Habitat Restoration Intern
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Location:
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Copicut Woods |
Overview:
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Responsibilities:
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Help The Trustees of Reservations to monitor and restore a rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp at Copicut Woods.
Responsibilities
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Inventory and use GPS to map all existing Atlantic White Cedar trees.
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Assess the cedar stand for evidence of disease or decay.
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Measure trees to determine diameter, height, crown spread and age.
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Conduct swamp transects to measure depth of peat layer and water depth at various times of year.
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Assess the impact of deer browsing on trees and explore methods to reduce impact of browsing.
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Assist with transplanting trees from tree nursery into swamp.
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Remove competing trees and shrubs from restoration site.
Location: Most work must be completed in the field (Fall River) with some office time required to enter and analyze collected data. |
Qualifications:
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- Strong organizational skills
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Ability to work independently
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Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons
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General GPS and Excel skills
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Interest in environmental research and monitoring a plus
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Physical Demands:
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Training & Support:
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Learning Opportunities & Other Benefits:
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Time Commitment:
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Flexible hours. Fall/Winter term, Spring term, Summer position. |
Volunteers Needed:
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1 - 3 |
Contact:
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Linton Harrington
Outreach & Education Coordinator
Phone: 508.636.4693 x11
Email: lharrington@ttor.org |
Date Posted:
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