[ECOLOG-L] Plant sampling methodology for circular plots

[Nicole Holstein]

Hello Ecolog!
I am a research technician working on my own project, the first one I have
designed from the start by myself.
I have wetland plants growing in tubs that are about 56.5 cm in diameter.
In addition to species diversity, I also want to measure the relative
abundance of each species, but counting each stem of each species in each
tub that I have is entirely impractical.

Since my tubs are circular, I am not sure what sampling method to use for
estimating this.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

*Nicole Holstein*
304-437-5876

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[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: stratified or germinating seeds

[Sarah Neumann]

Hello:

I am searching for soon to be or recently germinated seed for:

Acer rubrum (250-500)
Acer saccharum (250-500)
Fraxinus americana (100)
Prunus serotina (250-500)

I am planting a large (~6000 seedling) field transplant experiment focused on 
plant-soil 
feedbacks across a light gradient. However more than 7" of rain occurred in one 
night 
after I planted the germinated seeds and up to 40% of some of my species 
drowned 
within the first week of planting. I am hoping to find someone who might have 
extra 
seed or seedlings that have germinated within 1-2 weeks that they no longer 
need for 
their own projects. 

If you have seeds of these species that you would be willing to part with, or 
if you know 
of somebody that might, please let me know! I am willing to pay for the 
seeds/seedlings 
as well as shipping. Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,
Sarah Neumann

Assistant Professor of Biology
Alma College
614 W. Superior St
Alma, MI 48801
neuman...@alma.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Even more historical entomologically-oriented books for sale to support the Center for Systematic Entomology

[Derek Woller]

This message (apologies for cross-posting) is being sent on behalf of Paul
Skelley (Entomology Section Administrator, Florida State Collection of
Arthropods (FSCA)) and Zachary Prusak (Florida Fire Manager for the Nature
Conservancy) who are working on getting all of the donated books in FSCA's
possession out to the greater entomological community (and beyond) in two
ways. You can either 1) stop by the FSCA and purchase books in person upon
request or 2) buy some on eBay. The purpose of these sales is to raise
funds for the Center for Systematic Entomology (CSE) (http://
centerforsystematicentomology.org/). For the past 20 years, the CSE has
served as a non-profit corporation designed to further systematics in its
broadest sense. The CSE has supported the FSCA in many ways, including:
purchases of computer software, library materials, museum study trips,
labor for bulk sample sorting, and has even provided a number of grants for
specialists to study at the FSCA.



Thanks for looking!



If you have *questions *regarding these auctions, please send them to:



*Zach Prusak at zaprusak at mindspring dot com*



Main "store link" to browse through all of the auctions:

http://stores.ebay.com/AntMan-s-Books-and-More





*Individual Auctions:*



*General Entomology:*

*“Introduction to the Study of Structure Function Body of Insects" Russian
1949*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Introduction-to-the-Study-of-
Structure-Function-Body-of-Insects-034-Russian-1949-/
401351077016?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*Plant galls insects British Commonwealth*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plant-galls-insects-British-
Commonwealth-entomology-/112447978657?



*"Ecology of Forest Insects" Szujecki*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Ecology-of-Forest-Insects-034-
Szujecki-entomology-/112447978621?



*Keys to Insects European USSR entomology lepidoptera hymenoptera diptera *

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keys-to-Insects-European-USSR-
entomology-lepidoptera-hymenoptera-diptera-/401349966110?



*"Elementos de Entomologia General" Ceballos 1953*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Elementos-de-Entomologia-
General-034-Ceballos-1953-/401349966120?



*"Entomology in India"*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Entomology-in-India-034-entomology-insects-/
112447978620?



*"Recent Advances Insect Embryology Japan Poland" entomology*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Recent-Advances-Insect-
Embryology-Japan-Poland-034-entomology-/112450399212?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*“Commonly Used Names of Insect Pests in Different Countries" in German
1940*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Commonly-Used-Names-of-Insect-
Pests-in-Different-Countries-034-in-German-1940-/
112450102959?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*Pests and Pest Control/Agriculture:*

*Aphids Whitefly Fruit Fly entomology pests diptera Mites*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aphids-Whitefly-Fruit-Fly-entomology-pests-diptera-
Mites-/401349966141?



