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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=671555900-22022007>The Institute for
Applied Ecology, in Corvallis, Oregon, will be hiring several interns and
assistants this year for field work and related activities. Our paid
positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals considering
conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career. For more
information and how to apply, visit:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P><STRONG>Native Seed Network</STRONG> (1-3): Interns will be collecting
seed from native plants for restoration throughout the Willamette Valley as well
as assisting in wetlands restoration programs. <EM>Mid May –late Sept.
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<P><STRONG>REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING NATIVE PRAIRIES</STRONG>: (2-4)
Field assistants will help on a large scale research project involving prairie
restoration in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Field work
will involve botanical surveys, soil sampling, and other ecological
measurements. Applicants with plant identification skills are encouraged
to apply. <EM>Late April – early July.</EM> </P>
<P><STRONG>PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN </STRONG>(1-2) Field
assistants will complete habitat assessments on public and private lands in
Benton County, OR. Fieldwork (daytrips from Corvallis) will include
general botanical survey and surveys for threatened and endangered plant
species. Applicants with plant identification skills or familiarity with
Willamette Valley flora are encouraged to apply. <EM>Late April- early
July. </EM></P>
<P><STRONG>Conservation Research</STRONG> (2-4): Conservation research
interns work on a variety of projects throughout the summer including rare plant
habitat surveys, threatened and endangered species research and monitoring
throughout the state of Oregon. Approximately 50% of the work is conducted
out-of-town/overnight<EM>. Early May to late August</EM>. <EM></EM></P>
<P><STRONG>Qualifications:</STRONG> </P>
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<LI>Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, botany</LI>
<LI>Plant identification and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic
willingness to learn)</LI>
<LI>Attention to detail</LI>
<LI>Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold, wet conditions with
exposure to poison oak</LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>Compensation:</STRONG> $8.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with
overnight field work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided.
College credit is available. </P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN lang=en-us>~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~</SPAN>
<BR><SPAN lang=en-us>Rob Fiegener</SPAN> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=+0><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial><SPAN lang=en-us>Native Seed
Network</SPAN> </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=+0><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>Institute for Applied
Ecology<BR><SPAN lang=en-us>541.753.3099</SPAN><BR><SPAN
lang=en-us></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT><A
href="mailto:rob@nativeseednetwork.org"><SPAN lang=en-us><U><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>rob@nativeseednetwork.org</FONT></U></SPAN></A><SPAN
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href="http://www.nativeseednetwork.org/"><SPAN lang=en-us><U><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>www.nativeseednetwork.org</FONT></U></SPAN></A></DIV>
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