Several field positions are available to participate in studies of
vegetation response to structural-retention harvests in forests of the
Pacific Northwest.
DESCRIPTION: Crews will assist with vegetation sampling as part of the
Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) experiment, a
large-scale study of structural-retention harvest in forests of western
Oregon and Washington. Information about DEMO and our vegetation studies
in particular, can be found at our Web site:
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.demo/
Field sites are in the western Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon.
Crews will sample permanent plots in experimental harvest units to
characterize changes in vegetation composition and structure.
Responsibilities will include identifying understory plant species,
estimating plant abundance, and measuring coarse woody debris and ground
conditions.
These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or recent
graduates who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or
professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. The nature of the
work requires extended periods in the field (up to 8 consecutive days).
QUALIFICATIONS: Previous field experience in sampling forest understory
or other vegetation; familiarity with the flora of western Oregon and
Washington; ability to utilize taxonomic keys and to collect and catalogue
plant specimens.
We seek individuals who can attend to details, have legible handwriting,
can work long hours under strenuous field conditions (e.g., steep slopes,
dense vegetation, and inclement weather), and can work and live
cooperatively with others.
SALARY: $12.00/hr or more depending on qualifications/past experience
DURATION: 20 June to 19 September 2008
TO APPLY SEND THE FOLLOWING:
* a HANDWRITTEN cover letter that includes information about your
interests and qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone
numbers, and email addresses of two references.
* a typewritten resume
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Shelley Evans, College of Forest Resources, Box 352100, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2100
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Phone: 206-543-9792
