From winston@zool.umd.edu Thu May 18 20:03:09 1995 Return-Path: Received: from mx5.u.washington.edu by lists.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.05/UW-NDC Revision: 2.33 ) id AA13223; Thu, 18 May 95 20:03:08 -0700 Received: from umailsrv1.umd.edu by mx5.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.05/UW-NDC Revision: 2.31 ) id AA18373; Thu, 18 May 95 20:03:07 -0700 Received: by umailsrv1.UMD.EDU (5.57/Ultrix3.0-C) id AA00133; Thu, 18 May 95 23:03:05 -0400 Received: from ZOOL/MAILQUEUE by zool.umd.edu (Mercury 1.21); 18 May 95 23:07:49 +0500 Received: from MAILQUEUE by ZOOL (Mercury 1.21); 18 May 95 23:07:30 +0500 Received: from [128.8.22.106] by zool.umd.edu (Mercury 1.21); 18 May 95 23:07:19 +0500 Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Thu, 18 May 1995 23:02:53 +0100 To: consbio@u.washington.edu From: winston@zool.umd.edu (Keith Winston) Subject: Fauna Census & Inventory methods I'm working with The Nature Conservancy to gather information for one part of the new edition of the Rapid Ecological Assessment manual, associated with RAP, the Rapid Assessment Program. (More on this at bottom). I am cross-posting this, please excuse duplications. Please post it anyplace pertinent that I forgot. Thanks. I need information on field census and inventory methods for (terrestrial) fauna. I can use information on all categories of fauna, micro to macro, invertebrates, birds, fish, etc. Pelagic methodologies aren't relevant here, though other aquatic techniques may be. I don't need very long descriptions, at least initially. Ideally, what I'd like is: 1) the description of a method, relatively succinct. 2) any references to published studies that used the method, especially those that seemed particularly important or contain an especially clear description of the technique. 3) a list of contacts, ideally with affiliation, email, and phone #'s, that are well-acquainted with the technique. 4) PLEASE use the subject line "RAP methods" I would prefer a redundancy of information to a dirth, please send anything you have. If the above structure doesn't suit you, send your thoughts or information anyway, please. The Rapid Ecological Assessment manual is used in the development and implementation of rapid assessment efforts. These are quick, efficient projects aimed at evaluating the ecological status and conservation value of an area. They may be undertaken by government agencies or private groups (NGO's). The Nature Conservancy has been working with groups worldwide to increase the use of REA's in order to assist in setting conservation goals and priorities. I believe these cross-postings to be a useful way to reach a wide audience for an important cause. I'm sorry if it's an inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and help. Keith Winston Conservation Biology University of Maryland winston@zool.umd.edu W: (202) 833-8748 Keith Winston Sustainable Development & Conservation Biology University of Maryland winston@zool.umd.edu .