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Blackduck, Minnesota, United States

Performing initial attack on wildfires and executing prescribed burns are our two principal responsibilities. I am a Type II Wildland Firefighter, a certified Feller, and am currently working on becoming a Fire Effects Monitor. One thing I really appreciate about working in Chippewa National Forest is the helpful dynamic between the departments of fire.

Interpreting and implementing complex silvicultural prescriptions to meet the needs of the Forest is our main responsibility. We inspect stands prior to marking, and select recon plots in the field to determine if the stand is economically viable and sustainable. I record detailed field notes of estimated volume, species composition, basal area, stand.

Tofte, MN

Carrying out prescribed burns and using chainsaws for fuels reduction, removal of hazard trees, and fireline construction were a large part of our responsibilities. We performed initial attack on local smoke and wildfire reports. A majority of these IA’s were in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, so we adhered to protocols including MIST (Minimum.

Wildwood, MO

This position provided a wide range of duties and responsibilities such as removal of invasive plant species, pesticide application, trail clearing and maintenance, and prescribed burning in various Missouri State Parks. I also tested for CWD during managed deer hunts, and maintained good relationships with the public while representing the Park. Daily.

Tofte, MN

My duties were to perform Common Stand Exams in mature forest, and Vegetation Stocking Surveys in post-harvest areas. I prioritized short-term and long-term work activities to meet our deadlines and promote efficiency. We often traversed rough terrain where access was difficult or nearly impassable, but we always found a way to complete the work at hand.

Grand Marais, MN

My primary duties were performing Common Stand Exams in remote, unharvested areas for Superior National Forest. I also identified Native Plant Communities to indicate what vegetation type/species would grow best in the area. Aerial photography, satellite imagery, and color infra-red maps were used to create our own detailed maps of the designated areas to.

Bartlett Experimental Forest

I worked in cooperation with the US Forest Service in the continuation of an 80+ year study of permanent forest plots to observe its regeneration after various silviculture treatments.We collected vegetation data such as species, DBH, and height. Equipment used included Garmin GPS technology, Trimble GPS, map and compass, prism, DME, and FARO LiDAR.

New Zealand

I studied the population structure of lizards on Motuihe Island, New Zealand after pest eradication, revegetation, and translocation of skinks. Pitfall traps and tracking tunnels were used to collect data on the target species, and habitat vegetation assessments were created as well. I composed a written report of the results, and presented the findings to.

Hancock, NH

Here, I was responsible for contacting landowners, reviewing deeds, and surveying easements. After assessing the land and using GPS technology, I used ArcGIS mapping software to prepare written reports and follow up with landowners once more to share anything or address any concerns. I updated the Harris Center's land database and assisted with the.

Durham, NH

I worked in a soil biogeochemistry and fertility laboratory, assisting graduate and post-doctorate students with their projects. Some examples include preparing soil samples for testing, creating assays, assessing water retention levels, and measuring amounts of carbon in soil samples.