2011-11-13 NRMI: NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING ITEMS OF INTEREST
This Issue: Hunger and the Environment – and Some Other Good Things
HUNGER AND THE ENVIRONMENT – A couple of months ago I posted an inquiry for any papers that involve the use of remote sensing showing the relation between hunger and the environment. Here are some sites that may be of interest. If you know of others, please contact me at gyde@comcast.net.
Addo Kwasi Appeaning. 2010. Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture in Developing Countries Studied using Remote Sensing and In Situ Methods. Remote Sensing 2010, 2, 497-513; http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/2/2/497/pdf
Alvaré, Luz Marina. 2006. Research on agriculture, hunger, poverty, and the environment from a single gateway, CGVlibrary. USAIN Conference 2006, October 8-11, Ithaca, New York, International Food Policy Research Institute 10 p. http://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/3757/1/Alvare_CGVlibrary.pdf
Bartholet, Jeffrey. 2008. Hand to Mouth. The world is consuming more food than it produces. Newsweek. 14 April 2008. http://www.newsweek.com/2008/04/13/hand-to-mouth.html
Chapter 15: Hunger and the Global Environment http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/dapenney/Nutrition08/Lec1508.mht and www.mydietmatters.com/resources/Chapter15.doc
Chapter 15: Hunger and the Global Environment Nutrition: Concepts & Controversies, 12e Sizer/Whitney. 21 p. http://www.mjc.edu/prospective/programs/fcs/351Ch15.pdf
Chen, R. S. 1990. Global agriculture, environment, and hunger: Past, present, and future links. Environmental Impact Assessment Review 10 4: 335-358. http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu/docs/004-147/004-147.html
de Souza, D 2009. Evidence-Based Approach to Decision Making: The Inclusion of GIS as Part of Ghana's Health Information Systems. Ghana Med J. 2009 March; 43(1): 1–6. http://ukpmc.ac.uk/articles/PMC2709165
Deichmann, Uwe; Wood,Stanley. 2001. GIS, GPS, and remote sensing 2020. Focus 7 (Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Food), Brief 7 of 9, August 2001.4 p. http://www.iapad.org/publications/ppgis/gis_gps_and_remote_sensing.pdf
Entwisle, Barbara; Stern, Paul C. 2005. Population, Land Use, and Environment - Research Directions. National Academy Press. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22965/
ESRI. N.d. GIS for Africa. 16 p. http://www.esri.com/library/brochures/pdfs/gis-for-africa.pdf
Fu, Pinde; Rich, Paul M. 2002. A geometric solar radiation model with applications in agriculture and forestry. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 37: 25-35 http://www.creeksidescience.com/files/fu_rich_compag_02.pdf
GE. 2009 Where Will Hunger Strike? 18 July 2009. Good Environment GE. http://www.good.is/post/where-will-hunger-strike/
Ghosh, Gopi N. et al. 2007. Query: Application of Remote Sensing in Agriculture - Experiences. Solution Exchange for the Food and Nutrition Security Community; Solution Exchange for the ICT for Development Community. Consolidated Reply, 15 p. http://portal.unesco.org/geography/es/files/8041/11975368545Application_of_Remote_Sensing_in_Agriculture.pdf/Application%2Bof%2BRemote%2BSensing%2Bin%2BAgriculture.pdf
Gnanapazham, L. et al. 1997. Remote Sensing and GIS applications in hunger free area programme and coastal wetlands studies. ACRS. 2 p. http://www.a-a-r-s.org/acrs/proceeding/ACRS1997/Papers/PLS97-1.htm
Haklay, M., et al.1998. The Potential of a GIS-Based Scoping System: an Israeli Proposal and Case Study, Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 18(5): 439-459. http://homepages.ge.ucl.ac.uk/~mhaklay/eia.htm and http://homepages.ge.ucl.ac.uk/~mhaklay/pdf/gisscoping.pdf
Hong, S. Young et al. n.d. Development of soil information system and its application in Korea. 17 p. http://www.agnet.org/library/eb/612/eb612.pdf
Hyman, G.et al. 2005. Methods, Results and Policy Implications of Poverty and Food Security Mapping Assessments. Food Policy 30: 453–460. http://gisweb.ciat.cgiar.org/povertymapping/download/povertymappingeditorial-final1.pdf
