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ANNOUNCEMENTS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies of Antioch New England Graduate School invites nominations and applications for a full-time faculty position beginning in June 1998. The interdisciplinary program emphasizes ecological thought, environmental policy, and environmental education. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in ecology, environmental biology, conservation biology, or a related field. Preferred areas of interest include field ecology, global change, biodiversity studies, indigenous knowledge and conservation, urban ecology, and ecological planning. Applicants must also have experience working with graduate students, directing research, and providing academic leadership. Candidates should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Environmental Studies Search, Antioch New England Graduate School, 40 Avon St., Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516. Postmark deadline is 5 December 1997.

The University of California, Davis seeks a restoration plant ecologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting 1 July 1998. Employment will be nine months; extension to 11 months depends on yearly review. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and research in new management techniques and monitoring criteria for revegetation of degraded wildlands or open space affected by urban and/or agricultural encroachment within California. Requirements include Ph.D. or equivalent and a record of research in restoration plant ecology, plant ecology, plant biology, or a related field. Submit statements of teaching and research interest, curriculum vitae, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names and addresses of three references to Michael Barbour, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616-8587. Postmark deadline is 15 February 1998.

The Nature Conservancy of Washington seeks a leader in conservation science to manage science programs in Washington state. Requires advanced degree in conservation biology, ecology, or related field; at least seven years successful professional experience, including field work; knowledge of GIS; familiarity with northwestern U.S. flora, fauna, and ecosystems; and strong organizational, supervisory and communication skills. Send cover letter and resume by 1 December 1997 to TNC, 217 Pine St., #1100, Seattle, Washington 98101, Attn. DCS search.

Defenders of Wildlife seeks a wildlife conservation biologist with practical experience in programs to conserve wildlife and biodiversity in the U.S. Candidates should have an advanced degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or related field and practical conservation experience. Responsibilities include providing scientific guidance to program staff and ensuring scientific accuracy of formal comments, testimony, legal positions, and reports. Program emphasis is likely to be on conservation and recovery of selected endangered or at-risk species. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume, cover letter, and salary history to Science Search, Defenders of Wildlife, 1101 14th St. NW, Suite 1400, Washington, D.C. 20005. No telephone calls, please. Position is open immediately.

GRANTS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development (ORD) announces the first phase of its 1998 Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Grants Program. ORD requests applications in three areas: exploratory environmental research, genetic and other influences on individual susceptibility to disease caused by pollution, and indicators of global climate change. Approximately US$13 million will be available under this initial phase. Detailed announcements can be found at WWW http://www.epa.gov/ncerqa or by telephoning the National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance, (800) 490-9194.

The Minnesota Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program is soliciting proposals for projects to be conducted during the 1998 and/or 1999 field seasons (or longer). Proposals should be for work contributing to the conservation and management of nongame wildlife (vertebrate or invertebrate), native plants, and plant communities in Minnesota. High priority will be given to projects focusing on specified topic areas, on state endangered, threatened, or special concern species, and on rare natural communities. Awards average US$3000 per year, but requests up to $10,000 per year will be considered. The deadline for submitting proposals is 19 January 1998. Decisions will be announced no later than 1 March 1998. For program guidelines, proposal format, list of priority topic areas, and other information, contact Richard J. Baker, Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Box 25, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4025, Telephone (612) 297-3764, FAX (612) 296-1811, Email richard.baker@dnr.state.mn.us. This program is supported by contributions to the Minnesota Nongame Wildlife Tax Checkoff, Minnesota State Parks Nature Store Sales, the Reinvest in Minnesota Fund, the Minnesota General Fund, and the Minnesota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

The Center for Field Research invites proposals for 1998-99 field grants funded by its affiliate Earthwatch. Appropriate subject areas include animal behavior, biodiversity, ornithology, endangered species, entomology, marine ecology and mammalogy, ichthyology, herpetology, and resource management. Interdisciplinary projects and multinational collaboration are especially encouraged. For details contact The Center for Field Research, 680 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, Massachusetts 02272, Telephone (617) 926-8200, FAX (617) 926-8532, Email cfr@earthwatch.org, WWW http://www.earthwatch.org/cfr/cfr.html.

The Biological Research Station of the Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve offers grants of up to US$2500 to support biological research utilizing the resources of the preserve. Areas supported include basic and applied ecology, animal behavior, systematics, evolution, and conservation. The 2000-acre preserve is located on the Helderberg Plateau, 30 miles southwest of Albany. Habitats include hardwood-hemlock forests, conifer plantations, old fields, permanent and intermittent streams, 10 and 100 acre lakes, and several waterfalls. Facilities include a newly expanded laboratory building, library, collections, and housing for researchers. Deadline is 1 February 1998. For application materials contact Richard Wyman, Executive Director, E.N. Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, P.O. Box 189, Rensselaerville, New York, 12147.
Graduate Research Assistantships are available at Cornell University for the 1998-99 academic year in an NSF-funded interdisciplinary research training group, Cornell Program in Ecological and Social Science Challenges of Conservation. Students will undertake a major in a relevant discipline, with a minor in Conservation and Sustainable Development. Major fields include Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Natural Resources; Plant Biology; Soil, Crop, and Atmospheric Sciences; Agricultural and Biological Engineering; Agricultural and Resource Economics; Animal Science; and Development Sociology. Research must be carried out at one of several sites in Latin America. For more information contact John Schelhas, Department of Natural Resources, 10 Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853-3001, Email jws13@cornell.edu.

