Sunday 31 August 2014

[ANFES] 2014-08-31 NRMI: This Issue: Remote Sensing and Forest Certification and Some Other Good Things

2014-08-31 NRMI: NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING ITEMS OF INTEREST

This Issue: Remote Sensing and Forest Certification and Some Other Good Things.

REMOTE SENSING AND FOREST CERTIFICATION – How can one use remote sensing to verify forest certification? Here are some sites that may be of interest.

Auzel, Philippe, 2003. Real time monitoring of logging activity using remote sensing. 35 p.

Brusilovskaya, Ekaterina; Karpachevskiy, Michail. 2012. Use of Remote Sensing in Forest Certification in Russia. 26 slides.

Campbell, Joel. 2013? Of remote sensing, climate monitoring and carbon markets

Cllini, Corrado et al. 2003. Land Use Change Monitoring in the framework of the UNFCCCC and its Kyoto Protocol. Report on Current Capabilities of Satellite Remote Sensing Technology  48 p.

Fagan Matthew; DeFries, Ruth. 2009. Monitoring of the World's Forests A Review and Summary of Remote Sensing Technical Capability, 2009–2015. RFF Report. 129 p.

FOR. N.d. 2011. Forest inventory and monitoring quality. 10 p.

Fortunate, Muyambi. 2014. Use of Earth Observation in climate change mitigation assessment in forest ecosystems (REDD+) in the IGAD region. 1 p.

Franklin, Steven E. 2001.Remote Sensing for Sustainable Forest CRC Press.

Griscom, B., et al. 2009. The Hidden Frontier of Forest Degradation: A Review of the Science, Policy and Practice of Reducing Degradation Emissions. The Nature Conserv. Arlington, VA. 64 p.

Holmgren, P. et al. 2007. Forest monitoring and assessment for climate change reporting: partnerships, capacity building and delivery. FAO Forest Resources Assessment Working Paper 142

Keonuchan, Ammala; Liu, Yaolin. 2008. Application of remote sensing and GIS techniques for forest cover monitoring in the southern part of Laos. Proc. SPIE 7285, International Conference on Earth Observation Data Processing and Analysis (ICEODPA), 72854V. Abstract.

Levitt, James N. 2006. Conservation via Satellite - Leveraging Remote Sensing to Monitor the Pingree Easement. Innovataions.44 p.

Meijaard, E. et al. 2005. Life After Logging: Reconciling Wildlife Conservation and Production Forestry in Indonesian Borneo. CIFOR. 345 p.

Neugarten, Rachel A. et al. 2011. Integrating Ecological and Socioeconomic Monitoring of Working Forests. BioScience 61(8): 631-637.

Olsson, Håkan ed. 2005. Proceedings of ForestSat 2005. Borås May 31 - June 3. Rapport 8c. 143 p.

Potapov, P. et al. 2008. Mapping the world's intact forest landscapes by remote sensing. Ecology and Society 13(2): 51.

Salaml, Avobami T.; Akinyede, Joseph. 2006. Space Technology for Monitoring & Managing Forest in Nigeria. 47 slides.

 Salvini, Giulia. 2014 Assessing REDD+ effectiveness outside forests: What role for monitoring systems? Research Climate Change.

Sharifi, M.A.; Hussin, Y. n.d. Development of effective information systems supporting monitoring and certification process of production forest in Indonesia: concept and progress. . International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 34(XXX). 5 p.

Sharifi, M.A.; Hussin, Y. n.d. Remote sensing and GIS application to support effective monitoring and certification process of production forest in Indonesia. Abstract.

Solberg, Rune et al. .2008. State of the art for tropical forest monitoring by remote sensing. Rep.1020.76 p.

Sugardiman, Ruandha Agung. 2007. Spaceborne radar monitoring of forest fires and forest cover change. A case study in Kalimantan. Thesis. 204 p.

Vauthier, Valerie. n.d. Independent Monitoring of Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (IM-FLEG) & Timber Legality Verification Systems within VPAs Independent Monitoring. REM. 4 p.

Verma, Shailu; Vlosky, Richard P. 2001. Using The Internet to Bring Remote Sensing to Your Desktop. Working Paper 48. 5 p.

