1. [10 th ILTER-EAP biennial conference in Manila, June 2014] Phenology observation network in ILTER-EAP: Some ideas from “Phenological Eyes Network (PEN)” and JaLTER Hiroyuki Muraoka (Gifu University, Japan), S. Nagai (JAMSTEC), K.N. Nasahara (Univ. Tsukuba.), T. Hiura, T. Nakaji (Hokkaido Univ.) Contact: H. Muraoka (muraoka@green.gifu-u.ac.jp) Phenology is the fundamental phenomena of biological activities in ecosystems and is also influencial to ecosystem functions. Recent and future climate change would be reflected in phenology of organisms, biological interactions and ecosystem functions, and therefore it is the key aspect in long-term ecological studies. We propose to link the phenological observations over LTER sites in countries, regions and the world. In -situ observation network would then be linked with Earth observation initiatives and networks. In Japan we have established “Phenological Eyes Network (PEN)” in 2003, and it works to link observation networks (JaLTER, JapanFlux, J-BON )and institutes (JAXA, JAMSTEC). www.pheno-eye.org Recommendation : “Phenology” networks in ILTER Existing local phenomena/data need to be examined together, along the environmental gradients and changes, by builing multidisciplinary and cross-scale networks. (1)General and easy-to-build observation by cameras. (2)Canopy-level optical property and camera information gained on canopy towers to link with satellite remote sensing and/or forest CO 2 flux. (3)Leaf-canopy-landscape level observations to explore remote sensing of biodiversity and ecosystem functions. (Muraoka et al., 2013; AP-BON book, Springer) PEN camera spectroradiometer (Muraoka et al. 2013, J Plant Ecology) “Satellite Ecology” initiative for cross-scale observations Research Topic Japan Long-term Ecological Research Network (JaLTER) Report for ILTER-CC meeting, Chile, 2014 Activity summary during 2013-2014 Japan Long-term Ecological Research Network (JaLTER) Member sites (April 2014) Core sites 20 forest 12 coast, marine 6 lake 2 Associate sites 36 forest 20 grassland 6 coast, marine 6 lake 3 crop 1 56 sites JaLTER site network (April 2014) JaLTER projects (1)Integration of biodiversity, ecosystem functions and environmental information (GRENE project: with DIAS, JapanFlux) carbon/nitrogen dynamics by biogeochemical research, CO 2 flux observation, and ecosystem modeling (2) GCOM-C RA (collaboration with JAXA, JapanFlux, JAMSTEC) development of data analysis algorithm (NEP, NPP, LAI, vegetation biomass) for a new earth observation satellite (GCOM-C: Global Change Observation Mission – Climate) (3) Evaluation of biodiversity – functions – ecosystem services plant (leaf) traits, ecosystem functions, and remote sensing forest structure and pollination services, etc. Efforts for activating network activities Self-evaluation of member sites (autumn 2014) - Scientific activities - Educational programs - Outreach efforts to public Develop ‘ JaLTER Strategic plan ’ by future planning committee - Scientific scopes and objectives - Educational effects - Collaborations with other networks National committees and meetings - Steering committee meeting (May 2014) - Site-representatives meeting (May 2014) -Inforamtion management committee meeting(May 2014) -All scientists meeting (28 -30 Sep., Ashu site) Data registration camp Steering committee meeting Science program (GRENE project, others) Database progress http://db.cger.nies.go.jp/JaLTER/metacat/ JaLTER DB is an infrastructure for data-sharing: - Since 2009 - 126 datasets are registered as of Nov. 2014. - All datasets are publicly accessible. Two types of data are stored: - Data from Each JaLTER site - Data from Ecol. Res. Data Papers Assistant system for data registration Web site JaLTER DB provides data-sharing capability for Ecol. Res. Data Papers. Data repository  June 2-4 2014  Philippines  90 participants  Pre-event of ILTER-EAP 10 th biennial meeting The workshop mainly aimed to provide an opportunity to learn the knowledge and technologies about research data management for members of Philippines LTER (PhiLTER) network. The 4 th ILTER-EAP Information Management Training Workshop Lecturers: Information managers of Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Japan and International LTER TOPICS: Outline of “Data Management” Tutorial of software tools Introduction of management systems of lecturers’ countries For more detail, see “DIWPA News Letter No.31” http://diwpa.ecology.kyoto-u.ac.jp/newsletter/no.31.pdf JaLTER DB for ER Data Papers Coming Plan Tsungai et al. 2014. Quantifying the effects of clear-cutting and strip- cutting on nitrate dynamics in a forested watershed using triple oxygen isotopes as tracers. Biogeosciences 11: 5411-5424 Steering committee Chair: Tsutom Hiura (Hokkaido Univ.) Vice Chair: Nobuhito Ohte (Kyoto Univ.),Noboru Okuda(RIHN) Information Management CommitteeChair: Nobuko Saigusa (NIES) Scientific Committee Chair : Hiroyuki Muraoka (Gifu Univ.) Secretary-general: Tsutomu Enoki (Kyushu Univ.) Public Relations: Hideaki Shibata & Masahiro Nakaoka (Hokkaido Univ.) Accountant: Tatsuro Nakaji (Hokkaido Univ.)