FOREST INFORMATION UPDATE NO. 26
17 AUGUST 2000
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NEXT FIU - I had a great trip to Malaysia attending the
XXI IUFRO World Congress. The organizers did an outstanding job from start
to finish and it was good to meet some old and new friends. If anyone wishes
a copy of the paper I presented "Coming to Terms with Politicians and
Definitions" drop me an email asking for "Terms" and
I will send you an electronic copy. Because of some more extended travel,
the next issue of FIU will 18 September. After then, I should be
able to get the newsletter back on a weekly basis. My deepest
apologies. Gyde
INPUT: This week's input comes from Bill Feidt, Ian Hunter,
Scott Miller, Vidar Nordin, Paul Van Deusen, and Andreas Zingg . Thank
you all for sharing your information!
HAVE YOU HEARD?
THE WORLD'S FOREST 2000 - A map that FAO and the USGS
have recently released as part of FRA 2000. The forest map was produced
from the Global Land Cover Characteristics Database using 1 km AVHRR satellite
images. For more details see: Zhu, Zhilang, etc. 1999. FRA 2000 Global
Forest Cover Map. Working Paper 19. FAO, Rome, Italy. 14 p. http://www.fao.org/forestry/fo/fra/docs/wp19_eng.pdf
HELP!
TECHNOLOGY
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TREE AGE DETERMINATION. Duan Xinfang writes "My friend wants
to determine the age of the old tree for protection, but is not lucky for
lacking of the technology and proper instrument. So I require all the friends
to provide any information of technology and instrument for determining
age of old tree." Please contact Duan at duanxf@wood.forestry.ac.cn
OPPORTUNITIES Several readers of FIU are seeking employment
in the forestry field. If you have jobs available and are in need of good
people, please consider posting your vacancies in FIU (there is no charge
for this service) and the following outlets:
http://foresters.org/jobs/
http://forestry.about.com/education/forestry/msub14.htm
http://www.safnet.org/market/careercenter.htm
www.stateforesters.org/news.html
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INFORMATION AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST - International Network
for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is seeking to recruit an information and
outreach specialist. The specialist would be based mainly in INBAR Headquarters
in Beijing but with frequent travel to INBAR Member countries in Asia,
Africa and Latin America. The terms of reference for the Specialist will
include: 1. Needs assessments for the generation of new knowledge, concentrating
particularly on the likely impact on poor people. 2. Stimulation of up
to 8 regional information centres. 3. Promotion of inter and intra-regional
exchanges of technology. 4. Advice to the in-house specialists on communication
media (publications, databases, websites, workshops, videos, etc.) The
successful candidate will have had several years experience of working
with poor communities and be capable of facilitating the two-way flow of
information between creators of new knowledge and potential users. INBAR's
main working languages are Chinese, English, Spanish and French. A sound
working knowledge of at least two is desirable. Some knowledge of the techniques
of growing and fabricating bamboo and rattan products is desirable although
the organisation is in a position to rapidly supplement these skills. The
successful candidate will have at least an M. Sc. in a relevant discipline.
