• THE BEN MEADOWS COMPANY, their 500 page forestry product catalog featuring over 9,000 products, is the only tool you need as an outdoor professional!  Their products range from compasses to drip torches, visit their web site to order your free catalog at: http://www.benmeadows.com/international/lang.html  or request a copy at export@benmeadows.com.  They ship worldwide and maintain stock in their warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia, USA for fast delivery to your door.

CLIMATE CHANGE LIBRARY WEBSITE -The Climate Change Secretariat recently launched their "public" library website. The objective of the website is to link users of climate change information to resource providers. A key new feature are the links to the websites of all those involved in the UNFCCC process including: Parties of the Convention, Observer States, Accredited NGOs, IGO's and UN and Specialized Agencies. Of special interest is the link to online resources such as: glossaries, newsletters, annual reports, full-text documents, climate change search engines and many other electronic tools. To locate the Library website, go to the UNFCCC website at: www.unfccc.int and click on "Resources".

NETWORK 2002 - a free Multistakeholder Newsletter published by UNED-Forum each month in preparation for Earth Summit 2002.  Network 2002 will track the International Sustainable Development Agenda including all issues, processes and groups.  The newsletter will be circulated by email in Acrobat Pdf format and Text format.  You can also find previous issues archived online at  www.earthsummit2002.org  for your reference. To contribute to Network 2002 please email the Editor at tmiddleton@earthsummit2002.org

REMOTE SENSING ISSUE - The June 2000 issue of the Journal of Forestry (Vol. 98, No. 6) is devoted to remote sensing with over 15 articles touching on all aspects of the subject and mapping. For information about the Journal, contact journal@safnet.org or see http://www.safnet.org.

• TRANSLATIONS NEEDED - Jeff Gove is looking for English translations of the following two articles. (1) Hirata. 1956.  Harmonic means in Bitterlich sampling.  Miscellaneous Information, Tokyo University Forests No. 11:9-14. (2) Hirata. 1955.  Height estimation through Bitterlich's method--vertical angle count sampling. J. Jap.Forestry Society 37(11):479-480. If you can help, please contact Jeff at jhgove@hypatia.unh.edu

• CALL FOR REMOTE SENSING MANUSCRIPTS - Forest Science, published quarterly, is internationally renowned as a leading broad-based forestry research journal and is soliciting manuscripts for a special issue of Forest Science that will address the broad theme of forestry remote sensing applications. Manuscripts focusing on forest assessment, inventory, monitoring, or modeling using remote sensing (from terrestrial, air- or spaceborne sensors) are particularly encouraged. Authors wishing to submit an article for publication consideration in the special issue should contact Dr. Randolph H. Wynne, Guest Associate Editor, Forest Science, Virginia Tech Department of Forestry, 319 Cheatham Hall (0324), Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA. Tel: +1-540-231-7811. Fax: +1-540-231-3698. E-mail: wynne@vt.edu no later than 15 September 2000. The submission deadline for manuscripts is 6 December 2000.

OPPORTUNITIES - for additional job listings see:
http://foresters.org/jobs/
http://forestry.about.com/education/forestry/msub14.htm
http://www.safnet.org/market/careercenter.htm

