author should be listed first and up to five 
co-
authors can also be included.
·Author Affiliation(s): The affiliation details of all authors 
(institution, 
department, city/town, state [if relevant] and country) must be included.
·Word Limit: The main body of the abstract text cannot exceed 300 words 
and 
should be text only.
 
 
Please submit abstracts to Andrew Rohrbaugh at anrohrb...@pa.gov
 
Abstracts are due by 5:00PM on May 19, 2017

Re: [ECOLOG-L] IUCN overestimating ranges for threatened spp?

[Vijay Ramesh]

Thanks Erik for linking the Mongabay article to our publication. 

Just wanted everyone to know that the right copy of the publication is 
currently up on my website - http://evolecol.weebly.com/publications.html
(There was a goof-up by the journal as they ended by publishing an older 
version and we are hoping that this is corrected soon).

As to the Mongabay article, we are writing up a follow-up to the response 
provided by IUCN. More soon! :)

Regards,
Vijay

[ECOLOG-L] IUCN overestimating ranges for threatened spp?

[Erik Hoffner]

A new feature was published just too late for inclusion in the Mongabay
weekly email newsletter below that just went out, but I think it is of high
interest to folks on this email list since the methodology of the Red List
is called into question by this new study:

*Overestimated range maps for endemic birds in India’s Western Ghats lead
to underestimated threats, study finds*

https://news.mongabay.com/2017/04/overestimated-range-maps-used-for-endemic-birds-in-indias-western-ghats-lead-to-underestimated-threats-study-finds/

Erik

-- Forwarded message --
From: Mongabay Newsletter 



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Conserving Congo’s wild places on a shoestring

by *William Clowes* [04/25/2017]
-
The park operates on a budget so small they can hardly afford to patrol the
76,000 hectares (188,000 acres) of mangroves, waterways, beach and ocean.
- Though the beach and savannah portions of the park are partially
protected areas, a handful of communities have continuously lived there
since long before the park’s creation.
- Park officials and rangers face the difficult task of protecting the vast
area with just a handful of rangers and are up against generations of
ingrained practices by residents, such as poaching turtles and their eggs.


Namibia’s low cost, sustainable solution to seabird bycatch

by *William H. Funk* [04/25/2017]
-
Accidental take of marine animals by commercial fisheries is a serious
global environmental problem, with 40 percent of the world’s ocean fishing
totals disposed of as bycatch annually.
- Roughly 63 billion pounds of unwanted wildlife — seabirds, marine mammals
and sea turtles, countless fish species, rays, and cephalopods — are killed
as bycatch due to the swallowing of baited hooks or entanglement in nets.
- Nambia, once known as the “world’s worst fishery” regarding avian bycatch
is addressing the problem. It has installed “bird-scaring” lines on the
nation’s 70 trawlers and on its 12 longline fishing vessels, and has also
adopted other low cost methods to minimize avian bycatch, which once killed
more than 30,000 birds annually.
- The Meme Itumbapo Women’s Group, known for its seashell necklaces and
other jewelry, is now sustainably manufacturing and supplying the
bird-scaring lines from their headquarters “Bird’s Paradise,” in Walvis
Bay, Namibia. The hope is that these combined efforts will reduce avian
bycatch by 85-90 percent in the near future.

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The land is forever: Rodrigo Tot wins Goldman Prize for land-title quest

by *Sandra Cuffe* [04/24/2017]
-
Rodrigo Tot is one of this year’s winners of the Goldman Environmental
Prize honoring global “grassroots environmental heroes.”
- He has been working for decades to secure title to his community’s lands,
which are embroiled in an ongoing dispute with mining interests.
- Tot has faced threats to his safety as well as the murder of his son in
2012, in what he believes was retaliation for his land-rights work.


The March for Science makes its stand: “There is no Planet B”

by *Sharon Guynup story and photos* [04/24/2017]
-
On Saturday, April 22nd tens of thousands of protestors defied bone
chilling rain to march on Washington D.C., while fellow marchers protested
at “March for Science” events across America and around the world.
- The D.C. march, attended by prominent scientists and supporters of
science, was held in opposition to the anti-science policies of Congress
and the Trump administration — which has proposed draconian cuts at the
Environmental Protection Agency, and a virtual shutdown of U.S. climate
research.
- Michael Mann, the director of the Earth System Science Center at Penn
State University, summed up the purpose of the march: “to insure that
policy is informed by an objective assessment of scientific evidence.“
- Caroline Weinberg, co-founder of the U.S. March for Science, noted that:
“Science extends our lives, protects our 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position: Ecosystem Service Assessment

[Jian Yang]

Position Description: The University of Kentucky seeks a Postdoctoral
Research Associate with expertise in ecosystem service assessment. The
successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of natural and
social scientists working on a project that seeks to assess economic values
of forest ecosystem services in Kentucky.

Job Summary: We are looking for a candidate with strong quantitative and
geospatial skills (e.g., R, GIS, and remote sensing) to integrate land cover
land use change with ecosystem service models (ESMs) such as InVEST. This
Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to (1) develop customized
land cover maps and other relevant spatial or non-spatial data to be used as
inputs of the ecological service models, (2) conduct spatial modeling of
land cover changes based on the historical trends, (3) build alternative
harvesting and reforestation scenarios, (4) map past and current ecosystem
services supplied by the forests in Kentucky, and (5) project changes in
ecosystem services under various economic development scenarios. The postdoc
will work under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Ochuodho and Dr. Jian Yang in
the Department of Forestry at University of Kentucky.

