• ELECTRONIC DATA SOLUTIONS AND TAYLOR CONSULTING -  (http://www.geoposition.com).  They are proud to bring you a new on-line mall of geospatial products and resources. You will find pricing and information for Trimble GPS, ESRI ArcView products, Laser Tech. rangefinders, Juniper Systems Field Computers, DataPlus software, and Hydrolab water quality instrumentation.  Go to http://www.geoposition.com/gps_gis_lists.asp  for any and all questions regarding GIS, GPS, and Trimble Products, plus additional online support for your products or business.  Let us know how the Internet can help your business and let us assist you with a solution.

TBFRA 2000 RELEASED - The new UN-ECE/FAO publication "Forest Resources of Europe, CIS, North America, Australia, Japan and New Zealand" (known as the Temperate and Boreal Forest Resource Assessment or TBFRA-2000)has just been released. It's the most comprehensive set of internationally comparable data on the temperate and boreal forests ever issued. This data set is the region's contribution to the Global Forest Resource Assessment 2000, led by FAO, which will be issued later this year. Unlike earlier assessments, which concentrated on forest area and wood supply, TBFRA expands to provide information on practically all aspects of the forest. The six main chapters are: 1. Area: status and changes, 2. Ownership and management status, 3. Wood supply and carbon sequestration, 4. Biological diversity and environmental protection, 5. Forest condition and damage, and 6. Socio-economic functions. The publication contains about 100 main tables, with statistics and comments by 55 countries (over 700 parameters were requested for each country). A special chapter assesses the reliability and comparability of the data, which were supplied by national correspondents who adjusted the raw national data to the internationally agreed definitions. For further information please contact: Mr. Alexander V. Korotkov, TBFRA-2000 Co-ordinator, Timber Section, Trade Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE), Palais des Nations, Room 458, CH - 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland. Tel.: +41 22 917 2879; Fax: +41 22 917 0041, E-mail: alexander.korotkov@unece.org. Website: http://www.unece.org/trade/timber. The publication (Sales No. E.99.II.E.36, ISBN 92-1-116735-3, US$ 150)is available through the usual United Nations agencies in most countries, or direct from: United Nations Publications, Sales and Marketing Section, Palais des Nations, Room C-113, CH - 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland, Tel.: +41 22 917 2613; Fax: +41 22 917 0027. E-mail: unpubli@unog.ch. Full text of the press release may be found at: http://www.unece.org/trade/timber/press.htm

FAST FAX FACTS  - A newsletter to the provincial inventory community, providing news and information about the British Columbia Resources Inventory Committee, Corporate Resources Inventory Initiative, Common Land Information Base, Forest Productivity Council, and Forest Resources Inventory Council. FAST FAX FACTS is broadcast by fax and email list, and is available to read online (within a few days) at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ric . For address changes, please fax to +1-250-388-0958, or email to btbatchelor@home.com

IUFRO FOREST INVENTORY NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE - The IUFRO 4.02/4.11/4.12 Newsletter #27 for  May 2000 available from IUFROnet at http://iufro.boku.ac.at/iufro/iufronet/d4/wu40200/nl40200.htm

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

• CARBON STORAGE FOREST INVENTORY - Dr. Thomas Lynch is looking for information on forest inventory for carbon storage.  If you have any information to share, contact Tom at tlynch@okstate.edu.

• EFFECTS OF BEAVER DAMS - Dave Lindenas writes, "I am undertaking a study on the impact that flooding, resulting from Beaver Dams, has on long term timber productivity in the Boreal Forest - Specifically Canada's Boreal forest. In addition to the obvious impact, it has been reported that once the flooding recedes, the predominant resulting vegetation is extensive grass and/or shrub, there by significantly reducing the ability for tree species to re-populate the site. Does anyone know of studies that relates beaver flooding to impact on timber supplies and if so, where the resulting papers might be found?" Please contact Dave at dave.lindenas@weyerhaeuser.com.

