[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internships in Conservation With Federal Agencies in western U.S.A.
Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous. As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 over 5 months and will attend an all expenses-paid week- long training workshop at the Grand Canyon National Park. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org
[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Paid Internships at the Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden is 385 acres of natural beauty with 24 gardens and three native habitat areas. The second most visited public garden in the United States, it has more than 2.3 million plants of 8,800 taxa, the largest collection in the Upper Midwest. The Garden, which is a recognized center of education, research, and conservation, has a respected internship program. Interns gain hands-on experience in the areas of education, horticulture, or research. In addition, as part of their training, interns are required to attend educational programming to broaden their general exposure to public horticulture and research. The educational component consists of lectures, field trips, and workshops offered through the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Most interns work between 37.5 and 40 hours per week at $9 per hour. Housing is not provided. However, assistance in finding local accommodations is given. Interns are ultimately responsible for finding housing. International students are accepted. The following 2010 Internships are now open to applicants: Horticulture Internship Production Greenhouse and Nursery Internship Plant Propagation Internship Plant Evaluation Internship Public Relations Internship Community Gardening Internship For full descriptions, application requirements, and online application: www.chicagobotanic.org/internship
[ECOLOG-L] CLM Internship Program now accepting applications for paid internships!
Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous. As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 over 5 months and will attend an all expenses-paid week- long training workshop at the Grand Canyon National Park. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/
[ECOLOG-L] CLM Internship Program now accepting applications for paid internships!
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2010! Apply online at www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/ Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management and conservation. Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous - as a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 over 5 months and will attend an all expenses-paid week-long training workshop at the Grand Canyon National Park. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Conservation and Land Management Paid Internships Western US
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2009! Apply online at www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/ Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include monitoring or assessing threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 and will attend an all expenses-paid week long training workshop. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit our website: www.clminternship.org
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Ecology Internships Western US
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2009! Apply online at http://www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/ Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include monitoring or assessing threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 and will attend an all expenses-paid week long training workshop. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Botany, Wildlife Paid Internships
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2009! Apply online at http://www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/ Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include monitoring or assessing threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 and will attend an all expenses-paid week long training workshop. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/
[ECOLOG-L] CLM Internship Program now accepting applications for paid internships!
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2009! Apply online at http://www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/ ! Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include monitoring or assessing threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend of $11,000 and will attend an all expenses-paid week long training workshop. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://www.clminternship.org http://www.clminternship.org/ !
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Botany Internship in Richfield, Utah
The qualified applicant will have a recent degree in conservation, biological sciences, or similar fields and will show enthusiasm, independence and a strong work ethic. Applicant must have advanced GIS experience. Basic knowledge of Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Seed Biology, Plant Anatomy, and Agrostology is required. Technical writing experience would be desirable as well as interest in land management and applied conservation practices. The successful candidate will be given training for the specific tasks that need to be accomplished. Possible projects may include locating, inventorying, and monitoring native plant populations for the purpose of collecting seeds for the Seeds of Success and Native Seeds for Restoration programs; native seed planting and research; brochure development (development and design of a brochure to highlight the needs of cacti species in South Eastern Utah) to promote environmental education in regard to our native flora; seed cleaning to assist the Great Basin Research and Seed Warehouse in Ephraim, Utah and Wilderness Study Area monitoring. Stipend: $750 per pay period (every two weeks) Length of internship: Five or ten months Please send a letter of interest, resume, official education transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: CLM Internship mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 The Chicago Botanic Garden Conservation and Land Management Program began in 2001 as a partnership with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), was an internship program with 17 positions. In 2004, the National Park Service (NPS) joined the program and in 2006 the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) followed. Approximately 100 interns per year are now trained for conservation and land management work through this award-winning program.
[ECOLOG-L] Immediate Opening for Science Graduates in Plant Taxonomy, Botany; Paid Internship in Richfield, Utah
This is a 5-10 month paid internship sponsored by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program received the 2007 Leadership Award from the Plant Conservation Alliance. The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Seed Biology, Plant Anatomy, and Agrostology. Technical writing experience is desirable. Additional training will be provided as the work necessitates. Projects include: inventorying and monitoring rare plants; native seed collecting, cleaning, planting and research; brochure development; and herbarium maintenance. This work will strengthen applied land-management and leadership skills, and provide valuable work experience in preparation for an all important role a possible future land stewards. Last year interns participated in monitoring several Wilderness Study Areas with the Recreation Team. Only one position remains. Will remain open until filled. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/
[ECOLOG-L] Botanical Wildlife Paid Internship - Las Cienegas NCA, Ironwood Forest NM, and San Pedro Riparian NCA
