SEASONAL POSITION - FOREST RESTORATION TEAM INVENTORY The Natural Resources Group Forest Restoration Team protects and manages New York City’s 5000 acres of forests. The team oversees a variety of woodland restoration activities including reforestation, exotic species control, and slope stabilization. The team monitors native trees and shrubs and takes appropriate action at the sign of potential decline. This forest restoration team member will assist in collecting statistical data and making field measurements for forest or wetland inventory, monitoring, and management.
Tasks Include: • Field work - Assist with vegetation surveys. • Data management - data entry and analysis • Research/writing - project reports Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledgeable in ecological principals • Ability to work under adverse conditions (rough terrain, inclement weather, muddy/wet conditions) • Knowledge of NE US plant species helpful Start Dates/Duration: Position will begin in March/April 2008. The position lasts from 6-9 months. Rate: $15.90/hr For more information about NRG, please use the search function on the parks department website to locate our homepage. To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (preferred). Or send to: Susan Stanley, Natural Resources Group, City of New York, Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 1234 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10029 Resumes must be received by March 14th, 2008 in order to be considered for this position.
