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	FS INFO In depth catalog of natural resources publications, including index to Forest Service literature, late 1800's to date.

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Title: Advancing the fundamental sciences: proceedings of the Forest Service National Earth Sciences Conference, San Diego, CA, 18-22 October 2004.

Author: Furniss, M.; Clifton, C.; Ronnenberg, K. eds.

Date: 2007

Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-689. Portland, OR: U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 577 p

Station ID: GTR-PNW-689

Description: Preface Bruce McCammon and Bonnie Ilhardt

It is a great pleasure for us to present the proceedings of the Advancing Fundamental Sciences conference held in San Diego, California, in October 2004. This conference was attended by nearly 450 Forest Service earth scientists representing hydrology, soil science, geology, and air. In addition to active members of the earth science professions, many retired scientists also attended and participated in the week’s events. Even though it rained much of the week, attendees maintained a high level of enthusiasm and participated actively.

The week was filled with memorable, but transient, events. A variety of keynote speakers reminded us of our history, challenged us with new thoughts, and reaffirmed our responsibility for proper stewardship of the unique physical resources on Forest Service lands. Panel discussions allowed the pioneers of the hysical science disciplines to be recognized for their careers and acknowledged for their contributions. Speakers took the opportunity to present new work and interact with their peers. Poster displays gave many people an opportunity to present their work and explain its importance. Everyone who attended will remember the three-part play “The Life and Times of Forrest Stump.” The play presented a snapshot of a hypothetical physical scientist’s career beginning when physical scientists were new to the agency and ending when he retired after a long and distinguished career. The skit struck close to home for many and left the crowd howling with laughter and asking for more. Conference critiques showed clearly that the variety of events during the week led to the success of the conference.

These proceedings are the durable product of the conference and come to you only as the result of hard work by authors, reviewers, and editors. These proceedings include 60 technical papers that have been through a series of peer and editorial reviews. Fifty-six people participated as reviewers of the technical papers. Each paper was improved through incorporation of two sets of peer-review comments. Our thanks go to each of the people who volunteered to be a reviewer. Special thanks go to Michael Furniss, Caty Clifton and Kathryn Ronnenberg for coordinating the reviews, providing a high level of editorial consistency, and for preparing this proceedings. We hope that these proceedings will serve as a valuable reference for your work in the future.

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Furniss, M.; Clifton, C.; Ronnenberg, K. eds. 2007. Advancing the fundamental sciences: proceedings of the Forest Service National Earth Sciences Conference, San Diego, CA, 18-22 October 2004. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-689. Portland, OR: U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 577 p.

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