Ph. D. preferred. Applications should be sent by mail, fax or email, enclosing
an up-to-date CV and an indication as to when the applicant might be available,
to Ihunter@inbar.org.cn
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INDIGENOUS FORESTRY ATTITUDES BELIEFS & PERCEPTION - John
Studley writes, "Are you or your organisation only interested in indigenous
forest perception predicated on "received wisdom" or "secondary
ethnocentrism" or do you want to understand local stake-holders views of
forestry landscapes and any proposed changes (such as re-forestation, conservation,
ecotourism) from their perception ? I have considerable experience of working
in forestry among high Asias animistic shamanistic peoples [Please see
my CV at my web site http://www.geocities.com/john_f_studley/jscv1199.htm
] , and am part way through a part-time PhD [for which I have partial
funding] on :- Sustainable Knowledge Systems & Resource Stewardship:
In search of ethno-forestry paradigms for the indigenous Khamba people
of the Eastern Tibetan Plateau. To date I have completed some background
material and conducted some research in SW China (E. Kham), mostly in the
context of baseline or feasibility studies. I am seeking a
short-term assignment/ intern/ contract, as a means of addressing and partially
funding PhD field work. The research data would have application for local
forest stake-holders, for projects working with local stake-holders, and
for some global extrapolation. I am interested in opportunities to
work/conduct research in countries that include or are close to ethnic
Tibetan peoples (namely China, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh, Zanskar),
but am willing to consider other locations and/or people groups. In the
latter case I could expand my focus or compare another people groups with
the Khamba Tibetans. Ideally I am looking for an opportunity to spend 9-12
months over 3 years in a location, that would allow me to address my field
research and provide at least my living and travel expenses. Do you/your
organisation know of any opportunities, or sources of funds that would
allow me to achieve my objectives?" If you can assist, please contact John
Studely at 46 Sarsfeld Road, London SW12 8HN, UK. Tel: + 0208 672 0456,
ONLY Answer phone/fax 0208 767 2372, efax 0870 130 5185. Email: John_Studley@compuserve.com
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BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL PROJECT CO-DIRECTOR PALAS CONSERVATION
AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The post of Project Co- Director will
be based in Abbottabad, North West Frontier Province. The purpose of the
job is to provide technical support to the Government of Pakistan for all
areas of project implementation and management and to develop the capacity
of local, regional and national level institutions with a view to ultimate
hand-over of responsibilities for management. The job requires a graduate
with at least five years’ experience in conservation and rural development
through participatory approaches and social organization, including at
least 5 years experience of project management at a senior level. In accordance
with EC financing regulations, the Co-Director should be an EU member state
national. Starting Salary £28,000 34,000 tax free, including
12% pension allowance. Please apply with a CV to: Personnel Officer, BirdLife
International, Wellbrook Court, Girton Road, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, UK. E-mail:
rosina.abudulai@birdlife.org.uk. Fax: +44 (0)1223 277200. Closing date:
25 August 2000.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT UNEP-WCMC - Starting salary £25,000.
The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre delivers information and
analysis on global biodiversity issues affecting the quality of life of
future generations. Within our new structure we have vacancies for several
highly motivated people who can straightaway demonstrate leadership and
management qualities to head up the following programmes and services in
the following areas: Administration and Development - Post 1: Head of Information
Communication Technology. Information Services - Post 2: Head of Enquiries
and Publications. Assessment and Early Warning - Post 3: Head
of Biodiversity and Indicators programme and Post 4: Head of Wetlands and
Freshwaters programme. Conventions and Policy Support - Post 5: Head
of CBD and Rio Agreements programme, Post 6: Head of WH Ramsar and Protected
Areas programme, andPost 7: Head of CITES and CMS programme. Further
information about our organisation may be obtained from http://
www.unep-wcmc.org.uk . Detailed job descriptions may be obtained from Denise
Rowllings, Head of Personnel, UNEP-WCMC, 219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge
CB3 0DL, UK Fax: +44 1223 277136 or email denise.rowllings@unepwcmc.org.uk
Applications by covering letter (please indicate which post you are applying
for), and CV should be sent to this address to arrive no later than Monday
21st August 2000 and 1st interviews will be held during week beginning
4th September 2000.
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SECRETARIAL VACANCIES AT EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY - Due
to the high staff turnover especially at secretarial posts, a number of
auxiliary agents will be hired over the next several months. Such
an assignment typically lasts one year while the post is permanently filled,
but could be extended up to three years. The work entails processing of
contractual documents, preparing publications, and making travel and meeting
arrangements. Working language is English. Experience in working
in international projects and knowledge of European Union issues and languages
are advantages. For these temporary posts there is no deadline. Send
applications, CV, and recommendations to: European Environment Agency,
Personnel Department, Kongens Nytorv 6, K-1050 Copenhagen. For information
about EEA see http://www.eea.eu.int/
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TWO OUTSTANDING POSTDOCTORAL POSITONS - The Swiss Federal
Research Institute WSL is offering two part-time (75%) positions in the
areas of Dendroecology coupled with landscape dynamics to participate in
the research activity "landscape history and -dynamics". This is to ensure
that ecological risk assessments are based on sound historical-ecological
data. Our present research activity includes topics such as habitat dynamics
and modeling, GIS assisted vegetation analyses, Dendroclimatology, time
series analysis as well as social science related research (http://www.wsl.ch/land/dynamics/).
