Parallel to this shift in forest cover, the species found within forests are changing rapidly over time. The species that make up forest communities fluctuates naturally as forests recover over time, as well as with to human activities (eg. when species are introduced to new areas, when a species is driven to local extinction or when populations move to avoid disturbances or changes in climate).
By Haley Arnold Every year vast areas of land are deforested. At the same time, some previously deforested areas regrow - either as naturally regenerating “secondary forests” or as plantations [1,2]. Long-standing patterns of forest losses and gains have led to an increase in secondary and plantation forests relative to old “primary” forests which have been undisturbed for centuries.
Parallel to this shift in forest cover, the species found within forests are changing rapidly over time. The species that make up forest communities fluctuates naturally as forests recover over time, as well as with to human activities (eg. when species are introduced to new areas, when a species is driven to local extinction or when populations move to avoid disturbances or changes in climate).
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We are looking for a local part-time research assistant (paid) to work for 2 months (March and April 2020) on projects on fish behaviour and environmental change in Trinidad. The projects will focus on predatory pike cichlids (Crenicichla frenata) and their guppy (Poecilia reticulata) prey.
You will assist a small research team from the University of Bristol run behavioural experiments in the field at the University of West Indies, St Augustine campus, and help with catching fish in the streams and rivers of the Northern Range. We are looking for someone resident to T&T who is enthusiastic, has an interest in ecology and evolution, is prepared to spend 2-3 days per week in the field, sometimes working long hours, and ideally has previous experience of fieldwork. Being a competent driver with valid licence and being 25+ years old (for hire car insurance reasons) would be good but not essential. If you are interested, please contact me, Dr Amy Deacon ([email protected]), with a copy of your CV, a covering letter detailing your motivation for applying and contact details of at least one referee. Any queries about the position should also be directed to Dr Deacon. Deadline: Monday 10th February 2020 (midnight). |
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