• 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.

• HAGLOF INC. invites you to visit their booth at this years National Society of American Foresters Convention in Washington DC -16-20 November 2000 (www.safnet.org/calendar/natcon.htm).  Please stop by booth #324 to see the whole product line for forest measuring instruments.  We will be featuring the Mantax  Computer Caliper, which is great for FAST, ACCURATE, and RELIABLE data collection.  For more information please contact us by phone +1-601-856-5119 or e-mail haglofinc@aol.com. URL: www.haglof.net.

EARTH'S FIDGETING CLIMATE - From the SAF Member list - Is human activity warming the Earth or do recent signs of climate change signal natural variations? In this feature article, scientists discuss the vexing ambiguities of our planet's complex and unwieldy climate. See: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast20oct_1.htm?list125430

OUTLOOK FOR WOOD PRODUCTION FROM FOREST PLANTATIONS - As part of FAO's Global Forest Products Outlook Study, FAO has just produced an outlook for wood supply from forest plantations to the year 2050. The study is in three main sections. The first examines historical trends and the current status of the global forest plantation resource, in terms of its size, location, species and age composition, use and production potential. The second section examines important economic and policy factors that have driven forest plantation establishment in the past and are likely to continue to do so in the future. The last section presents three scenarios for future forest
plantation expansion and potential roundwood production from forest plantations. This paper is the result of a concentrated effort to collect reliable forest plantation statistics for all of the countries with significant forest plantation resources (more than 20,000 ha of forest plantations), to critically review the data and make corrections where necessary and to put this all together into a form that is comparable with all of the existing information about forest plantations held by FAO. The modelling of potential roundwood production from forest plantations is also a significant advance on previous efforts in this field. The study includes information about over sixty countries that, combined, account for about 98% of the global forest plantation resource. Electronic and printed copies of the report can be obtained from: Adrian Whiteman, Forestry Officer (Sector Studies), FAO, Room D423, Via Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Roma, ITALY. E-mail: adrian.whiteman@fao.org

GIS DAY - The second annual GIS day will be held 15 November 2000 and celebrated around the world. For more information see http://www.gisday.com.

GLOBAL FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (FRA)2000. FAO has updated their website where you can find all the FRA Working papers dealing with the current forest assessment. See: http://www.fao.org/forestry/fo/fra/index.jsp

NEW FIU SUBCRIBERS - FIU is pleased to welcome:

• David Burslem - David is a lecturer in tropical ecology at the University of Aberdeen with research interests in the community ecology of tropical forests. Email: d.burslem@abdn.ac.uk
• Andrew Tolfts - Regional Forestry Coordinator, Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International, Vanuatu. atolfts.fspi@fsp.org.vu.
• Andry Rakotovololona - Forester engineer working in Madagascar about Malagasy Forestry Fund and the project of forestry certification in Madagascar. arakotovololona@simicro.mg
• Dr. Stephen Dury - Department of Forestry, Australian National University.  stephen.dury@anu.edu.au
• Jon Lambert - a professional forester and who runs his own company in Melbourne, Australia providing services in inventory and data collection as well as a range of other native forest and plantation services. Email: jlambert@woollybutt.com.au. URL: www.woollybutt.com.au
• Walter Antonio Marzoli - Forest Resources Analyst, Rome, Italy. Email: mc9824@mclink.it

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

• NEW TREE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SOUGHT - Mr.Ramzanali  Khorrami, Research  Center of  Natural  Resources  and Animal Affairs of Mazandaran in Passand  Research  Station  (North of Iran), has developed a new method for measuring tree heights without measuring the distance to the tree.  He is seeking a scholarship to follow his education, or financial support to develop the new apparatus for measuring heights of trees.  Mr. Khorrami, is a B.S graduate of forestry agriculture-engineering from Gorgan University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Iran and is interested in mathematics, natural modeling and new application of achievements in natural resources. For further information contact Khorrami- Ramzanal at P.O. Box 786 Sari, MAZANDARAN, IRAN. E-mail jsismaz@net.neda.ir

• CLIMATE CHANGE AND DWARF MISTLETOE - Mark Johnston writes, "I am part of a research team looking at potential climate change impacts in the Western Canadian boreal forest. We are particularly interested in the linkages between climate and forest insects and disease. Some pests (e.g., spruce budworm) have been examined from a climate change perspective and information is available in the literature. However, we have found little in the way of research that has looked specifically at climate and dwarf mistletoe. The mistletoe of interest here is Arceuthobium americanum, which is an important pest of jack pine (Pinus banksiana). I would like to hear from anyone out there that knows of relevant references that could get us started on a lit review of this topic." You may contact Mark at johnston@derm.gov.sk.ca.

