Re: [ECOLOG-L] wildfire impact on wildlife? Santa Barbara etc?

[Bailey, Andrew]

Wendee,
   Thought you might find this blog post from Wildfire Today timely and 
interesting: 
http://www.wildfiretoday.com/news/2009/5/11/fawn-and-mountain-lion-cub-together.html

See also this link to the animal rescue team: http://www.animalrescueteam.net/

You might also doa a search for "Lil' Smokey" from last year's wildfires.

Many animal populations are adapted to wildfire- its a normal part of the 
ecosystems in which they live- but individuals within populations can always 
succumb to wildfire.  I'm sure there have been plenty of studies on this, but 
I'm not at my desk and don't have much material to work from here.  

Andrew



From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Wendee Holtcamp 
[bohem...@wendeeholtcamp.com]
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:10 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] wildfire impact on wildlife? Santa Barbara etc?

I was considering doing an (Animal Planet) blog post on the impact of
wildfire on wildlife. I was tying it to the Santa Barbara fires but those
folks are otherwise preoccupied, and I can't get hold of anyone. I wondered
if anyone might have a perspective on how wildfires impact wildlife
especially when they occur at times like this - spring when birds may be
nesting etc. Do wildlife rehabs end up with burned animals, or do most
animals get out of the way? Is nesting/repro success reduced for individual
animals living in burn zones? Has anyone ever studied that? What species out
near Santa Barbara are most at risk? Any endangered or threatened species?

Thanks!!

Wendee

~~
 Wendee Holtcamp, M.S. Wildlife Ecology
Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian
  http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com 
 http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com

