Arctic and Boreal Entomology Course
Churchill, Manitoba
9-24 August 2003
For more information contact Peter G. Kevan (pkevan [at] uoguelph.ca) with
the e-mail header "arctic entomology course"
ARCTIC & BOREAL ENTOMOLOGY COURSE
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
- the ecology of insect communities across one of the world's most
important ecotones?
- the diversity, taxonomy and evolution of the northern insect fauna
across the northern limit of trees, from the boreal forests to the
arctic tundra?
GENERAL SCOPE OF COURSE:
Interactions of the northern entomo-fauna with biotic and abiotic
elements (e.g. plant/insect relations; entomopathogens; insects and
wildlife; coastal and freshwater habitats).
Behavioral adaptations of the northern entomo-fauna.
Effects of disturbances such as fire, vehicles (soil compaction), and
human habitation.
HOW TO GET TO CHURCHILL
1. Fly or train (probably through Winnipeg)
2. Drive to Thompson, MB and then fly or train
INSTRUCTORS:
Peter Kevan - Professor
University of Guelph
Rob Roughley - Professor
University of Manitoba
Others are expected to join the team
WHERE:
Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC)
Churchill, Manitoba.
Churchill is situated on Hudson Bay at the northern limit of trees. The
CNSC is in the ecotone between the boreal forest and the tundra. Some
few kilometers south, is the boreal forest proper, to the north is
sub-arctic tundra, sparsely treed with krumholz.
COST:
$1,000 US ( around $1500 CND) which includes room and board at the CNSC,
supplies, use of equipment and laboratory space.
Accommodations are modest, but comfortable. The laboratory space is
spare, but functional. Cost does NOT include travel to and from
Churchill.
FORMAT:
August 9-24, 2003
Evening lectures (about 5) and discussions.
Field excursions to:
-tundra and krumholz
-rock outcrops and seasides
-boreal forest and glacial moraines
-tree-line
Field & related exercises:
- collecting and trapping methods (pit-falls, Berlese / Tulgren funnels,
malaise traps, etc.)
- insect/plant identification and curation; adaptations and behavioural
observation and quantification; diversity and abundance relationships
Individual Projects:
- to be according to personal interests
If you are interested in this course, please contact me directly
(pkevan [at] uoguelph.ca) with the e-mail header "arctic entomology course".
Peter G. Kevan
Dept. of Environmental Biology
University of Guelph, Guelph
Ontario, N1G 2W1 Canada