• STICKY SAPOTACEAE - Peter Lovett writes, "I am planning to collect samples from the African dryland Sapotaceae species - Vitellaria paradoxa - in order to age trees and observe climatic effects on growth. The main problem is that the latex in the outer bark of live trees can clog up the borer. I have heard that removing a portion of bark can help in the procedure and was wondering if anyone had any other experience with this family. I was also wondering if there is anyone out there who would might be willing to run a 'free' carbon dating test before I attempt to obtain funds for further dating studies. Suggestions for other sources of funding for continued research on this fascinating tree species would also be welcomed." If you can assist, please contact Peter at The Shea Project, COVOL Uganda, PO Box 833, Lira, Uganda.  Email:  lovett@africaonline.co.ug. Mobile: +256-(0)77-444535, Home: +256-(0)473-20152, Office: +256-(0)473-20151.

• PLANTATION MAPS WANTED - Russ Monson writes, "I am trying to obtain global and/or regional maps of forest plantation coverage. Ultimately, I am interested in putting together a global map, so if one does not already exist, I would be interested in regional maps from all parts of the globe. In essence, I am trying to develop a way to merge geographic information on forest plantations with a 3-d global tropospheric chemistry model to determine interactions between increased plantation establishment and effects on the oxidative power of the troposphere.Can anyone help point me to some resources in this regard?" Russ Monson, Professor, EPO Biology, Campus Box 334, Ramaley N122, Department of EPO Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO  80309-0334 USA. Tel: +1-303-492-6319; Fax: +1-303-492-8699. Email: Russell.Monson@colorado.edu. URL: http://spot.colorado.edu/~monsonr/

• SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST. From SAF-Member list - Amy Howells writes, "I'm a student member of SAF and a recent graduate of the University of Washington (Seattle) forestry program.  I'm very excited about pursuing a career and learning many different areas of natural resources. I am writing to the list to get suggestions from natural resource professionals on how to pursue a job in the industry.  The truth is I'm having a difficult time getting my foot in the door.  I know that there are many career centers with advice on the internet, but I wanted to approach the people who would know this area best. It seems like perhaps the jobs are decreasing in the Pacific Northwest area, but this is the place I love, especially the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula.  If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know." If you can assist, please contact Amy at amy@human-appliance.com.

• SEEKING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA - From the GAOF list -  Zisheng Xing  writes, " I am a graduate student who has more than 10 years of working experience.  Is there anyone who knows where I can do 1-2 hours task in forestry in Canada?  I like to work in forestry, but I do not have experience working in Canada's bush. For this reason, I can not find any company where I can be accepted as a temporary worker." If you can assist contact Zisheng at  zzxing@yahoo.com

• POLICY ANALYST WANTED -The Society of American Foresters, in Bethesda, Maryland, USA is accepting applications for the position of Policy Analyst. The successful candidate will be part of a four-person team and will report to and assist the Director of Forest Policy in administering the Society's forest policy program. Duties and Responsibilities: · monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on national, regional, and state policy issues of significance to forestry and the forestry profession; · reporting on the Society's forest policy activities, and coordinating policy efforts with volunteers throughout the Society's organizational levels; · managing the Society's grassroots advocacy program; · tracking proposed federal agency actions and assisting in developing the Society's official comments based on existing position statements, task force reports, and other policy documents; · developing stronger policy links to the state and regional organizations of the association through monitoring and reporting on state-based forest policy initiatives and actions; · cultivating and maintaining links between SAF and forest resource policy experts in other professional and scientific associations, forest industry, conservation/environmental organizations, and other policy decision makers; and · researching and writing forest policy statements for SAF volunteers and staff. Required: BS in forestry or natural resources. Desirable: advanced degree in forestry or other natural resource management field or public administration; experience in natural resource policy at the state or federal level; understanding of the federal regulatory process and the impact of regulations on ground-level forest management. Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary history to: Director of Forest Policy, Society of American Foresters, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, Md 20814 USA. Fax:+1-301-897-3690. No phone calls please

• MASTER FORESTRY GRADUATE WANTED - The Canadian Forest Service is implementing the "Climate Change Impacts on Forest Productivity" project. They are seeking a recent Master's graduate in forestry, geography, biology, ecology or renewable resources to work in Edmonton at the Canadian Forest Service for an expected total time to March 31, 2002. They are seeking someone with skills in geomatics with respect to geographic information systems and remote sensing with related courses and work experience in forest ecology, preferably within a boreal forest environment. The position is available immediately and could be staffed within one - two months of selecting the successful candidate. The individual needs to be a Canadian citizen and under 30 years of age to participate in the Internship program. To those interested in the position, kindly forward a detailed resume including education, relevant experience, and list of completed courses to Dr. Ron Hall (rhall@nrcan.gc.ca), Canadian Forest Service, Northern Forestry Centre, 5320 - 122 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 3S5.

