Samuel Knuth Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Review and execute fieldwork based on provided scopes of work (SOW)
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data on vegetation community health and composition in accordance with established procedures and practices across the Intermountain West
• Diagnose site compliance issues including erosion, lack of vegetative cover, noxious weeds, livestock/wildlife disturbances, subsidence, and soil crusting
• Recommend resource management actions to correct compliance issues including reseeding, weed treatment, erosion correction, etc.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Supported project management efforts by engaging with consultants, assessing RFP and bid documents, evaluating scopes of work, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
• Led a project utilizing remote sensing techniques to accurately assess vegetative cover across multiple reclaimed sites, resulting in improved monitoring precision and data-driven decision-making
• Researched and led the formulation of reclamation strategies by researching innovative techniques for habitat restoration and soil remediation
• Participated in fieldwork activities, including site visits to 6 different mines across North America, to monitor the progress of reclamation projects. Assisted in implementing mitigation measures and adjusting.

Provo, Utah, United States

• Use GIS and remote sensing technologies to extract data and classify imagery
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro and eCognition Developer to produce models

Provo, Utah, United States

• Instructed 40+ students on methods of vegetative monitoring including density, biomass, cover, fuels in classroom and field settings
• Evaluated student progress via tests and assignments

Colorado, United States

• Advised oil and gas operators on COGCC guidelines and Colorado Noxious Weed Act violations
• Utilized ArcGIS Field Maps application daily to record qualitative and quantitative vegetation assessments
• Worked with various GIS/remote sensing technologies including Juniper Geode
• Assessed interim and final reclamation progress on oil and gas industry sites across Colorado

Provo, Utah, United States

• Identified plants and monitored vegetative cover/frequency/density
• Collected scientific data to support research aims and maintain records
• Led research project focusing on improving seeding success of Indian ricegrass
• Implemented restoration projects on lands impacted from resource extraction and wildfires
• Managed research project planting at active mine sites on rock dumps and tailings (SLC, UT)

Provo, Utah, United States

• Prepared materials/instructions for an undergraduate 400 level course in rangeland improvements
• Evaluated assignments/tests/projects and attendance in a class of ~30 students

Livermore, California, United States

• Supported electricians, carpenters and general contractors on day-to-day operations of home remodels and construction

Master Of Science - Ms, Wildlife And Wildlands Science And Management

• Thesis based program. Research is focused on modeling wildfire severity using remote sensing and agent-based modeling. I used the.

Bachelor'S Degree, Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management

Activities and Societies: Society for Range Management, Society for Ecological Restoration, The Wildlife SocietyRelevant coursework: Intro.