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I require assistants to help in the following project which will take
place at the Tambito Nature Reserve in Colombia this Summer.  The period
will be from 12 August until 14 Sept, although those who want to can
stay for a part only.
Those with mist-netting and ornithological experience will be given
priority.  This is not a commercially-run expedition.  As such, the cost
will be comparatively low.  the cost of an air flight from the UK is
approximately £600.  Accommodation on the reserve depends on numbers,
but will be in the region of a few pounds per night.
If you are interested in helping out, please read the proposal below and
e-mail me at tmd23@cam.ac.uk .  I will answer any questions which you
may have.
Proposal for project:  Birds of Tambito Nature Reserve, Colombia.
(Hoping to work through Project HERB with Fundacion PROSELVA and
Universidad
del Cauca, Popayan)
Dates:
I will arrive on the 11th August, travelling by plane from Bogota to
Popayan.  Three days will be spent in Popayan, primarily at the Museo de
Historia Natural.  This will allow familiarisation with the birds of the
region with Professor Negret’s skin collection.
On the 14th, we shall travel to the reserve, and will remain there until
the 15th September.  One day will be spent at the reserve to finalise
details before starting the survey.  A proportion of the remainder will
be spent under canvas, although accommodation will be required for the
whole of the period.
One further day will be spent in Popayan, compiling the results, and
submitting data to Prof. Negret.
Method
Tambito ranges in altitude from approximately 1000 to 2200 metres.  It
shall be the aim to collect data in order to investigate the variation
in diversity and numbers of bird species, as well as any other
variations encountered as the altitude varies.
During the time for which I am there, six sites will be sampled, at the
following altitudes:  1200m; 1400m; 1600m; 1800m; 2000m; 2200m.  Areas
below 1000m are to all intents and purposes inaccessible.  The altitudes
closest to the reserve centre (i.e. 1400, 1600) will first be studied,
with the more remote ones done later.
The sites used will follow the mule trails through the reserve as
closely as is possible, for ease of access.
It will take one day to reach a particular site, cut the net transect
and set up “base camp”.  Four days will be spent at each site,
collecting as much data as the weather conditions allow.
“Base camp” will consist of a tent close to the mist-net transect.
Cooking will take place on an MSR gasoline heater from Universidad del
Cauca (donated by Proyecto Halcon).  Paths will be cut using a machete
(+ sharpening file), purchased in Popayan.  Other equipment includes
binoculars, notebook, pens, torch, mosquito net, “A Guide to the Birds
of Colombia” (Hilty; Brown), nets, rings, measuring equipment,
wet-weather clothing, camera and sleeping bag.
Following methodology described by Salaman (1994b), up to ten nets will
be deployed (not in a straight line or at standardised distances apart)
to exploit natural vegetation features (i.e. dense cover, treefall gaps,
etc.), established trails and topographical irregularities (i.e. ridge
tops).  This will significantly reduce two important biases; net shyness
(a tendency to avoid recapture) and net avoidance (individuals that
actively avoid net contact).
Net sites will be selected on the basis of experience and intuition to
maximise net captures and minimise habitat disturbance. Fixed nets will
be positioned between 0.5 and 3.0 metres. Canopy nets will not be used
as in the past they have not proved worthwhile (Salaman 1994b).  Mist
netted birds will be processed and data noted in the following order:
 i) 	Identified to species 
ii) 	Metal numbered ring
iii) 	Age and sex determined (plumage, brood patch or clocacal
protuberance),
iv) 	Moult examination (body, wing and tail) and scored,
v) 	Biometrics measured: body mass, closed wing chord (flat), wing span,
body length, tail length (from skin surface of central rectrices to
longest rectrix), head length (inc. bill), bill length, tarsus length,
following procedures in Svensson (1992).
vi) 	Time the bird was caught to nearest 30 minutes,
vii) 	Net in which the bird was caught.
For re-captured birds, the time, net site and ring number/colours will
be noted.  Photographs of each species trapped (at various angles), will
be taken and catalogued.  Each day's mist netting shall be documented,
with the following details:
i)	Location, habitat, co ordinates, altitude,
ii)	Date and number of net hours,
iii)	Number of nets and sizes used.
Planning of fieldwork considers the welfare of captured birds as
essential.
Nets will be checked on a continuous basis (i.e. 45 to 90 minutes).
Outputs
Any casualties will be submitted to the Museum for Professor Negret’s
use.
The results will be analysed using various correlation techniques. 
Mark, release, recapture calculations will be made if viable numbers of
banded birds are refound.  Data will also be supplied to Dr. Mark
Mulligan and Mr. Paul Salaman for use in the HERB project.  A checklist
of the reserve will be produced, incorporating data which Professor
Negret and Mr. Salaman have collected in the past.  A copy can be kept
there, and will also be sent to the publishers of “Where to Watch Birds
in South America” and the Tourist Office in Popayan.  A full write-up
will also be submitted to IBIS or a similar journal for publication.
Conclusion
With the results that I obtain, more will be known about the reserve,
which will encourage tourism, especially by birders, increasing revenue
for the reserve and the surrounding area.  Furthermore, the reserve will
be improved if a checklist can be made available.  General information
obtained will increase knowledge of the effects of altitude on species
diversity, which can be used by scientists in future research.

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       INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING: A NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR 
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Papers are sought for a special issue on the Innovation in Manufacturing: 
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Journal of Technology Management. Strategic frameworks, conceptual and 
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-Environmental issues as a motivation for innovation in manufacturing
Research surveys and application papers in the above areas are also welcome. 
Manuscripts should not exceed 25 double-spaced pages including figures and 
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lines for the International Journal of Technology Management should be mailed 
to the guest co-editor by December 31, 1997.
Guest editor for the special issue:
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	Brunel University
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