• BAMBOO AND COCONUT WOOD CONSULTANTS WANTED - Leonard Hintz writes, "We are in need of consultants with expertise in both Bamboo and Coconut wood. The site locations involve both the Philippines and Indonesia." If you are interested or know of someone who may be, please contact Leonard at lhintz@earthlink.net. Tel: +1-310-459-5780; Fax: +1-310-459-8601.

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• Berry, Joseph K. 2000. Get behind the scenes of virtual reality GIS. GEOWorld 13(6):24-25. http://www.geoplace.com
• Casanova, J.L.(ed). 2000. Remote Sensing in the 21st Century: Economic and Environmental Applications. Proceedings of the 19th EARSeL Symposium, June 1999, Valladoid. 610 p. ISBN: 90-5809-069-5. For information, contact: Mme. Godefroy, EARSeL Secretariat, 2 avenue Rapp, 75340 Paris Cedex 07, France. Tel: +33-1-45567360. Fax: +33-1-45567361. Email: earsel@meteo.fr
• Chalmers, Alan et al. 2000. Shedding new light on age-old images. GEOEurope 9(6):30-31. http://www.geoplace.com.
• Coutinho, Alexandre C. n.d. Segmentation & Classification of Landsat-TM Images for the Mapping of Land Use. EMBRAPA. . http://www.cnpm.embrapa.br/projects/procimag_us/index.html
• Douce, G. Keith, et al. 1999. Using information technologies to address informational needs of forest and agroforestry integrated pest management in East Africa. In: J. Begus, ed. Proceedings of Symposium Working Under a Dynamic Framework-Forest Ownership Structures and Extension. International Union of Forestry Research Organizations, Extension Working Party S6.06-03. October 3-8, 1999. Bled, Slovenia, Europe. - http://www.bugwood.caes.uga.edu/infotech/africa.html
• Douce, G. Keith, et al. n.d.  Supporting forest integrated pest management and sustainable forestry practices with Information Technology - http://www.bugwood.caes.uga.edu/infotech/web.html
• Eid, T. 2000.  Use of uncertain inventory data in forestry scenario models and consequential incorrect harvest decisions.  Silva Fennica 34(2): 89–100.  http://www.metla.fi/silvafennica/abs/sa34/sa342089.htm
• Hutchings, A. et al. 1996. Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. P.B. X01, Scottsville, 3209 South Africa, University of Natal Press. Fax: +027-331-2605-801. Email: books@press.unp.ac.za.
• Kersten, Thomas; O'Sullivan, William. 2000. Images of Desire. GEOEurope 9(6):38-40. http://www.geoplace.com.
• Sharov, A. A. 1996. Modeling insect dynamics. Pp. 293-303. In: E. Korpilahti, H. Mukkela, and T. Salonen (eds.) Caring for the forest: research in a changing world. Congress Report, Vol. II., IUFRO XX World Congress, 6-12 August 1995, Tampere, Finland. Gummerus Printing, Jyvaskyla (Finland). - http://everest.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/popechome/model/model.html
• Thoen, Bill. 2000. Open minds could eventually open data. GEOWorld 13(6):26, 28. http://www.geoplace.com
• Wilke, D.; Carpenter, J.F. 1999. Bushmeat hunting in the Congo Basin: an assessment of impacts and options for mitigation. Biodiversity and Conservation 8(7):927-955.
• Wilson, J. D. 2000. Mobile technology takes GIS to the field. GEOWorld 13(6):32-34,36. http://www.geoplace.com

1-2 August 2000. Identifying plants to classify forest habitat. Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA. Contact: Mary Ann Hellman. Tel: +1-612-624-7222. Fax: +1-612-625-5212. Email: mhellman@forestry.umn.edu.

