Seth Finkel Email & Phone Number

Houghton County, Michigan, United States

I plan and coordinate habitat improvement projects across the Ottawa National forests, including commercial & non-commercial timber harvests, alder shearing, and shrub planting for the creation and maintenance of habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock, golden-winged warblers, and other early successional species.

Baraga, Michigan, United States

I provide technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and other landowners seeking to enroll in USDA Farm Bill programs like EQIP and CSP. I also provide general conservation advice for landowners seeking to better manage their properties' natural resources.

Houghton County, Michigan, United States

I deploy and maintain automated recording units (ARUs) at known bat roosting locations across the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Houghton, Mi

I currently assist Dr. Tara Bal and Dr. Andrew Burton with FW 1050: Natural Resource Professional. In this role I aid freshman and sophomore undergraduate students in the creation of resumes and cover letters.I assisted Dr. Jared Wolfe with FW 3601: Wildlife Research Techniques, including leading lab activities.I assisted Dr. Xinfeng Xie with preparation of lab activities and grading for FW 1035: Wood Anatomy and Properties.

Baraga, Michigan, United States

I handled nuisance wildlife complaints across the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Chiefly, I was responsible for trapping and relocating nuisance black bears, prioritizing the safety of both the complainant and the problem bear. I was also responsible for operating agricultural equipment to create food plots and farm fields at several public land units for use by hunters and wildlife viewers.

Blacksburg

I conducted research in the Dayer Human Dimensions Lab within Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation. My research evaluated the human dimensions of no-net-loss conservation policies and their implications for grassland conservation in the United States. These findings will contribute to the 2020 Grasslands Roadmap Summit and help inform grassland conservation policy across North America

Fauquier County, Va

I performed point-count surveys by sight and sound for birds as a part of the 3rd year of the Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas (VABBA2). The survey protocol is primarily road-based and takes place during the breeding season.The Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech (CMI) was contracted by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) to conduct systematic statewide avian surveys as part of the Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas (VABBA2). The goal of this quantitative sampling project is to collect the information needed to synthesize estimates of bird abundance throughout Virginia to complement the VABBA2.

El Centro, Ca

I worked with BLM staff and other interns on monitoring, tagging, and collecting data on the flat-tailed horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii) for use in the implementation of the species’ range-wide management strategy.In addition, I also drafted a driving survey protocol for loggerhead shrikes and American kestrels, two of the flat-tailed horned lizard's biggest predators.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I assisted full-time employees in wetland delineations, environmental compliance inspections, invasive species control, construction supervision, surveying, and urban forestry inventories.In addition, I maintained the office's warehouse, green roof, and walking trail for safety and aesthetics.

Fairfax County, Va

I was responsible for identifing over forty different species of invasive plants and removing them via chemical and mechanical means. I obtained my pesticide applicator's license, mixing and applying herbicides in a safe manner. I also recorded locations of invasive plants in ArcGIS Explorer.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsibilities included data entry, condensing academic papers into easy to read "fact sheets", proofreading Spanish pamphlets for correctness, and reading town, county, and state ordinances relevant to wildlife conservation efforts.

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied Ecology

Activities and Societies: Wolfe Community Ecology Laboratory, The Wildlife Society at Michigan Tech, Michigan Tech Ecosystem Science.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Education

Activities and Societies: College of Natural Resources and Environment Student Ambassador, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Jewish Student.

High School Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: FRC Robotics, Highland Players Theater Group, Varsity Cross-Country, Varsity Lacrosse, Open Mic NightI held.