DB:
What does the term "plant restoration" mean? What distinguishes it from
"ecological restoration" or ecosystem restoration?
WT
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From: "David Branson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 1:39 PM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] 8-WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN PLANT RESTORATION ECOLOGY
8-WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN PLANT RESTORATION ECOLOGY
USDA-ARS, Sidney Montana
Pay: GS-3: $11.95/hour (roughly $3,824 for eight weeks,40 hours/week)
Intern wanted to assist with vegetation data collection. This project will
determine the factors that contribute to success of mine revegetation
projects. Success will be measured in terms of seeded grass establishment
and the non-establishment of noxious weeds in these areas. The intern will
work alongside a PhD scientist in quantifying establishment of seeded
species, other native species, and noxious weeds in historic mine
revegetation projects in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. This is part of a
larger project to determine the interacting effects of seeded species,
cultural seeding practices, rainfall, and soil type on revegetation success.
The intern will assist in the field work to collect plant establishment data
and will summarize these data. The field work includes four-wheel driving,
hiking, camping, establishing plot locations, measuring plant frequency and
biomass within the plots, and recording data in field computers. The intern
will use Microsoft Excel to summarize the data and a word processing program
to write a summary of the project, including introduction, methods, results,
and discussion sections. The intern will work with our technology transfer
specialist to develop a poster that communicates the project summary. This
poster will be presented at a laboratory poster session at the end of the
summer that all interns will participate in. There will be an opportunity to
share our results with the public at our booth at the county fair. The
internship begins in June, and candidates available at the beginning of the
month will be given priority in hiring. There is an opportunity to extend
this internship beyond 8 weeks.
Sidney MT is a small town of 5,000 people near the border of North Dakota.
There are abundant recreational opportunities, and the National Grasslands
are less than 10 miles from town. Free, temporary two-week housing is
available while the intern arranges summer housing.
Contact person: Dr. Erin Espeland, [email protected], phone:
406-433-9416
Web Address: http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=43176
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010. Selection will be made by March 25.
Eligibility and Qualifications:
1. Must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of certain countries in alliance with
the United States (must have permanent residency); and
2. Be currently enrolled and have successfully completed at least one year
of classes at an accredited vocational, technical, two-year or four-year
college/university in a degree program (seeking a Certificate, Associate,
BS/BA, MA/MS, or PhD) with at least six hours in math and/or science
courses; and plan to continue your education in the fall of 2010 (proof of
enrollment will be required).
3. College level general biology is required. Some experience with species
identification is preferred.
Application Instructions: Write a statement of interest and include three
personal or professional references. Reference letters are welcomed but are
not required. Complete the form found at
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf . For item #1 put "Intern", for
item #2 put GS-3, and leave item #3 blank. E-mail materials to
[email protected] by the application deadline.
www.ars.usda.gov/npa - For information about the ARS Northern Plains Area
(NPA)
The USDA is an equal opportunity employer
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