This week's input comes from Loukas G. Arvanitis, Liz Ellis, Scott Lampman, Juan Picos, Satya Priya Sinha, Jenny Wong, and Boris Zeide. Thanks for sharing!! If you have input for the next FIU, please contact me. Thanks, Gyde
STEM PROFILE MODEL - Dr. W.T. Zakrzewski from the Ontario Forest Research Institute has developed a remarkable stem profile model. It was published in the Northern Journal of Applied Forestry (see abstract at http://www.safnet.org/pubs/northern/index.html). A guide for practical application of this model (a part of the locally valid timber product yield table maker) is at http://www.forestyield.com.
FREE ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO JOURNALS- The American Naturalist is available on line at http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AN/journal/index.html. The Elsevier Science Publishers is providing free eletronic access to Forest Ecology and Management until 31 December 1999. Go to http://www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/5/0/3/3/1/0/index.htt.
WILDLIFE INFORMATION/POSITION SOUGHT - Dr. Satya Priya Sinha is wildlife biologist and consultant working in the field of wildlife research and management for the past 20 years. Dr. Sinha is seeking any wildlife related information and position available in different countries . If you have any information to share or know of any positions, please contact Dr. Sinha directly at sinhasp@hotmail.com.
RESEARCHER IN AMAZON FOREST DYNAMICS - Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow at the University of Leeds School of Geography to work full-time. The successful candidate will co-ordinate a network of Amazon forest permanent plots, and analyse the results as a contribution to a new Framework V EU-funded project 'The future of the Carbon sink in Amazonia'. The research fellow will be involved in all stages of the research, including collaborative fieldwork in permanent forest plots with colleagues in Amazon countries, statistical analysis, and writing up of the results. Applicants should hold a first degree in a relevant discipline such as Ecology or Biology, together with a Masters or Ph.D. in a tropical forest -related field. Proven experience of ecological research in the tropics and communication skills in Spanish or Portuguese and English are highly desirable. Start date: 1 April 2000 or as soon as possible thereafter, to 31 December 2001. Please direct requests for further information and application forms to Dr Oliver Phillips on (0113) 2336832. E-mail: Soliverp@geog.leeds.ac.uk . The URL for the Leeds Geography Dept. is: http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/geog.html
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TROPICAL FORESTRY and Executive Director of the Forest
Management Trust. The School of Forest Resources and Conservation University of Florida and The
Forest Management Trust (NGO) have formed a unique public-private partnership for a Program of Excellence in Tropical Forestry. We are searching for an innovative, experienced person to lead the Program as a full-time (12-month), tenure-accruing, Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Trust. Responsibilities include developing an externally-funded research and technical assistance program focused on the more sustainable management of natural tropical forests, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, recruiting graduate students, and organizing an annual conference. The University seeks a Ph.D. in forest ecology and management, with experience in field research in tropical forestry, classroom and field instruction, competition for external funds, and leadership in tropical forestry or a related activity. Communication skills in English must be excellent; a second language (especially Spanish or Portuguese) is preferred. To apply, submit a letter, one-page statement of interest and intent regarding the position, CV, official university transcripts and list of 4 references to: Dr. Henry L. Gholz, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 USA E-mail: hlg@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu . For more details see http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu . Applications must be received by Jan. 31, 2000.
Anon. 1999. Intensive Monitoring of Forest Ecosystems in Europe - Technical Report 1999 [pdf] http://europa.eu.int/comm/dg06/fore/monitor/tech_en.pdf
Brito, J. C.; Crespo, E.G.; Paulo, O.S. 1999. Modelling wildlife distributions: Logistic Multiple Regression vs Overlap Analysis. Ecography 22(3):251-260. Abstract at: http://www.oikos.ekol.lu.se/Eco.22.3.abstract/brito2339.html .
Cherrill, A. ;McClean, C. 1999. Between-observer variation in the application of a standard method of habitat mapping by environmental consultants in the UK. Journal of Applied Ecology 36(6):989-1008.