Watson, Robert T. et al. 2000. Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry. IPCC. 375 p.

Wertz-Kanounniko­, Sheila. 2008. Monitoring forest emissions - A review of methods. CIFOR Working Paper. No. 39.19 p.

Why use remote sensing for mapping forest changes? 33 slides.

Wiens, John et al. 2009. Selecting and conserving lands for biodiversity: The role of remote sensing. U.S. Air Force Research. Paper 31. 14 p.

World Bank. 2008? Chapter 7: Monitoring and information systems for forest management. 38 p.

Zimmerer, Karl S. ed. 2006. Globalization and New Geographies of Conservation. 400 p. Abstract.

 SOME PUBLICATIONS/URLS OF INTEREST

Tischew, S., et al. 2014. How to develop native plant communities in heavily altered ecosystems: examples from large-scale surface mining in Germany. Appl. Veg. Sci. 17(2):288-301. Abstract.

USFWS. 2014. Wetlands Mapper.

van Kuijk, et al. 2009. Effects of forest certification on biodiversity. Tropenbos International. 108 p.

Van Rees, C.B.; Reed, J.M. 2014. Wetland loss in Hawai'i since human settlement. Wetlands 34(2):335-350.

Villa, F., et al. 2014. New perspectives in ecosystem services science as instruments to understand environmental securities. Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London. [Biol.] 369(1639):20120286

Villard, M.A.; Metzger, J.P. 2014. Beyond the fragmentation debate: a conceptual model to predict when habitat configuration really matters. J. Appl. Ecol. 51(2):309-318. Abstract.

Visualising fishing harvest data with LINZ's Data Service

Warman, R.D. 2014. Global wood production from natural forests has peaked. Biodivers. Conserv. 23(5):1063-1078.

Watson, Amanda. 2014. Canned lion hunting 'is legitimate'. The Citizen.

Whitehead, A.L., et al. 2014.Removal of livestock alters native plant and invasive mammal communities in a dry grassland-shrubland ecosystem. Biol. Invasions 16(5):1105-1118.'

Whitmarsh, S.K., et al. 2014. Nektonic assemblages determined from baited underwater video in protected versus unprotected shallow seagrass meadows on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Mar. Ecol. Progr. Ser. 503:205-218. Abstract.

Winder, V.L., et al. 2014. Effects of wind energy development on survival of female greater prairie-chickens. J. Appl. Ecol. 51(2):395-405. Abstract.

Wood, C.L., et al. 2014. Does biodiversity protect humans against infectious disease? Ecology 95(4):817-832. Abstract.

Yoshioka, A., et al. T. 2014. Spatial prioritization for biodiversity restoration: simple framework referencing past species distributions. Restor. Ecol. 22(2):185-195. Abstract.

Zhai, D.L., et al. 2014. Increasing tree cover while losing diverse natural forests in tropical Hainan, China. Reg. Environ. Change 14(2):611-621. Abstract.

Zinner, D., et al. 2014. Analysis of deforestation patterns in the central Menabe, Madagascar, between 1973 and 2010. Reg. Environ. Change 14(1):157-166.

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.

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 September 2014. Colloquium on Forests and Climate – New Thinking for Transformational Change. New York. Free. See http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/events/view/73260. From Steve Hunter, Geoshunter.

16 September-14 October 2014. Introduction to NASA Earth Science Data Products, Portals, and Tools. NASA Webionar. This will be a 5 session, 1 hour webinar series running from Tuesday September 16th, - October 14th. Register at https://meet20335591.adobeconnect.com/e6cofrjiaru/event/event_info.html. From Artur Gil, Applied GIS RS List.

MOVING AHEAD – OPPORTUNITIES – See also: Scholarships-Positions, 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, Forestry Careers & Degrees: A Guide for Students - http://www.firescience.org/forestry-degree-programs-online/ ; 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/.

