• TheEQUATOR - “Land around the World” The Internet’s premier property transaction service for timber and farm properties. With more than 2,300 worldwide listings of timberland and farms worth over $1.8 billion, TheEquator is the largest rural property listing services on the Web. Enhance your sales prospects by advertising your land or standing timber on TheEquator (www.TheEquator.com). Inquire about TheEquator’s new Internet auction services (webmaster@TheEquator.com).

• RELASKOP-TECHNIK - the manufacturer of Spiegel-Relaskop, the standard instrument for angle-count sampling, and assists in technical and scientific questions in co-operation with Prof. Dr. Bitterlich. For more information on all our forestry instruments e.g. the Bitterlich Sector-Fork visit www.relaskop.at or contact us via e-mail at rekaskop@relaskop.at

• Adrian Lanz - adrian.lanz@wsl.ch
• Anthony V. Scardina - Undergraduate student, West Virginia University. ascardin@wvu.edu.
• Caroline A. Mach - R.P.F. County Forest Manager, managing all aspects of 2500 acres of plantation and natural forest north-west of

Toronto. www.dufferinmuseum.com/forest
• Claudia Silva Teixeira - Forester from Brazil. claudia@microlink.com.br
• Guy G Stahlmann - Singapore Dept. of Environment, Public Affairs Department. Guy_Gabriel_STAHLMANN@ENV.gov.sg
• Lars Björklund - Associate Professor, Department of Forest Management and Products, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. lars.bjorklund@sh.slu.se
• Louise Aukland - Forestry Programme Coordinator, EcoSecurities Ltd., UK. www.ecosecurities.com
• Moira Finn - Communications Manager, Remsoft Inc. moira@remsoft.com

BOREAL FORESTS - Jeff Monty writes, "I just want to draw your readerships attention to Canada's -Yukon Territory's comprehensive web site for forestry information called the "Boreal Forest Research Network".  Suggest readers go to www.bfrn.net and visit the site."

IRELAND BIODIVERSITY - The protection and enrichment of forest biodiversity in Ireland’s forests received a major boost with the announcement of a IR£1 million R&D project co-funded by COFORD (the Council for Forest Research and Development - http://www.coford.ie) and EPA (the Environmental Protection Agency). Following a public call for research proposals on forest biodiversity in May 2000 a successful research consortium comprising University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin and Coillte (the Irish Forestry Board) following international peer review. The partners have just signed a contract with COFORD and the EPA for an in-depth five-year study. Interim results will be used to inform and revise policy and practice where appropriate. The project will examine the impact of afforestation and forest operations on the biodiversity of flora and fauna on a range of site types. It will also quantify the changes in biodiversity that occur throughout the forest cycle and most importantly, it will outline best practice for the enrichment of biodiversity in the forests of Ireland.

GOOD TREE NURSERY PRACTICES (COMMUNITY NURSERIES) - From Tony Simons - With over 2000 copies already distributed of the DFID-funded, English version of the book "Practical Guidelines for Community Nurseries" ICRAF is pleased to announce the publication of the Spanish translation "Guia Practica para Los Viveros Comunitarios". To get your copy write to Josina Kimotho, ICRAF, PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya. (j.kimotho@cgiar.org) or download from http://www.icraf.cgiar.org/res_dev/prog_2/Manuals/CommunityESP.htm.

SPIRIT OF THE LAND AWARDS - From SAF Member List - The Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2002 (SLOC) is calling for applications for the Spirit of the Land Awards. The awards will recognize quality environmental education programs on every level from grassroots to global. This year's competition is open to any local, national or international environmental program that contains an educational element. Any environmental project that includes an educational component and was implemented in 2000 is encouraged to apply for the Spirit of the Land awards program (only one application per organization, please). Salt Lake 2002 will give special consideration to educational programs that address issues on Salt Lake 2002's environmental platform. Salt Lake 2002's environmental platform is broad and deep, addressing energy and water conservation, environmental education, recycling, air quality and waste management. Apply online by going to: http://www.saltlake2002.com/ and clicking on "environment" under "main sections" or call +1-801-212-2241 to request a hard copy of the application. Applications will be accepted until March 1st.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - Note: If you can help with any of the requests below, please take the time to do so. Do not assume others will respond - they are assuming the same. Your kind assistance will be appreciated and rewarded. Thanks, Gyde