Qualifications: Ph.D. required in ecology, forestry, natural resources,
geospatial technology, or a related field. The candidate should have a
strong academic training in one or more of the following: ecosystem process
modeling, environmental or natural resource economics, remote sensing of the
environment. Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated knowledge
of ecosystem function and expertise in technique for assessing ecosystem
services in a spatially explicit manner, through strong publication records.

Duration and Start Date: Initial appointment is for 1 year, and may be
renewed for additional year(s) depending upon satisfactory performance,
availability of funding and relevance of the position. Start date is July 1,
2017, but is negotiable. 

Starting Salary: $47,476 per year plus benefits as per university policy.

Deadline: Review of application will commence May 25, 2017 and continue
until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for interview.

To Apply: Application documents as one pdf file including cover letter, CV,
copies of unofficial transcripts, a copy of relevant publication and contact
details of three referees, in that order should be sent to Dr. Jian Yang
(jian.y...@uky.edu) or Dr. Thomas Ochuodho (thomas.ochuo...@uky.edu). Ensure
to put “Postdoctoral Research Associate” on the subject line of the email.

For more information about the Department of Forestry and the University of
Kentucky, see www.ca.uky.edu/forestry  and www.uky.edu. For information
about living in Lexington, see www.lexingtonky.gov .

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from minorities and women.

[ECOLOG-L] 2nd call: British Ecological Society Symposium- The Macroecology of Alien Species (Durham, UK) 24-26 July 2017

[Wayne Dawson]

Dear All,

This is a second call for registration and submission of abstracts for the 
British Ecological Society's symposium on the macroecology of alien 
species, to be held at Durham University in the UK (24-26 July).

We have a great line-up of internationally renowned speakers!:

-Céline Bellard (Université Paris Sud, France)
-Tim Blackburn (University College London, UK)
-Yvonne Buckley (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)
-Isabella Capellini (University of Hull, UK)
-Robert Colautti (Queen’s University, Canada)
-Alison Dunn (University of Leeds, UK)
-Ellie Dyer (Zoological Society of London, UK)
-Regan Early (University of Exeter, UK)
-Jason Fridley (Syracuse University, USA)
-Emili García-Berthou (University of Girona, Spain)
-Jonathan Jeschke (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany)
-Helen Roy (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, UK)
-Dov Sax (Brown University, USA)
-Hanno Seebens (BiK-F, Germany)
-Patrick Weigelt (University of Göttingen, Germany)


In addition, we have a number of slots open for submitted talks, and the 
opportunity for delegates to present posters. The meeting will also feature 
a workshop session designed to address fundamental questions concerning 
alien species macroecology.

This promises to be an exciting symposium! Early-bird registration closes 
23:59 (UTC+1) on the 9th of June, and abstract submission closes 17:00 
(UTC+1) on the 26th of May.

For more details, please see: 
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/SYMP2017/Durham

We look forward to welcoming you to Durham!

The Organizing Committee (Wayne Dawson, Franz Essl, Mark van Kleunen, 
Marten Winter, Noelie Maurel and Anke Stein)  

[ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE OF FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

[Brittany Barnes]

CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE OF FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Resilience and Health of Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) Forests under Novel 
and 
Historical Factors in Eastern North America

Focus of the Special Issue
Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is amongst the most valuable conifer species 
in eastern 
North America.  During the last century, it's abundance, prevalence, and 
regeneration has been 
severely affected by clearcutting activities, introduction of non-native white 
pine blister rust, and 
native white pine weevil in the eastern forests.  Further, during the last two 
decades, it has 
undergone unprecedented dieback and mortality due to previously innocuous 
native insect and 
pathogen species across its wide range.  Current research being conducted 
includes the spatial 
and temporal patterns of dieback and mortality of eastern white pine; 
associated incidence of 
needle diseases, canker diseases, and a scale insect; forest structure and 
composition, and 
soils affecting pine health; management strategies to maintain pine health; and 
economic 
implications of declining white pine stands.  In addition, white pine blister 
rust continues to be a 
major factor inhibiting pine regeneration, and southern pine beetle has 
increased its range and 
impact into northern pine forests.
 
We aim to publish papers related to eastern white pine dieback due to both 
novel and historical 
factors in a single journal issue to provide a cohesive picture and synthesize 
current state-of 
the-art knowledge on its health.  We encourage and welcome researchers, 
scientists, and 
foresters working in various parts of the eastern white pine range to submit 
articles to the 
Special Issue of the journal Forest Ecology and Management on the emerging and 
continuing 
issues related to its health, management, and restoration.  Such a timely 
synthesis in a Special 
Issue will provide an in-depth resolution and recommendations for the long-term 
sustainability 
of eastern white pine, which is an iconic and invaluable conifer species in 
eastern North 
America.

Plan to send your interest to join the Special Issue to the Guest Editor - 
Kamal J.K. Gandhi (e-
mail:kjgan...@uga.edu), including an extended abstract of your planned 
manuscript to receive 
feedback from the editorial team about the suitability of your contribution to 
the Special Issue.  
Submission deadline for Editor evaluation is 31st July 2017.  Further details 
about the 
submission process is at:  https://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-ecology-and-
management/call-for-papers/special-issue-on-the-resilience-and-health-of-eastern-white
 
Editorial Team
- Dr. Kamal J.K. Gandhi (Guest Editor, Associate Professor, D.B. Warnell School 
of Forestry 
and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA)
 - Dr. William H. Livingston (Guest Editor, Professor, School of Natural 
Resources, University of 
Maine, Orono, Maine, USA)
 - Dr. Isabel A. Munck (Guest Editor, Plant Pathologist, Northeastern Area, 
State and Private 
Forestry, USDA Forest Service, Durham, New Hampshire, USA)
 - Dr. Todd Fredericksen (Overseeing Editor, Forest Ecology and Management, 
Ferrum College, 
USA)