Re: [ECOLOG-L] Open Access Data?

Katie, I can think of a couple options for you for birds. One standard one is the North American Breeding Bird Survey data set, where data can be downloaded from here: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/RawData/Choose-Method.cfm These data come from several thousand annual 50-point transects run

[ECOLOG-L] Spatial (Resource) Ecologist seeking Ph.D / assitantship position

Dear all, I am currently seeking a Ph.D or research assistantship position in the field of spatial ecology. My main area of interest and expertise is in population ecology (especially of herbivore-environment interactions) in tropical regions. In addition, a combination with biodiversity and

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Fall Meeting Session Announcement: Tracers-new techniques-Ecohydrology

Dear Colleagues, I’d like to call your attention to and encourage abstract submissions to the following Ecohydrology session at the AGU Fall Meeting 2009. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco. Apologies for cross-postings. H30: Tracers, Isotopes and Other Biogeochemical Techniques in

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Open Access Data?

Interesting stuff here maybe - analysis of the breeding status lists might be interesting to test latitudinal/elevational models of biodiversity, for example http://www.birdpop.org/nbii/NBIIHome.asp I expect that you will summarize suggested resources through Ecolog and will be glad for you

[ECOLOG-L] RESEARCH TECHNICIAN OPPORTUNITY-ECOLOGICAL MODELING/GIS ANALYSIS closing Sept 9, 2009

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an opening for a research technician on a team using geographic information system (GIS) technology and ecological modeling in regional studies of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and estuary. The research considers the factors controlling

[ECOLOG-L] Help Ban Commerical Collection of Turtles in Arkansas and Tennesse

Tennessee Canter for Biodiveristy has created an online action alert regarding Tennessee turtle harvest, to make it easier for individuals to send a message to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission. See http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2167/t/5243/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27781

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Xerces Society, Midwest Pollinator Outreach Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Midwest Pollinator Outreach Coordinator BACKGROUND: The Xerces Society is an international, nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, worms, starfish, mussels, and crabs are but a few

[ECOLOG-L] Nice Article on Steady State Economy...

...in The Investment Professional, no less... http://www.theinvestmentprofessional.com/vol_2_no_3/rock-steady.html Brian Czech, Visiting Professor Natural Resources Program Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University National Capital Region, Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road,

[ECOLOG-L] Circuitscape 3.4 connectivity analysis software

Hi folks, We’ve released Circuitscape 3.4 connectivity analysis software. Circuitscape uses circuit theory to predict connectivity for gene flow, animal movement, and conservation planning. Version 3.4 includes new features and improvements in memory management. Executable versions for Windows

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Regional Outreach Coordinator, Calapooia Watershed Council, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Regional Outreach Coordinator Calapooia Watershed Council Opening Date: 8/17/09 Closing Date: 8/28/09 Position Overview The purpose of the Regional Outreach Coordinator position is to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Council and Meyer Memorial Trust’s (MMT) Willamette Model