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Suggested-LTER-background-reading-list
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September 17, 2019 |
1977 LTER Concept Conference
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September 17, 2019 |
1978 LTER pilot project workshop
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September 17, 2019 |
1979 LTER Concept Statement Workshop
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September 17, 2019 |
2016 LTER New Site Solicitation
NSF Solicitation (2016) for new LTER sites. |
January 24, 2017 |
Historical Information on LTER Microbial Observatories
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June 14, 2013 |
2012 LTER Program Solicitation
This solicitation formalizes the basic requirements and expectations of all Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) proposals. At the current time, the LTER program is accepting only renewal proposals from existing projects. Should funds become available to support new sites, a Dear Colleague Letter or a revised solicitation will be released specifying the criteria for an open competition. |
December 30, 2011 |
LTER 2011 renewal proposal guidelines letter to PIs
LTER 2011 renewal proposal guidelines letter to PIs |
October 28, 2010 |
LTER Program Request for Proposals 1981
LTER Program Request for Proposals 1981 |
October 22, 2009 |
LTER Program Request for Proposals 1980
LTER Program Request for Proposals 1980 |
October 22, 2009 |
LTER 2006 renewal proposal guidelines letter to PIs
Instructions for the LTER renewal proposals that are due at NSF on 1 February 2006 via Fastlane. These instructions are the same as those used for the renewal competition in 2002 and 2004 and your 2003 mid-term site review. |
August 26, 2005 |
A Brief History of the LTER Network
An outline of the major milestones ocuring in the 20+ year history of the LTER Network, from the 1970s to present. |
July 8, 2002 |
Long Term Ecological Research Core Areas
1. Core Research Questions – Initially, at least, only a modest number of research questions can be asked in a uniform and coordinated fashion at a majority of participating sites. The following are five areas of core research suggested for a majority of the sites, whether they are focused on terrestrial or aquatic systems. |
April 19, 2002 |
2001 LTER Site Characteristics
Summarizes and compares information between sites, such as number of Pis, average dollar amount per PI, and number of graduate students at each site. |
August 31, 2001 |
1998 LTER Network Microbial Ecology Vision Statement
The Vision statement for Microbial Ecology in LTER |
August 9, 2001 |
Background Reading List on Early LTER Network Development
For more information on the early development of the Network, see the following publications: |
March 14, 2001 |
1979 Report on Long-Term Ecological Research Concept and Measurement Needs
Long-term Ecological Research Concept Statement and Measurement Needs Summary of a Workshop at the Institute of Ecology, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 25-27, 1979. Prepared for: National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological, Behavioral and Social Sciences Division of Environmental Biology, Biological Research Resources Program |
June 27, 1979 |
1978 Report on Pilot Project for Long-Term Observation and Study of Ecosystems in the United States
This report describes a pilot project for long-term observation and study of ecological systems in the United States. It includes a plan for the organization, development, and administration of the project, as well as a proposed system for the selection, storage, and retrieval of observational data. |
February 10, 1978 |
1977 Long Term Ecological Measurements Conference Report
A group of scientists representing many areas of ecology met March 16-18, 1977 to discuss fundamental issues concerning long-term ecological measurements. The report of this conference is divided into two parts: (1) a summary statement from the entire co nference; and (2) specific recommendations regarding terrestrial freshwater and marine ecosystems, prepared by different sections of the conference. |
March 18, 1977 |