• GIS INFORMATION WANTED - Dean Carstens writes, "I am a South African forestry student moving into the GIS field.  I have currently received an assignment on identifying GIS tools in forestry.  As I am still new in this area, I would appreciate any assistance.  I can only think of two basic tools, namely GIS and CAD.  I don't know however if I can identify vector and raster as tools though. Anyone's help would really be appreciated." You may contact Dean at s9801611@student.petech.ac.za.

• TRIANGULAR TESSELLATION INVENTORY - Rob Waterworth is currently involved in looking at different sampling methods which could be applied to an inventory conducted in highly variable mixed species forest types. He wonders if anybody has any experience or comments on the use of Triangular Tessellation (Ward, 1991, For.Ecol.Man. 44 285-290) as a method for estimating stocking, species and volume estimation in these forest types. Are there any other options to fixed area plots to pick up the variability in a native mixed species forest? If you have any experiences to share, contact Rob at  Robert.Waterworth@ea.gov.au.

• NEW POSITION SOUGHT - Dr. Luigi Caffa is the General (Technical) Director of two mixed Forestry Communities:  the former is a mixed public - private organization, chiefly composed by twelve municipalities; the latter is instead formed exclusively by private forest-owners ; the aim of  these organizations is to co-ordinate sustainable Forestry of territory, joining nature protection and wood exploitation; restarting of  exploitation activities in abandoned woods and harvesting of low  quality woods. Dr. Caffa has international and national professional and research experience in Europe (chiefly in the Alpine Region), in South America (Argentina and  Brazil), in Africa (Egypt,  Gabon and Ivory Coast) and in Asia (Southern Korea).  He has experience in Sustainable Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Soil Erosion Control and in other environmental disciplines. Luigi seeks a new professional position. You may contact Dr. Caffa at Corso Rosselli, 123/9, 10129 TORINO (Italy). Ph : ++39 - 011 - 31.87.443;  Mobil: ++39 - 0347 - 89.24.884; Fax: ++39 - 011 - 31.89.170.  Email (primary): progettoambiente@technologist.com  E-mail (secondary): caffaenv@tin.it.

• ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Applications and nominations are invited for a grant-supported position of Assistant Program Director (temporary) who will play a key role in project initiation for a new grant from the USDA/IFAFS (Initiatives for Future Agriculture and Food Systems). The grant will ultimately establish a Center for Subtropical Agroforestry at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville. We are looking for a person with a specialization in agroforestry and at least four years of professional and relevant project-management experience. A Ph.D. is preferred. The Assistant Program Director will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the project.  Reporting to the Project Director, she/he will ensure that the project is run smoothly, efficiently, and according to its targeted scope and mandate. Activities may include: coordinating research efforts sponsored by various institutions, budget management, coordinating the development of extension materials, developing and maintaining a webpage, writing materials for the public and reports for the project, troubleshooting, overseeing graduate student efforts, and presenting at conferences. This will be a temporary position, on an Outside Professional Services contract (with no benefits), while a search is conducted to fill a 12-month, non-tenure accruing position, available for the duration of the grant (four years). The appointee will be welcome to apply for the four-year position. The position is available immediately.  Applications/nominations consisting of a current CV and list of three reference may be submitted to: Dr. Alan Long, Co-chair, Search & Screen Committee for Assistant Program Director (Subtropical Agroforestry), SFRC, P. O. Box 110410, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 32611-0410 USA.  Tel. +1-352-846-0891; Fax. +1-352-846-1277; e-mail  ajl@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. Last date for receiving the applications/nominations:  10 November 2000.