• 2 REMOTE SENSING POSITIONS  - Remote Sensing Technical Specialist & Remote Sensing Applications Specialist - RedCastle Resources, Inc. -- contract position with the US Forest Service, Remote Sensing Applications Center,  Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Application Deadline: 7 July 2000.  Position no. 1:  Remote Sensing Technical Specialist - The Remote Sensing Technical Specialist assists the Forest Service in targeting and testing new remote sensing  and related technologies.  Individual will work with a variety of sponsors including Forest Health, Fire, and Law Enforcement.  The candidate should have experience applying remote sensing and GIS to natural resource applications but most importantly a strong theoretical remote sensing and computer systems background.  The individual must be capable of configuring and integrating components of remote sensing systems such as digital still cameras, digital video systems, and GPS for airborne applications.  Strong skills in working with electronic equipment and airborne sensors is essential.  This position does not require computer programming, however some programming experience in Visual Basic and ArcView Avenue would be helpful.    This position requires an MA within a natural resources area (e.g., forestry, biology, geography, ecology) as well as a strong computer science background.  Excellent presentation and communication skills are essential as the position requires interfacing with a wide variety of groups and individuals.  Salary range 42-48k depending upon qualifications. Position no. 2:  Remote Sensing Applications Specialist - The Remote Sensing Applications Specialist will assist in transferring remote sensing and GIS skills to groups and individuals in the Forest Service.  The applicant must have a strong remote sensing background including experience in aerial photo interpretation and digital image processing.  Additionally, the individual will have broad knowledge of natural resources and how remote sensing and GIS might benefit these resource areas including recreation, vegetation management, range, watershed, and fire management.  Primary responsibilities include developing pilot projects with Forest Service partners, providing awareness and skills training, and developing written and interactive material such as web-based presentations and interactive CDs.  The individual must have excellent communication skills as she/he will be expected to present in front of groups and lead interdisciplinary teams having little knowledge of remote sensing and GIS.  This position requires an MA or PhD within a natural resources area (e.g., forestry, biology, geography, ecology) as well as a strong remote sensing background.  Excellent presentation and communication skills are required and should be proven.  Salary range 40-46k depending upon qualifications. If interested, please submit your resume and a letter of interest to Paul Maus by July 10, 2000 using any of the following methods: E-mail: Redcasres@aol.com,  Postal: RedCastle Resources, Inc. 473 N. I Street,   Salt Lake City, UT 84103 USA. Fax: +1-801- 975-3478, Tel: +1-801-975-3756.

• POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS- North Central Research Station USDA Forest Service, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.  The incumbent develops models of forest removals and regeneration using data from a variety of sources including periodic and annual forest inventories, climatic records, and industry analyses.  The models are developed for two purposes: (1) to predict 1- to 5-year removals and regeneration for permanent forest inventory plots measured in previous years; and (2) to predict the long-term future quantity and distribution of forest resources under a variety of management regimes and climatic conditions.  Applicants must possess advanced skills in forest mensuration, statistical modeling, and computer database operations.  A PhD in Forestry, Biometrics, Mathematical Statistics, or other related field is required.  Candidates should possess excellent communications skills, preferably have one or more publications, and have demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  Area and Level of Consideration: All qualified U.S. citizens. This position is for a period of two years at the GS-11 Level ($42,747.00/year).  The selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave, and will be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System. Please send resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Ronald E. McRoberts, North Central Research Station, USDA Forest Service, 1992 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108  USA.  For more information, please call (651) 649-5139 or send e-mail to RMcRoberts@fs.fed.us.  Submissions must be postmarked by July 14, 2000.

• 12 INVENTORY CREW MEMBERS NEEDED- USDA Forest Service, Oxford, Mississippi, USA. Vacancy EAZ-103-D-2000 REL #2. These position involve FULL-TIME Continuous Travel AWAY FROM YOUR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION, (with no required weekend return to Duty Station), with work assignments through-out 13 Southern states and Puerto Rico; moving from town to town as the work dictates, conducting a continuous forest inventory. Salary: $22,819 per year. Grade: GS-0460-05 For additional information about this position please contact: Richard Quick. Tel: +1-828-259-0523 or Francis A Roesch/SRS/USDAFS froesch@fs.fed.us.

• COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROJECT MANAGER - Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick (SWK) are seeking a Project Manager for the Cross River State Community Forestry Project, to be based in Calabar, Nigeria. The Project is a joint initiative between the British Department for International Development and the Cross River State Forestry Commission. SWK are appointed as managing consultants. The overall aim of the project is to improve the ability of local communities to gain economic benefit from the sustainable use and management of local forest resources.  The Project Manager should ideally have a background in community forestry as well as the management of international development projects.  Experience in institutional development issues would be an advantage.  The post would be for a period of two years.  The Project Manager must be confident in spoken and written English. For further information, or to express an interest contact Nick Mottram at nam@mram.fsnet.co.uk

