Forest Ecology Field Techs in Michigans Upper Peninsula We are hiring 2-3 hard-working, responsible field technicians to work on a forest census in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this summer. Our plots are located in the middle of the Sylvania Wilderness Area of Ottawa National Forest, a beautiful 36-square-mile old-growth hemlock-hardwood forest on the border with Wisconsin. Field work will primarily consist of identifying, measuring and mapping trees in permanent plots, but may also include censusing understory vegetation or other tasks. We will work long days in a buggy environment under the gamut of weather conditions, and will hike or canoe up to four miles each way daily to get to our plots. Candidates must have an enthusiasm for working outdoors, a positive attitude, the ability to get along well with others and attentiveness to detail. Preference will be given to individuals who have or are pursuing a degree in the biological sciences or natural resources. Pay is $10.50/hour, and housing will be provided in a rustic, but comfortable, cabin. Work will run from the end of May to the end of August, with start and end dates somewhat flexible. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references by March 20th to:
Ted Salk Email (preferred): [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office phone: (612) 624-1953 Snail mail: Department of Forest Resources University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 115 Green Hall 1530 Cleveland Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55108-6112