• DEAN OF FORESTRY & THE FOREST ENVIRONMENT - Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada is searching for a Dean of Forestry and the Forest Environment. Reporting to the Vice-President Academic & Provost, the Dean of Forestry and the Forest Environment is responsible for the planning, management and administration of the Faculty. The successful applicant will possess appropriate academic credentials as well as management experience and a record of distinction in academic and/or related professional settings. Research experience is required. The successful candidate will be conversant with current forestry and natural resources issues. He/she will have contacts within the profession, industry and related fields, and within government, and national and international agencies. He/she will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to inspire and support the research productivity of the Faculty and a vision of the role of education in the area of Forest Resources. Lakehead University has before its Senate a proposal for academic restructuring. The successful candidate should be prepared for the possibility of working within an expanded mandate, representing the interests of natural resource areas in addition to Forestry. Lakehead University seeks to fill the appointment as early as January 1, 2001. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability, and is negotiable. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2000. Questions may be directed to bev.stefureak@lakeheadu.ca by e-mail or +1-807-343- 8614 by phone. URL: www.lakeheadu.ca  Please submit nominations and applications, including the names and contact information of three references, to: Dr. Mary Louise Hill, Chair, Search Committee for Dean of Forestry & the Forest Environment, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 Canada. Email: mary.louise.hill@lakeheadu.ca. Fax: +1-807-345-8075

• Acker, Steve; McKee,  Art  1999? Examples of Scaling: Long-Term Vegetation Plots http://www.fsl.orst.edu/lter/research/regionl/vegpl.htm
• Anon. 2000. Accounting for Renewable and Environmental Resources.  Survey of Current Business. March.   http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/an/0300are/maintext.htm
• Czaplewski, Raymond L.;  Drigo, Rudi 1998. Global Forest Resources Assessment 2000 for North America - Proposal to the North America Forest Commission for the Remote Sensing Component http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/ftcol/rwu4804/nafc.htm
• Galvez, A., et al.  2000. Scientific publication trends and the developing world: What can the volume and authorship of scientific articles tell us about scientific progress in various regions? American Scientist 88:526-533.
• Gillis, Mark. 1997. New Plot-based National Forest Inventory Design. Canadian Forest Inventory Committee http://nfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/nfi.html
• Harrington, Andrew. 2000. What's the difference between accuracy and precision? GEOWorld 13(10):26-27. http://www.geoplace.com.
• Holloway, Gillian. 2000.  Application of GIS spatial models in forestry management planning in the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.http://www.globalserve.net/~gisedu/gis/proj_sp2000/holloway.html
• Jonker,  Sandra; DeLeo, John. 1997?  Interpolating a Vegetative 250-Meter Point Grid to Determine Suitability of Wintering Deer Habitat in Northern Vermont. http://www.esri.com/library/userconf/proc00/professional/papers/PAP134/p134.htm
• Kolejka, Jaromír et al.1998.  Getting standardized spectral information about eroded soil by integration of GIS and remotely sensed data - http://www.geogr.muni.cz/lgc/gis98/proceed/KOLEJKA.html
• Korte, George. 2000. Garbage in - garbage out. GEOWorld 13(10):42-44,46. http://www.geoplace.com.
• MacCleery, Doug.  n.d.  Understanding the Role That Humans Have Played In Shaping America's Forest And Grassland Landscapes: Is There a Landscape Archaeologist in the House? http://www.lib.duke.edu/forest/usfscoll/landscapes.htm
• Meyer, William B. 1995. Past and Present Land Use and Land Cover in the USA. http://www.gcrio.org/CONSEQUENCES/spring95/Land.html
• National Research Council.  2000. The digital dilemma: Intellectual property rights in the information age.  National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. xxi + 340 p. http://bob.nap.edu/html/digital_dilemma/
• Norheim, Robert A. 1997. Dueling Databases:  Examining The Differences Between Two Old Growth Mapping Projects. http://staff.washington.edu/norheim/oldgrowth/dueling-db.html
• Ottke, Christian, et al. 2000. Monitoring for Impact: Lessons on Natural Resources Monitoring from 13 NGOs. Volumes I & II. Global Forest Watch. World Resources Institute. www.globalforestwatch.org.
• Sapeta, Krysia. 2000. Have you seen the light? LIDAR technology is creating believers. GEOWorld 13(10):32-34,36. http://www.geoplace.com.
• Skole, D.L. et al. 1998. Global Observations of Forest Cover Fine Resolution Data and Product Design Strategy. Report of a Workshop 23-25 September 1998 CNES Headquarters, Paris, France http://www.bsrsi.msu.edu/wfw/data.html
• Zawila-Niedzwiecki, T.; Brach, M. 2000. Conference on Remote Sensing and Forest Monitoring. Proceedings, 1-3 June 1999. Rogow, Poland. European Commission, Joint Research Centre EUR19530 EN. 746 p. Also available on web at http://www.rogow99.sggw.waw.pl or http://giswitch.sggw.waw.pl/rogow99