BLM, NLCS (Las Cienegas NCA, Ironwood Forest NM, and San Pedro Riparian NCA) Botanical/Wildlife Intern. This is a 5-10 month position available immediately to the qualified applicant. Salary is $750.00 every two weeks. Position will remain open until filled. The BLM Tucson Field Office NLCS Botanical/Wildlife intern will help improve understanding and management of three National Landscape System (NLCS) units located within BLM's Tucson, Arizona Field Office. Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (NCA) was designated in 2000 and is a high desert grassland with significant wetland and riparian resources. It supports nine endangered species and has become nationally recognized for its on-the-ground problem solving. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) was designated in 1988 and is a valuable perennial system supporting a vigorous riparian community which is vital habitat for nearly 400 avian, 81 mammalian, and 43 reptiles/amphibian species. The SPRNCA also contains internationally significant Clovis, archaic, Spanish settlement, and historic resource sites. The Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) was established in 2000 and lies in the heart of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem in southern Arizona, and is a unique scenic area of rolling desert and ironwood woodlands including the Silverbell, Waterman, Sawtooth, and Roskruge Mountains. The IFNM contains habitat for two endangered species as well as several other species of concern. Our wide range of ongoing projects offer experience in mapping invasive plant species, monitoring riparian and upland vegetation, identifying marsh and grassland plants, monitoring native fish populations and fish and wildlife habitats, coordinating community involvement, using GIS software to create maps and analyze data, and more. Internship Focus and main duties will include: Invasive Plant Mapping and Early Detection Weed Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and Ironwood Forest National Monument-The Sonoran Institute, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and Bureau of Land Management are working cooperatively to map invasive plants on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area and Ironwood Forest National Monument. On Las Cienegas NCA, focal species for mapping include but are not limited to tamarisk (Tamarix sp.), Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense), Sahara mustard (Brassica tournefortii), and Malta starthistle (Centaurea melitensis). On Ironwood Forest National Monument, the focal species include buffelgrass ( Pennisetum ciliare ), fountaingrass (Pennisetum setaceum), and Sahara mustard. The intern will learn basic principles of GIS and methodology for using Pocket PCs for data collection. On Las Cienegas NCA, survey areas will focus on the riparian area surrounding Cienega Creek and roadside areas along Arizona Highways 82 and 83. On Ironwood Forest National Monument, survey areas will focus on Waterman Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern which supports the endangered Nichol's Turk's Head Cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. nicholii), and along major transportation routes. The abundance and location of target exotic plant species will be mapped following the North American Invasive Plant Mapping Standards (NAWMA 2002). Any observations of the target species will be mapped using TDS Recon units equipped with HGIS and an integrated GPS to produce ArcMap shapefiles. Individual target plants will be mapped as points and areas over 5 m in diameter will be mapped as polygons. Multiple species can be recorded in a polygon and for each species a percent cover class will be assigned. Vegetation Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA-The Nature Conservancy, Bureau of Land Management, and Sonoita Valley Planning Partnership are working cooperatively to implement an ongoing ecological monitoring program on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Annual summer fieldwork includes mapping perennial stream flow and monitoring riparian vegetation in Cienega Creek. This intern would take the lead on mapping the distribution of endangered Huachuca water umbel along this creek. Annual fall fieldwork will include measuring changes in grassland plant cover, composition and health, and using this data to help inform grazing decision-making. Native Fish Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and San Pedro Riparian NCA-Native Fish Monitoring is conducted each Fall on Las Cienegas and San Pedro in order to track the status and trend of native fish populations as well as to check for presence of any invasive species. The intern will work with the BLM Fisheries Biologist on these monitoring efforts and will gain experience with monitoring equipment, techniques and native fish identification. Other research and management projects which the intern may participate in include inventorying ponds and springs for invasive plant and animal species, tracking how grasses and shrubs respond to mesquite thinning treatments, monitoring refuge habitats for endangered frogs, monitoring two
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internship, Seed Collecting, Rawlins, Wyoming BLM Field Office
Great opportunity available immediately with the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, sponsored jointly by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This is an excellent opportunity to sharpen and increase vegetation identification and survey/ monitoring skills. Basic knowledge of ArcGis would be helpful. Intern will use ArcMap 9. Major duties will be the collection of seeds for the Seeds-of-Success program within the BLM, Rawlins Field Office (with limited collections around Wyoming). The successful candidate will have the ability to identify native plants/weeds in sagebrush steppe, mountain shrub and Salt desert communities of the Wyoming basin and intermountain west; knowledge of vegetation sampling techniques; skill in plant collection and pressing; ability to key unknown plants using dichotomous keys and herbarium samples; ability to occasionally work independently in remote places and harsh environments; ability to drive off-road 4X4 vehicles with standard transmissions; ability to navigate using map/orientation skills; skill in using GPS and GIS. This is a 5-10 month internship, depending upon the needs of the field office. Position will remain open until filled. Salary $750.00 every two weeks. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internship Sagebrush-Sage-Grouse Project Glasgow, Montana
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. The primary task will be large-scale sagebrush/sage-grouse habitat characterization, assessment and delineation at the BLM field office in Glasgow, Montana. Desired qualifications: Plant ID, GIS, GPS experience. Data collection and field work experience. 4 wheel drive experience. Additional skills desired: Bird ID, Bird banding experience, manual transmission skills. The successful candidate will be given good exposure to other BLM programs in the region including riparian monitoring, archaeology, range management and recreation. The internship lasts for 5-10 months depending on the needs of the field office. Position will remain open until filled. Follow this link for more information and details regarding application submission. Good Luck! http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Paid internship available in the BLM Field Office in Malta, Montana.
The award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden and the National Park Service. We now have a paid internship available in the BLM Field Office in Malta, Montana. The successful candidate will collect monitoring data on reclamation of newly drilled oil and gas wells. Knowledge, education and/or experience in western rangelands plant identification and soils would be helpful, but not necessary. Knowledge/ability to read topographic maps, experience in using GPS equipment helpful. This is a 5-10 month position depending upon the needs of the office. Science graduates may visit our website for further information and how to apply: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Taxonomy, Botany; Paid Internship in Richfield, Utah
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. Position will last 5-10 months depending upon the needs of the field office. The successful candidate must have basic knowledge of Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Seed Biology, Plant Anatomy, and Agrostology. Technical writing experience is desirable. Additional training will be provided as the work necessitates. Projects include: inventorying and monitoring rare plants; native seed collecting, cleaning, planting and research; brochure development; and herbarium maintenance. Last year interns participated in monitoring several Wilderness Study Areas with the Recreation Team. Only one position remains. Will remain open until filled. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Botany Internship, Carson City, Nevada
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. As part of the Seeds of Success Program, botany fellows will be working within the Carson City Field Office area. This area encompasses 5.5 million acres with a varied landscape made up of: coniferous forests of the Eastern Sierra Nevada; pinion-juniper woodlands/sagebrush dominated areas; and salt desert shrub dominated areas. Local ecosystems include: sand dunes, alkali playas, meadows, and areas recovering from wildfire. Duties: Work as part of the Seeds of Success program to collect seeds from native plants within the Carson City Field Office Area. Locate areas with sufficient plants of the targeted species to make seed collections from. Identify, collect, press and mount vegetation on herbarium sheets, to be used as voucher specimens for each of the species of interest. Participate with other seasonal staff in the collection of seed from the species of interest. Use GPS/GIS to map vegetation collection areas. Assist BLM staff with other conservation field work and habitat degradation monitoring. Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of plant biology, with the ability to identify plants down to the species level using appropriate botany manuals and keys. Knowledge of Great Basin vegetation is a plus, but that knowledge may also be gained while on the job. Knowledge of seed collection techniques (training will be done at Field Office or other locations). Ability to operate an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) -training and safety certification can be provided by the Field office as needed. This is a 5-10 month position depending on the needs of the field office. Position will remain open until filled. For further information and how to apply, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Seed Collecting, Rock Springs Wyoming BLM Field Office Paid Internship
