Re: [ECOLOG-L] New book on evolutionary biology

Andy, Thanks for sharing this resource. I think it is obvious that in many instances production agriculture has ignored the rules of nature, but for those actually doing the farming, often times it comes down to economics. Unfortunately, if the method is simple and can save time and money, then th

[ECOLOG-L] funding opportunity for tropical botany - graduate students

Funding for Tropical Botany research Opportunity Deadline to apply for GCA Awards in Tropical Botany is January 15, 2015. FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES IN BOTANY Purpose: To promote the preservation of tropical forests by enlarging the body of botanists with field experience. Provisions: Provides

[ECOLOG-L] Research on climate change and foodwebs

Hi Folks, One of my teachers is looking for primary research (or maybe even a review, if possible) on climate change impacts on foodwebs. A preliminary search didn't turn up much, so I was hoping someone on this list might have some suggestions. Many thanks and all the best in the new year. Mind

[ECOLOG-L] FINAL CALL: Foreign Scholar Travel Funds for IALE Congress

9th IALE World Congress ForeignScholar Travel Award http://www.ialeworldcongress.org/awards.html 9th IALE World Congress Crossing Scales, Crossing Borders: GlobalApproaches to Complex Challenges Portland, Oregon USA July 5 - 10, 2015 With support from IALE and the UnitedStates Regional Asso

[ECOLOG-L] Monarch Butterfly Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection

Tierra Curry, Center for Biological Diversity, (928) 522-3681 George Kimbrell , Center for Food Safety, (571)-527-8618 Sarina Jepsen, Xerces Society, (971) 244-3727 Monarch Butterfly Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection Feds Issue Initia

[ECOLOG-L] Sandhill Crane Field Technicians Needed

Three field assistants are needed for the capture and banding of sandhill cranes in northern Minnesota. Cranes will be fitted with GPS transmitters to study habitat use and spatial ecology. Fieldwork will be conducted primarily at night in wetland habitats and also during periods of crane activity

[ECOLOG-L] New book on evolutionary biology

Dear Colleagues, I apologize for the self-promotion, but because I published with Island Press, an excellent but non-profit press, I’m responsible for some of the promotion within my field. I’ve written a book about the evolutionary race between pests and chemical pesticides within our agricult

[ECOLOG-L] Job at Tufts University: Lecturer in Environmental Policy and Communication

A full-time renewable, non-tenure track, lecturer position in Environmental Studies is available beginning July 1, 2015. The Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University seeks an individual with expertise in environmental policy and communication who is committed to enhancing our students’ c

[ECOLOG-L] Registration for the Yale 2015 International Society for Tropical Foresters Conference is open!

Registration for the 21st ISTF Annual Conference is open! Date: January 29th – 31st, 2015, Location: Yale University, New Haven, CT The International Society of Tropical Foresters, Yale Chapter proudly presents: *Conserving biodiversity across multiple use landscapes through strategic governance

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Fellowship in Forest Biogeochemistry

A position is available for a PhD student interested in investigating how acid deposition affects the nutrient dynamics and productivity of deciduous forests in central Appalachia. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research at the Fernow Experimental Forest and contribute to long-ter