*Mediterranean Fruit Fly pest insects Hawaii Mexico Florida Brazil*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mediterranean-Fruit-Fly-entomology-pest-insects-
Hawaii-Mexico-Florida-Brazil-/401349966151?



*Mango Avocado crops agriculture Florida Africa California*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mango-Avocado-crops-agriculture-
Florida-Africa-California-/401349966140?



*Mites Australia stored food pest control*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mites-Australia-stored-food-
entomology-pest-control-/401349966157?



*Fruit flies economic significance pest control diptera*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fruit-flies-economic-significance-
entomology-pest-control-diptera-/401339012789?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*Citrus cultivation agriculture crops California Florida*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Citrus-cultivation-agriculture-crops-California-
Florida-/112447978637?



*Sugarcane diseases entomology Hawaii India Taiwan coleoptera*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sugarcane-diseases-entomology-Hawaii-India-Taiwan-
agriculture-coleoptera-/112449985945?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*“Report on Injurious Insects Midland Counties" 1907 1908*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Report-on-Injurious-Insects-
Midland-Counties-034-1907-1908-entomology-insects-/
401351073682?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*"Insect Pests of the Food Industry" entomology insects 1967*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Insect-Pests-of-the-Food-
Industry-034-entomology-insects-1967-/112449765242?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



*Bulletins State Plant Board of Florida 1 - 14 1953 -1960 entomology pests*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulletins-State-Plant-Board-
of-Florida-1-14-1953-1960-entomology-pests-/112447978651?



*Arachnids:*

*Acarology VI Volume 2 Griffiths entomology mites*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acarology-VI-Volume-2-Griffiths-entomology-mites-/
112447978628?



*"Riceland Spiders of South and Southeast Asia"*

http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-Riceland-Spiders-of-South-and-
Southeast-Asia-034-/112447978649?



*Coleptera:*

Genera Insectorum Coleoptera Family Endomychidae Wytsman 1953 entomology
insects

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genera-Insectorum-Coleoptera-

[ECOLOG-L] Enroll in Training Courses at SMSC: Sept 2017-Feb 2018

[NZP-SCBI Training]

Graduate/Professional Training - Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation  at 
the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, Virginia, USA
September 2017-February 2018 schedule: our intensive residential courses offer 
continuing education credits (CEUs), and, in some cases, graduate credit. Visit 
course links (below), see our website (http://SMConservation.gmu.edu) or email 
us at scbitrain...@si.edu for more details about 
each course, course costs, application deadlines, and credits earned.  Apply 
now-some application deadlines are approaching quickly!


Stakeholder-Driven Scenario Models for Strategic Conservation 
Planning
NEW COURSE!! September 11-16, 2017
The scenario planning approach allows us to imagine how land use decisions we 
make today could influence the landscape of tomorrow. Scenarios are storylines 
developed by stakeholders, describing different potential futures. When linked 
to land use, socio-economic, and environmental data, these scenarios can help 
us identify trade-offs or synergies between environmental health and human 
well-being. This project-based course provides practitioners and advanced 
students a conceptual and practical understanding of the intersection of 
scenario planning and land use modeling in the context of natural resource and 
environmental planning. This intensive 6-day fulltime residential session 
incorporates lectures, discussions, and extensive computer exercises.

Ecology and Conservation of Migratory 
Birds
September 18-29, 2017
Led by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, this course teaches the most 
current methods in the research of migratory birds including theoretical 
concepts, field and laboratory methods (e.g. mist-netting, banding, tissue 
sampling, stable isotope geochemistry, geolocators and radio telemetry), data 
analysis (including distance sampling and mark-recapture statistics) and 
applied conservation strategies. Participants will be mist-netting and handling 
birds nearly every morning of the course, and will also learn to prepare museum 
voucher study skins.

Spatial Ecology, Geospatial Analysis & Remote Sensing for 
Conservation
October 16-27, 2017
Learn to use GIS tools to address conservation research problems, quantifying 
effects of human-induced global changes on wildlife and biodiversity. This 
two-week course is taught by the research scientists of Smithsonian 
Conservation Biology Institute's renowned Conservation GIS  lab. Hands-on lab 
exercises (e.g. land cover mapping; home range analysis; modeling habitat 
selection; mapping species distributions) use remote sensing data and SCBI 
field surveys to monitor global changes, assess impacts on wildlife, and 
develop mitigating strategies.