~~6-wk Online Writing Course Starts Jun 6, 2009~~
 ~~~
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[ECOLOG-L] Longleaf Coordinator position (time-limited) sought by NC Division of Forest Resources

[Bailey, Andrew]

Please distribute widely. Apologies for cross-posting.



http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4304-60032307&printit=no



Description of Work

**This is a time limited position funded through the American Recovery & 
Reinvestment Act (ARRA)**



Support DFR s ARRA Longleaf Pine Initiative by collaborating with partner 
organizations and DFR staff on longleaf restoration, GIS, planning, promotion, 
prescribed burning, education and outreach activities.



Support and lead longleaf education and outreach activities, including 
organizing workshops and trainings, development of publications, a website, and 
a marketing plan to promote longleaf establishment and management.



Compile GIS data and create GIS maps. Identify barriers to longleaf 
establishment on private lands and develop and implement appropriate strategies.



Work with partners and DFR staff to promote prescribed fire in the longleaf 
ecosystem.



Support activities of the NC Longleaf Coalition steering committee and teams 
working on GIS, education & outreach, economics, growth & yield, prescribed 
fire.



Assist with other components of the ARRA grant involving nursery and tree 
improvement and Bladen Lakes State Forest. Assist with accomplishment reporting.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point to prepare reports, 
presentations and analyze data.



Good written and oral communication skills.



Must be a self-starter with initiative and excellent organizational, planning 
and project management skills.



Ability to work independently and in a team environment.



Ability to complete projects and tasks within a prescribed time frame.



Good judgment and leadership ability.



Must have a working knowledge of ecology and silviculture applied to longleaf 
pine.



Must have experience using ArcGIS 9.1 or higher software.



Training and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in one of the 
agriculture, biological, engineering, environmental, natural resources sciences 
or closely related curriculum and one year of experience that provides the 
employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work of the 
vacancy; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides 
the employee functional work experiences needed to perform the work of the 
position.



Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.





--

Andrew D. Bailey, GIS Coordination Forester

NC Division of Forest Resources

NC RF #1618, SAF CF#3741



andrew.bai...@ncdenr.gov

o. 919-857-4812

m. 919-218-7069



E-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina 
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] ECOLOG-L Digest - 25 Apr 2013 to 26 Apr 2013 (#2013-114)

[Bailey, Andrew]

I took two semesters of engineering calculus in undergrad before deciding
that I wasn't interested in becoming an engineer, but a forester, instead.
 Even though I never felt like I mastered calculus, it was a great help in
understanding the theory underpinning economics, physiology, and
statistics.  It also gave me the background to get involved in coding some
growth and yield models as a grad student, and an understanding of
population dynamics in my landscape ecology classes.

You can certainly do forestry without calculus, and about 90% of graduate
students probably do... but if you take it, you'll have a leg up on the 90%.

Andrew

--
Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager
Wildland Fire Management RD&A
Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF
National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID
o. 208-387-5248
c. 208-407-6711


On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:55 PM, Joseph McElligott  wrote:

> How important is Calculus for an environmental studies/science or forestry
> graduate degree?
>

Re: [ECOLOG-L] USA jobs: CV vs. Resume

[Bailey, Andrew]

Michael, I thought that might be true until I learned enough about writing
applications for USA Jobs to start getting interviews.  I got my current
job without knowing anyone inside the hiring process, nor do I meet any
unique hiring criteria like veterans preference, etc.  From the inside, I
have not seen evidence of "wiring" positions for candidates. The jobs are
extremely competitive, and getting through the HR screening process is the
first step. It helps to be willing to relocate.  I probably sent 40 or more
applications before I got my first interview. I understand that it is easy
to be pessimistic about the process. I was.

Writing a strong USA Jobs application citing specific examples of how you
meet the Knowledge Skills and Abilities specified in the job posting is
extremely important in getting through the HR screening process. A general
CV or a 1-page resume is not going to do that in most cases.

--
Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager
Wildland Fire Management RD&A
Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF
National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID
o. 208-387-5248
c. 208-407-6711


On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM, Michael Garvin wrote:

> It's been my experience that many of the jobs on USA jobs are already
> filled.  They just post them because they have to by law.  So if you don't
> get called back, I wouldn't take it as a knock on your experience or your
> CV.  Also, if you are a vet or already in the federal government, you get
> preference.  If you are not either of those, your chances are pretty low of
> getting a position.  The best way in is to do a post doc and get someone
> who wants to work the system to get you in.   I've heard managers state
> outright that that is what they do - even though it is not legal.
>
>
> Michael Garvin, PhD
> University of Alaska Fairbanks
> School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
> 17101 Point Lena Loop Road
> Juneau, AK  99801
> 907-796-5455
> mrgar...@alaska.edu
>
>
>
> On May 16, 2013, at 9:24 AM, Brent Bellinger 
> wrote:
>
> > I am looking for some advice to improve my odds of getting past the
> initial applicant screenings in USA Jobs. As a research scientist, I've put
> together a pretty standard CV, which I've uploaded onto USA jobs and is
> used when applying for research positions. I was told recently by a
> non-scientist (a helicopter mechanic), the key when applying to positions
> through USA jobs is to make sure your resume utilizes key words which helps
> it rise to the top of the applicant list. A CV obviously does not have the
> depth of detail in terms of outlining skills, abilities, knowledge, etc.
> that a resume usually does. I'm wondering if I need to augment my profile
> and compliment my CV with a descriptive resume to help my odds of getting
> an interview? Is a key-word heavy resume a real and necessary thing in USA
> jobs, or have I just had bad luck with the past few positions I've applied
> to (i.e., they were not good fits with my skill set)?
> >
> > Thanks much for the insight on this matter.
> >
> >
> > Brent Bellinger, Ph.D.