• TREE PHOTOS SOUGHT - From Tony Simons - Following the launch in 1998 of the highly popular Agroforestree Database (a tree species reference and selection guide), the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) with funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) of the British government has been working to increase the species coverage and information content. Version 1.0 of the AF Dbase is available on CD-ROM or directly off the Internet (http://www.icraf.cgiar.org/treessd/databases.htm). In version 2.0, which will be released in April/May 2001, the number of tropical trees included has now increased from 321 to 502 tree species. We still require photographic images for a number of taxa (http://www.icraf.cgiar.org/treessd/AFT/imageRequest.htm) and would like to receive submissions in slide, photo or digital formats. Photographic credits will be included for all images which are incorporated in the database, and two free copies of the CD-ROM database Version 2.0 will be sent to all photographers whose images are included. Please send your images to Ahmed Salim, ICRAF, Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya (A.S.SALIM@cgiar.org)

• TROPICAL TREE NURSERY DIRECTORY - From Tony Simons- Thousands of large and small-scale tree nurseries exist in the tropics, but whatever their number they appear to be too few for the millions of resource-poor farmers of the developing world. To increase the knowledge and efficiency of existing nursery work and better forecast future needs, ICRAF intends to publish a Tree Nursery Directory along the lines of its Tree Seed Suppliers Directory (http://www.icraf.cgiar.org/treessd/treessd.htm). We would like to request information from donors, companies, organisations, projects and individuals who are aware or are engaged in work on or promotion of tree nurseries in the tropics. In particular, we would like to know: (a) the countries, (b) number of nurseries, (c) average and range of annual seedling production, (d) nursery type (research, community, individual), (e) trees raised (species or types - e.g. fruit), and (f) other relevant information. Please send your information to, or contact, Josina Kimotho, ICRAF, PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya (j.kimotho@cgiar.org).

• PALM & GPS - Hugo Equihua asks, "Is anybody using the Palm along with GPS Garmin software integrated for forest inventories yet? If so please let me know the experiences." You may contact Hugo at hugoequihua@axtel.net.

• FORESTRY EXPERT WITH SPECIALIZATION IN REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Ref./2-0101-06 - CATIE, Turrialba, Costa Rica. All the information about this vacancy is available at: http://www.catie.ac.cr/oportunidades/vacantes.htm. All applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. degree in forest sciences or related field. Minimun 10 years of experience in research projects and technical cooperation, from which 4 years in GIS and remote sensing applications to forestry and natural resources management. Candidates must have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish. Without dependents: Annual salary and benefits according to qualifications within a range of P/3-10 (US$45,000) to P/3-20 (US$55,000) approximately, tax exempt. With dependents: Annual salary and benefits according to qualifications within a range of P/3-10 (US$50,000) to P/3-20 (US$60,000) approximately, tax exempt. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 28, 2001. Please send resume, with cover letter plus names and contact addresses of three references and photocopy of the Ph.D diploma to: CATIE, c/o Dinorah Chavarria, 7170 Turrialba, Costa Rica. Fax: + 506-556-2700. Phone: + 506-556-0811. E-mail: dchavarr@catie.ac.cr

• GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST (GS-0150-11). Location: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Olympia, Washington, USA. Please see the complete announcement (R609-003-01D) at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/TJ0640.HTM for a description of the major duties, basic requirements and selective factors, and detailed application instructions. U.S. Citizens only. Additional information about the Wildlife Ecology Team and this position is available at www.fs.fed.us/pnw/olympia. If you are unable to access the internet site or have questions about the position please direct them to Beth Galleher at +1-360-753-7683 or bgalleher@fs.fed.us or Cathy Raley at +1-360-753-7686 or craley@fs.fed.us. Questions on the application process may be directed to Beverly Burnley at +1-360-956-2389. Closing Date: March 5, 2001

• POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN GROWTH/YIELD/STAND DYNAMICS - >From the Forest List. Tony Zang writes, "A highly motivated postdoctoral research scientist is sought to join a multidisciplinary project funded by NSERC (Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Strategic Program. The project is supported by scientists of diverse expertise from Laval University (Drs. Cloutier, Ruel and Bégin), University of New Brunswick (Dr. Chui), Canadian Forest Service (Drs. Newton and Ung) and Forintek Canada Corp. (Dr. Zhang). The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of a non-traditional Stand Density Management Diagram (SDMD) as an innovative decision-support tool for black spruce management in eastern Canada. The candidate must have proven experience in growth/yield, stand dynamics or forest biometrics. Additional experience in SDMD and computer programming is most desirable. It is important that the candidate is able to work in a team environment and communicate with scientists of different areas." Qualified candidates are invited to send their letters of interest and resume to: Dr. Tony Zhang; Forintek Canada Corp.; 319 rue Franquet; Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada G1P 4R4; Tel: +1-418-659 2647; Fax: +1-418-659 2922; E-mail: tony.zhang@qc.forintek.ca

• PROJECT MANAGER - From Rosina Abudulai via the Mountain Forum - "Working in an exciting and ground-breaking area of conservation, this post requires a persuasive and outgoing person who is willing to travel. BirdLife International is a global partnership of conservation NGOs working to conserve birds and their environment. Rio Tinto plc is one of the world's leading mining companies. These 2 organisations are developing a long-term relationship to initiate a global programme of activities to enhance bird and habitat conservation, in the context of sustainable development. The Project Manager, based in Cambridge, UK, will work with Rio Tinto and BirdLife staff to build local collaboration, foster Rio Tinto staff interest in birds (through an annual birdwatching event) and to develop practical conservation projects at mine sites or nearby Important Bird Areas throughout the world. You will assist Rio Tinto with strategic biodiversity work and will be involved with discussions within the mining industry and other global corporate industries relating to social, environmental and economic sustainability. The job requires a graduate with at least 8 years' work experience, including practical work in an environmental or conservation field and experience within the NGO or corporate sector. Please request further details or apply with a CV and covering letter to Personnel Officer, BirdLife International, Wellbrook Court, Girton Road, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, UK. Email: rosina.abudulai@birdlife.org.uk Fax: +44(0)1223 277200. (Salary of £22-26,000, depending on experience plus 12% pension. Closing date: 28th February 2001

• ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, FOREST WATERSHED HYDROLOGY and MANAGEMENT - The Forest Engineering Department at Oregon State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in forest watershed hydrology and management, Assistant or Associate Professor. A PhD in forest hydrology, watershed science, engineering hydrology or similar field is required at appointment, plus a solid foundation in physical science and quantitative analysis. Expertise in surface water hydrology or channel processes/influences is preferred, as is a degree or experience in forestry or similar field. This full-time (12-month) position involves about 70% research and 30% teaching, with salary based upon qualifications. For further information, see http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/fe/ or contact the Department at +1-541-737-4952 or Steve.Tesch@orst.edu. Applications should include a letter summarizing interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, sample publications, and names and contact information for three references. For full consideration, apply by April 16, 2001; position will remain open until filled. Applications should be sent to: Steven D. Tesch, Head, Forest Engineering Dept., Oregon State University, Peavy Hall 215, Corvallis 97331-5706 USA.