Camera Trapping Tools for Landowners 
Workshop
November 4-5, 2017
This new (non-credit) weekend workshop is designed for local landowners looking 
to have all their camera trapping questions answered. Participants spend two 
days with Smithsonian Wildlife Ecologist Joe Kolowski who has spent years using 
trail cameras to study wildlife around the globe. The workshop is a mix of 
field activities, demonstrations, and interactive lectures and includes: 1) a 
review of current camera models, providing guidance for purchase decisions; 2) 
practice in use and setup of a range of trail cameras in the field, including 
tips for optimal placement for a wide range of species and scenarios, 3) 
highlights from local and international camera trapping research; 4) local 
options for getting involved in camera trapping research; and get advice 
specific to their own properties and interests.

Statistics for Ecology and Conservation 
Biology
February 12-23, 2018
Gain in-depth knowledge of analysis techniques for cutting-edge ecological 
research, employing R: classical regression models; mixed models; generalized 
linear models; how to deal with the limitations of real datasets; and 
conservation-specific approaches. Participants learn how to choose appropriate 
analyses for different research questions, and about the assumptions underlying 
each model. Through the lectures and hands-on exercises participants learn how 
to design their own studies, explore their data, 

[ECOLOG-L] AmeriCorps Positions

[Logan Smith]

AFHA AmeriCorps is seeking full time Conservation AmeriCorps to serve in 
WV for the following:
Conservation members conserve natural resources on projects to including 
ecosystem restoration, habitat monitoring, and environmental education. 
Most positions are assigned individually to a sponsor organization in 
Randolph, Pocahontas, Tucker, or Pendleton counties. Members will work 
both individually and as team members on multiple projects in several 
counties. Winter work is primarily project planning and office-based 
work; fall, spring and summer work may include substantial outdoor field 
work. Some positions are focused on field work, other projects will 
focus more on environmental education and outreach to stakeholders and 
volunteers. Most conservation positions are with government agencies 
(Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife) or with the local office of major 
conservation non-profits. 
Depending on the position, assignments may include one or more of: 
Perform hands-on conservation work such as ecosystem restoration, tree 
planting, invasive species control, watershed, wetlands, or wildlife 
habitat improvements, recreation improvements, trails, etc.
Assist with ecosystem surveys, wildlife or wilderness monitoring, data 
collection, mapping Conduct environmental education with school children 
and/or public, develop interpretive projects such as signs or brochures, 
or provide information and outreach about recreation opportunities and 
conservation issues Additional skills and qualities expected for this 
position:
Degree and/or experience in natural and environmental issues -- could 
include forestry, botany, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental 
studies, invasive species, watersheds, landscape, gardening, trails, 
outdoor recreation, etc.
Willing and able to do physical labor. (less important for some outreach
positions)
Interest or experience with environmental education or 
communications/writing for some positions.
Strong computer skills, word processing and email required. Expertise 
with specialized programs such as database and GIS is a plus for some 
positions.

This is a full time, one year AmeriCorps position starting in September,
2017 which includes living stipend and Segal Education Award. For more 
information see www.appalachianforest.us/americorps.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Habitat Conservation Coordinator - Vacancy

[Valerie Littleton]

A Habitat Conservation Coordinator position is open now open at the Edwards A
Aquifer Authority.
For more information visit: www.edwardsaquifer.org/about/eaa/employment.
Please see attached for position requirements.
(Position closes on 7/7/17)

[ECOLOG-L] New Special Issue from AoB PLANTS

[Gail Rice]

Announcing a new special issue from AoB PLANTS:

Evolutionary Dynamics of Tree Invasions
Editors: Heidi Hirsch, Johannes J. Le Roux, and David M. Richardson
(Stellenbosch University, South Africa)

The 13 papers in this special issue provide a comprehensive overview of the
factors that promote and mitigate the invasive success of tree species in
many parts of the world and demonstrate that incorporating evolutionary
concepts is crucial for understanding the complex drivers of tree invasions
and has much potential to improve management. All papers published in this
special issue are freely available online at http://bit.ly/2qzYjLa

AoB PLANTS is an open-access, nonprofit journal established in 2010 and
published by Oxford University Press. The journal has a strong focus on
environmental and evolutionary biology and its current impact factor is 2.238.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure track Epidemiology position, Texas A University