Research Assistantship In Forest Inventory Plot Design - Duke University is seeking candidates for a 1-year position as a Post-doctoral Researcher or Associate in Research with skills in remote sensing relating to forest inventory. The position is based in Newtown Square, PA with the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station (www.nrs.fs.fed.us/nimac/). The candidate will contribute to a research project in support of the US government's SilvaCarbon program (www.silvacarbon.org). The goal of the research project is to assess the effects of forest inventory plot design on both inventory efficiency and training data efficacy for remotely sensed image classification. This research will support the US government's commitment to contribute to scientific advances in the field of Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of carbon stocks as part of the United Nations REDD program. Specific tasks will include: 1. Pre-processing GIS data in both raster and vector formats (including LiDAR datasets, Landsat and other high resolution imagery, shape file and other vector formats) 2. Spatially integrating these datasets with existing ground plot data 3. Constructing simulations and other statistical summaries and analyses that assess the effects of various plot and sample design combinations on inventory estimates and their precision, on remotely sensed image classification accuracy, and on overall inventory efficiency under different design scenarios that integrate remote sensing and ground plot data. The goal of the project is to develop publications, workflows, and technical material that not only contributes to the science of resource monitoring, but also supports capacity building in partner countries. Required skills: A MSc or PhD (preferred, but not required) in a natural resource-related field, and: 1. Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS or similar) to view, manipulate and process both vector and raster data (examples include use of Python scripting for automation, map algebra calculations, tabular and zone-based summarization tools, use of projection methods for both raster and vector data, and basic cartographic skills). 2. Strong knowledge of graduate-level statistics (examples include the ability to generate calculations of estimates of population parameters from a dataset, generation of descriptive statistics, ability to summarize large datasets using automation tools and cross tabulations). 3. Practical knowledge of computer software (such as R, SAS, Microsoft Excel (with VBA for coding) or Python) including the ability to perform the operations listed in (2), in addition to batch processing 4. Proficiency in both written and spoken English. Desired skills: 1. Knowledge of sampling and forest inventory statistics. 2. Knowledge of forestry 3. Knowledge of image classification principles and software (Erdas Imagine) Start date: As soon as the candidate is available. Salary will depend on the education level and experience of the candidate. Please submit a copy of your resume or CV, a brief cover letter addressing your skills in relation to the above requirements, names and contact information of three references, and a photocopy of your latest graduate level university transcript. Contact info: Andrew Lister, alister@fs.fed.us, 610.557.4038. From Chip Scott, USFS.

NEXT ISSUE: Ground-Based Logging, Skid Trails, Roads, and Firebreaks Impacts on Soil

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Wednesday 27 August 2014

Fwd: forests-l digest: August 25, 2014



FORESTS-L Digest for Monday, August 25, 2014.

1. Colloquium on Forests and Climate, New York, Sept. 24 - registration now open


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Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:21:12 +0000
Subject: Colloquium on Forests and Climate, New York, Sept. 24 - registration now open
Dear all,

The change in climate demands a change in thinking

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the Earth Institute at Columbia University are convening a special, high-level scientific discussion in New York on Sept. 24: "Colloquium on Forests and Climate: New Thinking for Transformational Change".

The aim of the Colloquium is to foster new thinking for future research. So we issued a challenge to six thought leaders on climate: Tell us your big ideas on how to change the future by challenging the present. 

Please join us at the Colloquium to hear their responses:
  • We have invited John Holdren, Science Adviser to President Obama, to explore fresh approaches to resolving energy supply problems.
  • Renowned Brazilian climate scientist Carlos Nobre will discuss the power of climate information to guide lasting solutions.
  • Cheryl Palm of Columbia University will explore how thinking beyond the forestry–agriculture nexus can help reduce climate stresses.
  • Pushpam Kumar, the chief of UNEP's Ecosystem Services Economics Unit, will explore possibilities inherent in concept of the "green economy".
  • Leading social scientist Eduardo Brondízio will look at transformative approaches to governance reform.
  • Daniel Nepstad of the Earth Innovation Institute will suggest new frontiers that interdisciplinary science should explore.

Following the presentations, participants will join in assessing and debating the possibilities for a new research agenda, initiatives and incentives – all aimed both at addressing the emerging and increasing socio-environmental problemsaround forests and landscapes, and at seizing opportunities arising from improved governance and valuation of ecosystems and landscapes.


