Student Conservation Association
Exotic Plant Management Intern
Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, MD
Dates: May 23 - August 12, 2016
Natural resource management activities will primarily consist of exotic plant control and maintenance of native plants (70% of time in position). The intern will gain significant experience in exotic and native plant identification, exotic plant control strategies, herbicide application, and native plant landscaping techniques. The intern will be treating and controlling exotic, invasive vegetation using manual, mechanical, and herbicide treatments.
Natural resource management activities will primarily consist of exotic plant control and maintenance of native plants (70% of time in position). The intern will gain significant experience in exotic and native plant identification, exotic plant control strategies, herbicide application, and native plant landscaping techniques. The intern will be treating and controlling exotic, invasive vegetation using manual, mechanical, and herbicide treatments.
Other duties (30% of time in position) may consist of: trail maintenance and
repair, natural resources monitoring (plants, wildlife), pest identification
and monitoring (emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, etc), GPS data collection and
GIS mapping, and wildlife management. The intern may be assigned a
special project based on park needs and their individual interests and skill
level.
Training Provided -- plant identification; herbicide safety and handling; chainsaw safety and maintenance; first aid/CPR; GPS/GIS.
Main Area of Focus -- Natural Resources Mgmt, Ecology & Restoration
Limited housing is available onsite (first come, first served basis) and is a co-ed, shared 3-bedroom / 1-bathroom house.
Limited housing is available onsite (first come, first served basis) and is a co-ed, shared 3-bedroom / 1-bathroom house.
Education, Training & Skills Expected
- Biology -- some coursework or experience
- Forestry -- some coursework or experience
- Ecology & Restoration -- some coursework or experience
- Resource Management -- some coursework or experience
- Plant Identification -- competent with supervision