2012-08-19 NRMI: NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING ITEMS OF INTEREST
This Issue - Software for Estimating Canopy Closure (Part 1) and Some Other Good Things.
Boulianne, Michel et al. 1997. Hemispherical Photographs Used for Mapping Confined Spaces. http://asprs.org/a/publications/pers/97journal/september/1997_sep_1103-1109.pdf
Canopy Measurement http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/forest_mgmt/projects/canopymeasure/
Fiala, Anne C.S. et al. 2006. Comparison of five canopy cover estimation techniques in the western Oregon Cascades. Forest Ecology and Management 232: 188–197 http://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/29130/PDF
Frazer, G.W., et al. 1999. Gap Light Analyzer (GLA), Version 2.0: Imaging software to extract canopy structure and gap light transmission indices from true-colour fisheye photographs, users manual and program documentation. Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, and the Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York. http://rem.sfu.ca/forestry/downloads/Files/GLAV2UsersManual.pdf
Gonsamo, Alemu et al. 2011. CIMES: A package of programs for determining canopy geometry and solar radiation regimes through hemispherical photographs. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 79(2): 207-215. http://utoronto.academia.edu/AlemuGonsamo/Papers/357226/CIMES_A_package_of_programs_for_determining_canopy_geometry_and_solar_radiation_regimes_through_hemispherical_photographs
Jarčuška, B., 2008. Methodical overview to hemispherical photography, demonstrated on an example of the software GLA. Folia oecol., 35: 66–69. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Hemispherical_photography-methodological_paper.pdf
Kempeneers, Pieter. 2007. Information Extraction from Hyperspectral Images Applied to Vegetation. Proefschrift voorgelegd tot het behalen van de graad van Doctor in de Wetenschappen aan de Universiteit Antwerpen te verdedigen door. 170 p. http://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/121922.pdf
Korhonen, L., et al.. 2006. Estimation of forest canopy cover: a comparison of field measurement techniques. Silva Fennica 40(4): 577–588. http://metla.eu/silvafennica/full/sf40/sf404577.pdf
Leblanc, Sylvain G. et al. 2004. Methodology comparison for canopy structure parameters extraction from digital hemispherical photography in boreal forests. NASA Publications. Paper 6. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nasapub/6
SOME OTHER PUBLICATIONS/URLS OF INTEREST
Bechtold, W.A.; et al. eds. 2012. A synthesis of evaluation monitoring projects sponsored by the forest health monitoring program (1998-2007). Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-159. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 140 p. available online: www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/40934. From Barbara Conkling, USFS.
Castro H, Álvaro, et al. n.d. El fenómeno del calentamiento global... http://www.elmundoforestal.com/cazadoresdecarbono/. From Bernardo Vargas, Costa Rica.
Doyle, Alister. 2012. East Africa's forests shrink, especially near parks. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/30/us-climate-forests-idUKBRE86T0XX20120730
Drury, Jim. 2012. Teenage flash of inspiration helps lions, livestock coexist. Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/07/16/reuters-tv-teenage-flash-of-inspiration-helps-lions?videoId=236512491&videoChannel=118065
FAO. 2012. Central Africa: Ten Countries Agree to Improve Forest Monitoring. Press Release. http://allafrica.com/stories/201207260910.html
ISPRS. 2012. Collaborative Mapping. Special issue of the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. http://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijgi/special_issues/collaborative-mapping. From Artur Gil, Applied GIS-RS List.
Javed, S., et al. 2012. First description of autumn migration of Sooty Falcon Falco concolor from the United Arab Emirates to Madagascar using satellite telemetry. Bird Conserv. Int. 22(1):106-119. Summary. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=8503014
Kadlec, T., et al. 2012. Timed surveys and transect walks as comparable methods for monitoring butterflies in small plots. J. Insect Conserv. 16(2):275-280. Summary. http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/163506519?versionId=178229674
Khan, Wajid Ali. 2012. KP forest cover growing, claims minister. Dawn News. . http://dawn.com/2012/07/19/kp-forest-cover-growing-claims-minister-2/
Mercer, Daniel. 2012. Forest plan relies on old rainfall data. The West. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/14411782/forest-plan-relies-on-old-rainfall-data/
Ngalame, Elias Ntungwe. 2012. Cameroon to protect forests with satellite monitoring. The AlertNet. http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/cameroon-to-protect-forests-with-satellite-monitoring
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.
INFO SYLVA – You may find the latest issue of FAOs news-clipping newsletter at http://www.fao.org/forestry/33895-0641d71eb44882bdc8145c68c4cf72eb8.pdf
ScanEx Newsletter – The July 2012 issue of ScanEx monthly newsletter on Earth observation from space may now be found at http://www.scanex.ru/en/news/newsletter/archive/v69/newsletter.htm
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/.
24-27 September 2012.. IUFRO Small-Scale Forestry Conference: Science for Solutions. Amherst, MA, USA more information, visit the conference website: http://iufrossf2012.org/ . From Barbara Conkling, USFS
30-31 October 2012. Restoring the West Conference 2012: Balancing Energy Development and Biodiversity. Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA The Conference will examine how the boom in energy development occurring in many parts of the West is affecting or may affect the well-being of plant and animal species found in the region. From sage grouse to the hookless cactus to shrubby reed-mustard, many creatures that are rare or uncommon are under increased pressure, or will be, as energy resources are developed. We invite biologists, land managers and owners, energy development firms, and students to come together to talk about which plants and animals are at risk, how energy development affects these creatures, and how we might mitigate these effects to maintain biodiversity and promote responsible energy development. There will be plenary sessions on both days and a poster session Tuesday afternoon. Poster submissions are requested. For more information including registration deadlines, visit the conference website at http://restoringthewest.org/ . From Barbara Conkling, USFS
19-23 November 2012. Risk Analysis of Forest Invasive Alien Species. Theme to include insects, plants, pathogens, vertebrates and other life forms. Dehradun, India. Sponsored by IUFRO Working Party 4.04.07 - Risk Analysis in collaboration with IUFRO Working Party 8.02.04 – Ecology of Alien Invasives. You are invited to visit the conference website: http://riskanalysis-iufro.org. From Dr. Ravinder K. Kohli, Panjab University.
8-12 December 2012. The First IUGG GRC Conference on Extreme Natural Hazards and Risk. Chapman University, Orange, California USA. Please visit http://www1.chapman.edu/~rsingh/GeoRisk2012, From Ramesh P. Singh, Applied GIS RS List.
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/, http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html The Job Seekers Guide for International and Environmental Careers http://timresch.net/ejobs/index.htm and Scholarship Listing http://www.scholarshiplisting.com/.
NEXT ISSUE – Software for Estimating Canopy Closure Part 2
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