Great opportunity available immediately in the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, sponsored jointly by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This is an excellent opportunity to sharpen and increase vegetation identification and survey/ monitoring skills. Basic knowledge of ArcGis would be helpful. Intern will use ArcMap 9. Major duties will be the collection of seeds for the Seeds-of-Success program within the BLM, Rock Springs Field Office (with limited collections around Wyoming). The successful candidate will have the ability to identify native plants/weeds in sagebrush steppe, mountain shrub and Salt desert communities of the Wyoming basin and intermountain west; knowledge of vegetation sampling techniques; skill in plant collection and pressing; ability to key unknown plants using dichotomous keys and herbarium samples; ability to occasionally work independently in remote places and harsh environments; ability to drive off-road 4X4 vehicles with standard transmissions; ability to navigate using map/orientation skills; skill in using GPS and GIS. Position will remain open until filled. Duration 5-10 months, depending on the needs of the field office. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] BLM, NLCS (Las Cienegas NCA, Ironwood Forest NM, and San Pedro Riparian NCA) Botanical/Wildlife Intern
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. Open to science graduates. Position is five to ten months in duration and will remain open until filled. The BLM Tucson Field Office NLCS Botanical/Wildlife intern will help improve understanding and management of three National Landscape System (NLCS) units located within BLM's Tucson, Arizona Field Office. Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (NCA) was designated in 2000 and is a high desert grassland with significant wetland and riparian resources. It supports nine endangered species and has become nationally recognized for its on-the-ground problem solving. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) was designated in 1988 and is a valuable perennial system supporting a vigorous riparian community which is vital habitat for nearly 400 avian, 81 mammalian, and 43 reptiles/amphibian species. The SPRNCA also contains internationally significant Clovis, archaic, Spanish settlement, and historic resource sites. The Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) was established in 2000 and lies in the heart of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem in southern Arizona, and is a unique scenic area of rolling desert and ironwood woodlands including the Silverbell, Waterman, Sawtooth, and Roskruge Mountains. The IFNM contains habitat for two endangered species as well as several other species of concern. Our wide range of ongoing projects offer experience in mapping invasive plant species, monitoring riparian and upland vegetation, identifying marsh and grassland plants, monitoring native fish populations and fish and wildlife habitats, coordinating community involvement, using GIS software to create maps and analyze data, and more. Internship Focus and main duties will include: Invasive Plant Mapping and Early Detection Weed Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and Ironwood Forest National Monument; Vegetation Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA; and Native Fish Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and San Pedro Riparian NCA. Other research and management projects which the intern may participate in include inventorying ponds and springs for invasive plant and animal species, tracking how grasses and shrubs respond to mesquite thinning treatments, monitoring refuge habitats for endangered frogs, monitoring two endangered fish species and their habitats, monitoring the endangered Kearny blue star in the Baboquivari Wilderness, and monitoring flowering agaves that support endangered nectar-feeding bats. Because this site has attracted research partners from around the region, additional mentoring is available from three BLM staff biologists, an ecologist from The Nature Conservancy, and monitoring staff from the Sonoran Institute and the National Park Service. The intern will be working in the Sonoran Desert region in the summer and fall. Doing fieldwork in this unique mix of grassland, streams, and desert is a great experience but does pose challenges. Hazards which may be encountered include high temperatures, rugged terrain, summer monsoon thunderstorms and flooding, poisonous snakes and insects and illegal border activity. Daytime temperatures are regularly in the 90s and frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The intern will receive orientation and safety training for work under these conditions. For more information about our program and how to apply, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/reserach/training/clm_intership
[ECOLOG-L] Invasive plant management internship Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Copper Center, Alaska
The award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This paid internship opportunity for recent science graduates is available to start immediately for the qualified candidate. Position lasts five to ten months and posting will remain open until filled. For more information on our program and how to apply, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship Project Summary The successful candidate would support Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) located in Copper Center, Alaska in the realm of invasive plant management. Its status as the largest National Park nationwide makes surveying, monitoring, and information management critical and challenging for WRST when it comes to preventing the widespread establishment of invasive plants. Each summer, the park employs a Biological Science Technician to perform survey, control, monitoring, restoration, and educational work, but it has become apparent in recent years that there exists a backlog of data management tasks in addition to fieldwork, each of which would be too much for one employee to accomplish. Therefore, the intern is necessary to support the technician with invasive plant management efforts in the field and the park Botanist with data management efforts in the office. Fieldwork would consist of surveying and monitoring infestations using an established data collection protocol for a Trimble GPS unit, controlling small populations of plants and directing volunteer crews for control of larger populations, and collecting seeds for revegetation of disturbed lands. Skills to be taught and utilized include GPS-based data collection, plant identification and specimen vouchering, and data processing and quality control.
[ECOLOG-L] Field work in wildlife, recreation, range and watershed/riparian programs in Cody, Wyoming
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. We are currently looking for recent science graduates with experience working with GIS/Arcview databases and GPS receivers for habitat, vegetation, and riparian monitoring and inventory work in the BLM Field Office located in Cody, Wyoming. Additional responsibilities include noxious weed and invasive plant management for the Yellowtail Habitat Area and surrounding BLM lands as well as weed and treatment areas mapping. Experience in identification of plant, wildlife, and weed species or ability to learn is needed. Some experience in doing field work to collect resource management information is helpful. This is a five to ten month paid internship that may be extended depending on needs of the field office. Position will remain open until filled. For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Fire Ecology, Reclamation, Botany Paid BLM Internship in Rawlins, Wyoming