Dans F., Fernández F. & Romero A. 1999. Manual de Selvicultura del Pino Radiata en Galicia. University of Santiago de Compostela - Programa Adapt. 199 p. ISBN: 84-923583-3-5. For more information contact: Juan Picos jpicos@iies.es
Dara M. Fell 1997. Assessing Deforestation in Bosnia-Herzegovina Using Remote Sensing and a Geographic Information System. Abstract at: http://www.lter.alaska.edu/~dverbyla/dara.html
Harrison, S.; Bruna, F. E. 1999. Habitat fragmentation and large-scale conservation: what do we know for sure? Ecography 22(3):225-232. Abstract at: http://www.oikos.ekol.lu.se/Eco.22.3.abstract/Harrison2537.abstract .
Grodecki, Jacek. 1999. Geodetic datums. Imaging Notes 14(6):12-13. Note: Subscriptions to Imaging Notes are free. See http://www.imaging or contact Trudy McClendon-Pubh at tmcclendonpugh@spaceimaging.com
Kerns, Danielle. 1999. Making a difference - series of short articles on how NGOs are using remote sensing. Imaging Notes 14(6):18-21. . Note: Subscriptions to Imaging Notes are free. See http://www.imaging or contact Trudy McClendon-Pubh at tmcclendonpugh@spaceimaging.com
Ludwig, John A.; David J. Tongway, Stephen G. Marsden. 1999.Stripes, strands or stipples: modelling the influence of three landscape banding patterns on resource capture and productivity in semi-arid woodlands, Australia, Catena 37(1-2): 257-273. Abstract at: http://www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/5/2/4/6/0/9/index.htt
Marrs, R. H. 1999. Above-ground mass and species diversity: assessing the effects of compartmentation
and the setting of conservation targets. Oikos 87(3):541-548. Abstract at: http://www.oikos.ekol.lu.se/Oikos.87.3.abstracts/9379marrs.htm
McKinnon, Chrisptopher; Souby, Jim. 1999. Preserving the wild west. Imaging Notes 14(6):26-27. Note: Subscriptions to Imaging Notes are free. See http://www.imaging or contact Trudy McClendon-Pubh at tmcclendonpugh@spaceimaging.com
Miller, D.R. and J.R. Wherrett. 1998. Visualising changes in historic landscapes. Available at: http://bamboo.mluri.sari.ac.uk/~jo/publications/rt98-david/miller-paper.html
Peedell, Steve, Simon Kay and Giovanna Giardino . 1998. Seeing the (olive) trees from the wood - using
GIS in Europe for olive tree identification. See: http://www.arcdataonline.com/library/userconf/proc98/PROCEED/TO300/PAP275/P275.HTM
Tokola, T. 1999. Gain to be achieved from stand delineation in Landstat TM image-based estimates of stand volume. Forest Ecology and Management 124(2-3):105 -111.
Waupotitsch M, Schlamadinger B, and Madlener R. 1999. A bibliography on greenhouse gas balances of bioenergy, forestry, wood products, land-use and land-use change. IEA Bioenergy Task 25,
http://www.joanneum.ac.at/iea-bioenergy-task25/biblio.pdf .
Proceedings of a symposium highlighting Lew Grosenbaugh's contributions to Forest Measurements held at University of Florida have been published. Copies autographed by Lew Grosenbaugh are available for $25 USD each. For more information, please contact: Dr. Loukas G. Arvanitis, Professor, Forest Biometrics, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, 349 Newins-Ziegler Hall, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110410, Gainesville, FL 32611-0410 USA. Tel: +1-352-846-0887; Fax: +1-352-846-1277. Email: lga@aris.sfrc.ufl.edu URL: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu
- (See also http://www.agnic.org/whatsnew/ and http://www.agnic.org/mtg/99k.html
http://www.forestworld.com/views/events/events_directory/event_mainframe.html
and Calendar of remote sensing/GIS events - http://www.asprs.org/asprs/meetings/calendar.html
10-12 January 2000. 2nd International Conference on Geospatial Information for Agriculture and Forestry. Buena Vista, Florida, USA. ERIM, P.O. Box 134008, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4008 USA. Tel: +1-734-994-1200 ext. 3234. Fax: +1-734-994-5123. Email: agriculture@erim-int.com . URL: http://www.erim-int/CONF/ag.html .