This event is free and open to all, but space is strictly limited. Register to reserve your space through our partners at the Earth Institute at http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/events/view/73260

 

Event: Colloquium on Forests and Climate: New Thinking for Transformational Change

Date and time: 24 September 2014, 2–5 pm. Refreshments served from 1 pm

Venue: Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York


For more information, please visit cifor.org/colloquium


This event is affiliated with Climate Week NYC. Learn more through www.ClimateWeekNYC.org or on Twitter @ClimateWeekNYC #CWNYC.


Looking forward to seeing you there.


Imogen Badgery-Parker


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Fwd: biodiversity-l digest: August 26, 2014


BIODIVERSITY-L Digest for Tuesday, August 26, 2014.

1. Advertisement for Biodiversity Expert/Specialist
2. Job opportunity at IDESAM - Manaus
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Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:47:52 +0800
Subject: Advertisement for Biodiversity Expert/Specialist
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would like to request qualified candidates to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for the position of Biodiversity Expert/Specialist to handle two ADB projects in: (i) LAO PDR Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project and (ii) INDONESIA Sarulla Geothermal Power Project. The detailed tasks of biodiversity expert/specialist and other requirements can be found at the link provided.  (Contract may be extended to 2015 depending upon availability of budget.)

https://uxdmz06.adb.org/OA_HTML/adb/xxcrs/jsp/ADBCsrnFwd.jsp?sel=116069






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Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:18:38 -0400
Subject: Job opportunity at IDESAM - Manaus
Dear colleagues,

Please find the link for a job position on Economic analysis related to forest conservation and rural development.

Location: Manaus- AM, Brazil


Accepting candidates until this Friday 29th.

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Program Coordinator - Climate Change and Environmental Services
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas - IDESAM




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Fwd: forests-l digest: August 26, 2014


FORESTS-L Digest for Tuesday, August 26, 2014.

1. Calling young leaders with an interest in Russia!

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Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:11:38 -0500
Subject: Calling young leaders with an interest in Russia!
Dear colleagues,

We are looking for young professionals with leadership potential from NGOs and forest academic and higher education institutions to join our Young Leadership Programme (YLP) on the Russian Forest Sector.

The unique 5-day intensive course takes place in Joensuu in December 2014, and offers you the opportunity to interact with a network of global peers and international speakers. Scholarships are available to participants from non-profit organisations.

You will gain new knowledge, share your practical experience and work together with your fellow YLP participants, who have international backgrounds in business, research and development, governance and administration.

Apply now to hear our keynote speakers from business, NGOs and government including: IKEA, International Paper, Stora Enso, Mondi Syktyvkarsky, Metsä Group, WWF Russia, FAO, Russian Federal Forestry Agency, Bank of Finland, Finnish Institute of International Affairs and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

As well as expert lectures, the innovative programme contains interactive discussions, field trips and group exercises, culminating in the opportunity to build, develop and present future scenarios for the Russian forest sector.

Don't miss the opportunity to improve your leadership skills and knowledge of the forest sector in Russia! Apply by 26 September. Previous applicants need not re-apply. Further information and a detailed programme is available on the YLP website.

The Young Leadership Programme is organised jointly by the European Forest Institute, the Finnish Forest Research Institute, University of Eastern Finland, City of Joensuu and Regional Council of North Karelia, Finland. It is supported by Metsä Group and Ponsse.

More information
www.efi.int/portal/capacity_building/russia/ylp/

Contact: Elena Kulikova (elena.kulikova@efi.int)




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Monday 25 August 2014

Fwd: [Biodiv] 2014-08-24 NRMI: This Issue: Measuring and Monitoring Forest Connectivity and Some Other Good Things.



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2014-08-24 NRMI: NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING ITEMS OF INTEREST

This Issue: Measuring and Monitoring Forest Connectivity and Some Other Good Things.

MEASURING AND MONITORING FOREST CONNECTIVITY – In July, a list member expressed interest in measuring forest connectivity. Here are some sites that may be of interest.

Adriaensen, Frank et al. n.d. Restoration and Increase of Connectivity among Fragmented Forest Patches in the Taita Hills, South-east Kenya. CEPF project 1095347968. 149 p.

