• ESRI, the world's leading supplier of geographic information system (GIS) technology to natural resource professionals.  For more information visit the ESRI site at http://www.esri.com/forestry or contact them at info@esri.com.

• JUNIPER SYSTEMS, manufacturer of rugged field computers and GPS for forest management and forest product applications. Their Allegro Field PC has both Windows CE and DOS operating systems for application flexibility and is rugged and waterproof for use in outdoor environments. It is ideal for forest inventory applications. For more information, visit Juniper Systems at http://www.junipersys.com    or contact them via email at  js@junipersys.com

IIASA/FAO CD-ROMS ON LAND AND LAND USE. The CD-ROMS are "Soil and Physiographic Database for North and Central Eurasia", which updates the FAO Soil Map of the World, and "AEZWIN: An Interactive Multiple-Criteria Analysis Tool for Land Resources Appraisal", which provides a Windows application of the FAO Agro-Ecological Zones methodology. More information and ordering information: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/LUC

VIRTUAL PLANTS ON INTERNET - From the Interamerican Resources Management Newsletter 26 June, 2000 - With a few clicks of a mouse, botanical researchers and hobbyists can now identify that plant they've been wondering about. The New York Botanical Garden has become the first major herbarium to digitize and upload images of 2,500 representatives of its plants. The Garden hopes the high-resolution photos will facilitate the identification and classification of plants without having to send actual plants through the mail - the method until now. The specimen catalog is at: http://www.nybg.org/bsci/hcol/vasc.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

• MIGHTY MITES - Pankaj Oudhia writes, "As the Monsoon rains starts in our region the Red velvet mite Trombidium emerge out from the soil. During my visit to tribal region of Chattisgarh (India),I have seen that the tribals are collecting this mite in large numbers. I was surprised to know that they are collecting it for earning money. The current rate of Trombidium in our region is equivalent to 20 US Dollars/Kilograms. On detailed inquiry tribals said that this is a good sex tonic and its oil is very useful in treating more than 50 common diseases.  Due to its overexploitation its population is continuously decreasing. It is a farmer's friendly mite. If anybody working on different aspects of this mite, I want to share my research knowledge with him/her." Contact Pankaj at pankaj.oudhia@usa.net. URL: www.celestine-india.com/pankajoudhia

• DIGITAL IMAGERY - Marc Deconchat is looking for information about the use of digital photography of forest to evaluate stand structure. Any help will be welcome. You may contact Marc at salle 1219  ENSAT BP107 F 31326 Castanet Tolosan Cedex, France. Tel: +33 (0)5 62 19 39 00  Fax:+33 (0)5 62 19 39 01. email: deconchat@ensat.fr

• FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR NETHERLANDS or BELGIUM GIS COMPANY - Mr. Skiba Andrei (Russia ) is looking for a GIS enterprise in the Netherlands or Belgium where he can gain some hands-on experience fields - geodesy, land tenure, urban planning. TACIS will pay all his expenses so it would be no cost to the enterprise except for time. In return, the enterprise gets to may use of Mr. Andrei's time and skills. The three months of on-the-job training are sought between  30.07.2000 on 28.10.2000.   If you are interested, please contact  Mr. Andrei directly at skiba@bkt.ttn.ru,  telefax: +7 8634 31 06 20

• AUTHORS WANTED - We need authors to write three short articles for the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems on the following topics: Forest land resources; Classification and distribution of forests by geography; and Tropical hardwoods, bamboo, rattan. In addition to world-wide recognition for publishing in an international encyclopedia, authors are entitled to receive modest payment for their work. All work is to be completed by 31 December 2000. If you are qualified and interested, please contact John Owens at jowens@uvic.ca or Gyde Lund at gklund@att.net.

• VIRTUAL REALITY TREES - David Wynne Rees is working on some virtual reality stuff and needs to produce an algorithm with which to construct a real looking tree in 3-d --  a biological tree as opposed to any other type. He is looking for any sources which he can use to see the dimensions of a set of tree types - e.g. tabulation of tree dimensions, branching incidence, trunk diameter vs height, branching of twigs etc. Obviously David can see that trees in general have root systems, trunks, branches, twigs and texture. He suspects that each of these domains display fractal properties and it is these properties which will allow the rendering to be realistic. If he is right in this then it will be apparent in real tree measurements and this would help configure the algorithm. David means to set up the parameter set so that he can tailor it subsequently to derive different species, condition and so on. If you do not know of any such tabulations then are there any classic texts of drawings of trees / photographs which you would recommend? If he manages to produce a nice tree application then you may want a copy as it will be possible to display across the internet and this may be nice for a forestry web site. You would need a thing called a VRML plug in to render in 3-d but these are not uncommon. If you can help, please contact David via Gavin Jordan at GJordan@newtonrigg.ac.uk.

