Re: [ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology Websites for the PNW

[Baker, David C -FS]

This might have helpful information for you.  A lot of Forest Service/BLM 
research and information.
http://ecoshare.info/

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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Natalie Scott
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 2:57 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology Websites for the PNW

Hello fellow ecologers,

I was wondering if anyone had any website suggestions for looking up 
information on native plants in the Pacific Northwest. I am working on a native 
plant guide for my job and am having a hard time finding information on 
subjects like: ecology, seed ecology, establishment rates,herbivory and 
propogation techniques. I don't really have access to good libraries where I am 
and my databases results (using things like Web of Science) are not coming up 
with much.

Here are some websites I have been using:
Fire Effects Plant Database (for all plants):
(http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/)

Silvics Manual of North America (for trees):
(http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/table_of_contents.htm)

Burke Museum of Natural History Plant Database:
(http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php)

Any suggestions?




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[ECOLOG-L] Biotech Jobs on Umpqua National Forest

[Baker, David C -FS]

Please post the following jobs:

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
Outdoor Job Opportunity
Biological Technician (Plants)
GS-404-03, 04, 05 positions


The Job: This is a temporary seasonal position with the U.S. Forest 
Service.  Primary duties are control, inventory & mapping of invasive plants 
along forest roads and trails, and native seed collection.  Secondary duties 
include restoration planting and seeding, general plant identification, data 
entry, lifting and carrying, habitat assessment, training, and other 
miscellaneous duties.  Invasive plant control will consist of hand-pulling 
small plants, using non-motorized tools to uproot or cut larger plants, and 
mowing.  Herbicides will not be used.  The work is primarily physical and 
outdoors, with 1-4 other crew members.

Salary:Biological Science Technicians at GS-3, GS-4 or GS-5 levels, 
$12.07, $13.55, or $15.15/hour, depending on education, experience and 
available funding.  Opportunities to work overtime may be available.

Schedule:Work period is May-October (possibly November) 2014 but start 
dates are flexible depending upon the situation.  Work schedule is four 10-hour 
days per week, plus possible overtime.

Location:Work will be performed on the Umpqua National Forest.  There will 
be three separate duty choices available: Cottage Grove Ranger District, 
Diamond Lake and North Umpqua Ranger Districts (zoned position), and the Tiller 
Ranger District.

 The Cottage Grove Ranger District is within the Row River 
watershed and is located at the northern end of the Umpqua National Forest.  
Employees will be based in Cottage Grove, Oregon about 20 miles south of Eugene 
(home to University of Oregon). Housing is not available.

 The Diamond Lake and North Umpqua Ranger Districts comprise 
the watershed of the middle and upper North Umpqua River.  Employees will be 
based at Diamond Lake Ranger Station in the southern Oregon Cascades, 60 miles 
east of Roseburg, Oregon.  Inexpensive housing (approximately $150/mo) is 
available.

 The Tiller Ranger District is the southern most District on 
the Umpqua National Forest and has a multitude of recreational opportunities.  
Employees will be based at the Tiller Ranger Station, approximately 17 miles 
east of Canyonville, Oregon.  Inexpensive housing (approximately $150/mo) is 
available.

To Qualify:  For GS-3: 6 months general work experience, plus 1 year of 
education above high school with a minimum of 6 semester/9 quarter hours in any 
combination of science or technical courses.
   For GS-4: 60 semester/90 quarter hours of college, including 
12 semester/18 quarter hours in science and technical courses, of which 6 
semester/9 quarter hours are directly related to the position (Botany or Plant 
Sciences); or 12 months work experience, of which 6 months are directly related 
to the position; or a combination of the above.
   For GS-5:  A 4 year degree in a directly related discipline, 
or the same educational requirements as GS-4, with 12 months work experience 
directly related to the position at the GS-4 level or non-government equivalent.

   A valid driver's license is necessary for all positions.

  To Apply:Please respond to the appropriate contact to find out more 
information about the particular duty station and the position.  These 
positions, please see below, are now posted on 
www.USAJobs.gov.  Applicants will be required to select 
a particular duty station when applying for the positions.

The vacancy is for GS-0404-03 Biological Science Aid (General).
Tiller Ranger Station - 1 positionDiamond Lake 
Ranger Station (Idleyld Park, OR) - 3 positions
Opens 2/18/2014  Closes 3/4/2014
You can access the announcement with the number listed in the subject line or 
the USAJOBS
control # 361977700 in USAJOBS.
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Announcement # 14-TEMP110615-017780LD-DT  for the GS-0404-04, BIOLOGICAL 
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (PLANTS)
Cottage Grove Ranger Station - 2 positionsTiller Ranger Station - 2 
positions
Diamond Lake Ranger Station (Idleyld Park, OR) - 3 positions
Opens 2/21/2014  Closes 3/6/2014
You can access this announcement with the number listed in the subject line or 
the USAjobs
control # 362162800  in USAjobs.
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Announcement # Announcement #14-TEMP110615-015766LD-DT  for the GS-0404-05, 
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (PLANTS)
Diamond Lake Ranger Station (Idleyld Park, OR) - 2 positions
Opens 2/21/2014  Closes 3/6/2014
You can access this announcement with the number listed in the subject line or 
the USAjobs
control # 362163800  

[ECOLOG-L] FW: Biotech Position

[Baker, David C -FS]

Ecolog rejected my earlier posting for an attachment regarding how to apply for 
Umpqua NF jobs in AVUE, our job application engine. If needed, interested 
applicants can get those instructions by contacting me.

David C. Baker
Botanist, Tiller Ranger District
541-825-3149 Phone
541-825-3110 Fax

From: Baker, David C -FS
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 7:26 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Biotech Position

Biology Technician Botany
GS-404-4

Tiller

4/1/2012

OCRT-404-4-PLANT-DT

6/4/12

David Baker   dba...@fs.fed.us<mailto:dba...@fs.fed.us>  
541-825-3149

1 position open  Housing available.  Physically 
demanding outdoor work in rugged terrain including weed treatments, seed 
collection, & planting.  Need ability to obtain federal driver's license.


Please note the above position being advertised in USAJOBs.
Tiller Ranger District is located in the Umpqua National Forest in southwest 
Oregon. We have a very beautiful and diverse forest with meadows and oak 
savannahs scattered throughout, with many streams and the South Umpqua River as 
our playground.  Tiller  is a rural community 23 miles from the closest full 
amenities at Canyonville, and 50 miles from Roseburg or Medford, Oregon. 
Housing may be available at  dry (no alcohol) FS apartments or rental house on 
the compound (if available). We are looking for a quality pool of candidates 
from diverse backgrounds to fill this position. If you have further questions 
about the position or Tiller, please contact David Baker at the Tiller Ranger 
District.

David C. Baker
Botanist, Tiller Ranger District
dcba...@fs.fed.us<mailto:dcba...@fs.fed.us>
541-825-3149 Phone
541-825-3110 Fax





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