Anderson, Christopher J.; Mitsch, William J. 2008. Influence of Flood Connectivity on Bottomland Hardwood Forest Productivity in Central Ohio. Ohio Journal of Science, 108 (2): 2-8.

Bélisle, Marc. 2005. Measuring landscape connectivity: the challenge of behavioral landscape ecology. Ecology, 86(8): 1988–1995.

Brouwers, N.C., et al. 2009. Measuring woodland connectivity for wood cricket (Nemobius sylvestris) on the Isle of Wight, UK. In: Catchpole, R., et al. (Eds.), Ecological Networks: Science and Practice .IALE (UK) - Conference proceedings 2009, Edinburgh, UK,: 25-32.

Collier, Kevin, et al. 2004. Measuring stream network connectivity: how close is close enough? Water & Atmosphere 12(1). 2 p.

D'Eon, R. G., et al. 2002. Landscape connectivity as a function of scale and organism vagility in a real forested landscape. Conservation Ecology 6(2): 10.

Estreguil, C et al. 2012. Habitat landscape pattern and connectivity indices. Used at varying spatial scales for harmonized reporting in the EBONE project. Alterra Report 2297. 83 p.

Estregull, C.; Mouton, C. 2009. Measuring and reporting on forest landscape pattern, fragmentation and connectivity in Europe: methods and indicators.  JRC Scientifi and Technical Reports. EUR 23841 EN. 69 p.

Estregull, Christine et al. 2012. Reporting on European Forest Fragmentation: Standardized Indices and Web Map Services. Earthzine.

FAO. 2000. Assessing forest integrity and naturalness in relation to biodiversity. Forest Resources Assessment - WP 54

Garcia-Feced, C. et al. 2011. Improving landscape connectivity in forest districts: A two-stage process for prioritizing agricultural patches for reforestation. Forest Ecology and Management 261: 154–161

Hurd, James D. et al. 2002. Development of a forest fragmentation index to quantify the rate of forest change. 2002 ASPRS-ACSM Annual Conference and FIG XXII Congress.18 p.

Kindlmann, Pavel; Burel, Francoise. 2009. Connectivity measures: a review. Landscape Ecol 23:879–890.

Laita, A. et al. 2011. Graph-theoretic connectivity measures: what do they tell us about connectivity? Landscape Ecol .26: 951–967.

Lin, Jeff P. 2008. A Metric and GIS Tool for Measuring Connectivity Among Habitat Patches Using Least-Cost Distances. ERDC TN-EMRRP-EBA-02. 16 p.

Lin, Jeff P. 2009. The Functional Linkage Index: A Metric for Measuring Connectivity among Habitat Patches Using Least-Cost Distances. Journal of Conservation Planning 5: 28-37.

McIntyre, N.E., et al. 2014. Climate forcing of wetland landscape connectivity in the Great Plains. Front. Ecol. Environ. 12(1):59-64. Abstract.

McRae, Brad H. et al. 2012. Where to Restore Ecological Connectivity? Detecting Barriers and Quantifying Restoration Benefits. PLOS One. 12 p.

Melles, S., et al. 2012. Relative importance of nesting habitat and measures of connectivity in predicting the occurrence of a forest songbird in fragmented landscapes. Avian Conservation and Ecology 7(2): 3.

Merriam, Gray; Lanoue, Alain. 1990. Corridor use by small mammals: field measurement for three experimental types of Peromyscus leucopus, Landscape Ecology 4 (2/3): 123-131

Mills, L. Scott et al. 2003. Measuring and interpreting connectivity for mammals in coniferous forests. In: Management & Conservation in the Coniferous Forests of Western North America. 14 p.

Prugh, Laura R. 2009. An evaluation of patch connectivity measures. Ecological Applications 19:1300–1310

Riitters, Kurt H. et al. 2002. Fragmentation of Continental United States Forests. Ecosystems 5: 815–822

Santiago, Saura et al. 2011. Key structural forest connectors can be identified by combining landscape spatial pattern and network analyses. Forest Ecology and Management 262: 150–160.