• SOCIAL FORESTRY SURVEY - Kim Phat Nophea writes, "I would like to conduct social forestry survey in Cambodia. Does anybody have sample questions for such survey?" If you can help, please contact Nophea at fplan01@gipmc.shinshu-u.ac.jp

• PEST INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Patricio González Díaz asks about references in pest and disease information systems (forest health) in the world. - how foresters in other place organize information about that (protocols in prevention, prognosis, detection, suppresion, etc). Particularly, systems built with support of remote sensing and GPS/GIS tools. If you have any information to share, contact Patricio González Díaz, INSTITUTO FORESTAL, Subgerencia de Estudios Económicos y del Medio Ambiente, Area Inventarios y Mensura, Huérfanos 554, Santiago, CHILE. Fono: (56)(2) 693 0801. Fax: (56)(2) 693 0798. e_mail: pgonzale@infor.cl

• MY LAST REQUEST - While still being of a reasonably sound mind (no comment on my body), I am closing out my search for national and published definitions of forest, forestland and tree after a two-year effort.  You may view the 450+ definitions that I have assembled at http://home.att.net/~gklund/DEFpaper.html.  I am still lacking national or legal definitions for the following nations: Algeria,  Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Chad, Congo (Zaire), Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, French Guyana, French Polynesia, Greenland (Denmark), Guadeloupe, Guam, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea  (Dem. People's Rep.), Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya Arab Jamahiriy, Macedonia, Malta, Martinique , Moldova (Republic of), Mongolia, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Reunion, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & Grenadine, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Rep., Tonga, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, and Western Samoa. In addition, the following countries reportedly have no national definitions of forest or forestland: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Brazil, Colombia, Isle of Man, Lebanon, Monaco, and Seychelles. If you can supply any of the missing definitions or the email address of whom I should contact, please contact me immediately. I am trying to complete this task in time for the IUFRO World Forestry Congress next month. Thank you all for your kind support in this task over the years.  Gyde (gklund@att.net).

• TWO YOUNG PROMINENT SCIENTISTS ON FOREST ECONOMICS - for a three month scientific mission to the European Forest Institute (EFI), Joensuu, Finland. It is expected that both visiting young scientists have a PhD or equivalent in forest economics or general economics with particular knowledge either on forest products trade, forest sector analysis or forestry socio-economics. A good command of written and spoken English is a necessity, as well as a capability to work in multinational and multidisciplinary context.  The applicants are expected to participate in: Preparing a research article or report in the field of the scientist's earlier work focusing on a selected issue of forest products trade, forest sector analysis or forestry socio-economics; Preparing a proposal for future research collaboration or joint research action from the field of forest economics.  EFI provides an unique opportunity for young scientists to work in an international environment and a chance to build up a solid link to future research efforts of the Institute.  Further information can be obtained from Dr. Anssi Niskanen (Programme Manager, e-mail Anssi.Niskanen@efi.fi) or Dr. Risto Päivinen (Deputy Director, e-mail Risto.Paivinen@efi.fi). Applicants should apply in writing  before the end of July 2000, with salary expectation, CV and a short description or a plan how to fulfill the objectives. Applicants can use the application form for EFI members' scholarship found at http://www.efi.fi/efinews/open_posts/1999/memberscholars_form.html.

