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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Erratum

In the book Conservation Biology in Asia: Current Status and Future Perspectives, an error was made in the names of the authors in Chapter 1, "The Sacred Himalayan Landscape: Conceptualizing, Visioning and Planning for Conservation Biodiversity, Cultures and Livelihoods in the Eastern Himalayas." Authors' names should read Mohan P. Wagley (1), Narayan Poudel (2), Tirtha Man Maskey (3), Chandra P. Gurung (3), Anil Manandhar (3), Sarala Khaling (3), Yeshi Lama (3), Gokarna Thapa (3), Sabita Thapa (3), Eric Wikramanayake (4), Eklabya Sharma (5), Nakul Chettri (5), and Brian Peniston (6).

1. Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Singha Darbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
2. Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, PO Box 860, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
3. WWF Nepal Program, PO Box 7660, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal
4. Conservation Science Program, WWF-US, 1250 Twenty-Fourth St. NW, Washington D.C. 20037, USA
5. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, PO Box 3226, Khumaltar, Kathmandu, Nepal
6. The Mountain Institute, PO Box 2785, Baluwatar, Kathmandu

Sincere apologies to the authors whose names inadvertently were omitted.

Position Available: Conservation Strategy for Monk Seal

The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal, a Greek nongovernmental organization, seeks to contract an independent conservation specialist to revise the National Strategy for the Conservation of the Mediterranean Monk Seal in Greece. With a worldwide population of fewer than 600 individuals, the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is considered by IUCN to be critically endangered. During the last few decades, numerous conservation activities have concentrated in Greece, which hosts approximately half of the species' population. The conservation specialist's tasks will be (1) to evaluate the existing strategy, originally drafted in 1996, in terms of its effectiveness to address the species' threats (2) to revise the strategy to address all current conservation requirements of the species and its habitat, identify priorities, and suggest cost effective actions for the period until 2015. The project's duration is nine months. The Society will provide the conservation specialist with all background documentation and information required, and will assist in setting up working meetings with key stakeholders, experts, and the relevant national and European Commission authorities. The revised strategy will be distributed widely to scientists, conservationists, stakeholders, and policy makers internationally. Upon its adoption by the national authorities it will constitute a seminal policy tool guiding all activities conducted for the conservation of the species. Applicants should have extended experience in similar projects and significant knowledge of the conservation requirements of critically endangered species. For a detailed description and the terms of reference of the project, contact Spyros Kotomatas, Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal, 18 Solomou Str., GR-10682, Athens, Greece, +30.210.5222888, FAX +30.210.5222450, s.kotomatas@mom.gr, www.mom.gr. Applications must be submitted by 15 September with the indication (IC07-NCS) to info@mom.gr.

Funding Available

The Dennis Raveling Scholarship for Waterfowl Research is awarded annually to a student(s) with a desire to pursue a career in waterfowl or wetlands ecology. Awards are based on the candidate's resolve, academic achievement, and project merit. Candidates must be pursuing an advanced degree in wildlife, zoology, botany, ecology, or another pertinent biological science. Applicants should submit a one-page proposal summary for an original research or management project and be prepared to submit a detailed project proposal if requested. Two awards will be given this year, one of US$2000 and one of US$1000. Along with the proposal summary, submit a resume, statement of interest, letter from a faculty member indicating willingness to sponsor the candidate and detailing any requirements (e.g., final report or thesis) for receiving university credit, and contact information for two references. Application deadline is 31 October 2007. Send applications to Nicole Berset, California Waterfowl Association, 4630 Northgate Blvd., Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA, nicole_berset@calwaterfowl.org.

Tools for Marine Conservation Professionals

The Nature Conservancy and partners at the Ecosystem-based Management Network, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Around Us Project, and University of Queensland announce the release of Advancing Ecosystem-Based Management: A Decision Support Toolkit for Marine Managers at www.marineebm.org. This Web-based toolkit provides guidance for managers and practitioners in the use of common tools for regional assessments and planning. Case studies advance these approaches and inform marine ecosystem-based management by jointly addressing multiple objectives in conservation of biological diversity, fishery production, and mitigation of coastal hazards. Site content and resources also are available on CD-ROM from marine@tnc.org.

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