[R-sig-eco] "Ecology" or "Environmental sciences?"

[Felix Andrews]

Speaking of "zoning regulations"...

Another thing to be aware of is the R-sig-geo, on "using Geographical
data and Mapping". Obviously a lot of environmental science involves
spatial data and analysis, so there is some overlap with that group. I
suppose R-SIG-Geo would be the place for technical questions on
spatial methods, while R-sig-ecology / R-sig-enviro (?) would field
more scientific discussions, as well as non-spatial methodology
questions.

Felix

On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 1:10 AM, Glen A Sargeant <gsargeant at usgs.gov> wrote:
> One thing I have gained from R is a deep appreciation for long-range
>  strategic thinking about the development of software and user communities.
>   So, rather than simply inviting everyone into a "big tent," I think we
>  should first take a look at the tent itself and perhaps consider some
>  zoning regulations!
>
>  It seems to me that the developers and participants are moving toward an
>  "Environmental Sciences" or "Natural sciences" list and not an "Ecology"
>  list.  I don't see anything wrong with that, but I foresee the future
>  spin-off of a list populated by ecologists.  The name of this list should
>  accurately describe the contents: if coverage is broad, we should adopt a
>  more inclusive name and cede the term "Ecology" for future use by
>  ecologists.
>
>  Glen
>
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