• Adams, Jonathan; Ray, Nicolas 2000. LGM Vegetation Map version 0.5 Reviewer Page.  http://lgb.unige.ch/~ray/lgm_map/lgm.htm
• Anon. 2000. VEGETATION - 2000: Proceedings. Lake Maggiore - Italy, 3-6 April 2000 http://sirius-ci.cst.cnes.fr:8080/
• Berry, Joseph K. 2001. Create effective-distance buffers to improve map accuracy. GEOWorld 13(12):24-25. http://www.geoplace.com.
• Conover, Adele. 2001. Hunting slime molds. Smithsonian 31(12):26,28,30.
• Hennessy, N.; Lawlor, D. 2000. Computer software requirements in Forest management. COFORD, Dublin, Ireland. http://www.coford.ie/reports/comp1169.pdf
• Kilbride, C.M.2000. Site and soil indicators for the production of high quality ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.). COFORD, Dublin, Ireland. http://www.coford.ie/reports/ashdoc.pdf
• McKone, Daniel J.; Walzem,. Vincent P. 1994. A Brief Survey of Catchment Forest Reserves Mbeya Region, Tanzania. Peace Corps Tanzania and the Government of Tanzania/EEC http://www.mckone.org/intro.html
• Oss, Scot. 1999. Presentation of the IMAGE Programme : Contribution of satellite images to meteorology, agrometeorology and environment monitoring in the Sahara and Sahel. Paris. Download pdf at http://www.unesco.org/oss/public/pubimaga.htm
• Tewari, D.D. 2000. Valuation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) models, problems and issues. Journal of Sustainable Forestry 11(4):47-68
• Walker, Richard; Craighead, Lance 1997? Least-Cost-Path Corridor Analysis Analyzing Wildlife Movement Corridors in Montana Using GIS. 1997 ESRI User's conference proceedings. http://www.wildlands.org/corridor/lcpcor.html

28 March -1 April 2001. Making Environmental History Relevant in the 21st Century. A Joint Meeting of the American Society for Environmental History and the Forest History Society. Durham, North Carolina, USA. See: http://www.lib.duke.edu/forest/ . Contact Steven Anderson, Forest History Society, 701 Vickers Ave., Durham, NC 27701 USA. Phone: +1-919-682-9319; FAX: 919-682-2349. Email: stevena@duke.edu

17-19 April 2001. Conference on visual stewardship of the working forest. Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. More information and a downloadable brochure can be found at http://www.fcsn.bc.ca/conferences/conferences.htm

19-20 April 2001. Hands-On GPS/GIS Mapping. Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, Oregon USA. Cost: $370 (two-day course) For information: Contact: Richard Ash @ Global Mapping Technology. Tel:+1-541-754-3488  email: gmtgps@peak.org

11-28 May 2001. SAF International Study Tour to England, Wales, Ireland (or extended to include Scotland). Contact: Richard Reid. Tel: +1-317-894-0138. Fax: +1-317-894-0183. Email: reidconsulting@aol.com.

15-17 May 2001. Global Positioning short course for resource professionals. Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Contact: Karl Brown. Tel: +1-303-202-4240.

30 May - 1 June 2001. GIS in Action 2001 - A Spatial Odyssey. Portland, Oregon, USA. Contact: dsapdx@easystreet.com. URL: http://www.orurisa.org.

11-17 June 2001. Lichens and Lichen Ecology - Course. Humboldt Field Research Institute, Dyer Bay Rd, PO Box 9, Steuben, ME 04680-0009, USA. Tel: +1-207-546-2821, Email: humboldt@nemaine.com, URL: http://maine.maine.edu/~eaglhill

12-15 June 2001. Plant Identification. Chicago, Illinois, USA. (4 days, $675) Contact: Wetland Training Institute, PO Box 31, Glenwood, NM 88039 USA. getinfo@wetlandtraining.com, URL: http://www.wetlandtraining.com

11-13 June 2001. International Conference on ex situ and in situ Conservation of Commercial Tropical Trees. Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Contact: Ms Soetitah S. Soedojo; Fax: +62-274-902 220; Email: itto-gmu@yogya.wasantara.net.id

16-24 June 2001. Foliage shoot and stem diseases of trees. Korkeakoski, Finland. Contact: Antti Uotila, Fax: +358-31-335-5555; Email: auotila@hyytiala.helsinki.fi

17-20 June 2001. 11th Annual Gap Analysis Meeting. Brookings, South Dakota, USA. Contact: +1-208-885-3555. Email: gap@uidaho.edu. URL: http://wfs.sdstate.edu/sdgap/2001GAP.html.

