The Biogeography Specialty Group (BSG) of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) was formed to promote interaction among biogeographers, stimulate active research and teaching development in biogeography, and facilitate the exchange of ideas. "While the majority of our members are North American geographers, the BSG is open to all who are so interested. We strive to exchange ideas and news with the entire international/interdisciplinary community of biogeographers" (M. DeMers, The Biogeographer).

The BSG engages in a variety of activities to these ends, including sponsoring special sessions, student paper sessions, and field trips at the annual conventions of our parent organization (AAG), and granting student research awards in biogeographic endeavors.

The Biogeographer is the newsletter of the BSG and is issued four times a year (May, August, November, and February). The editor (Michael DeMers) welcomes news, comments and suggestions from all members of the BSG. In fact, the success of the newsletter depends on such contributions. The Biogeographer circulates to over 300 people with diverse specialties and backgrounds but sharing a common interest in the distribution and abundance of living organisms. (blurb borrowed from The Biogeographer, M. DeMers, editor)

Send comments to f_precht@fre.fsu.umd.edu Francis (Bud) Precht
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