note the dates below: Meaning "tract of land with its distinguishing characteristics" is from 1886.landscape (v.)<http://etymonline.com/index.php?term=landscape&allowed_in_frame=0> [image: Look up landscape at Dictionary.com]<http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=landscape>"to lay out lawns, gardens, etc., plant trees for the sake of beautification," by 1916, from landscape<http://etymonline.com/index.php?term=landscape&allowed_in_frame=0>(n). Related: Landscaped; landscaping.
On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM, David M. Lawrence <[email protected]> wrote: > I fundamentally disagree. I work with words, so meanings are very > important to me, and I do not think there is any popular confusion between > the noun usage of "landscape" and the verb usage. > > So let's try to avoid manufacturing such confusion now. > > Later, > > Dave > > > On 5/27/2013 3:15 PM, David L. McNeely wrote: > >> ---- Wayne Tyson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The etymology of the term "landscape" means "to scrape the land." Not >>> much >>> to do with ecology. Yes, I know that the word has come to mean something >>> else, but it interferes with public understanding of the fundamental >>> opposition of landscaping with ecosystems. >>> >>> It may be futile, but I'm gonna keep on griping about it. >>> >> Good for you Wayne. Every field needs at least 2-3 capable curmudgeons. >> And, the English language needs an overseer or two to help keep it true to >> its roots (howsomever diverse those roots might be). >> >> FWIW, I agree with you regarding Landscape Ecology. I recall having a >> conversation with a landscape ecologist who worked at Grand Canyon National >> Park some years back. He mentioned to me that his mother called him the >> Grand Canyon's gardener. >> >> We really should have a less ambiguous term to apply to this work. >> >> David McNeely >> >>> WT >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "David Inouye" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:31 AM >>> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Job: National Coordinator for the Landscape >>> Conservation >>> Cooperatives initiative, USFWS >>> >>> >>> This is a heads up for those who might be interested in applying for the >>>> position of National Coordinator for the Landscape Conservation >>>> Cooperatives initiative. Doug Austen has announced his departure, and >>>> the >>>> FWS will shortly post the position in USA JOBS. >>>> >>>> We believe the posting will be only open for two weeks. The following >>>> infomation should be helpful in locating the position, but regular users >>>> of USAJobs will know that the published title might not match exactly >>>> what >>>> the position title is.... >>>> >>>> USFWS Title: National Landscape Conservation Coordinator >>>> >>>> OPM Title: Fish and Wildlife Administrator >>>> >>>> Series and Grade: GS-0480, Series 15 >>>> >>>> Duty Location: Washington, DC (Arlington, VA, is actual office location) >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- >>>> No virus found in this message. >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 10.0.1432 / Virus Database: 3162/5828 - Release Date: 05/16/13 >>>> >>>> -- >> David McNeely >> > > -- > ------------------------------**------------------------ > David M. Lawrence | Home: (804) 559-9786 > 6467 Hanna Drive | Cell: (804) 305-5234 > Mechanicsville, VA 23111 | Email: [email protected] > USA | http: http://fuzzo.com > ------------------------------**------------------------ > > "All drains lead to the ocean." -- Gill, Finding Nemo > > "We have met the enemy and he is us." -- Pogo > > "No trespassing > 4/17 of a haiku" -- Richard Brautigan >