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This opportunity will fill quickly so we suggest you don't delay. For the successful candidate, duties will include monitoring terrestrial habitat including the collection, evaluation and reporting of terrestrial wildlife and plant habitat (including Special Status Species, i.e. Sage Grouse, Pygmy rabbit, Mountain Plover, Black-footed ferret, Blowout penstemon) and many other sage steppe dependant species; monitoring areas of gas and oil disturbances to determine the success of reclamation practices and to document the effectiveness of native plant re-establishment; assisting the fire ecologist in monitoring the effects of range and forest improvement projects to determine success of projects; and monitoring changes and effects to plant and wildlife communities as a result of manipulations from fire, chemical and mechanical treatments. The intern will also work with application of shrub/grass vegetation treatments: this will entail aspects of project planning, restoration seed collection, monitoring and assessment of gas and oil related disturbances as well as prescribed fire and range improvement monitoring. Treatments will benefit wildlife species, botanical resources, threatened, endangered or BLM special status species of plants and animals, watershed health, livestock grazing, wild horse habitat and multiple resource needs. Projects will contribute to over 1000 acres that promote growth and/or vigor of sage-steppe, salt desert shrub and or aspen/mountain shrub vegetation types specifically to benefit wild horse and livestock grazing, wildlife /plant habitat and watershed health. Intern involvement will include aspects of project planning, monitoring and environmental assessments, work preparation, supply acquisitions, cleanup at completion, GIS/GPS support, data management, contracts/interagency agreements. Information is used to implemented management goals and objectives at a landscape scale. For further information about this valuable program, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship To apply please send your resume, cover letter, college transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Ecology Field Internship, Arcata, California
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the US Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. We are currently looking to fill this position as soon as a qualified candidate is found, so we suggest if you are interested you don't delay. The position will remain open until filled. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management and conservation. The successful candidate will be mentored by three leading biologists in the following fields. Wildlife: Approximately one month will be spent conducting marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl surveys. Fisheries: Approximately one month will be spent conducting water quality sampling and collecting aquatic invertebrate samples. Botany : Approximately three months will be spent making seed collections and field office website updates (includes creating a section about major ongoing projects in botany), conducting invasive weed inventory, mapping, and manual eradication, assisting with grazing allotment monitoring, and preparing field office herbarium data for submission to the Jepson herbarium. For more information about our program and for application instructions, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship To apply please send your resume, cover letter, college transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Field Internship, Jarbidge, Idaho
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This position will remain open for recent college graduates until filled. Botanical skills are needed to identify plant species and collect herbarium specimens. The successful candidate must be able to conduct fieldwork independently and as part of a team at remote sites. Additional skills needed include map-reading, hiking, and operating a 4-wheel drive vehicle; ability to document sensitive plant locations using a GPS unit and to download files into GIS. Duties include: Monitoring of BLM sensitive plant populations (Chaenactis stevioides, Ipomopsis polycladon, Astragalus purshii v. ophiogenes, Lepidium papilliferum, Glyptopleura marginata, Pediocactus simpsonii, Eriogonum shockleyi v. shockleyi, Eriogonum ochrocephalum v. calcareum, and one sensitive soil lichen.); Inventory sensitive plant species habitat for occurrence (L. papilliferum, Astragalus tetrapterus, A. atratus var. inseptus, A. yoder-williamsii, Erigeron latus, Phacelia minutissima, Eriogonum palmerii, and several species of sensitive soil lichens); Plant specimen collection for inclusion in the Jarbidge Herbarium; Plant photo collection for use in the Idaho BLM plant photo archive and the National PLANTS database; vegetation community mapping; Biological soil crust community data collection; Fire Transect Monitoring in five vegetation communities (serviceberry, mountain mahogany, bitterbrush, ceanothus, aspen) and three burn intensities (high, medium, low); and Riparian monitoring. For further program information and how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship
[ECOLOG-L] Seed Collecting, Rawlins, Wyoming BLM Field Office Paid Internship
Great opportunity available immediately in the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, sponsored jointly by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This is an excellent opportunity to sharpen and increase vegetation identification and survey/ monitoring skills. Basic knowledge of ArcGis would be helpful. Intern will use ArcMap 9. Major duties will be the collection of seeds for the Seeds-of-Success program within the BLM, Rawlins Field Office (with limited collections around Wyoming) The successful candidate will have the ability to identify native plants/weeds in sagebrush steppe, mountain shrub and Salt desert communities of the Wyoming basin and intermountain west; knowledge of vegetation sampling techniques; skill in plant collection and pressing; ability to key unknown plants using dichotomous keys and herbarium samples; ability to occasionally work independently in remote places and harsh environments; ability to drive off-road 4X4 vehicles with standard transmissions; ability to navigate using map/orientation skills; skill in using GPS and GIS. Position will remain open until filled. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/apply
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Botany Internship, Carson City, Nevada
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. As part of the Seeds of Success Program, botany fellows will be working within the Carson City Field Office area. This area encompasses 5.5 million acres with a varied landscape made up of: coniferous forests of the Eastern Sierra Nevada; pinion-juniper woodlands/sagebrush dominated areas; and salt desert shrub dominated areas. Local ecosystems include: sand dunes, alkali playas, meadows, and areas recovering from wildfire. Duties: Work as part of the Seeds of Success program to collect seeds from native plants within the Carson City Field Office Area. Locate areas with sufficient plants of the targeted species to make seed collections from. Identify, collect, press and mount vegetation on herbarium sheets, to be used as voucher specimens for each of the species of interest. Participate with other seasonal staff in the collection of seed from the species of interest. Use GPS/GIS to map vegetation collection areas. Assist BLM staff with other conservation field work and habitat degradation monitoring. Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of plant biology, with the ability to identify plants down to the species level using appropriate botany manuals and keys. Knowledge of Great Basin vegetation is a plus, but that knowledge may also be gained while on the job. Knowledge of seed collection techniques (training will be done at Field Office or other locations). Ability to operate an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) -training and safety certification can be provided by the Field office as needed. For further information please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, official education transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Field Internship, Arcata, California
This is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management and conservation. The successful candidate will be mentored by three leading biologists in the following fields. Wildlife: Approximately one month will be spent conducting marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl surveys. Fisheries: Approximately one month will be spent conducting water quality sampling and collecting aquatic invertebrate samples. Botany : Approximately three months will be spent making seed collections and field office website updates (includes creating a section about major ongoing projects in botany), conducting invasive weed inventory, mapping, and manual eradication, assisting with grazing allotment monitoring, and preparing field office herbarium data for submission to the Jepson herbarium. The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the US Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. We are currently looking to fill this position as soon as a qualified candidate is found, so we suggest if you are interested you don't delay. The position will remain open until filled. For more information about our program and for application instructions, please visit our website: www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship To apply please send your resume, cover letter, college transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Taxonomy, Botany; Paid Internship in Richfield, Utah