30-31 August, 2000. Introduction to ArcView GIS Applications in Natural Resources.  Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.  Contact: Forestry Conference Coordinator at +1-541-737-2329. Email: outreach@for.orst.edu . URL: http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/extended/conferen/arcview3/.

1-4 October 2000. 6th Annual GEOAsia Pacific Conference and Exposition. Bangkok, Thailand. Contact Kathleen Hastings (khastings@mail.aip.com) or Jason Ho (jho@mail.aip.com)

6-9 October 2000. ESRI SouthWest User Group Conference. Moab, Utah, USA. Contact: Kevin Sato, Conference Chair, 4646 South 500 West, Murray, UT 84123 USA. Tel: +1-801-270-2460. Fax: +1-801-270-2450. Email: ksato@ci.murray.ut.us. URL: http://www.co.wasatch.ut.us/ugic/swug2000/

9-11 October 2000. 1st International Global Disaster Information Network (GDIN) Information Technology Exposition and Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Contact: GDIN ITC, Information Technology for Emergency Management, P.O. Box 134001, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4008 USA. URL: www.erim-int.com/CONF/GDIN.html.

4-8 December 2000. 21st Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS 2000). Taipei, Taiwan. See http://aacrs2000.csrsr.ncu.edu.tw

6-7 December, 2000. Introduction to ArcView GIS Applications in Natural Resources.  Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.  Contact: Forestry Conference Coordinator at (541) 737-2329. Email: outreach@for.orst.edu .

13-14 December 2000. Advanced ArcView GIS Applications in Natural Resources. Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.  Contact: Forestry Conference Coordinator at (541) 737-2329. Email: outreach@for.orst.edu.

4-7 March 2001. Geospatial information and technology association (GITA) annual conference XXIV.  San Diego, California, USA. Contact: Henry Rosales, GITA Education Director, 14456 E. Evans Ave., Aurora, CO 80014 USA. Tel: +1-303-337-0513. Fax: +1-303-337-1001. URL: http://www.gita.org

23-27 April 2001. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Annual Conference. St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Contact:  Temperance Battee, ASPRS, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210, Bethesda, MD 20814 USA. Tel: +1-301-493-0290 ext. 106,  Fax: +1-301-493-0208. Email: tbattee@asprs.org. URL:  http://www.asprs.org.

6-10 August 2001. Mapping the 21st Century: the 20th International Cartographic Conference. Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing,China. Contact Address: LOC for ICC 2001, State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, Sanlinhe Road,Beijing 100830,China. Fax: +86-10-6831 1564/6833 9095. Tel: +86-10-6834 6614/6833 9095. E-mail: icc2001@sbsm.gov.cn. URL:www.sbsm.gov.cn/icc2001/

17-18 September 2001. 3rd International Workshop on Remote Sensing and Forest Fires. Paris, France. Contact: Dr. Emilio Chuvieco, Dept. of Geography, University of Alcalá, Coegios 2 - 28801 Alcalá de Hernares, Spain. Email: emilio.chuvieco@uah.es. URL: http://www.geogra.alcala.es/EARSeL/EARSeL.htm

GLOSSARIES

• Business English Spanish Glossary - http://www.andymiles.com
• Integrated Natural Fuels Management/Glossary - www.edo.or.blm.gov/html/glossary/
• Mammal Glossary - http://www.iversonsoftware.com/business/mammal/a.html
• Wildlife Terms - http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/steward/www13.html

• Environmental Information Systems in Sub-Sahara Africa -http://www.grida.no/prog/global/eis-ssa/
• European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories (EARSeL) new web site - www.earsel.org
• GRASS 5 - Free GIS software (UNIX and Windows 98/NT) - http://www.baylor.edu/~grass
• Morocco Center for Remote Sensing. - http://www.crts.gov.ma/
• Proyecto ECOMAPAS - Mapping and monitoring Costa Rica's biodiversity (in Spanish). http://www.inbio.ac.cr/es/mi/ecomapas.html

• Fantastic Forest (for kids) - www.nationalgeographic.com/forest/
• Primary Forestry Lesson plans -  http://www.canfor.com/treeschool/classroom/primary.asp

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