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Research funding opportunity Greenbelt Forest Preserve Ecology Fund Application   The Greenbelt Forest Preserve is a 255-acre preserve owned by the City of Greenbelt, Maryland. As established by City Code in 2003, the land is “preserved in a natural state for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.”   The City Council has established a fund to encourage research about the ecosystem and history of the Preserve, and improve stewardship of the Preserve. The fund will be dispersed as reimbursable grants to researchers for certain types of expenses. Anyone can apply. Preference will be given to projects with outputs that enhance the ability of the city to manage the Preserve. Up to $2000 is available in 2019.   Projects might include: Studying the forest over time to document change; Surveying vegetation, invertebrate, or vertebrate animal populations; Mapping invasive species; Surveying stream aquatic life, water quality or pollution; Reviewing documents to

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Scholarship available Maryland Forestry Foundation The Maryland Forestry Foundation is calling for applications to fill 2 Mel ​Fellowship/Scholarship positions for the period from October 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020. These Fellowships are funded through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and administered by the Maryland Forestry Foundation. Applications must be received by September 15, 2019. Award to be announced by October 1, 2019. Application can be downloaded from their website: www.marylandforestryboards.org . Completed application, resume and letters are to be emailed to Balinski.dawn@gmail.com

Fall 2019 Seats available in ENST courses The ENST department has some courses available this fall with plenty of seats still open! Look at the Schedule of Classes on Testudo for full course descriptions and times. Many of these courses (specifically the 3-credit upper level courses) could be appropriate Restricted Electives; be sure to contact the faculty advisor for your concentration (and copy me) when seeking approval. ENST281 section 0102 Computer Aided Design in Ecology (2 credits)** ENST403 section 0101 Invasive Species Ecology (3 credits) ENST456 section 0101 Spatial Analysis & Ecological Sampling (3 credits) ENST499A section 0101 Groundwater Hydrology (3 credits) NST499L section 0101 Groundwater Use in the Developing World (1 credit)** ** Although they won't count as REs, these 1- and 2- credit courses give you an opportunity to pick up some new skills and expertise without the time commitment of a regular 3-credit class!   Questions about these course