This position involves collecting vegetation data to determine condition of riparian areas.You will learn a variety of sampling techniques and how to identify many riparian plant species including:sedges, grasses, forbs, willows, and other woody plants. Successful applicants will have the following: At least one plant taxonomy course Experience identifying plants using dichotomous keys (such as the Flora of the Pacific Northwest, by Hitchcock and Cronquist) Field experience/coursework collecting vegetation data and/or identifying grasses, sedges, woody plants, rangeland plants, etc. Outdoor/field experience (job requires camping for extended periods of time) An excellent attitude and a willingness to learn

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