ISPRS. 2011. The GEOSS Era: Towards Operational Environmental Monitoring. Proceedings - 34th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment. Sydney, Australia. 10-15 April 2011. http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/2011/ISRSE-34/index.html
Jayaraman, V ; Srivastava, Sanjay K. 2003. Poverty Mapping and Monitoring using Information Technology: Learning and Perspectives from India. Consultancy Report Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Poverty Mapping and Monitoring using Information Technology. 44 p. http://www.ibcperu.org/doc/isis/6692.pdf
Jeppesen, Helle. 2011. Ecoagriculture is the key in global hunger fight, reports Worldwatch. DW-World. Environment & Development. 20 January 2011. http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14777016,00.html
Lu, Peter. 2010. World hunger dangers exacerbated by environment. Onlinestafay. Yale Herald. 19 February 2010. http://yaleherald.com/opinion/world-hunger-dangers-exacerbated-by-environment/
Murni SU, Syahrul HB, Aflah A, Anizar A, Nasarudin NM, Zabidi-Hussin AMH. 2005.. Risk mapping of malnutrition distribution using remote sensing and geoinformation system (GIS) in Tumpat, North of Kelantan, Malaysia. In, Proceedings, 4th Annual International Conference & Exhibition on Geographical Information Technology & Application (Map Asia 2005); 22-25 August 2005; Jakarta, Indonesia. GIS Development, 2005. 11 p. http://www.medic.usm.my/~helic/gis_files/Map%20Asia%202005.pdf
NAP. 2007. Contributions of Land Remote Sensing for Decisions about Food Security and Human Health: Workshop Report. The National Academies Press. 98 p. http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11759&page=R2.
NASA 2004. Remote Sensing/GIS and Human Health - A Partial Bibliography. http://geo.arc.nasa.gov/sge/health/rsgisbib.html
Online spatial data by State http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/data/datalinks/statedataweb.html
RELMA in ICRAF & UNEP 2005. Potential for Rainwater Harvesting in Africa: A GIS Overview. Volume I 27 p. http://www.unep.org/pdf/RWH_in_Africa-final.pdf
Romero, Aranzazu Fernández et al. 2009. ICTs and Food Security. ITU-T Technology Watch Report. July 2009 (rev.) 10 p. http://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-t/oth/23/01/T230100000B0001MSWE.doc
Sahu, Satyabrata.n.d. Guidebook on technologies for disaster preparedness and mitigation. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT). 102 p. http://www.technology4sme.net/docs/Guidebook%20on%20Technologies%20for%20Disaster%20Preparedness%20&%20Mitigation.pdf
Scott, Barbara J.; Brewton-LaClaire, Allison. 2003. Hunger and the environment. Hen Fact Sheet. 2 p. http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/Newsletter/member_factsheet_Fall2003_hunger_environ.pdf
Seager, Ashley. 2008. Poverty: 260m driven into hunger by push for biofuel – ActionAid. The Guardian, 3 July 2008 http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jul/03/biofuels.food
Siebert, Charles. 2011. Food Arc. National Geographic 220(1): 108-131.
Simonsen, Sturle Hauge 2010. Declining ecosystem services threaten solutions to curb poverty and hunger. http://sei-international.org/news-and-media/1876
Sizer, Nigel; Laestadius, Lars. 2011. Restoring the world's forests while feeding the poor. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/18/forests-farming-food-land
Summers, Adam B. 2003. The Economics of Bushmeat: Solving Hunger and Preserving the Environment through Private Property. http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig4/summers1.html
UNESCAP. 2011. The Minimum Common Programme (MCP) Framework. http://www.unescap.org/idd/resap/MCPFramework.asp
SOME OTHER PUBLICATIONS/URLS OF INTEREST
Bacaro, G., et al. 2011. Geostatistical modelling of regional bird species richness: exploring environmental proxies for conservation purpose. Biodivers. Conserv. 20(8):1677-1694.