18-21 June 2001. Avalanche control on the base of hazard mapping in avalanche areas. Rauris, Austria. Contact: Gernot Fiebiger or Erich Scheuringer: Fax: +43-662-870215; Email: fiebigerf@cunet.at

18-22 June 2001. Basic Wetland Delineation. Seattle, Washington, USA. $875. Contact: Wetland Training Institute, PO Box 31, Glenwood, NM 88039 USA. getinfo@wetlandtraining.com, URL: http://www.wetlandtraining.com

18-24 June 2001. Basic Wetland Delineation with Field Practicum. Seattle, Washington, USA. ($1075) Contact: Wetland Training Institute, PO Box 31, Glenwood, NM 88039 USA. getinfo@wetlandtraining.com, URL: http://www.wetlandtraining.com

18-24 June 2001. Bryophytes and Bryophyte Ecology - Course. Humboldt Field Research Institute, Dyer Bay Rd, PO Box 9, Steuben, ME 04680-0009, USA. Tel: +1-207-546-2821, Email: humboldt@nemaine.com, URL: http://maine.maine.edu/~eaglhill

21-22 June 2001. Introduction to ArcView. Corvallis, Oregon, USA. $395, Tel: +1-541-737-2329, http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/extended/conferen/

21-24 June 2001. Canadian Federation of Biological Societies (CFBS) Annual Scientific Meeting and Employment Fair. Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Contact: Bruce H Sells; Tel: +1-613-225-8889; Email: bsells@cfbs.org

24-27 June 2001. 3rd North American Forest Ecology Workshop - Issues of Scale - from theory to practice. Duluth, Minnesota, USA. Contact: Mary Ann Hellman, University of Minnesota, 1530 Cleveland Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55108-6112 USA. Fax: +1-612-625-5212; Email: mhellman@forestry.umn.edu.

24-28 June 2001. Digital Earth 2001. New Brunswick, Canada. Contact: Canadian Institute of Geomatics, P.O. Box 1133, Station A., Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5C2, Canada. Tel: +1-514-221-2210. Fax: +1-435-309-8100. Email: info@digitalearth.ca. URL: http://www.digitalearth.ca.

28-29 June 2001. International Workshop on Geo-Spatial Knowledge Processing for Natural Resource Management. Varese, Italy. Contact: proterra-info@mal.crii.uninsubria.it.

1-5 October 2001. First World Congress on Conservation Agriculture: A worldwide challenge. Madrid, Spain. - Organized by FAO and the European Conservation Agriculture Federation. Contact: Proyectos, Incentivos y Congresos, S.L., Conde de Cárdenas 16 1º-2, 14002 Córdoba (SPAIN). Tlf: +34.957.485848; Fax: +34.957.485849. E-mail: PIC_SYR@terra.es

29 October - 2 November 2001. Forestry Extension: Assisting Forest Owner, Farmer and Stakeholder Decision-Making. Lorne, Victoria, Australia. IUFRO. A call for papers is now open. See: http://www.mtg.unimelb.edu.au/iufro.htm.

12-17 November 2001. Sixth International Bamboo Congress. Dehradun, India. See: http://www.bamboo.org.au/iba/

Guidelines for implementation of forest management operations -
http://www.fao.org/docrep/W8212E/w8212e08.htm -

Forest Faunal Systems -  http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/rhgiles/ForestFauna/index.htm

Directory of Forest-Related International and Regional Institutions and Instruments - http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/forest/iff_directory.htm

Forestry Groups and Special Interest Networks - http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/Forestry/Category/Groups/

VEGETATION - A Programme allowing daily monitoring of terrestrial vegetation cover through remote sensing, at regional and global levels. http://sirius-ci.cst.cnes.fr:8080/

Sampling Strategies for (DNA) Marker Analysis - http://webdoc.sub.gwdg.de/ebook/y/1999/whichmarker/index.htm

Farm Images & Sounds - http://www.studyweb.com/links/4796.html

Integrated Taxonomic Information System – includes animals and National Plants Database - http://www.itis.usda.gov/plantproj/itis/index.html

Designing a report on the State of the Nation's (USA) Ecosystems -2000. - http://www.us-ecosystems.org/index.html

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future - http://www4.gu.edu.au/ext/unesco/theme_c/