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This may be of interest to some of the Australian readers of these groups, though its
in no way limited to Australians. (Lets hope this get to all these groups this time)

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IAG Study Group for Physical Geography, GIS and Remote Sensing Mailing List.

A group of physical geographers met at the recent Institute of Australian
Geographers(IAG) conference in Townsville to initiate a study group of physical
geographers and GIS and remote sensing specialists interested in applications
of these techniques to physical geography. We aim to include climatologists,
biogeographers, geomorphologists, hydrologists, managers, conservationists, and
anyone else interested in a knowledge of natural environments and their human
modification and management.  At present the IAG has five study groups, none of
which are of primary interest to physical geographers.  Nevertheless there was
over a day of interesting papers on physical geography at the IAG conference,
and increasing involvement of physical geographers within the Institute.

The study group aims to foster better communication and cooperation within the
discipline.  The aim is to complement existing groups, such as the Australia
and New Zealand geomorphology group and the climatology group, not compete against
them. One way of fostering such communication is the establishment of this
discussion list. Of course, participation in discussion and in the study group
is not limited to IAG members.

Other activities of the group will include promotion of sessions and fieldtrips
specialising in physical geography at IAG Annual Conferences, promotion of
postgraduate student involvement in IAG, and fostering better links between
industry and academic geographers.  If the group is a success then specialist
meetings and/or special publications may follow.  We are also able to apply to
the IAG for funds to support group activities.

We would particularly like to encourage items on the discussion list from post-
graduate students who feel a bit isolated in their institutions and discussion
from outside universities, that may lead to better cooperation between
universities and other organisations.

Later
Ed