Bailey, Jim. 2003. Lookouts, Latrines, and Lodgepole Cabins - Administrative Facilities of Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, 1904-1955. Volume I: Historic Context Statement. Forest Service Report No. BT-02-637. 157 p. http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/Documents/Bridger-Teton%20Administrative%20Facilities,%20History.pdf
Beth, King. 2011. Tropical forests are fertilized by air pollution. Lifesciences World. http://www.lifesciencesworld.com/news/view/198456. From Nelson Wong, IFL.
Bombi, P., et al. 2011. When the method for mapping species matters: defining priority areas for conservation of African freshwater turtles. Divers. Distrib. 17(4):581-592. Abstract. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1472-4642.2011.00769.x/abstract
Bonnot, T.W., et al. 2011. Extension of landscape-based population viability models to ecoregional scales for conservation planning. Biol. Conserv. 144(7):2041-2053. http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/jrnl/2011/nrs_2011_bonnot_001.pdf
Carlucci, M.B., et al. 2011. Conservation of Araucaria forests in the extreme south of Brazil. Nat. Conservacao 9(1):111-113
Carvalho, S.B., et al. 2011. Conservation planning under climate change: toward accounting for uncertainty in predicted species distributions to increase confidence in conservation investments in space and time. Biol. Conserv. 144(7):2020-2030. Abstract. https://www.zotero.org/groups/piccc_library/items/itemKey/EA8EWWDR
Chong, K.Y., et al.. 2011. Towards a global database of weed risk assessments: a test of transferability for the tropics. Biol. Invasions 13(7):1571-1577. Abstract. http://www.mendeley.com/research/towards-global-database-weed-risk-assessments-test-transferability-tropics/
Côté, I.M. 2011. Conservation biology: the many ways to protect biodiversity. Curr. Biol. 21(12):R468-R470. Listing. . http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21683900
Danilin, I. M.; Medvedev, E. M, n.d. Forest inventory and biomass assessment by the use of airborne laser scanning method (example from Siberia). International Archives of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Vol. XXXVI – 8/W2. 9 p. http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/XXXVI/8-W2/DANILIN.pdf
de Albuquerque, F.S., et al.. 2011. Identification of critical areas for mammal conservation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve. Nat. Conservacao 9(1):73-78. http://www.escet.urjc.es/biodiversos/publica/Alburquerque_et_al_2011_Natur_Conserv.pdf
de Melo, Julio. Eustaquio, et al. 2011. Projeto de habitação popular em madeir. 356 p. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35649310/LivroHABITACAO.pdf Although it is in Portuguese, thist is a very important work. It provides blue prints, calculations and so on how to build a low income wood house and can be very useful, particularly in poor areas. From Julio Melo and Sebastiao Kengen, Brazil.
De Ornellas, P., et al. 2011. The impact of data realities on conservation planning. Biol. Conserv. 144(7):1980-1988. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kaiserm/article/9290265
Padoch, Christine. 2011. Fewer Farms = More Forest = Less Biodiversity? Indonesia Today. http://www.theindonesiatoday.com/agriculture/fewer-farms-=-more-forest-=-less-biodiversity
Robson, J.P.; Berkes F. 2011. Exploring some of the myths of land use change: Can rural to urban migration drive declines in biodiversity? Global Environmental Change 21:844–854. http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/elsevier/exploring-some-of-the-myths-of-land-use-change-can-rural-to-urban-LZgh3WG0yT
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE – PRODUCTS, NEWSLETTERS, EMAIL LISTS, JOURNALS. See also http://botany.si.edu/puhttps://www.createspace.com/3489254bs/bcn/links.cfm, http://scholar.google.com/, and Directory of open access journals. http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=findJournals.
NWFP-Digest-L - NWFP-Digest-L, a free e-mail journal that covers all aspects of non-wood forest products, No. 15/11 may be found on FAO's NWFP home page: www.fao.org/forestry/site/12980/en. You can take part in contributing to the continued success of this newsletter by sharing with the NWFP community any news that you may have regarding research, events, publications and projects. Kindly send such information to NWFP-Digest-L@mailserv.fao.org: We also appreciate any comments or feedback.
