Biodiversity Professionals is 15,000 members strong

Dear Biodiversity Professional,

Since November 2010, our group has shared news and information, and engaged in often spirited discussion. Yet, we have always done that with goodwill and civility—testimony to the human spirit to collaborate and work together to solve seemingly intractable problems. Hence, I am delighted to announce that we now comprise 15,000 members.

Thank you for helping the group grow. As we move forward, I urge you to participate. As you work toward your own goals I hope the group can support you. In that light, below are some messages from fellow members. If you have any suggestions, questions or concerns, please email me: roger[at]biodiversityprofessionals[dot]org

Roger Harris
Biodiversity Professionals Group Founder

MEMBER MESSAGES

World Federation for Coral Reef Conservation recruiting for TV show
Are you an adventure seeker? Take the opportunity to win money for an important cause. Check out Dare me for Charity. http://www.dareme4charity.com

Help wild chinchillas
Volunteers stay in tents in simple barns with basic living facilities, and arrange food and transportation. Stay for free and help plant seedlings. http://www.wildchinchillas.org

Society for Application of Forest Ecological Research (SAFER) and eJournal of Applied Forest Ecology
Published by SAFER, the eJAFE is a peer-reviewed e-journal on application of ecological principles in forest ecosystems. http://www.saferecology.org www.ejafe.com

The Orangutan Foundation
Staff in Borneo and London are focused on orangutan habitat, translocation & release, capacity building & sustainable livelihoods, education, awareness and scientific research. http://www.orangutan.org.uk

2014 IUCN National Committee UK AGM and Conference
Meeting theme: “Nature-based solutions to flood management problems” May 30, 2014 at WWF-UK, The Living Planet Centre, Rufford House, Woking, Surrey. http://www.iucn-uk.org/news/latestnews/tabid/72/default.aspx

Interdisciplinary re-examination of biodiversity
Biodiversity at 25: The Problem of Ecological Proxy Values is a series of free workshops at the University of Oregon. Next workshop: May 12, 2014, Kim Sterelny, Australian National University. http://pages.uoregon.edu/nmorar/Biodiversity/Speakers.html

New book on community ecology
Community Ecology: Analytical Methods Using R and Excel gives methods for analyzing ecological communities. For undergrads, postgrads and researchers. http://www.dataanalytics.org.uk/Publications/

Wildhelpers
Wildhelpers is for anyone wanting to make a difference for biodiversity. Share your experience on the website and our tips for biodiversity. http://www.wildhelpers.com

International Analog Forestry Network Presentation
Presenting at the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation. Need success stories of biodiversity restoration. Contact Adam Kabir Dickinson at kabir@analogforestry.org by April 12th. http://www.analogforestry.org

Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development
1 week course on sustainability, exploring practical methods for introducing sustainability to classrooms. June 23-27, 2014 at University for Peace, Costa Rica. http://www.earthcharter.org/educationandvalues

Help us create the Global Biodiversity Institute
The Global Biodiversity Institute will be a global network to support biodiversity workers and researchers. Join the subgroup to participate in ongoing discussion about the Global Biodiversity Institute. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4151032

Positions Wanted
• Retiring from university position this year and soon be looking for new opportunity. Please connect via LinkedIn. M. I. Zuberi, Ambo University, Ethiopia
• Biodiversity and ecosystem services consultant with 25 years experience with biodiversity planning and capacity building in Africa, South and North America. Fluent in Spanish, French and English. Benoit Limoges, M.Sc. benoit.limoges@bell.net

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