Schedule of Working Forests in the Tropics Working Group meetings
Spring 2005
Schedule of Working Forests in the Tropics Program -- Spring 2005
Working Group meetings and other key dates
(version 3, January 17, 2005)
Working Group Meeting times: Alternate Wednesdays 12:45-2:15 (Bring your own lunch)
Meeting location: Newins-Ziegler 376
Purpose: To promote exchanges of ideas among students and faculty participating in the Working Forests in the Tropics program. Content is a mix of program-specific work and discussion of broader issues.
Approach: This is primarily a discussion group that will consider cutting edge issues, and provide critique and feedback on research plans and progress. Faculty and students will catalyze the discussions with reports on group projects, field courses, summer research, research proposals, and provocative conceptual ideas.
Participation: All faculty and graduate students are welcome to attend any or all meetings. Academic credit is not given for seminar participation.
Working Group Meeting # |
Working Group Meeting Date |
Leader |
Subject |
Notes |
January 7, WFT Retreat |
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1 |
January 12
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Review of last semester’s evaluation Retreat follow-up (e.g. partner hosting plans; cross-regional synergies) |
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January 19, Partner’s meeting Task Force, 1245-215, NZ 376 |
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2 |
January 26
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MEET AS REGIONAL GROUPS – Prepare for conference and partner meetings |
Maya: NZ 376 E. Amazon: Bldg 107, Mowry Acre: NZ 135 Bolivia: Reitz 346 |
February 2, Partner’s meeting Task Force, 1245-215, NZ 376 |
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3 |
Feb 9
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Final preparation for partner’s meeting |
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February 11, 2-5 pm, TCD Poster Presentations
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February 14-15, WFT Conference: Policy and Market Impacts on Conservation and Management
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February 16, Informal meeting of UF WFT participants with Latin American Partners |
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February 17-18, Various meetings of partners with individuals and regional groups
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4 |
Feb 23
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Discuss “hot topics” that emerged at the conference |
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February 28 - March 4 Spring Break |
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5 |
March 9
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Environmental issues and indigenous rights: Who sets the agenda? |
Read: Mac Chapin paper and an article about Ecoregional Based Conservation |
6 |
March 23
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Dan |
What are the objectives of managing tropical forests for timber production |
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7 |
April 6
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Bob and Shoana |
Evaluation of WWF’s forest conservation program for the Guyanas |
Read: Project Paper |
8
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April 20 |
Susan and evaluation committee |
WFT program assessment |
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