Ecolog:
I have forwarded my question to Dr. Espeland as Dave suggested; however, I
am interested in comments from this forum on the subject (I will post the
substance of any response). I confess that I simply had not heard of "plant
restoration ecology" before. Are courses in plant restoration ecology being
taught in colleges and universities?
WT
PS: I am not interested in the job, but I am interested in the project, and
would like to be informed about the cutting edge in the restoration of
damage done by mining. This enquiry is related to recent Ecolog discussion
on restoration standards, the definition of "pristine," etc.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Branson, Dave" <[email protected]>
To: "Wayne Tyson" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 9:04 PM
Subject: RE: Ecology Terminology question Re: [ECOLOG-L] 8-WEEK SUMMER
INTERNSHIP IN PLANT RESTORATION ECOLOGY
You would have to ask Erin Espeland - her contact info is in the email.
I just posted it for her.
[email protected]
Cheers,
Dave
David H. Branson
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
1500 N. Central Ave., Sidney, MT 59270
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 406-433-9406; Cell: 406-489-0463
www.ars.usda.gov/npa/nparl/dbranson
-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Tyson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 5:43 PM
To: Branson, Dave; [email protected]
Subject: Ecology Terminology question Re: [ECOLOG-L] 8-WEEK SUMMER
INTERNSHIP IN PLANT RESTORATION ECOLOGY
DB:
What does the term "plant restoration" mean? What distinguishes it from
"ecological restoration" or ecosystem restoration?
WT
----- Original Message -----
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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