A well-known densitometry/wood anatomy group technically assists the team.
The successful applicants have the chance to establish novel activities
in the field of coupling tree-ring information with land-use dynamics and
to further existing international collaboration with similar research institutions.
Applicants must have Ph.D. degree in environmental sciences or a related
field such as geography or environmental history with demonstrated expertise
in spatial analysis, GIS and/or simulation techniques. Advanced skills
in computational or applied statistics are welcome. The candidates must
have internationally reviewed original research papers in one or more fields
mentioned above. We offer a two-year contract starting at March 1, 2001,
with opportunities for renewal. Qualified applicants should forward (1)
a curriculum vita, preferably with photograph, (2) an outline of envisaged
research and (3) a list of publications no later than September 30, 2000
to: Personnel Department Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, CH-8903
Birmensdorf, Switzerland (Contact person for this job opportunity: Dr.
Felix Kienast Tel.: +41 1 739'23'66; kienast@wsl.ch ; http://www.wsl.ch/staff/felix.kienast/.)
The reference number of both positions is 217.
HAVE YOU READ?
Obtain from your local library or from the sources provided. For
listing of publications from previous FIUs see: http://home.att.net/~gklund/invpub.html
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Blasco, F., et al. 2000. A framework for the worldwide comparison
of tropical woody vegetation types. Biological Conservation 95:175-189.
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Chamard, Philippe C.; Courel, Marie-Françoise. 1999. La forêt
sahélienne menacée.Cahiers Sécheresse 10(1):11-18.
http://www.aupelf-uref.org/revues/sech/1.99/syn1.htm
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Decleire, Yanek; Bâ, Djibril 1997. Canevas pour l'inventaire
et la cartographie des ressources ligneuses du Sénégal
http://household-energy.org/can-nat-inv2.html
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Herrmann, L. et al. n.d. Atlas of natural and agronomic resources
of Niger and Benin. http://www.uni-hohenheim.de/~atlas308/startpages/page2/english/content/title_en.htm
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Karjalainen, T. et al. 2000. Ten most frequently asked questions
about Carbon Sequestration in Forests. EFI News 1(8):5-7.
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Ker, Andrew. 1995. Farming Systems in the African Savanna - A Continent
in Crisis. IDRC 1995, 176 pp., ISBN 0-88936-793-0, $20. Available
on line at http://www.idrc.ca/books/focus/793/793.html
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Kleinn, Christoph. 2000. On large-area inventory and assessments
of trees outside forests. Unasylva 200(51):3-10.
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López-Serrano, Francisco R., et al. 2000. LAI estimation of
natural pine forest using a non-standard sampling technique. Agricultural
and Forest Meteorology 101(2-3):95-111.
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Mills, T.R., et al. 2000. Optimum timeframes for detecting songbird
vocalizations in the Black Hills. Res. Pap. RMRS-RP-21. 6 p. USDA
Forest Service, RM Res. Stn., 240 West Prospect Rd., Ft. Collins, CO 80526
USA.
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Nackaerts, Kris, et al. 2000. Sampling methodology for LAI measurements
with LAI-2000 in small forest stands. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
101(4):247-250.
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Pimentel, D., et al. 2000. Environmental and economic costs of nonindigenous
species in the United States. BioScience 50:53-65.
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Wezel, Alexander; et al. n.d.. Vegetation zones in Niger and Benin
- present and past zonation. http://www.uni-hohenheim.de/~atlas308/a_overview/a3_1/html/english/a31ntext.htm
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Zawila-Niedzwiecki, Tomasz ed. 2000. Remote Sensing and Forest Monitoring.
Proceedings
of the 4.02.05 Session, IUFRO XXI World Congress. 7-12 August 2000. Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. 101 p. Contact: Institute of Geodesy and Cartography,
Jasna 2/4 Str., 00-930 Warsaw, Poland. Email: boi@igik.edu.pl.
YOU'RE INVITED!
For a more complete listing of upcoming inventory and monitoring
related meetings, see
http://home.att.net/~gklund/invmeet.html
http://www.agnic.org/mtg/index.html
http://www.asprs.org/asprs/meetings/calendar.html
http://www.forestworld.com/views/events/events_directory/event_mainframe.html
http://www.safnet.org/calendar/coned.htm.
