The Ethnobotany Group at the University of Hawai’I at Kaua’I presents the 2012 Conservation Ethnobiology Field School. Basic Skills will be held from January 2-28, 2012, while the Advanced Skills component will run from January 31- February 11, 2012 The Field School provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for individuals needing training in basic field research techniques, including: mature community members beginning graduate students...
Phuket, Thailand 27 to 29 November 2012. The scientific programme of plenary talks, oral presentations, symposia, workshops, and poster sessions will be complemented by social events, a conference banquet, a welcome evening, and a range of post conference tours. Scientific committee: Dr Chutamas Satasook, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand; Dr Swen Renner, Ulm University, Germany and Dr Paul Bates, Harrison Institute, UK See the Congress...
On Forest Foods, a Festival and Community Empowerment Written by Jenne de Beer1 Introduction To many indigenous communities in Asia, traditional activities such as the gathering of forest foods, hunting and fishing, are vital adjuncts to farming and together, together forming an integrated system of resource utilization, catering to elementary subsistence needs. Forest foods can be a key emergency food buffer during times of famine or seasonal...
Dear ISE members, Historically, ISE business has been discussed and decided by members during the General Assemblies at the biennial congresses. In this forum board members are elected, the venue for the next congress is decided (4 years out), recommendations from the Board are heard and voted on, changes to the ISE constitution are considered, and motions are raised from the floor for consideration. Additionally, ISE members are asked to...
Dear ISE members, Historically, ISE business has been discussed and decided by members during the General Assemblies at the biennial congresses. In this forum board members are elected, the venue for the next congress is decided (4 years out), recommendations from the Board are heard and voted on, changes to the ISE constitution are considered, and motions are raised from the floor for consideration. Additionally, ISE members are asked to...