• Anon. 2000. Mountains of the World. Mountain Forests and Sustainable Development. 42 p. + maps. Contact: Mountain Agenda, Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), Institute of Geography, University of Berne, Hallerstrasse 12, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland. Fax: +41-31-631-8544. Email: agenda@giub.unibe.ch.
• Banskota, M.; Chalise, S. R. (eds.) 2000. Waters of Life- Perspectives of Water Harvesting in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas. Proceedings of the Regional Workshop on Local Water Harvesting for Mountain Households in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas, Kathmandu, March 14-16,1999. 101p. ISBN 92 9115 104 1 Vol. I 92 9115 118 1. Price US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries), US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries). For information on ICIMOD Publications, visit the Publications' Catalogue http://www.icimod.org.sg/publications/catalogue/cat2000/catalind.htm
• Bonnie, R., et al. 2000. Counting the cost of deforestation. Science 288:1763-1764.
• Cresswell, I. D., Bridgewater, P. 2000. The Global Taxonomy Initiative - Quo vadis? Biology International (38):12-16.
• Dhar, T. N., 2000. Land Policies, Land Management and Land Degradation in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas: India Study Report  (MFS [Mountain Farming Systems] case study series no.00/1).  82p. ISSN 1561-8676]. Price US$ 15.00 (Developed Countries), US$ 10.00 (Developing Countries), US$ 7.50 (ICIMOD Member Countries) For information on ICIMOD Publications, visit the Publications' Catalogue http://www.icimod.org.sg/publications/catalogue/cat2000/catalind.htm
• FAO 2000. Proceedings of Sub-Regional Workshop on Forestry Statistics And Outlook Study for Africa/FOSA ECOWAS Sub-Region. Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire 13-18/12/99. FAO, Rome, Italy. 309 p. Available at http://www.fao.org/forestry/outlook_studies.stm  and http://www.fao.org/forestry/FON/FONS/outlook/Africa/ACP/acp-proc.stm .
• Gilabert,  M.A. et al. 2000.  A Mixture Modeling Approach to Estimate Vegetation Parameters for Heterogeneous Canopies in Remote Sensing. Remote Sensing of Environment 72(3):328-345.
• Hiebert, Ronald D.; Stubbendieck, James. 1993. Handbook for Ranking Exotic Plants for Management and Control -  NPS D-800; July 1993 -  Electronic version reformatted July 1997 - http://www2.nature.nps.gov/pubs/ranking/ranking.htm
• Iwasa, M., et al. 2000. Survey on flies of the genus Musca (Diptera, Muscidae) in the process of construction and development of human settlements in a tropical forest. Indonesia. Medical Entomology and Zoology 51:49-54.
• Johnson, Steven; Castaño, Jairo 1999. Improving Statistical Capacity and Reporting. ITTO Update. 9(2):12. http://www.itto.or.jp/newsletter/v9n2/12.html
• Kneeland, Douglas; Waide, Jack. 1999. Classification Systems for 1999. Protected Forest Areas. Background paper for the International Experts Meeting on Protected Forest Areas sponsored by the Governments of Brazil and the United States of America. http://www.mma.gov.br/port/SMA/reuniao/classificationsys.html
• Kremen, C.,et al. 2000. Economic incentives for rain forest conservation across scales. Science 288:1828-1832
• Liu, G. et al. n.d. A Simplified Approach to Target Oriented Forest Ecosystem Design. http://wally.usfs.auburn.edu/conference/Papers/Guoliang%20Liu.htm
• Marshall, P. et al. 2000. Review of PSP systems employed outside of British Columbia. Report to the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Resources Inventory Branch. For those interested in operational PSPs found in different jurisdictions in the world the following report should be available in July at http://www.forestproductivity.gov.bc.ca/working/stand_level/index.htm
• McGwire, Kenneth et al. 2000.  Hyperspectral Mixture Modeling for Quantifying Sparse Vegetation Cover in Arid Environments. Remote Sensing of Environment 72(3):360-374.
• Parris, Kevin. 2000. Agriculture and biodiversity: developing indicators for policy makers. European Nature Magazine 4:16-17. Published by the European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC). See: http://www.ecnc.nl
• Richardson, Dennis. 2000. Forestry, People and Places - Selected Writings from Five Decades. Cost: US$35.00, NZ$39.95 (INC. GST), A$45.00 (Note: All prices include postage).Copies are available from the publisher: Mike Smith, Business Media Services Ltd. PO Box 6215, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand. email: bms@wave.co.nz Tel: +64-7-49 410. Fax: 64-7-49 4157
• Townsend,  Philip A. 2000. A Quantitative Fuzzy Approach to Assess Mapped Vegetation Classifications for Ecological Applications. Remote Sensing of Environment 72(3):253-267.
• Treitz, Paul; Howarth, Philip. 2000.  High Spatial Resolution Remote Sensing Data for Forest Ecosystem Classification. An Examination of Spatial Scale. Remote Sensing of Environment 72(3):268-289.
• Wendland, Georg. 2000. Beitrag zur automatischen Oberflächeninspektion von Holz anhand optischer Eigenschaften "Contribution to automatic surface inspection of wood using optical properties" (Dresdner Forschungen Maschinenwesen; Band 5) Universitätsverlag Dresden, Bergstr. 78,  01069 Dresden, Germany - ISBN 3-933592-79-8. in German only) The book deals with optical properties of wood, color and its use for image capturing and processing up to selection of regions of interest from the data. Index: http://www.tu-dresden.de/mw/ihp/hft/imgprc/phdindex.pdf
• Wilson, B. et al. eds.  1998.  Forest Policy - International Case Studies. CABI Publishing. ISBN: 0851993095. 305 pages. Price: £45.00 (US $85.00. The book can be read on line at: http://www.cabi.org/readingroom/ Select Forestry in the "Subject" menu.