• FOREST INVENTORY AND GIS PROJECT FORESTER - Menominee Tribal Enterprises Forestry Center, Keshena, Wisconsin, USA.  The incumbent works in a team environment assisting in the implementation, management, and administration of forest inventories and special forest inventory projects including the collection of inventory field data, the enhancement of existing inventory systems, and the implementation of inventory projects. The incumbent assists with the implementation of field inventory programs including stand exam and the continuous forest inventory and assists with the maintenance of the GPS/GIS program as well as analysis of inventory and GIS data. Work is divided between field and office responsibilities, and field responsibilities are year-around in rough wooded terrain. Salary: $28,265 (GS 7.1) -to- $34,575 (GS 9.1) Depending on experience. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: * Bachelor of Science in Forestry or a closely related field from an SAF accredited college or university. At least one-year prior experience in forest inventory fieldwork and measurements is required. Experience with stand delineation is a plus. * A working knowledge of computers is required. * An understanding of and exposure to applied forest management is required. * Exposure to and an understanding of the concepts of GIS are required. Actual hands-on experience with ArcInfo and ArcView GIS is preferred. In order to qualify at the GS 9 grade, applied experience with ArcInfo is required. * Exposure to and an understanding of the concepts of GPS are required. Actual hands-on experience with GPS is preferred. For more information contact Matt Duvall, +1-715-799-3896 or matt_duvall@yahoo.com. Interested applicants should submit a resume and references by no later than August 15, 2000. Applications should be submitted to Dan Leonard, Director of Human Resources, Menominee Tribal Enterprises, P.O. Box 10, Neopit, WI 54150 USA. Phone: +1-715-756-2311, Fax: +1-715- 756-2386, Email: mte_dleonard@yahoo.com.

• POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT - The Science Technology and Innovation Program at the Center for International Development at Harvard University offers post-doctoral fellowships in Science, Technology and Development to developing country  candidates under the auspices of the Biotechnology and Globalization project supported by the Rockefeller Foundation. The aim of the project is to provide research-based information to policy-makers and the general public on the role of biotechnology in the global economy with emphasis on its implications for developing countries. The project covers issues such as evolution of the biotechnology industry; biotechnology in international trade; intellectual property rights in biotechnology;  biotechnology and international relations; bioprospecting; biotechnology in developing countries; environmental aspects of biotechnology; biotechnology and human health; and ethics, social values and biotechnology.  For more information see http://www.cid.harvard.edu/cidbiotech/fellowships.htm and http://www.cid.harvard.edu/cidbiotech/index.html

• Antenouk, D., et al.  1998. Interpretation of high resolution remote sensing data in logistics-based distribution facility site location. Affiliated Research Center Final Report, NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, 29 p.
• Bristow, Duane. 1996. Forest Management Workshop Manual. http://www.webcom.com/duane/wood/woodindx.html
• Cincotta, Richard P. et al. 2000. Human populations and biodiversity hotspots. Nature 404:990-992. www.nature.com
• Coops, N.C., et al. 1998. Procedures for predicting habitat and structural attributes in eucalypt forests using high spatial resolution remotely sensed imagery. Australian Forestry. 61:4 pp. 244-252. http://www.ffp.csiro.au/nfm/mdp/afor/
• Halpern, David. 1999. Landscape Photography with a Digital Camera. http://www.imaging-resource.com/ARTS/HALP/LAND1/LAND1.HTM
• House, Jo. et al. 1998. Digital Photography: Revolutionising Remote Sensing. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/kis/schools/life_sciences/life_sci/pg/who/homepage/jhouse/biol_pap.html
• Korhonen, Kirsi-Marja, et al. 1998. Environmental Guidelines to Practical Forest Management. Metsähallitus, Forest and Park Service. 124 p.
• Lillesand, T.M. 1998. Maximizing the societal and commercial opportunities of the coming era of geospatial imaging and information. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. 64(7):671-679.
• Loikkanen, Teppo, et al. 1999. Participatory approach to natural resource management. A guide book. 96 p. Metsähallitus, Forest and Park Service, P.O. Box 94, 01301 Vantaa, Finland. Tel: +358-205-64100. URL: http://www/metsa.fi/.
• Nyland, Ralph D. n.d. What the forest inventory can and cannot say about forest dynamics.  http://149.119.1.26/nyforestONLINE/resources/fia.html/nyland.html
• Pitkänen, Eija, et al. 2000. Landscape ecological plan for state-owned forests in Valtimo [Finland]. Forest and Park Service Publication 29. Metsähallitus - Forest and Park Service, Forestry, P.O. Box 94, 01301 Vantaa, Finland. Tel: +358-205-64-100. Fax: +1-358-205-64-4500. URL: www.metsa.fi/mtal. 50 p.
• Radcliffe, S., et al. 1998. Use of radar remote sensing to measure forest density and volume. Affiliated Research Center Final Report, NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, 97 p.
• Schlamadinger,  Bernhard; Marland, Gregg. 2000. Land Use & Global Climate Change - Forests, Land Management, and the Kyoto Protocol. Prepared for the Pew Center on Global Climate Change -http://www.pewclimate.org/projects/land_use.html
• Scrimshaw, Nevin S.; Gleason,  Gary R. eds. 1992.  Rapid Assessment Procedures - Qualitative Methodologies for Planning  and Evaluation of Health Related Programmes  - http://www.unu.edu/unupress/food2/UIN08E/uin08e00.htm#Contents
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• UNECE. 1999. State of European Forests and Forestry, 1999. http://www.unece.org/unece/trade/timber/docs/sp/eur-for/sp16.htm
• Watson, Robert T. et al. eds. 2000. Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry. A Special Report Prepared for IPCC. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0 521 80495 7. 377 p. http://www.cup.cam.ac.uk
• UNDP. 1999. Participatory Assessment and Planning for Sustainable Livelihoods -  http://www.undp.org/sl/Documents/Strategy_papers/Participatory_Assessment_for_SLSW.htm/PAPSL.htm
• UNESCO. 2000. Integrated planning and management of land resources -  E/CN.17/2000/6/Add.1 - http://www.un.org/documents/ecosoc/cn17/2000/ecn172000-6add1.htm
• USAID. 1995.  Rapid Appraisal and Beyond. The Participation Forum Workshop Notes Number 1 - http://www.info.usaid.gov/about/part_devel/docs/pdiwksp1.htm
• USDA Forest Service. 1999. National forest inventory and monitoring core field guide. Volume I: Field data collection procedures for all plots -  http://www.srsfia.usfs.msstate.edu/wo/draft_3_99.htm

