Location: Umpqua National Forest: Tiller Ranger District<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Time frame: Flexible.\u00a0 Prefer 12-16 weeks starting (at the earliest) in Mid-May.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Interns will learn how to key\u00a0and identify a variety of Northwest native and non-native plants.\u00a0 They will map populations of invasive plants, as well as native plants to harvest seeds from, in a mixed-type (both dry uplands and wet valleys)\u00a0pacific northwest forest and\u00a0learn about appropriate techniques for treating various species of\u00a0invasive plants.\u00a0\u00a0Interns will learn to use a variety of map types, GPS units (tablets and Garmins), and Avenza.\u00a0\u00a0They will treat a variety of invasive plants, restoring habitats and protecting upstream areas from non-native encroachment. \u00a0Additionally, they will learn to participate in conducting botanical and special habitat surveys.\u00a0They\u00a0will have the opportunity to work with program areas other than Botany,\u00a0such as\u00a0Wildlife, Fisheries and Hydrology to\u00a0learn about\u00a0pollinator and big game\u00a0habitat improvement, restoring quality fish habitat and unique wetland habitats as interest and scheduling allows.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Prefer someone who is familiar with some basic non-native species but mostly seeking a self-starting, independent individual who has an interest and aptitude for learning their way around a large forest district.\u00a0 This position will entail GIS mapping of new species infestations and documenting patches that have been treated but will also require knowing how to or learning how to navigate using a map. Comfort driving on forest roads, hiking and using tools to manually remove plants is required.\u00a0 Once the selected intern learns their position, the basic work plan might entail weekly meetings to outline goals and then daily check-ins on progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Compensation will be ~$30 per day plus included housing.\u00a0 Quarters will consist of a room in a house on the Forest Service compound.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Tiller area is known for its warm water swimming holes in the South Umpqua River, cliffs, waterfalls and having the world’s largest Sugar Pine tree.\u00a0 The nearest city is Roseburg, OR – about 50 minutes away.\u00a0 Usually, interns and seasonals arrange car-pooling to town on the weekends.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n