Saura, Santiago et al. 2011. Network analysis to assess landscape connectivity trends: Application to European forests (1990–2000). Ecological Indicators 11: 407-418.

Tambosi, L.R., et al. 2014. A framework to optimize biodiversity restoration efforts based on habitat amount and landscape connectivity. Restor. Ecol. 22(2):169-177. Abstract.

Tischendorf, L.; Fahrig, L. 2000. How should we measure landscape connectivity?  Landscape Ecology 15: 633-641. Abstract.

Tischendorf, L.; Fahrig, L. 2000. On the usage and measurement of landscape connectivity. Oikos 90:7-19.

Tole. L. 2006. Measurement and management of human-induced patterns of forest fragmentation: a case study. Environ Manage ;37(6):788-801. Abstract.

Tresidder, Mike. 2005. Using GIS to Measure Connectivity: An Exploration of Issues. Field Area Paper. 43 p.

Uezu, Alexandre et al. 2005. Effects of structural and functional connectivity and patch size on the abundance of seven Atlantic Forest bird species. Biological Conservation 123: 507–519.

Wegmann, M., et al. 2014. Role of African protected areas in maintaining connectivity for large mammals. Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London. [Biol.] 369(1643):20130193. Abstract.

SOME PUBLICATIONS/URLS OF INTEREST

Livestock Geo-Wiki

Pitt, Fergus 2014. Sensors and Journalism. Tow Center. 243 p.

Schiffman, R. 2014. Drones flying high as new tool for field biologists. Science 344(6183):459. Summary.

Scholte, Paul.2000. Defining a legend for the future vegetation map of Tropical Arabia. Proceeding IAVS Symposium: 258-262.

Schutgens, M., et al. 2014. Estimating scavenger and search bias for collision fatality surveys of large birds on power lines in the Karoo, South Africa. Ostrich 85(1):39-45.

Schwartz, G., et al 2014. Disturbance level determines the regeneration of commercial tree species in the Eastern Amazon. Biotropica 46(2):148-156. Abstract.

Scullion, J.J., et al. 2014. Assessing the influence of land-cover change and conflicting land-use authorizations on ecosystem conversion on the forest frontier of Madre de Dios, Peru. Biol. Conserv. 171:247-258. Abstract,

Sicuriello, F., et al. 2014. Assessing the habitat conservation status by soil parameters and plant ecoindicators. iForest 7:170-177.

Sills, Jennifer. 2014. Biology's drones: Undermined by fear .Science 344(6190): 1351

Singh, Sudhir Kumar. 2010. Temporal monitoring impact of land use and land cover change in Shiwalik hills of Punjab, India using satellite remote sensing. Geospatial World

Smith, S.D.A; Edgar, R.J. 2014. Documenting the density of subtidal marine debris across multiple marine and coastal habitats. PLoS ONE 9(4):e94593.

Sobanski, N.; Marques, M.C.M. 2014. Effects of soil characteristics and exotic grass cover on the forest restoration of the Atlantic Forest region. J. Nature Conserv. 22(3):217-222.

Sousa-Baena, M.S., et al. 2014. Completeness of digital accessible knowledge of the plants of Brazil and priorities for survey and inventory. Divers. Distrib. 20(4):369-381.

Souto, T., et al. 2014. Classifying conservation targets based on the origin of motivation: implications over the success of community-based conservation projects. Biodivers. Conserv. 23(5):1331-1337.

St-Louis, V., et al. 2014. Modelling avian biodiversity using raw, unclassified satellite imagery. Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London. [Biol.] 369(1643):20130197. Abstract.

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.

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/.

16-19 March 2015. Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geo-information of Environment. Cyprus. Call for Abstracts now open, See: http://www.cyprusremotesensing.com/rscy2015/. From Artur Gil, Applied GIS RS List.

MOVING AHEAD – OPPORTUNITIES – See also: Scholarships-Positions, 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, Forestry Careers & Degrees: A Guide for Students - http://www.firescience.org/forestry-degree-programs-online/ ; 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: Remote Sensing and Forest Certification.

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    CV: http://home.comcast.net/~gyde/cv.html.   Publications: http://home.comcast.net/~gyde/lundpub.htm.   Skype: forestgyde   

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