6-7 November 2000. 2000 GIS in Illinois. Lisle, Illinois, USA. Contact: Illinois GIS Association, Center for Government Studies, Northern Illinois Univesity. DeKalb, IL 60115 USA. Tel;+1-815-753-0923.

9-10 November 2000. 10th Greek ArcInfo-ArcView User's Conference. Athens, Greece. Contact: Adonis Kotos, Marathon Data Systems, 38 Kifissias Ave., GR-15125, Maroussi, Athens, Greece. Tel: +30-1-619-8866. Fax: +30-1-619-8825. Email: marathon@otenet.gr.

9-11 November 2000. 2nd Annual WebGIS Conference. State College, Pennsylvania, USA. Contact EMS Environment Institute, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, 2217 Earth-Engineering Bldg., Room 224, University Park, PA 16802 USA. Tel: +1-814-863-0049. Fax: +1-814-865-3191. Email: bacastow@psu.edu. URL: http://www.gis.psu.edu/webgis2000/.

12-15 November 2000. GIS for Beginners. Nepal. See: http://www.gisdaynepal.com.np

16-17 November 2000. Regional meeting for the Timber Measurement Society. Hood River, Oregon, USA.  This group is composed of scalers, cruisers, inventory folks.  Dues: $20 per year.  For more information contact Ernie Bauer at ebauer@lewiston.com

18-22 November 2000 International Seminar on "Valuation of Forest Goods and Services". Opocno, East Bohemia, Czech Republic. Contact: Mr. Karel Vancura, National, Coordinator of MCPFE, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Development Dept., Tesnov 17, 117 05 Praha 1, Czech Republic. Fax: +420-1-2181-2357. E-mail: vancura@mze.cz

20-21 November 2000. Local Level Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management: Putting Knowledge into Practice. Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.  Registration: $200; Students, NGO's and First Nations: $50. For more info go to http://www.modelforest.net/e/home_/indexe.html - Click on "What's new" and then on "Events," Other URLs: http://www.modelforest.net/e/what_/pgeorge.html and http://www.modelforest.net/e/what_/forms/edmonton_form.html

10–13 December 2000. 5th Pacific Rim Bio-based Composites Symposium.  Canberra, ACT, Australia. Contact:  Dept. of Forestry, Australian National University,  Canberra ACT, 0200, Australia.   E-mail: bio.symposium@anu.edu.au

29–30 January 2001. New knowledge and solutions for forest management. Timmins, Ontario Canada. Contact:  Trevor Griffin; Fax: +1-705-272-7811; e-mail: workshop@lamf.net. URL:  www.lamf.net

8-10 February 2001 International Conference on Indigenous Indic Traditions in Forestry: Lessons for Contemporary Sustainable Forest Management. Bhopal, India. For more information, please contact: Deep Narayan Pandey, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, India-462003. Fax: 91-755-772878. E-mail: deep@inef.org. URL: http://www.inef.org/

26 February - 1 March 2001. International conference on the application of reduced impact logging to advance sustainable forest management: Constraints, challenges and opportunities. Kuching Hilton, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia A registration fee of US$ 100 will be charged. For more information please contact:  Thomas Enters or Patrick Durst, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Phra Atit Road, Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Tel: +66-2-2817844; Fax: +66-2-2800445. Email: thomas.enters@fao.org or Email: patrick.durst@fao.org

Survey and Manage Survey Protocol - Fungus - http://www.blm.gov/nhp/efoia/or/fy98/IMs/m98103.htm

Digital Earth -  a proposed virtual representation of our planet that enables a person to explore and interact with the vast amounts of natural and cultural information gathered about the Earth - http://www.digitalearth.gov/

Geography Network - http://www.GeographyNetwork.com/

National Atlas of Canada - http://atlas.gc.ca/english/index.html/

The Great Restoration: The Potentials for Forest Protection to 2050 - http://greatrestoration.rockefeller.edu/

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