Professional enhancement awards are available to students planning to give oral or poster presentations at the 1998 meeting of the U.S. Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology, to be held 17-21 March 1998 at Michigan State University. The awards are made possible by NASA and Michigan State University. At least four awards (up to US$500 each) will be given to cover meeting expenses. Awards will be based on the merits of the abstracts and the financial needs of the applicants. Applications must be received by 15 January 1998. Winners will be informed by the end of January, 1998. To apply, send four copies of (a) cover letter, (b) completed application form, (c) resume, and (d) accepted abstract for the meeting. The application form and information about the meeting are available at WWW http://www.fw.msu.edu/iale98. Send application materials to Jianguo Liu or William Taylor, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, 13 Natural Resources Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, Telephone (517) 355-4478, FAX (517) 432-1699, Email iale98@perm3.fw.msu.edu.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

The Silva Forest Foundation of British Columbia offers workshops in ecologically responsible forest use. Ideas and methods presented in all workshops are based on maintaining ecosystem integrity. Some workshops are designed for the general public, including teachers, environmentalists, or people without a technical background in resource management. Other workshops are designed for professional resource managers. Silva's workshops provide practical training in ecosystem-based alternatives to conventional timber management, as well as in ecosystem restoration and conservation. The Silva school is located on a 1600 acre forest reserve near Salmo, in Southeastern British Columbia. Accommodation and meals are provided. For more information about the Silva Forest Foundation and a 1997-1998 workshop schedule, contact Susan Hammond, Telephone (250) 226-7222, Email silvafor@netidea.com, WWW http://www.silvafor.org.

ENDANGERED SPECIES SOURCEBOOK

Contributions are solicited for a peer-reviewed, edited sourcebook on endangered species in the U.S. Life tables, population trend analyses, monitoring plans, recovery plan strategies, natural history profiles based on quantitative data, and/or analyses of tests of restoration techniques for threatened and endangered species in the U.S. are sought. The book is part of an AIBS/NCEAS project to synthesize information relating to the scientific basis for Habitat Conservation Plans. For further information and/or details of the format for contributions, contact Sandy Andelman at andelman@esm.ucsb.edu by 15 December 1997.

MODELING SURVEY

The Species Habitat Project, which will produce the book Wildlife Habitats and Species Associations of Oregon and Washington, is preparing detailed life history information for approximately 600 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The Project hopes to include the information that is most useful for modelers, landscape planners, and other users. More specifically, Project staff would like to know which life history characteristics are most important to you, and what format (e.g., level of detail) you prefer. An electronic survey is available at http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company announces the release of the second edition of Biosphere 2000: Protecting Our Global Environment, with 1997 environmental update supplement. This student-oriented textbook addresses major environmental issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Different viewpoints are presented, and the book includes suggestions to help students translate their knowledge into active involvement in environmental issues. The 650-page book is US$74.95. For more information or to place an order, telephone Jill Crow, (800) 228-0564.
Proceedings of the Seventh North American Crane Workshop, held in 1996, are available for US$25 from International Crane Foundation, P.O. Box 447, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913. The 262-page book provides the most current synopsis of research and management of sandhill and whooping cranes: breeding biology, captive management, genetics, reintroduction, migration, wintering, population dynamics, harvest, and mortality.

MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS

A western bat workshop will be held 9-13 February 1998 in Reno, Nevada. The workshop will review current information on population status of and threats to bat species in the western U.S. Based on the review, species will be prioritized at several geographic scales to provide foci for research and management. For more information contact Lyle Lewis, Program Chair, BLM/USFS, 2620 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, Idaho 83301, Telephone (208) 736-2368 or (208) 373-3819, Email lllewis@id.blm.gov.

An international conference on wildlife ecology and transportation will be held 10-12 February 1998 in Ft. Myers, Florida. The focus of the conference is softening or eliminating the impacts of transportation on wildlife. Final information will be available in early December. For details contact David L. Zeigler, FDOT-EMO, 605 Suwannee St., MS-37, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450, FAX (850) 292-7217, Email david.zeigler@dot.state.fl.us.

The workshop Landscape Management of Pacific Northwest Forests: Exploring Techniques and Tools will be held 19-20 February 1998 in Olympia, Washington. Organizers include the Washington State Timber/Fish/Wildlife Program and the Washington/Oregon Species Habitat Project. The deadline for abstracts for papers, demonstrations, and posters describing landscape management at multiple spatial scales is 30 November 1997. Draft and final papers will be due 31 December 1997 and 1 February 1998, respectively. A synthesis of the final papers will be published in the book Wildlife Habitats and Species Associations of Oregon and Washington -- Building A Common Understanding For Management. Registration fees will be approximately US$30. Send abstracts and direct questions to Timothy Quinn or David Johnson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091, Telephone (360) 902-2414 (TQ) or (360) 902-2603 (DJ), FAX (360) 902-2946, Email quinntq@dfw.wa.gov (TQ) or johnsdhj@dfw.wa.gov (DJ).

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will sponsor a conference on the conservation of biological diversity 10-13 May 1998 in Annapolis, Maryland. The conference will include workshops on conservation biology, social ecology, and public policy, with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. For details contact Biological Diversity Conference 1998, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, E-1, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, Telephone (410) 260-8540, FAX (410) 260-8595, Email biodiversity@dnr.state.md.us, WWW http://www.gacc.com/dnr/biodiversity.

The government of Miyake-Mura and the Miyake-Jima Nature Center will host the symposium Island Birds and Ecotourism 13-16 May 1998 on Miyake Island, Izu Islands, Japan. The symposium also will address biogeography, population dynamics, and conservation of island birds. For more information contact Tetsuji Hidaka, Yutaka Yamamoto, or Jack Moyer, Miyake-Jima Nature Center (Akakokko Station), 4188 Tsubota, Miyake-Mura, Miyake Island, Izu Islands, Tokyo, 100-12, Japan, Telephone 81-4994-6-0410, FAX 81-4994-6-0458, Email RXR13202@niftyserv.or.jp.

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