People and Forest E-News – November 2011 issue now available at http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a79eee76ce1869204bc04a12d&id=a212ef074a&e=73f2043cf8
International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research (IJLPR) – New journal seeking authors and articles on: Life Sciences: Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Botany, Cytology, Cell biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Endocrinology, Entomology, Environmental Sciences, Food science and Technology, Genetics, Genomics & Proteomics, Immunobiology, Molecular biology, Marine Science, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Pathology, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Veterinary Science, Zoology; Pharmaceutical Sciences :BioTechnology, Clinical and Hospital pharmacy, Herbal technology, Industrial Pharmacy, Immunology, International Regulatory Affairs, Medicine, Neuroscience, Novel drug delivery system, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Pharmacy practice, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Quality Control & Assurance, Validation Techniques. For details see www.ijlpr.com
WORKING SMARTER - WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, EVENTS, ETC. – See also: http://www.gfis.net, http://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/ and http://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/.
18 November 2011. Sabal Palm and the Threat of Texas Phoenix Palm Decline Workshop. Hillsborough County Extension Office, Seffner, Florida, USA (near Tampa). For details see http://sabalpalmtppd.eventbrite.com. From David Fox.
MOVING AHEAD – OPPORTUNITIES – See also: Scholarships-Positions - http://scholarship-positions.com/, Forestry, Arboriculture, Agriculture, Agronomy & Natural Resource Management Jobs at http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/forest.htm, Riley Guide to Agriculture, Forestry, & Farming Jobs http://www.rileyguide.com/agric.html, Finding Your Dream Job in Natural Resources http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/, Naturesjobs.com http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html, The Job Seekers Guide for International and Environmental Careers http://ejobs.home.att.net/ and Scholarship Listing http://www.scholarshiplisting.com/.
Senior Analyst, Remote Sensing and Spatial Modeling, Conservation International. Location: Arlington, VA, USA, Application Deadline: Open until filled. This position is to conduct satellite image analysis and land-use change modeling needed for REDD baselines included in Conservation International's REDD feasibility analyses, project description documents and capacity building efforts. Reporting to the Senior Director, Habitat Monitoring and Climate Change Mitigation this position is part of the Global Change and Ecosystem Services program within the Science + Knowledge division. http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONSERVATION&cws=1&rid=225
Forest Bioproducts Intern - FedNor Youth Internship Program – North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The intern will assist in the coordination and operation of research activities in the Forest Resources Laboratory (FRL). The responsibilities of the intern would mainly include carrying out wood sample processing and analysis in the laboratory, supporting a new project focused on identifying relationships between wood fibre properties, growth rates and ecological site conditions for important boreal forest tree species such as Black Spruce and Jack Pine. Specific duties will include, sectioning, mounting and macerating specimens, acquiring images from the confocal microscope, analyzing images using WinCell software and managing the project database. The intern may also assist with coordinating use and maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g. WinDendro dendrochronological analysis station), supervising and training undergraduate research assistants, and organizing dendrochronological sample archives. Where possible the intern would be encouraged to contribute to oral and written communications of project progress and results in the form of conference presentations and scientific publications. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts, degree in Biology, Geography, Forestry, or related discipline. Knowledge of the scientific method and standard laboratory protocols and experience working in the laboratory and/or field engaged in research are considered assets. As per FedNor's funding guidelines, the successful candidate will be an unemployed or underemployed youth (under the age of 30) who has graduated with a degree or diploma from a post secondary institution within the last three years, is legally entitled to work in Canada, and who has not been previously employed under a FedNor Youth Internship funding agreement, or other federal or provincial internship with pay for a period of six (6) months or more. The hourly wage for this position is $15.25, which includes 4% vacation pay. Review of applications will begin on Thursday, November 17, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your letter of application and resume to: Human Resources, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5002, North Bay, ON P1B 8L7. E mail: hrinfo@nipissingu.ca. The Selection Committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. See http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/human-resources/recruitment-and-selection/Pages/Contract-Positions.aspx . From Jeff Dech, Nipissing University
Pay It Forward – Cheers, Gyde
-- H. Gyde Lund Forest Information Services 6238 Settlers Trail Place Gainesville, VA 20155-1374 USA Tel: +1-703-743-1755 Email: gyde<at>comcast.net URL: http://www.forestinfoservices.com CV: http://home.comcast.net/~gyde/cv.html. Publications: http://home.comcast.net/~gyde/lundpub.htm. Skype: forestgyde
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