13-17 August 2000. National Gap 2000. San Antonio, Texas, USA. Contact: Nancy Hubbard, Texas Tech Universities, Texas Cooperative Fish and Research Unit, MS 42120, Lubbock, TX 79409-2120 USA. Email: nparker@ttu.deu. URL: www.tcru.ttu.edu/natGAP20000.

15-16 August 2000. Cruising for weights. Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.  Contact: Lindsey Campbell. Tel: +1-706-769-6600. Fax: +1-706-769-6600.

21-22 August 2000. GPS/GIS level 1 seminar. Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Contact: Joshua Maas. Tel: +1-541-752-5456. Fax: +1-541-752-4117. Email: support@cmtinc.com. URL: www.gps.training.com

17-19 September 2000. Demonstration of methods to monitor sustainable forestry. Lapland, northern Finland. Contact: Mr Markus Lassheikki, Forestry Development Centre Tapio. markus.lassheikki@tapio.mailnet.fi ,  +358 9 156 2407 Home page: http://www.svo.se/eng/life/default.htm

28-30 September 2000. COST E21 - Contribution of Forests and Forestry to the Mitigation of Greenhouse Effects. Joensuu, Finland. Registration by 31 August 2000. URL: http://www.efi.fi/events/2000/. Contact: Brita Pajari, Seminar Coordinator, European Forest Institute, Torikatu 34, FIN-80100 Joensuu, Finland. Tel.: +358 (0)13 252 0223, Mobile phone: +358 (0)50 359 0362, Fax: +358 (0)13 124 397 or 124 393. Email: brita.pajari@efi.fi

9-10 January 2001. Forest Inventory and GIS: Real Challenges, Practical Solutions. Portland, Oregon, USA. Sponsored by: A1 Inventory Working Group, Society of American Foresters and Western Forestry and Conservation Association. A call for papers is open until August 15, 2000.A draft of the conference agenda is available at: www.westernforestry.org For additional information or to apply, contact: Richard Zabel, Western Forestry and Conservation Association, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221 USA. Tel: +1-503-226-4562. Fax: +1-226-226-2515. Email: richard@westernforestry.org

• Common Terms in Evolutionary Biology and Genetics - http://dorakmt.tripod.com/mhc/glossary.html
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• Introductory Biology Courseware Glossary - http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/crswr/glossaryad.htm
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• Online Biology Book Glossary - http://gened.emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/BIOBK/BioBookgloss.html

• Helpful Forestry Links - http://www.home.turbonet.com/sati/helpful.htm
• Pakistan Wildlife - http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/2690/
• Rapid Rural Appraisal Participatory Appraisal - http://www.dainet.de/gtz/concepts/engl/rraengl.htm

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