> > post doctoral scientist
> > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
> > Duluth, MN
>

[ECOLOG-L] Outreach for WFM RD&A Fire Application Specialist, GS-401 (7)/9/11

[Bailey, Andrew]

http://www.fs.fed.us/rmrs/jobs/openings/

Ecolog,

We have an exciting chance to work in wildland fire technology transfer and
application. Please share widely if you know anyone who may be interested,
and with relevant employment assistance programs such as universities,
mailing lists, etc.  This is a wildland fire technology transfer,
application, and decision support position.

We are outreaching this three different ways to fill one position.  The
Pathways positions are for either an intern (someone enrolled in graduate
school, or a second bachelor’s) and the Recent Graduate Program is for
individuals who graduated within the last 2 years with a degree in
Biological Sciences.  Please share these outreaches far and wide and be
sure to include those individuals that would be good candidates for the
Pathways positions.  Each outreach will have a separate response form;
interested applicants should apply to all outreaches they qualify for.
Position Title: See outreach notices at link above. Outreach closes 9/6.
Interested candidates should find the position announcements on USA Jobs
after the outreach closes.

Series/Grade: There are three outreaches announcements to fill
*one*position, with full competency at the GS-0401-11 level.  Outreach
announcements include Fire Application Specialist GS-0401 9/11, Pathways
Intern - GS- 0499-7 with promotion potential to GS-0401 9/11, and Pathways
Recent Graduate GS-0401 7/9/11.  Each outreach will have a separate
response form; interested applicants should apply to all outreaches they
qualify for.

Organizational Unit: Wildland Fire Management RD&A (USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Research Station)

Duty Station: May be located in Boise, ID; Missoula, MT or Virtual

Program Overview

The Wildland Fire Management Research Development and Application (WFM
RD&A) Program, within the Rocky Mountain Research Station will soon be
advertising to recruit and fill one Fire Management Specialist position.
 This is an exciting opportunity that will offer rewarding experiences in a
dynamic program that supports science application and integration in
wildland fire management for all federal fire management agencies.

The WFM RD&A is a national level program with significant interagency
coordination in support of national strategic goals, and mission statements
for the  US Forest Service and Department of Interior bureaus.  The WFM
RD&A ensures effective and timely communication between research and
management; in addition to ongoing integration of new knowledge and
processes into management.  It sponsors and guides development and
application of wildland scientific knowledge; decision support tools; and
provides science application services to the interagency wildland fire
community.  The WFM RD&A also acts as a primary point of contact for
communication between scientists and participating field managers, and an
advisor to program administrators at local, regional, and national levels.
 The WFM RD&A’s mission is not original research; rather it is to identify
research that shows promise for refinement into deliverable field
applications.   Visit http://www.wfmrda.nwcg.gov/ for more information
about the program.

--
Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager
Wildland Fire Management RD&A
Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF
National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID
o. 208-387-5248
c. 208-407-6711

[ECOLOG-L] Outreach: Wildland Fire Management Specialist position with WFM RD&A (US Forest Service)

[Bailey, Andrew]

The Wildland Fire Management Research, Development, and Application program
within the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station will be hiring
a Fire Management Specialist (GS-0401-12/13).

The entire outreach announcement, including the response form, can be
viewed and downloaded at http://www.wfmrda.nwcg.gov/news.php

About the position:

This position is funded through the National Fire Decision Support Center
and provides guidance and/or assistance with wildland fire decision making,
including interpretation, delivery of analysis results to agency
administrators and fire managers. In addition, this position assists with
development, communication, and implementation of new fire management tools
and technology; facilitating effective communication among fire research
scientists, appropriate technical specialists, and fire managers at the
local, regional and national level within the Federal Fire Agencies,
States, and other local fire agencies. The incumbent will provide training
and assistance to researchers, fire managers, and field personnel through
various media outreaches, or communication.

This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) & 5
U.S.C. 8412 (d) (FERS). It requires wildland firefighting experience.

Primary Duties:

   - Serves as a recognized authority and strategic liaison in the
   evaluation of applicable technological advances, information and
   intelligences aspects; develops significant and innovative recommendation
   for incorporating them in fire response, preparedness, prescribed fire
   and fuels activities.
   - The incumbent has primary responsibilities for developing,
   communicating, and assisting in implementation of new fire management
   technology and research results, and for facilitating effective
   communication among fire research scientists, appropriate technical
   specialists, and managers within the Forest Service, States, and other
   federal and local fire agencies regarding fire and fuels management.
   - The incumbent will provide national/regional/local wildland fire
   decision support through analysis and advice using the latest fire
   behavior modeling programs and decision support tools.
   - Participates with research scientists and land managers in the
   development of new management systems.
   - Conducts technology transfer activities to inform and train fire and
   resource management user groups in the implementation and use of
   knowledge, techniques, and systems developed by fire management
   research.
   - Serves as an expert in the design, development, and presentation of
   regional/national fire/fuels management courses, workshops, distance
   learning, and continuing education activities.
   - Serves as a liaison between wildland fire research scientists and user
   groups in the nation, providing technical operational advice in the
   development of new techniques and systems for fire and fuels management.
   - Provides technical advice and participates in the analysis of fire
   management program requirements to design, develop, and implement
   methods to integrate emerging science and new technologies into national
   fire management programs.
   - Provides oversight to other staff within the organization regarding
   fire/fuels management, decision support, technology transfer,
   coordination, collaboration, training, and development.

--
Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager
Wildland Fire Management RD&A
Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF
National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID
o. 208-387-5248
c. 208-407-6711

Re: [ECOLOG-L] field computer/pda recommendations?

[Bailey, Andrew]

If you use data loggers that allow standard file-based access to data via
USB port, you might consider access to them via something like the
HyperDrive iUSBPort. Any USB storage device can be made accessible via an
ad-hoc WiFi hotspot or added to an existing WiFi network. That's how I
access USB drives from my IPad.

http://www.hypershop.com/HyperDrive/iUSBport/

--
Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager
Wildland Fire Management RD&A
Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF
National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID
o. 208-387-5248
c. 208-407-6711


On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:30 AM, Brian - UVM  wrote:

> We have had great luck with iPad minis in Lifeproof cases, using FileMaker
> Pro databases for data entry. The system is extremely robust, waterproof,
> good screen size and sensitivity, and resistant to shocks at a price point
> well below most field computers (~$600 for 4g cellular model with case),
> although FileMaker will cost a few hundred more (to develop databases; the
> app is free). We get the cellular model for the on-board GPS, and generally
> don't get a cellular plan with it (upload through mobile hot spots on our
> phones). Depending on how much screen real estate you need, an iPhone/iPad
> would also work (with Lifeproof case). The only down side after two years
> on multiple projects (iPad minis and iPhones) is that we can't download
> data loggers that use USB/serial connections.
>
> Brian
>
> --
> Brian R. Mitchell
> Program Manager
> Northeast Temperate Inventory and Monitoring Network
> National Park Service
> 54 Elm Street
> Woodstock, VT 05091
> (802) 457-3368 x37
>

Re: [ECOLOG-L] FIRE Wildland Dependence or adaptation? Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fire and Wildlife in the Northern Lake States

[Bailey, Andrew]

I think that is an appropriate usage of terms. The persistence of the
assemblage can be dependent on fire, and how the individuals respond to
fire is based on their adaptation strategy. Some plants are adapted to
frequent fire, and have thick bark, lush needles, or are relatively
self-pruning.  Others are adapted to stand replacing fire, through fast
growth on bare mineral soil or long-lasting seed that sprouts following
heat and exposure to direct sunlight.

The ecosystem could be dependent on fire for maintenance at the climax
stage, such as a Longleaf Pine forest, or for replacement of a late seral
stage by an early one of the same type, such as Atlantic White Cedar.
Either way, in the absence of fire, the plant community changes
composition, structure, and structure.  In the case of the Longleaf Pine
forest, wiregrass understory succeeds to shrubs, shade tolerant grasses,
and then to hardwood such as turkey oak. In the case of peatland Atlantic
White Cedar, red-maple/swamp tupelo is a frequent late-successional
community. Both paths of succession lead to plant communities that are less
fire dependent and tend to burn only in extreme situations, and then burn
in a stand-replacement fashion.

--
Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager
Wildland Fire Management RD&A
Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF
National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID
o. 208-387-5248
c. 208-407-6711


On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM, David L. McNeely  wrote:

> Wayne, I may be behind in the way terminology for fire and ecosystems is
> used.  But, I do hear people speak of fire dependent systems.  I also hear
> people speak of fire adapted organisms.  The usage makes sense to me.
>  Organisms exhibit adaptations, and for example, trees with serotinous
> cones and or thick bark are fire adapted.  The system they contribute to
> will succeed to some other sere if not visited by fire, but will be more
> nearly sustained with its mix of fire adapted species with periodic fires.
>
> Is this correct?  It is how I understand the situation.
>
> David McNeely
>
>  Wayne Tyson  wrote:
> > "The Lake States Fire Science Consortium (LSFSC), funded by the Joint
> Fire
> > Science Program (JFSP), is a network of fire managers and scientists
> > interested in the fire-dependent ecosystems . . . "
> >
> > Fire DEPENDENT ecosystems? Or fire-adapted?
> >
> > I'd like to hear comments from all ecologists (and evolutionary
> biologists)
> > about this distinction.
> >
> > WT
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Corace, Greg" 
> > To: 
> > Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 5:02 AM
> > Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Fire and Wildlife in the Northern Lake States
> >
> >
> > > The Lake States Fire Science Consortium (LSFSC), funded by the Joint
> Fire
> > > Science Program (JFSP), is a network of fire managers and scientists
> > > interested in the fire-dependent ecosystems of the northern Lake States
> > > region (http://www.lakestatesfiresci.net/). To enhance our existing
> > > understanding of disturbances, vegetation, and wildlife and the
> > > integration
> > > of this knowledge into the management of northern Lake States
> ecosystems,
> > > we are initiating an information exchange whereby we will:
> > >
> > > 1) improve our publically accessible wildlife-fire literature citation
> > > database1,2 by seeking input from wildlife professionals who might
> > > identify
> > > missed information, especially theses and dissertations;
> > >
> > > 2) evaluate state *Wildlife Action Plans* and other documents as
> > > appropriate and consult with state-level experts to identify wildlife
> > > (vertebrate species primarily) with high affinity for fire-dependent
> > > ecosystem types of particular interest to the LSFSC (i.e., not
> generalist
> > > species);
> > >
> > > 3) identify individuals and organizations across the northern portions
> of
> > > Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario that are conducting related
> > > inventory, monitoring, research and management and communicate this
> > > information with other interested parties;
> > >
> > > 4) promote information exchange related to the above at one or more
> > > professional events (webinar and/or conference and/or field trips); and
> > >
> > > 5) use all the above to draft a research needs statement that will be
> > > presented to JFSP through the LSFSC.
> > >
> > > WE REQUEST YOUR ASSISTANCE by:
> > >
> > > 1)  contributing citations of academic theses/dissertations and grey
> > > (i.e.,
> > > agency) publications related to fire in northern (primarily forested)
> Lake
> > > States ecosystems;
> > >
> > > 2)  identifying individuals and organizations described under #3,
> above;
> > > and
> > >
> > > 3)  forwarding this email to other interested parties.
> > >
> > > For more information on the project or to subscribe to our email list,
> > > please contact Dr. Greg Corace (Seney NWR; greg_cor...@fws.gov).
> > >
> > > For more information on our existing literature database and/or to
> > > cont