2-8 October 2000. Joint FAO/ECE/ILO Seminar on Harvesting
of non-wood Forest Products. Ismir, Turkey. Contact:
Joachim Lorbach, Forestry Department, FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla,
00100 Rome, Italy. Fax: + 39-6-5705-5137; Email: joachim.lorbach@fao.org
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3-5 October 2000. Montaine Alternative Silvicultural Systems (MASS)
Workshop: integrating research and operations. Courtenay,
British Columbia, Canada. Contact: Tom Hedekar, Malaspina University-College
Forestry Extension Program; Tel: +1-250-741-2597; Fax:+1-250-741-2190;
Email: tom.hedekar@mala.bc.ca ; URL: www.mala.bc.ca/www/forestex/index.htm
3-5 October 2000. Advances in terrestrial ecosystem inventory,
measurements, and monitoring. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Contact:
Steve McNulty, USDA Forest Service, Southern Global Change Program, 920
Main Campus Drive, Venture Center II, Raleigh, NC 27606 USA. Tel: +1-919-515-9489.
Fax: +1-919-513-2978. Email: steve_mcnulty@ncsu.edu. URL: www.sgcp.ncsu.edu/conference/.
4-6 October 2000. Progress in phenology: monitoring, data analysis,
and global change impacts. Freising, Germany. Contact: Annette
Menzel, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Dept. of Ecology, AM Hochanger
13, 85 354 Freising, Germany. Email: menzel@met.forst.tu-muenchen.de .
URL: www.fsd.nl/phen2000/
12-13 October 2000. The Value of Forests: International Conference
on Forests and Sustainable Development. Tokyo, Japan. Contact:
Motoyuki Suzuki, United Nations University, 53-70, Jingumae 5-chome, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8925, Japan. Tel: +81-3-3499-2811. Fax: +81-3-3499-2828. Email:
suzuki@hq.unu.edu .
13-14 October 2000. Forest Owner Cooperation: Balancing Ecology
and Economics. Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Contact: Jody
Padgham; Tel:+1-608-262-0705; URL: www.forestrycenter.org
15-17 October 2000. Bio Agro Contact 2000, Québec,
Canada. Contact: Julie Vallières, Fax:+1- 514-521-3193;
Email: groupexpo@mlink.net .
16-20 October 2000. 3rd European Conference on Applied Climatology
(ECAC2000). Pisa, Italy. Contact:
Antonietta Falchi, Via Caproni n.8, 50145 Florence, Italy.
Fax: 39-055-308910; Email: falchi@sunserver.iata.fi.cnr.it
19-22 October 2000. Ice Storm Forest Research Conference.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Dr. R.A.
Lautenshlager (Program), Email: r.a.latenschlager@mnr.gov.on.ca
23-27 October 2000. First International Conference on Wood in
World Rivers. Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Contact: Stan
Gregory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon: Fax: +1-541-737-3590;
Email: stanley.gregory@orst.edu ; URL: http://riverwood.orst.edu
24 October 2000. Landscape Issues in Forest Management. Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, USA. For contact and registration information go to http://www.ncasi-nerc.org/events.htm
24-26 October 2000. 2000 International Space Symposium. Washington,
DC, USA. http://www.spacesymposium.org
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25-28 October 2000. Canadian Urban Forest Conference.
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Tel: +1- 403-221-4698.
6-8 November 2000. 14th International Conference and Workshop
on Applied Geologic Remote Sensing - Integrated Solutions for Real World
Problems. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Contact: V-ERIM Geologic Conference,
P.O. Box 134008, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4008 USA. Tel: +1-734-994-1200 ext.
3234. Fax: +1-734-994-5123. Email: wallman@erim-int.com. URL: www.erim-int/CONF/GRS.html
28-29 November 2000. Southern Mensurationists' Conference. Jekyll
Island, Georgia, USA. Contact: Chris J. Cieszewski. Phone/FAX:+1-706-542-8169/8356.
E-mail: biomat@smokey.forestry.uga.edu
WHILE SURFING THE WEB…INTERESTING LINKS
For listings of additional links see: http://home.att.net/~gklund/invlinks.html
LINKS
REFERENCES
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