26-28 January 2000. 3rd Conference on Fusion of Earth Data. Ecole des Mines de Paris, Sopia Antipolis, Cote d'Azur, France. Email: fusion@cenerg.cma.fr . URL: http://www-datafusion.cma.fr/conf
21-22 February 2000. Remote Sensing in Meteorology and Climate Research. Basel, Switzerland. Contact: Prof. Dr. E. Parlow, MCR Lab, University of Basel, MCR Lab, University of Basel, Spalenring 145, CH-4055 Basel, Switzerland. Fax: +41-61-272-6923. Email: parlow@ubaclu.unibas.ch . URL: http://www-erasel.cma.fr/ or http://www.bib.unibas.ch/mcr/InfoBox/SIG.htm .
21-25 February 2000. Designing Multipurpose Resource Inventories - an International Short Course. CATIE, Turrialba, Costa Rica. This course will provide grass roots and hands on experience in designing multipurpose resource inventories. The intent is to provide instructions so that the participants design MRIs in their own countries and also provide training in their respective regions. Participation will be limited to approx. 20-40 students. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Fees are US $ 600, which includes registration, printed and other materials, instructors, certification, health insurance, field day transportation, and coffee breaks. For additional information, contact: Dr. Miguel Caballero Deloya, Head. Area of Environmental Economics and Sociology Research Program, CATIE 7170. Turrialba, Costa Rica. TELFAX: 556 8514. Tel: 556 6431 Ext. 2522. Electronic mail: caballer@catie.ac.cr . See English: URL at http://www.catie.ac.cr/posgrado/cursos/design.htm , Spanish: http://www.catie.ac.cr/posgrado/cursos/diseno.htm
13-15 March 2000. Introduction to Agro-Ecological Modelling with AME. University of Edinburgh. Full details and a registration form are available at http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/ierm/shortcou/ame.htm or by contacting Vikki.Hilton@ed.ac.uk
19-22 March 2000. International Symposium on Sustainable Development in Semi-Arid Regions - WORLD SEMI-ARID 2000. João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil. Note: this was originally scheduled for 6-9 December 1999. A call for papers is open until 31 January 2000. Contact: Prof. Dorival C. Bruni, President of BIOSFERA, Brazilian Society for the Environment (BIOSFERA), P.O.Box 2432, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP: 20001-970, Brazil. Tel/Fax: (+55 21) 221-0155/ 2217626. Tel: (+55 21) 252-1631. E-mail: biosfera@biosfera.com.br . Web site: http://www.biosfera.com.br
21-25 March, 2000. Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management at the Forest Management Unit Level. Nancy, France. Contact: Olivier Laroussinie, GIP ECOFOR, 19, avenue du Maine, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, France. Tel.: (+33)1 45 49 88 36; Fax: (+33) 1 45 49 88 39; E-mail: laroussinie@engref.fr URL: http://www.efi.fi/events/2000/criteria.html
21-31 March and 5-16 April 2000. La naturaleza como maestra, sabiduria indigena y estrategias de conservacion de los bosques tropicales" Seminars. Contact: Dahlia Miller, PO Box 1004, El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA. Tel: +1-510-215-4313; Fax: +1-510-215-9840. E-mail : sentient@experientials.org or dahlia@igc.org . URL: http://www.experientials.org
21-23 March 2000. Mapping and orthophotos from aerial photography. Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Contact: Conference Assistant - Tel: +1-541-737-2329. Fax: +1-541-737-4966. Email: conference@cof.orst.edu . URL: http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/extended/conferen/.
3-7 April 2000. Variable probability sampling. Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Contact: Conference Assistant - Tel: +1-541-737-2329. Fax: +1-541-737-4966. Email: conference@cof.orst.edu . URL: http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/extended/conferen/ .
6-8 April 2000. Information management in forest enterprises. Munich, Germany. IUFRO 4.04.02. Contact: Martin Moog, Ludwig-Maximilian Univerisyt, Munich, Am Hochanger 13, D-85354 Freising, Germany. Tel: +49-8161-7146-30. Fax: +49-8161-7146-31. URL: http://iufro.boku.ac.at/iufro/iufronet/d4/wu41300/otherdoc/muenfir.htm
12-14 July 2000. ACCURACY 2000 - 4th International Symposium on Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Contact: Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Prinsengracht 130, 1018 VZ Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tel: +31-20-525-7448. Fax: +31-20-525-7431. Email: accuracy@frw.uva.nl . URL: http://www.gis.wau.nl/Accuracy2000
16-23 July 2000. GEOINFORMATION FOR ALL - XIX Congress for the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Contact: Ms. Saskia Tempelman, ITC, PO Box 6, 7500 AA Enschede, the Netherlands. Fax: +31-53-48-74-335. Email: isprs@itc.nl . URL: http://www.itc.n./~isprs .
