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[Nguyen Dinh Hai]

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BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED...

This section is devoted to resource inventory tips and miscellaneous
blurbs for whatever uses you care to make. Please limit contributions to
one paragraph or so. Thanks, Gyde.

OLD HISTORICAL TEXTS - The Cornell University Library: Historical
Agriculture Monographs (contains online collect of old forestry and
agriculture documents)- historical.library.cornell.edu/neh/

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HELP!

FEEDBACK

POVERTY MAPPING - Hannah Jaenicke writes, “Earlier this year you
published in FIU (28 JUL 03) on our behalf information about a
report on poverty mapping in Nepal. Of the 30 requests I received
for the report, 16 stated that FIU/GAOF listserver was their source
of information, and for 8 FIU was most probably the source. 90% of
people requesting a copy did so within 3 days of publication in FIU.
I later published the same information via several other listservers
but had only modest response - but I can't say whether due to
smaller circulation or duplication with FIU recipients. Many thanks
again for this very useful service - please keep it up!” For more
information on Poverty Mapping see www.frp.uk.com
<http://www.frp.uk.com>

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - Note: If you can help with any of the requests
below, please take the time to do so. Do not assume others will respond
- they are assuming the same. Your kind assistance will be appreciated
and rewarded. Thanks, Gyde

SUDDEN CHANGES IN SPECIES VALUE – Charles Thompson writes, “I'm
looking for examples - recent or otherwise - of sudden change in
species value, and reason for the sudden change. Thanks for any
information you can provide.” You may contact Charles at
[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

RISKS IN FORESTRY AND Y2K – Mike Smith writes, “I am taking a look
at risks in forestry - given the long-term growth periods involved.
One of the biggest "risk" situations in recent years came with Y2K -
yet in the end nothing very much seemed to happen. Does anybody know
whether anything has been written about what happened at Y2K or with
the so-called Y2K bugs - papers, notes, books, thoughts? Anything
welcome.” You may contact Mike at [e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]>

USE OF GIS IN FOREST RECREATION - Kanasiadis Kosmas writes, “I am a
forester from Greece (Bsc (Hons) in Forestry, T.Uni.I Kavalas,
Department of Forestry, Annex of Drama, Greece) and I attend a
second degree again in forestry top up year in England (Bsc (Hons)
in Forestry(Final Year), University of Central Lancashire at Newton
Rigg, Cumbria Campus, Department of Forestry) in order to improve my
English and my knowledge( Next year I am going for Msc in G.I.S in
University of Edinburgh).I am wondering if you could help me with
this: Do you have a better idea about the utility of G.I.S for
forest recreation and a methodologies-steps or know relevant sites,
articles etc, or something to read as useful background in order to
do my second Dissertation in UK.” If you can assist, please contact
Kanasiadis at [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

USA REMOTE SENSING CONTACTS SOUGHT - Mark Norris-Rogers writes, “I
was wondering whether you could help me in making contact with some
U.S forestry companies who use remote sensing as part of their
operations. I am hoping to visit some of these companies after the
2004 ASPRS conference in Denver. I have tried several sources of my
own but without success. I am looking for names and email addresses
of people that I could then contact directly to request a possible
visit. I am specifically interested in companies using high
resolution satellites such as Quick Bird or Ikonos, in a forestry
environment. I am also interested in contact with University staff
who might be involved in such research.” You may contact Mark at
[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

OPPORTUNITIES - Several readers of FIU are seeking employment in the
forestry field. If you have jobs available and are in need of good
people, please consider posting your vacancies in FIU (there is no
charge for this service) and the following outlets:

forestry.about.com/education/forestry/msub14.htm

stateforesters.org/news.html

www.canadian-forests.com/job.html

www.devnetjobs.org <http://www.devnetjobs.org/>

www.forestryusa.com/jobs.htm

www.HigherEdJobs.com <http://www.higheredjobs.com/>

www.safnet.org/careercenter/classifieds.cfm
<http://www.safnet.org/market/careercenter.htm>

www.foresters.org/portal <http://foresters.org/jobs/>

IPCC VACANCIES - Two imminent vacancies at the Technical Support
Unit for the IPCC National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme in
Japan. For the post of Head, TSU see:
www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/recruit_Head_20031126.htm. For the
post of Programme Officer, TSU; See -
www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/recruit_PO_20031126.htm

NATIONAL COORDINATOR - European Commission - UNDP "Small Grants
Programme for Operations to Promote Tropical Forests" (PTF). Sector
of assignment: Energy & Environment. Duty Station: UNDP, Kuala
Lumpur. Duration: One-year renewable (January 2004). See:
www.undp.org.my/work/index.asp

TWO FULL-TIME CONSULTANTS – LTS (UK) is seeking to continue to
expand its Edinburgh-based in-house team by recruiting two
permanent, full-time consultants. We are especially keen to hear
from consultants with policy and technical expertise in the
following areas: governance and institutional reform processes,
natural resource and development economics, poverty, livelihoods and
social development, and monitoring and evaluation You should have an
appropriate post-graduate qualification, preferably 10 years
relevant work experience, an extensive professional network, and be
keen to play a significant role in the company’s growth, both
strategically and operationally, and to build your future within it.
For further information and how to apply, contact Eilidh Young
[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>. Closing date
for applications is 7 January 2004. LTS International, Pentlands
Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, Edinburgh EH26 0PH, Scotland, UK.
Tel/fax [phone]

TROPICS PH.D. FELLOWSHIP - The Working Forests in the Tropics
Program at the University of Florida offers competitive doctoral
fellowships for training and research focused on tradeoffs among
economic uses, ecological conservation, and regional development in
the tropical forests of Latin America. Our “Ph.D. plus” curriculum
includes training in interdisciplinary theory, field courses,
practicum experiences, and leadership and communication skills.
Research includes (1) Capacity Building, (2) Cultural Persistence,
(3) Ecological Dynamics, (4) Forest Management Systems, (5)
Macro-Economics and Infrastructure Development, and (6) Policy and
Governance. Applicants should combine cross-cultural experience,
academic excellence, and leadership potential. Fellows will be
expected to collaborate with one or more of the twenty Latin
American universities, government agencies and NGOs that participate
as research and training partners. Awards include tuition waivers,
NSF-IGERT fellowships, and some travel and supply funds. Applicants
must be US citizens or permanent residents. Application deadline:
January 15, 2004. Application guidelines are on-line at:
www.tropicalforests.ufl.edu/wft
<http://www.tropicalforests.ufl.edu/wft>

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