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| Society for Ecological Restoration Texas Chapter  |
| Restoration Update October, 2016 |
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| TXSER Board of Directors President Charlotte Reemts Vice President Kelly Lyons Secretary Treasurer Colin Shackelford North Texas Rep. Michelle Villafranca East Texas Rep. William Forbes South Texas Rep. Eric Grahmann West Texas Rep. Katherine Crosthwaite Central Texas Rep. Ingrid Karklins Coastal Texas Rep. Alejandro Fierro Cabo Coastal Texas Rep. Bradley Hoge Chapter Director Gwen Thomas TXSER info@txser.org (972) 768-8067
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2016 Conference
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November 11-13, 2016
Camp Cho-Yeh
Livingston, TX
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Employment Opportunities
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For up-to-date announcements of positions open in ecological restoration and environmental science,
visit our website at:
Job Postings
We also post a wide range of articles on ecological restoration issues as well as job and volunteer opportunities on our Facebook page at:
TXSER Facebook Page
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TXSER Newsflash
Conference Registration Open Until October 26th!!
TXSER 2016 Annual Conference:
Linking Science & Practice
November 11-13, 2016
Camp Cho-Yeh,
Livingston, Texas
(1 hour North of Houston)
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Conference Update
Some of the exciting events/activities planned for the 2016 conference include:
* Keynote Speaker - Wendy Ledbetter, TNC Forest Program Manager
* Field trips include: TNC's Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary,
Centennial Forest/Big Thicket Tour & Tree Planting, & t
he Pineywoods Mitigation Bank
* Young Professional and Student Social
* Excellence in Ecological Restoration Award
* Campfire and S'mores in the woods
* Volleyball & ping-pong matches, treehouse explorations
* Land-based "blob" (upside-down trampoline)
* Many opportunities for informal networking
* And, of course, lots of great presentations by experts in the field
Check out our conference website for details:
TXSER-2016.
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Scott Jecker in his natural environs. Photo credit: Jayme Jecker. |
Name: Scott Jecker, PWS
City: San Marcos, Texas
Affiliation:
Whitenton Group, Inc. Environmental Consultants
Briefly describe your ongoing efforts/interest in ecological restoration. Ecological restoration of wetland, upland, and stream habitats has been of interest to me for 20+ years. Primarily, my restoration focus has been design and implementation of inland and coastal wetland-related mitigation projects. I am also involved with wildlife habitat restoration projects for private landowners (wildlife management, post-logging improvements, etc).
These projects have included prescribed burning, planting/seeding/hydro-mulching, (mechanical) habitat manipulation, oyster habitat creation, bank stabilization, and the installation of permanent and temporary erosion and sediment controls.
I have completed restoration projects on federal, state, municipal, and private property and am very fortunate to be able to see most of my projects through the design, install, and post-monitoring phases. My restoration experience is in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kentucky.
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Texas Indigo Snake
(Drymarchon melanurus erebennus)
Photo credit: iNaturalist.
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Describe your favorite outdoor activity. I am fortunate enough to get paid to be outside and work in a variety of habitats/settings. Just being outside is my favorite outdoor activity. Kayaking or otherwise being on the water is at the top of the list.
What is your favorite Texas plant and/or animal? No favorites. I like 'em all, but two I am partial to are the Texas Indigo Snake (
Drymarchon melanurus erebennus) and Lizard's Tail (
Saururus cernuus).
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Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus).
Photo credit: Oklahoma Biological Survey |
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News You Can Use
1. Managing Ash Juniper -
This is the second video in a series from the Hill Country Land Trust. The 12 minute video offers practical advice on managing ash juniper on your property - Ash Juniper
2. The State of North America's Birds 2016 -
From the North American Bird Conservation Initiative, the first-ever conservation vulnerability assessment for native bird species - North American Birds
3. TPWD - Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper -
Interactive mapping tool to assist in understanding Texas habitats -
Ecosystem Mapper
4. How is My Target Species Recovering?
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A free, short biodiversity monitoring manual put out by Germany's GIZ (German Corporation for International Cooperation)
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Biodiversity Monitoring
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A Heartfelt Thanks to the Following Organizations & Individuals for their Generous Support
of our
2016 Annual Conference - Linking Science & Practice!!
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Katherine Crosthwaite & Charlotte Reemts
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The Society for Ecological Restoration, Texas Chapter promotes ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and
re-establishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. |
| Become a member today! Click Here to Join Us! Join the Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration. Chapter members receive valuable benefits including:
- the opportunity to network with restoration practitioners and enthusiasts;
- discounts to our Annual Conference, an opportunity to share and learn;
- invitations to attend talks, ER Discussion Groups, and volunteer workdays around the state; and,
- monthly updates and quarterly newsletters with articles and notices about regional events that allow you to connect to the local restoration community.
Chapter membership fees of $15 support chapter administration. The TXSER Board of Directors consists of volunteers who share a passion for furthering ecological restoration in Texas. Joining SER links you with a global restoration network. SER member benefits include:
- SERNews bi-monthly newsletter;
- discounts on journal publications;
- discounts to SER World Conferences;
- discounts on SER Career Center;
- access to a searchable, online member directory;
- access to SER's Global Restoration Network; and,
- promotional opportunities through the SER Calendar of Events and Restoration Project Showcase.
To become a member visit: www.ser.org/membership Be sure to click the Texas Chapter as your Chapter Affiliate. We look forward to having you join us! |
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