Paid internship sponsored by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Seed Biology, Plant Anatomy, and Agrostology. Technical writing experience is desirable. Additional training will be provided as the work necessitates. Projects include: inventorying and monitoring rare plants; native seed collecting, cleaning, planting and research; brochure development; and herbarium maintenance. Last year interns participated in monitoring several Wilderness Study Areas with the Recreation Team. Only one position remains. Will remain open until filled. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/apply
[ECOLOG-L] Seed Collecting, Rock Springs Wyoming BLM Field Office Paid Internship
Great opportunity available immediately in the Conservation and Land Management Program, sponsored jointly by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This is an excellent opportunity to sharpen and increase vegetation identification and survey/ monitoring skills. Basic knowledge of ArcGis would be helpful. Intern will use ArcMap 9. Major duties will be the collection of seeds for the Seeds-of-Success program within the BLM, Rock Springs Field Office (with limited collections around Wyoming). The successful candidate will have the ability to identify native plants/weeds in sagebrush steppe, mountain shrub and Salt desert communities of the Wyoming basin and intermountain west; knowledge of vegetation sampling techniques; skill in plant collection and pressing; ability to key unknown plants using dichotomous keys and herbarium samples; ability to occasionally work independently in remote places and harsh environments; ability to drive off-road 4X4 vehicles with standard transmissions; ability to navigate using map/orientation skills; skill in using GPS and GIS. Position will remain open until filled. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/apply
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Field Internship, Spokane, Washington
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the US Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. We are currently looking to fill this position as soon as a qualified candidate is found, so we suggest if you are interested you don't delay. The successful candidate will conduct grazing monitoring in habitat occupied by the Federally Threatened plant species Silene spaldingii. They will assist with re-inventory on parcels that have not been surveyed for 10 years or longer, and demographic monitoring of Silene spaldingii sites. Skills needed for this work include using GPS devices, ability to identify vascular plants using a dichotomous key, and ability to learn monitoring protocols. In addition, skills in data collection and record maintenance are needed. The selectee will need to be able to hike in rough terrain and be willing and able to work alone in the field, once trained. Secondary tasks include wildland seed collection and plant nursery work. There may also be opportunities to assist with various wildlife surveys throughout the field season. For more information and directions to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/apply
[ECOLOG-L] Field inventory and coordination of restoration plans for the Sandy watershed Salem, Oregon Cascades Resource Area
Paid internship sponsored by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. The qualified candidate would be responsible for field inventory and preparation of restoration plans for the Sandy watershed. Use of GIS to identify areas in need of restoration and create maps for planning purposes. One site in particular, Portland General Electric dam (Marmot Dam), was recently removed and the site needs to be restored. PGE is doing the work based on our inputs and will be planting natives. The successful candidate will coordinate this project beginning this fall/winter when planting occurs and perhaps establish some native seed sources on that site for the rest of the watershed. Assist in coordinating efforts for outreach and education between multiple groups in native plant plans following extensive weed removal efforts. Depending upon interest, the intern may become directly involved in grant writing, which is an extremely valuable learning experience. Position will remain open until filled. For further program information or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/apply
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internship Sagebrush-Sage-Grouse Project Glasgow, Montana
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This opportunity will fill quickly so we suggest you don't delay. The primary task will be large-scale sagebrush/sage-grouse habitat characterization, assessment and delineation at the BLM field office in Glasgow, Montana. Desired qualifications: Plant ID, GIS, GPS experience. Data collection and field work experience. 4 wheel drive experience. Additional bonus skills desired: Bird ID, Bird banding experience, manual transmission skills. In addition, you will be given good exposure to other BLM programs in the region including riparian monitoring, archaeology, range management and recreation. Follow this link for details regarding application submission. Good Luck! http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Botany Fellowship, Carson City, Nevada
This is a paid internship with our award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program, a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. This opportunity will fill quickly so we suggest you don't delay. As part of the Seeds of Success Program, botany fellows will be working within the Carson City Field Office area. This area encompasses 5.5 million acres with a varied landscape made up of: coniferous forests of the Eastern Sierra Nevada; pinion-juniper woodlands/sagebrush dominated areas; and salt desert shrub dominated areas. Local ecosystems include: sand dunes, alkali playas, meadows, and areas recovering from wildfire. Duties: Work as part of the Seeds of Success program to collect seeds from native plants within the Carson City Field Office Area. Locate areas with sufficient plants of the targeted species to make seed collections from. Identify, collect, press and mount vegetation on herbarium sheets, to be used as voucher specimens for each of the species of interest. Participate with other seasonal staff in the collection of seed from the species of interest. Use GPS/GIS to map vegetation collection areas. Assist BLM staff with other conservation field work and habitat degradation monitoring. Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of plant biology, with the ability to identify plants down to the species level using appropriate botany manuals and keys. Knowledge of Great Basin vegetation is a plus, but that knowledge may also be gained while on the job. Knowledge of seed collection techniques (training will be done at Field Office or other locations). Ability to operate an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) -training and safety certification can be provided by the Field office as needed. Please send a cover letter, resume, official education transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: CLM Internship mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022
[ECOLOG-L] Paid internships for graduates in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management and related fields
Please use this link for information on how to apply for a paid internship with our Conservation and Land Management Internship Program. Many great positions are still available in the western United States, but are filling quickly so please don't delay. We are looking for the best and brightest to further their education in a wide variety of ecology-related disciplines. Go to our website for further information and application details. http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/
[ECOLOG-L] For all Graduates in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science and Related Fields-Paid Internships Still Available
Please use this link for information on how to apply for a paid internship with our Conservation and Land Management Internship Program. Many great positions are still available in the western United States, but will fill quickly so we suggest you don't delay. Details regarding application submission will be found here, also. Good Luck! http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/
[ECOLOG-L] PAID INTERNSHIP YELLOWTAIL WEED MGMT IMPLEMENTATION Wyoming
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Assist the BLM's Cody Field Office, Cody, Wyoming, to implement an integrated Weed Management and Habitat improvement plan for the Yellowtail Habitat area and surrounding BLM managed lands in cooperation with Wyoming Game and Fish Department, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation . The successful candidate would work cooperatively within the established Coordinated Resource Management (CRM) group. Members include other federal and state agencies and local public that have partnered with BLM on this effort. Start date May 29, 2008 Duration 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] PLANT RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION PAID INTERNSHIP Moreno Valley, CA
