Summer Research Position in Coastal Plain Ecology
A graduate student in the Department of Natural Resources at Clemson University is seeking an assistant for the 2006 field season, to collect vegetation data on the Coastal Plain of South Carolina. Project Objectives: This study is intended to investigate how prescribed fires affect the composition and diversity of ecotones and the immediate adjacent communities. Differences in species richness and abundance between fire maintained and fire excluded ecotones are being examined. Burned and unburned sites were selected and measured last season. This field season, post burn measurements on recently burned sites will be collected as well as measurements from unburned sites. Duties: The technician will assist with data collection on two sites, The Francis Marion National Forest and on a private plantation in Jasper County, South Carolina. Field data collection involves measuring herbaceous, shrub, and tree vegetation, as well as, collecting soil samples. Data entry, using excel spreadsheets, will take place at Clemson University. Experience: Ability to identify trees and vegetation on the coastal plain is desirable, previous field experience is a plus. Housing: In the field housing will be provided, but is not provided in Clemson. Salary: $7-$10, based on experience Dates: Position will begin at the end of May (exact date is flexible) and end in August 2006. If you are interested please contact: Emily Duerr Graduate Research Assistant 217 Lehotsky Hall Clemson University School of Forestry and Natural Resources [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://people.clemson.edu/~gwang/people.html