[Sarah Hamer]

Faculty Position in Epidemiology

The Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences in the College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) at Texas A University
invites applicants for a full-time, fully budgeted, tenure-track faculty
position at the assistant professor level in the area of epidemiology and
public health. The successful applicant will join an existing group of
enthusiastic epidemiologists located within the CVM. In the spirit of One
Health, we seek an energetic individual who is applying innovative
epidemiologic approaches to solve animal and human health problems.
Applicants with a background in computational biology/medicine, biometry,
and bioinformatics are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain a vigorous
extramurally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate
will be responsible for supervising graduate students in the Veterinary
Public Health and Epidemiology Program and teaching one or more
graduate-level courses in keeping with the candidate’s interests and
departmental needs. Possible course topics include, but are not limited to,
epidemiologic methods, infectious disease modeling, and spatial
epidemiology. There may also be opportunities to teach at the undergraduate
and/or veterinary professional level.

The position requires a PhD degree in epidemiology or related field and a
record of peer-reviewed published research. Individuals with a veterinary
background are encouraged to apply. Broad collaborative opportunities are
available, including the potential to work with clinical veterinarians
within the CVM; members of interdisciplinary faculties in genetics,
toxicology, environmental health, reproductive biology, neuroscience, and
the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program; the Texas Veterinary Medical
Diagnostic Laboratory; the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases; the
Texas A Health Science Center including the College of Medicine and the
School of Public Health; practicing veterinarians in the community; and
members of local, state, and federal government agencies. Salary and
start-up package will be competitive and commensurate with level of
accomplishment.

Review of applications will begin July 15, 2017, and continue until the
position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest outlining
their qualifications, current curriculum vitae, statement of specific
research and teaching interests and philosophies, and the names of three
potential references, along with complete contact information, to:

Ms. Jessica Alvarado
Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
Texas A University
College Station, Texas, USA 77843-4458

(Voice) +1-979-845-2820
(Facsimile) +1-979-847-8981
vibsad...@cvm.tamu.edu

Applications should be submitted electronically (by e-mail and attachments).
 For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Christine
Budke (cbu...@cvm.tamu.edu) or Dr. Sarah Hamer (sha...@cvm.tamu.edu).

Texas A University is situated in College Station, Texas, which along with
its neighboring city of Bryan, makes up a community of approximately 170,000
residents. The twin city area is known for its family-friendly environment,
affordable living, and proximity to three major Texas cities: Houston,
Austin, and Dallas. For more information about Texas A University, please
visit http://www.tamu.edu/. For more information about the Epidemiology and
Public Health program at the CVM, please visit http://www.vetmed.tamu.edu.

Texas A University is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  The CVM is especially interested in qualified candidates who can
contribute, through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Botanist, Illinois Natural History Survey (Full Time)

[Timothy Rye]

The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) has been the guardian and 
recorder of the biological resources of Illinois—the state's biological 
memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, INHS is 
recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation. The 
mission of INHS is to investigate and document the biological resources 
of Illinois and other areas, and to acquire and provide natural history 
information that can be used to promote the common understanding, 
conservation, and management of these resources. INHS is part of the 
Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, 
and Indianapolis.   PRI houses five large scientific surveys covering a 
wide range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, 
geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology.  PRI’s mission is to 
provide objective, integrated scientific research and service, in 
cooperation with other academic and research units of the University of 
Illinois and elsewhere, that allow citizens and decision-makers to make 
choices that ensure sustainable economic development, enduring 
environmental quality, and cultural resource preservation for the 
people, businesses, and governments of Illinois.
 
INHS is seeking to hire a Botanist in the Critical Trends Assessment 
Program (CTAP) to conduct research activities essential to scientific 
programs by providing support in the development of research plans and 
execution of research including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting 
data. Additional information regarding CTAP can be found by visiting 
http://wwx.inhs.illinois.edu/research/ctap/.   This position is based in 
Champaign, Illinois.
 