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Knowledge of plant families, genera, and species is most important for these positions. Introduction to desert plant species will be provided by the mentor, but autonomy in plant identification in the field will be essential. Other species (e.g. bird, reptile) familiarity will be beneficial, but is not required. Many non-plant sensitive and listed species occur in the project areas. Three-fifths of the internship will be seed collection for restoration and conservation (depending on precipitation). Basic seed collection experience is preferred, but not required. Vegetation monitoring will include combinations of transect, quadrate, and point-line intersect protocols. Experience in or knowledge of these techniques is strongly desired. Geographic Information Systems: GPS dataloggers will be used for navigation and data collection. Any previous GPS experience is preferred, but not required. Start date May 29, 2008 Duration 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] AMPHIBIAN MONITORING Grand Junction, Colorado
The CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. The Grand Junction, Colorado Field Office seeks a qualified applicant to perform amphibian monitoring as well as monitoring usage of artificial kit fox dens within the Grand Junction Field Office. Amphibian monitoring has not been conducted in many years and artificial kit fox dens and escape structures have not been monitored for use since their installation in 2004. In addition to this monitoring the successful applicant would also participate in the Land Health Assessment Process, ESI, vegetation monitoring, riparian/stream surveys, range studies, and Oil Gas on-sites. Skills desired would be: previous experience conducting wildlife studies, especially amphibian studies, comfort in working both independently and within a group, enjoyment of outdoor field work in both rugged and remote areas, ability to read and navigate by map, ability to use a GPS unit create maps using ARCGIS. Primary work is with the Wildlife Biologist, but opportunities would be provided for participation in a myriad of activities that give a good overview of the Field Office setting and the challenge of many different resource issues. Start date: May 29, 2008. Duration approximately 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/clm
[ECOLOG-L] PLANT AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST PAID INTERNSHIP Tucson, Arizona
BLM, NLCS (Las Cienegas NCA, Ironwood Forest NM, and San Pedro Riparian NCA) Botanical/Wildlife Intern The CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. The BLM Tucson Field Office NLCS Botanical/Wildlife intern will help improve understanding and management of three National Landscape System (NLCS) units located within BLM's Tucson, Arizona Field Office. Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (NCA) was designated in 2000 and is a high desert grassland with significant wetland and riparian resources. It supports nine endangered species and has become nationally recognized for its on-the-ground problem solving. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) was designated in 1988 and is a valuable perennial system supporting a vigorous riparian community which is vital habitat for nearly 400 avian, 81 mammalian, and 43 reptiles/amphibian species. The SPRNCA also contains internationally significant Clovis, archaic, Spanish settlement, and historic resource sites. The Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) was established in 2000 and lies in the heart of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem in southern Arizona, and is a unique scenic area of rolling desert and ironwood woodlands including the Silverbell, Waterman, Sawtooth, and Roskruge Mountains. The IFNM contains habitat for two endangered species as well as several other species of concern. Our wide range of ongoing projects offer experience in mapping invasive plant species, monitoring riparian and upland vegetation, identifying marsh and grassland plants, monitoring native fish populations and fish and wildlife habitats, coordinating community involvement, using GIS software to create maps and analyze data, and more. Internship Focus and main duties will include: Invasive Plant Mapping and Early Detection Weed Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and Ironwood Forest National Monument Vegetation Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA Native Fish Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and San Pedro Riparian NCA Other research and management projects which the intern may participate in include inventorying ponds and springs for invasive plant and animal species, tracking how grasses and shrubs respond to mesquite thinning treatments, monitoring refuge habitats for endangered frogs, monitoring two endangered fish species and their habitats, monitoring the endangered Kearny blue star in the Baboquivari Wilderness, and monitoring flowering agaves that support endangered nectar-feeding bats. Start date: May 29, 2008. Duration approximately 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/clm
[ECOLOG-L] WILDLIFE MONITORING and ROAD/TRAIL INVENTORY PAID INTERNSHIP Pinedale, Wyoming
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Wildlife monitoring and road and trail density inventory. The work assigned to this intern position is dedicated to the inventory of roads and trails in areas of critical wildlife habitat typical of the intermountain west and Northern Rockies. The intern would spend at least 70% of the term in the field documenting the presence of BLM listed sensitive and big game wildlife species in conjunction with road and trail inventory and classification. Species specific monitoring and inventory protocol would be utilized as determined by the BLM and WYGF Department. The intern would also utilize GPS equipment, remote sensing and GIS technologies and WYG. The intern should be familiar with the application use of GPS, ARC Map and data base management. The interns would be assisted with the application of these technologies in addition to being trained in the safe operation of 4 WD vehicles and ATV's. The intern will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of staff specialists in range, wildlife, recreation and GIS. The project team will define the data collection methods and protocol for wildlife and road and trail inventory work. The combined data will be part of baseline data used in Resource Management Planning and other land use management decision processes for TE species and terrestrial habitat management. Opportunities to combine inventory and monitoring experiences in vegetation, soils, range and other natural resources will be incorporated as appropriate. Academic training and or interest in the natural sciences, social sciences and recreation will be helpful for fulfilling the work duties and satisfying intern needs. The project area is located in the high plains and beautiful mountains of the upper Green River Basin. Wildlife is abundant and the scenery is diverse. Interns should expect rugged terrain and all weather conditions. Interns should be self motivated and willing to work independently with minimal supervision. Our field office staff will strive to provide a diverse, safe and fun learning experience. Government housing provided at no cost to the intern. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-SAGE GROUSE HABITAT MAPPING PAID INTERNSHIP Wyoming
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. The intern selected for this position will be working in one of the BLM's busiest offices. The pace and workload provide for unprecedented opportunity to interact with experienced resource professionals and a variety of industry, agriculture and citizens' group stakeholders. This position will aid the rangeland management and biological staff for the Buffalo Field Office (BFO), and will periodically include duties related to land-use planning. Primary duties include Rangeland/Vegetation Monitoring and Sage-grouse Habitat Mapping. As a result of the Wyoming Governor's Sage-grouse Summit and in anticipation of future BLM directives, the Buffalo BLM, in cooperation with state and federal agencies, is mapping sage-grouse habitat within the field office. This effort will proceed in conjunction with the development of statewide protocols for mapping standards, and changing policy requirements for the protection and enhancement of sage-grouse habitats. Secondary duties include Monitoring Elk Habitat Use. Relating to a Resource Management Plan amendment, the Buffalo Field Office has undertaken for the Fortification Creek Area, the BFO has partnered with the WGFD, University of Wyoming and the CBNG industry to monitor elk habitat use (including numbers) in association with CBNG development and research individual disturbance mechanisms (traffic, noise, etc.). CBG interns would be used to map habitat, verify and map CBNG infrastructure, and assist with the disturbance mechanism research. Start date May 29, 2008 Duration 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] WILDLIFE MANAGMENT PAID INTERNSHIP Ely, Nevada