28 June 2000. Hotspots & Human Numbers:  Integrating Population-Environment Linkages in the Field. Seminar. 12-1pm, USDA Forest Service, 1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 5500W, Washington D.C. 20005 USA. Contact: Liza Paqueo: +1-202-273-4736

21-30 July 2000. Cultures and Biodiversity Congress 2000.  Kunming, PR China. For details, contact: Therese Grinter: Xujc97@public.km.yn.cn  or Xu Jianchu: CBIK@public.km.yn.cn Web-pages: Http://www.cbik.org/ and http://CBIK.AC.CN/

27-28 July 2000. Hands-On GPS Mapping Seminar.  Clackamas Community College Campus, Oregon City, Oregon, USA. The cost of the two day seminar is $345 per student, including course materials and use of the  equipment/software. Questions about course content can be directed  to Richard Ash at Global Mapping  Technology: Email:  gmtgps@peak.org . Tel:+1-541-754-3488

3-4 August 2000. GPS field course. Athens, Georgia, USA. Contact: Arlene Bolton. Tel: +1-706-543-3063. Email: Arlene_Bolton@gactr.uga.edu. URL: www.gactr.uga.edu/conferences/calendars/upcomingfor.html.

7-11 August 2000. Habitat evaluation procedures. Hadley, MA, USA. Contact: Dave Waterman. Tel: +1-540-231-5486. Fax: +1-540-231-9886. Email: dmwater@vt.edu.

14-15 August 2000. GPS/GIS level 1 seminar. Macomb, Illinois, USA. Contact: Joshua Maas. Tel: +1-541-752-5456. Fax: +1-541-752-4117. Email: support@cmtinc.com. URL: www.gps.training.com

25-28 September 2000. Woody biomass as an energy source - challenges in Europe. Task 25 Conference on Land-Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry: the road to COP6.  Joensuu, Finland. More information about the conference can be found at http://www.efi.fi/events/2000/woody.html

20 October 2000. The role of science in forest policy development: Indonesia & Malaysia. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Cost:  £30 per delegate;  £7 for students. URL: www.nmw.ac.uk/ectf/. Contact: Kerry McKay, Marketing & Admin Assistant, Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, Edinburgh, EH26 OPH, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 131 440 0400. Fax: +44 (0) 131 440 4141. Email: kerry-mckay@ectf-ed.org.uk.

30 October - 24 November 2000. Environmental assessment for a changing planet. Short course. Contact: Judy Paule, Course coordinator, ANUTECH Development International, GPO Box 4, Canberra  ACT 2601, Australia. Tel: +61-2-62494686. Fax:  + 1-61-2-62495875. Email: judy.paule@anutech.com.au.

REMOTE SENSING SITES - from Anita_Davis@nps.gov  "The Space Ranger" via Russell Brown's Interamerican Ressources Newsletter.

• Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/globsys/avhrr2.shtml
• Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)http://goes1.gsfc.nasa.gov
• Landsat  http://mtpe.gsfc.nasa.gov/landsat/default.htm
• Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) http://jwocky.gsfc.nasa.
• Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) http://trmm.gsfc.nasa.gov
• Terra Satellite Instruments http://eos-am.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.html

• Climate Change Resources Glossary -  http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/publications/outreach/general/glossary.pdf
• Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1998 - Glossary - http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/ggrpt/glossary.html
• Animal Info - Glossary http://www.animalinfo.org/gloss.htm