23-26 July 2000. Forest Inventory as a Business Management Tool. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Sponsored by the Society of American Foresters A1 Working Group (Inventory). Contact: Andrew Robinson. andrewr@uidaho.edu . URL: http://www.uidaho.edu/~andrewr
7-12 August 2000. XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact: IUFRO Congress Organizing Committee, Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong 52109, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fax: +60-363-67753. Email: iufroxxi@frim.gov.my. URL: http://iufro.boku.ac.at/iufro/congress/
September 2000. The International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC) is please to announce its courses for 2000. Education programs include Rural Land Ecology, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry for Sustainable Development, Geo-Information Management for Rural Development and Resource Management, Soils Information Systems, Planning and Coordination in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Systems Analysis and Management. For more information, contact ITC at Hengelosestraat 99, P.O. Box 6, 7500 AA Enschede, The Netherlands. Tel: +31-53-487-44-44, Fax: +31-53-487-44-00. Email: education@itc.nl . URL: http://www.itc.nl.
11-14 September 2000. 2nd Int. Conf. GIS for Earth Science Applications. Menemen, Turkey. Contact: Anadolu Univeristy, Space & Satellite Sciences Research Institute. Tel: +90-222-322-2071 ext. 6805. Fax: +90-222-323-9129. Email: icgesa@anadolu.edu.tr . URL: http://icgesa.anadolu.edu.tr .
13-15 September 2000. 1st EARSeL Workshop on Remote Sensing for Developing Countries. Gent, Belgium. Email: earsel@meteo.fr
25-27 September, 2000. Woody Biomass as an Energy Source - Challenges in Europe International Conference. Joensuu, Finland. Contact: Ms. Brita Pajari, Seminar Coordinator, European Forest Institute, Torikatu 34, FIN-80100 Joensuu, Finland. Tel. +358 (0)13 252 0223. Mobile +358 (0)50 359 0362. Fax. +358 (0)13 124 393. Email: brita.pajari@efi.fi . URL: http://www.efi.fi/events/2000/woody.html
25-28 October 2000. Enviro Latin America 2000. Segunda Exposição Internacional de Tecnologias Ambientais. São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Contact: Sociedade Brasileira para a Valorização do Meio Ambiente - BIOSFERA, Av. Presidente Vargas, 435 - Gr. 1104/1105 - Centro, 20077-900 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Caixa Postal 2432, 20001-970, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Tel/fax: (021)221-0155, 221-7626, Fax: (021)262-5946. E-Mail: biosfera@biosfera.com.br . URL: http://www.biosfera.com.br/port/envirol.htm
16-20 November 2000. Society of American Foresters Centennial Celebration. Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, DC. For information see: http://www.safnet.org/calendar/future.html
AMAZON RAINFOREST - PHARMACY OF THE WORLD. - http://www.rain-tree.com/index.html
LBA - Large-scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia. Http://www.cptec.inpe.br/lba/indexp.html .
NASA LANDSAT PATHFINDER - Humid Tropical Deforestation Project - http://www.inform.umd.edu/tropical/main.html
REMOTE SENSING CENTERS and ORGANIZATIONS from Around the World --http://http2.brunel.ac.uk/depts/geo/satmarks/Groups.html and http://www.vtt.fi/aut/rs/virtual/organizations.html
SPACE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FAO - http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FAOINFO/SUSTDEV/EIdirect/EIre0076.htm
ZOOM IN ON YOUR HOME - - Mostly US. See http://www.terraserver.microsoft.com
EARTHSHOTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE - http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/earthshots/slow/tableofcontents
LAND PLANTS ON LINE - http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/index.html
PALM AND PALM-RELATED LINKS - http://plantapalm.com/vpe/vpe_links.htm
VASCULAR PLANTS IMAGE GALLERY - http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/gallery.htm
CERTIFICATION WEBSITE - a clearing house of information related to certification (especially the market. See: http://www.scattercreek.com/~lizell/
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My thanks to all! As always, please share as appropriate. Gyde