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. The successful applicant would assist in monitoring wildlife using radio telemetry equipment and creating GIS databases of the information collected. Intern would also assist in collecting vegetation data (i.e., production, cover, composition, etc.) for monitoring pre- and post-treatment vegetation condition associated with wildlife habitat restoration projects. Finally, the intern would inspect wildlife water development projects throughout the Ely District in the course of doing the other field work. Must have a current driver's license, and be able to drive 4-wheel drive vehicle (standard automatic transmission) in remote terrain. Must be able to maintain a safe driving record. Should be able to plan and carry out field work with minimal supervision. Able to work alone or as a member of a team to perform field work. Ability to read maps and hike in remote locations; must be able to carry at least a 20 pound pack. Able to write reports on field work incorporating personal observances, digital photographs, and data tables. Proficient in the use of personal computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word or equivalent, Microsoft Excel or equivalent, Arc Map 9.2. Duration 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Start date May 29, 2008. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Yuma, Arizona
The CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. The Yuma, Arizona field office seeks a qualified applicant to perform Natural Resource Management. This position will include achievable, measurable workload targets and result in a valuable contribution to the lower Colorado River and Sonoran Desert ecosystems. Start date: May 29, 2008. Duration approximately 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Specific job duties are noted below: Riparian Restoration (60%) * Irrigate (flood and drip) restoration projects * Maintain restoration project (weed removal, cage repair, irrigation line repair) * Organize and set-up drip irrigation systems for restoration projects * Collect data for restoration projects * Plant potted plants at restoration projects Seed Collecting (15%) * Look for suitable plant population for seed collection. * Monitor plant population for seed collection. * Coordinate with local community college to have students collect seeds. Herbarium development (10%) * Assist BLM and other agency botanists and biologists to organize a consolidated Yuma County herbarium to be housed at Arizona Western College * Perform collections management tasks for the herbarium (identifying, labeling, mounting and filing specimens) * Assist with databasing and georeferencing specimens in the collection to add to the SEINET online database housed at Arizona State University * Locate populations of rare plants in Yuma County and collect locality data using GPS and GIS Invasive Plant Management (15%) * Assist Natural Resource Specialist with surveys for Giant Salvinia and other invasive weeds * Enter invasive weed data into national database. * Treatment of invasive plants using integrated pest management techniques * Outreach through interpretation to the public concerning invasive plants and their effects to native plant communities and habitat degradation Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] BOTANICAL/WILDLIFE PAID INTERNSHIP Tucson, Arizona
BLM, NLCS (Las Cienegas NCA, Ironwood Forest NM, and San Pedro Riparian NCA) Botanical/Wildlife Intern The CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. The BLM Tucson Field Office NLCS Botanical/Wildlife intern will help improve understanding and management of three National Landscape System (NLCS) units located within BLM's Tucson, Arizona Field Office. Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (NCA) was designated in 2000 and is a high desert grassland with significant wetland and riparian resources. It supports nine endangered species and has become nationally recognized for its on-the-ground problem solving. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) was designated in 1988 and is a valuable perennial system supporting a vigorous riparian community which is vital habitat for nearly 400 avian, 81 mammalian, and 43 reptiles/amphibian species. The SPRNCA also contains internationally significant Clovis, archaic, Spanish settlement, and historic resource sites. The Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) was established in 2000 and lies in the heart of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem in southern Arizona, and is a unique scenic area of rolling desert and ironwood woodlands including the Silverbell, Waterman, Sawtooth, and Roskruge Mountains. The IFNM contains habitat for two endangered species as well as several other species of concern. Our wide range of ongoing projects offer experience in mapping invasive plant species, monitoring riparian and upland vegetation, identifying marsh and grassland plants, monitoring native fish populations and fish and wildlife habitats, coordinating community involvement, using GIS software to create maps and analyze data, and more. Internship Focus and main duties will include: Invasive Plant Mapping and Early Detection Weed Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and Ironwood Forest National Monument Vegetation Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA Native Fish Monitoring at Las Cienegas NCA and San Pedro Riparian NCA Other research and management projects which the intern may participate in include inventorying ponds and springs for invasive plant and animal species, tracking how grasses and shrubs respond to mesquite thinning treatments, monitoring refuge habitats for endangered frogs, monitoring two endangered fish species and their habitats, monitoring the endangered Kearny blue star in the Baboquivari Wilderness, and monitoring flowering agaves that support endangered nectar-feeding bats. Start date: May 29, 2008. Duration approximately 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Fellowships in western United States
PLEASE POST! WE CURRENTLY HAVE EXTRA INTEREST IN BOTANY MAJORS. THANK YOU! This is an amazing opportunity for recent and upcoming science graduates to learn about land management while working with a mentor in the western United States. We have current openings in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming beginning in June, 2008. The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Training includes: BLM/NPS/FS orientation; Endangered Species Act and associated programs; plant and animal identification and monitoring; GIS and mapping; and topographical map reading and GPS skills. Field duties may include: plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping; endangered species reintroduction; invasive species management; geographic data acquisition and analysis; biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans; fire ecology; land use planning; archaeology-related activities; recreation areas management; rangeland assessments; seed collection. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/ All expenses are paid for you to travel to Chicago for a one-week training course held in late May at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Training includes: BLM/NPS/FS orientation; Endangered Species Act and associated programs; plant and animal identification and monitoring; GIS and mapping; and topographical map reading and GPS skills. Duties may include: plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping; endangered species reintroduction; invasive species management; geographic data acquisition and analysis; biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans; fire ecology; land use planning; archaeology-related activities; recreation areas management; rangeland assessments; seed collection. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This Fellowship opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ For more information visit the website: http://www.clmfellows.org http://www.clmfellows.org/ marian hofherr | program asst./volunteer coordinator | plants of concern | chicago botanic garden | 1000 lake cook road glencoe il 60022 | p: 847-835-6873
[ECOLOG-L] Conservation and Land Management Fellows Positions
Dear Colleagues, Please share this exciting opportunity with your upcoming graduates. There are still openings available for the Program beginning in June, with an Orientation Workshop to be held in late May at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Travel and lodging expenses to the Workshop are paid by the Program. The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Positions are available in the western United States beginning June, 2008. Duties may include plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping, endangered species reintroduction, invasive species management, geographic data acquisition and analysis, biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans, fire ecology, land use planning, archaeology-related activities, recreation areas management, rangeland assessments, seed collection. Fellows participate in a one-week training course held in late May in Chicago. Travel and lodging expenses will be covered. Training includes BLM,NPS,FS orientation, Endangered Species Act and associated programs, plant and animal identification and monitoring, GIS and mapping, and topographical map reading and GPS skills. Compensation is $750.00 per pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Manager, CLM Fellows Program [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information visit the website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_fellowship/ This fellowship opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu
