We are seeking up to three Forest Restoration Crew Members to advance our Climate Adaptation Forest Resilience project on the Conservancy’s 17,000 acre Tug Hill Conservation Area. This project aims to improve the health and function of northern hardwood forests by improving regeneration and increasing species diversity and structure through regeneration plantings, timber harvests and understory management. Successful candidates will work as a team in assisting with tree plantings, collecting forest health data throughout the forest restoration stands and implementing understory management improvements. This position will work closely with other TNC staff, regional partners and contractors to accomplish project tasks.
The Forest Restoration Crew Members will collect forest health monitoring, implement timber stand improvement strategies and underplant tree species in harvested stands. This may include one or more of the following functions:
- Establishing and/or relocating permanent monitoring plots to collect various forest health metrics.
- Use of power tools and hand tools for timber stand improvement strategies
- Application of herbicides to control interfering vegetation.
- Planting hardwood and softwood seedlings.
- Operating off-road vehicles in a remote forest setting.
- Record and document detailed quantitative and qualitative data.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Experience with forest ecology, forestry or ecosystem restoration preferred.
- Ability to identify tree species and plant species as required after field training.
- Experience collecting forest data, conducting forest inventories or timber cruises.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; chainsaws, brush cutters, ATVs).
- Comfortable and able to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
- Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather
- Working knowledge of GPS technology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management
- Experience in recognizing New York flora and fauna
- Experience operating various types of equipment (ATV, 4-wheel drive truck, canoe)
- Experience performing physical work.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with forest ecology, forestry or ecosystem restoration preferred.
- Ability to identify tree species and plant species as required after field training.
- Experience collecting forest data, conducting forest inventories or timber cruises.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; chainsaws, brush cutters, ATVs).
- Comfortable and able to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
- Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather
- Working knowledge of GPS technology.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.