Major Duties and Responsibilities:  Conduct vegetation surveys in 
statewide project areas including Illinois forests, wetlands, and 
grasslands, describing typical and noteworthy plant communities present 
and their species composition, occurrence and abundance of threatened 
and endangered species, and the natural quality of the vegetation 
highlighting areas with outstanding ecological integrity (e.g., natural 
areas).  Existing data sources including literature, herbaria, and 
databases are reviewed to evaluate known historical and contemporary 
distribution of occurrence elements.  Some projects involve quantitative 
and long-term assessments. Work closely with both private landowners and 
public entities and field survey crews and may involve travel, long 
days, challenging habitat and variable weather conditions at times. 
Independently complete complex research tasks as required by projects or 
as directed by supervisor. Record data on characteristics of vegetation, 
typically involving qualitative assessments. Collect voucher specimens 
when necessary to verify species determinations and contribute to the 
botanical collections of the Illinois Natural History Survey. Prepare 
reports and support the publishing of manuscripts and INHS publications; 
present findings at professional meetings. Communicate and interact with 
recipients of services.
 
Keep abreast of developments in discipline. Provide outreach and service 
to the public, INHS, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the 
University of Illinois, and other professional organizations. Supervise 
assigned student and hourly staff; this involves overseeing scheduling 
and task assignment, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluating performance, 
and training. Must be able to spend extensive time (up to 5 months) 
traveling during the field season and work in remote areas under adverse 
field conditions.
 
Qualifications:  Required: Master's degree in plant biology or related 
field with an emphasis on plant ecology or systematics. Alternate degree 
fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of 
the experience as it relates to this position. Must have experience with 
required technology, such as computer systems, GPS units, data analysis 
software, etc. Experience using various plant sampling techniques. 
Extensive knowledge of the flora and botanical communities of Midwestern 
United States or Eastern United States. Basic knowledge of research 
techniques in specialized area of research. Must possess appropriate 
field and laboratory skills including scientific as well as physical 
skills necessary to carry out work in demanding conditions. Strong 
verbal and written communication skills. Must have demonstrated the 
ability for leadership and planning, supervising, and monitoring 
research activities and progress. Must have the ability to perform 
effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of 
multiple and changing priorities, with minimal supervision. Proficiency 
in commonly-employed software and databases. Must possess strong skills 
and training in botany. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and 
ability to work collaboratively with other 

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session B004: Advances in uncertainty assessment and reduction for terrestrial carbon cycle diagnosis and prediction

[Jingfeng Xiao]

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to bring our AGU session (B004) to your attention. If you 
have done research on uncertainty assessment and reduction for 
terrestrial carbon cycle diagnosis and prediction recently, please 
consider to submit an abstract to our session.


*Session ID#: * 24868


 Session Description:

Quantifying and reducing uncertainty in diagnosed and modeled carbon 
fluxes and stocks is a major challenge for the carbon cycle science 
community. Uncertainty in regional- to global-scale diagnoses limits our 
ability to test and develop accurate prognostic carbon cycle models, a 
major source of uncertainty in projections of future climate. However, 
recent advances in observations, ecosystem experiments, data 
assimilation techniques, and scientific computing have improved 
diagnostic and prognostic skill in carbon cycle science. We invite 
submissions that (1) investigate uncertainty in model forcings, 
parameters, or structure and the resulting uncertainty in diagnosis 
and/or predictions; (2) quantify and reduce uncertainty using 
benchmarking datasets and model-data integration; and (3) document new 
process understanding, observations, experiments or datasets that will 
advance this field. We welcome innovative work from all means of 
studying the terrestrial carbon cycle, including inventory assessments, 
ecosystem and earth system models, field experiments, remote sensing, 
and model-data syntheses.
Primary Convener: *Jingfeng Xiao*, University of New Hampshire Main 
Campus, Durham, NH, United States
Conveners: *Kenneth J Davis*, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, 
University Park, PA, United States, *Forrest M. Hoffman*, Oak Ridge 
National Laboratory, Computational Earth Sciences, Oak Ridge, TN, United 
States and *Stephen M Ogle*, Colorado State University, Natural Resource 
Ecology Laboratory, Fort Collins, CO, United States


The deadline for abstract submission is August 2, 2017. We look forward 
to meeting you at AGU.


Jingfeng, Ken, Forrest, and Stephen

--
Jingfeng Xiao, PhD
Earth Systems Research Center
Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
University of New Hampshire
449 Morse Hall, 8 College Road
Durham, NH 03824

Email: j.x...@unh.edu
URL: http://globalecology.unh.edu
Tel: (603) 862-1873; Fax: (603) 862-0188