Forestry Field Technician
Spring work consisted of sampling pellet counts from transect lines to characterize deer presence and herbivory, while the remainder of the summer was spent surveying tree species regeneration in 140+ forested sites across Michigan. In crews, surveys included metrics of individual species counts, presence, size, site quality, and vegetation % cover through the use of radius plots, quadrats, DBH measures, and observation. Other tasks included navigating and finding both sites and points… Show more Spring work consisted of sampling pellet counts from transect lines to characterize deer presence and herbivory, while the remainder of the summer was spent surveying tree species regeneration in 140+ forested sites across Michigan. In crews, surveys included metrics of individual species counts, presence, size, site quality, and vegetation % cover through the use of radius plots, quadrats, DBH measures, and observation. Other tasks included navigating and finding both sites and points, confidently identifying 40+ tree and herbaceous species, coordinating responsibilities within the crew, and training new hires. Show less