Five Paid Botany Fellowships
=20 Conservation and Land Management Mentoring Program =20 Five paid botany fellowship positions are available for recent graduates.=20 =20 Compensation is $750 per two week pay period. =20 The fellowships are 5 months in length.=20 =20 Location: California Desert BLM District Office, Moreno Valley =20 Job Description: 1. Species familiarity: Knowledge of plant families, genera, and species is most important for these positions. Introduction to desert plant species will be provided by the mentor, but autonomy in plant identification in the field will be essential, since the mentor will not be able to accompany interns at all times. Other species (e.g. bird, reptile) familiarity will be beneficial, but is not required. Many non-plant sensitive and listed species occur in the project areas. Three-fifths of the fellowship will be seed collection for restoration and conservation (depending on precipitation). In the event spring blooms are less than normal, alternative projects will be available and could include some lizard or tortoise monitoring. =20 2. Fieldwork experience: Basic seed collection experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with botanical knowledge and experience will be easy to train on seed collection techniques, locating seed sources, estimating probable seed viability, and timing of species flowering and subsequent seeding. Vegetation monitoring will include combinations of transect, quadrat, and point-line intersect protocols. Experience in or knowledge of these techniques is strongly desired. In addition to these two main activities, opportunities may arise for invasive species eradication experimental plots. In this case, involvement will depend on fellows' experience, desire, and any other constraints. The spring weather in the desert can be very cold and extremely windy, often causing sleepless nights and difficult work days. The end of fellowship may be extremely hot and could reach temperatures between 110 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. =20 3. Geographic Information Systems: GPS (Global Positioning System) dataloggers will be used for navigation and data collection. Any previous GPS experience is preferred, but not required. Mentor will provide fellows with basic GPS training. GIS is above and beyond the requirements for these positions, but for an fellow with a desire to work in GIS, the opportunity exists within the fellowship.=20 =20 =20 Background: The Seeds of Success (SOS) program operates through the Plant Conservation Alliance, an interagency program in which BLM and Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) participates. The SOS program serves two purposes. SOS is the United States' contribution to the Royal Botanic Garden KEW (England) Millennium Seed Bank project under which seed from approximately 10% of the world's flora are to be collected for long-term germplasm storage and conservation research. Secondly, approximately half of the seed collected by BLM is returned for storage in the U.S. to support development of plant materials for restoration and conservation purposes by BLM and other entities. =20 =20 Opportunities exist to continue work overseas (Australia and/or UK) in seed biology or other botany related fields. In addition, a Masters program in Plant Biology and Conservation with Northwestern University is also available for suitably qualified post fellowship candidates. =20 To Apply: Send a Letter of Interest and Resume to Lara Jefferson [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 =20 =20 =20
CLM Fellowship Positions
=20 =20 The Conservation and Land Management Fellowship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Positions are available in the western United States beginning January and June, 2008. =20 Duties may include: plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping; endangered species reintroduction; invasive species management; geographic data acquisition and analysis; biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans; fire ecology; land use planning; archaeology-related activities; recreation areas management; rangeland assessments; seed collection. =20 Fellows participate in a one-week training course held in late May in Chicago. Travel and lodging expenses will be covered. Training includes: BLM/NPS/FS orientation; Endangered Species Act and associated programs; plant and animal identification and monitoring; GIS and mapping; and topographical map reading and GPS skills. =20 Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) =20 How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, official school transcript(s), resume and three letters of recommendation as one package by February 15, 2008 (December 15, 2007 for the earlier start date) to: =20 Cynthia Scott CLM Fellowship Program Chicago Botanic Garden Division of Plant Science and Conservation 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 Ph: 847-835-6917 Fax: 847-835-5484 [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 =20 This Fellowship opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/=20 =20 For more information visit the website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/conservation/blm/ =20 =20 =20 =20 =20 =20 =20 =20
Five Paid Botany Fellowships
=20 Conservation and Land Management Mentoring Program =20 Five paid botany fellowship positions are available for recent graduates.=20 =20 Compensation is $750 per two week pay period. =20 The fellowships are 5 months in length.=20 =20 Location: California Desert BLM District Office, Moreno Valley =20 Job Description: 1. Species familiarity: Knowledge of plant families, genera, and species is most important for these positions. Introduction to desert plant species will be provided by the mentor, but autonomy in plant identification in the field will be essential, since the mentor will not be able to accompany interns at all times. Other species (e.g. bird, reptile) familiarity will be beneficial, but is not required. Many non-plant sensitive and listed species occur in the project areas. Three-fifths of the fellowship will be seed collection for restoration and conservation (depending on precipitation). In the event spring blooms are less than normal, alternative projects will be available and could include some lizard or tortoise monitoring. =20 2. Fieldwork experience: Basic seed collection experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with botanical knowledge and experience will be easy to train on seed collection techniques, locating seed sources, estimating probable seed viability, and timing of species flowering and subsequent seeding. Vegetation monitoring will include combinations of transect, quadrat, and point-line intersect protocols. Experience in or knowledge of these techniques is strongly desired. In addition to these two main activities, opportunities may arise for invasive species eradication experimental plots. In this case, involvement will depend on fellows' experience, desire, and any other constraints. The spring weather in the desert can be very cold and extremely windy, often causing sleepless nights and difficult work days. The end of fellowship may be extremely hot and could reach temperatures between 110 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. =20 3. Geographic Information Systems: GPS (Global Positioning System) dataloggers will be used for navigation and data collection. Any previous GPS experience is preferred, but not required. Mentor will provide fellows with basic GPS training. GIS is above and beyond the requirements for these positions, but for an fellow with a desire to work in GIS, the opportunity exists within the fellowship.=20 =20 =20 Background: The Seeds of Success (SOS) program operates through the Plant Conservation Alliance, an interagency program in which BLM and Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) participates. The SOS program serves two purposes. SOS is the United States' contribution to the Royal Botanic Garden KEW (England) Millennium Seed Bank project under which seed from approximately 10% of the world's flora are to be collected for long-term germplasm storage and conservation research. Secondly, approximately half of the seed collected by BLM is returned for storage in the U.S. to support development of plant materials for restoration and conservation purposes by BLM and other entities. =20 =20 Opportunities exist to continue work overseas (Australia and/or UK) in seed biology or other botany related fields. In addition, a Masters program in Plant Biology and Conservation with Northwestern University is also available for suitably qualified post fellowship candidates. =20 To Apply: Send a Letter of Interest and Resume to Lara Jefferson [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 =20 =20 =20
