Some of you kind naturerecordists folks are probably familiar with
the World Forum on Acoustic Ecology (WFAE). If you're not, here's a
quick blurb:
The World Forum for Acoustic Ecology ( WFAE - http://www.wfae.net ),
founded in 1993, is an international association of affiliated
organisations and individuals, who share a common concern with the
state of the world soundscape as an ecologically balanced entity. Our
members represent an interdisciplinary spectrum of individuals
engaged in the study of the social, cultural and ecological aspects
of the sonic environment.
Of possible interest to the group: A United States chapter of the
WFAE is forming presently - to be called ASAE, American Society for
Acoustic Ecology. If you're at all interested, please check out the
website at http://www.acousticecology.org/asae/
More people / engergy / different perspectives are very welcome. If
you want to join the ongoing discussion, visit the above webpage and
click the Email link there.
We've been talking about having local or regional chapters of the
national org, so that people can meet face to face, deal with local
issues etc. I'm spearheading the organization of a local meeting in
the San Francisco Bay area - drop me an email off-list if you want to
be kept posted.
-jeremiah
Here's more on ASAE:
American Society for Acoustic Ecology
(fledgling US Chapter of the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology)
The American Society for Acoustic Ecology (ASAE) is a membership
organization dedicated to exploring the role of sound in natural
habitats and human societies, and promoting public dialogue
concerning the identification, preservation, and restoration of
natural and cultural sound environments.
The ASAE will:
* Disseminate research results and curriculum materials, sponsor
lectures, conferences and other events, and support creative
exploration of the soundscape through sound art and installations.
* Foster cross-disciplinary research and discussion about the impacts
of natural and human-made sound on the biosphere, including Earth's
oceans, land, and air, and contribute to the development of
guidelines to identify and modify human-generated acoustic
environments that pose a significant ecological or health risk.
* Provide advice to public and private land managers about how best
to study, manage, and interpret natural sound environments for the
benefit of both visitors and wildlife, with sensitivity to the desire
for both quiet and motorized recreation.
* Synthesize approaches to understanding and experiencing soundscapes
as they exist in the United States, and actively collaborate with
other like-minded organizations to contribute to the global awareness
of sound's fundamental impact on all living organisms.
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