FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- CHANGING LANDSCAPES OF RURAL AMERICA Conference to be held Sept 22-25, 2000 in Mammoth Hot Springs, WY More information: http://www.homepage.montana.edu/~hansen/hansen/lab/documents/conference.htm Scope: Rural areas in the United States are changing as the country transitions to a service and information economy. The size and character of the populations of rural areas are changing rapidly, as are their livelihoods. These socioeconomic trends are dramatically altering patterns of land use and land cover, with important consequences for ecosystems and human communities. To understand the causes and consequences of these changes, a multidisciplinary approach is needed to involve social scientists, ecologists, geospatial technology specialists, and land managers. Objectives: 1. Synthesize the current state of knowledge on the trends, causes, consequences, and management approaches of land use change in rural America. 2. Identify new research, tools, and approaches that would help policy makers better meet their objectives for rural landscapes. 3. Develop a network of scientists and policy makers focusing on land use change in rural American landscapes. Products: 1. Complete workshop proceedings published on the internet. 2. Review/synthesis paper for outlet like BioScience. 3. Network of scientists interested in communications and interactions on the topic. Format: Two day workshop with presentations and directed panel discussions on major topics, plus field trips. Participants: Invited scientists, managers, and policy makers and other interested parties. ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
