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Description
Audubon's Starr Ranch Sanctuary in Trabuco Canyon, California solicits
applicants for positions as field assistants with our artichoke thistle control and
grassland/coastal sage scrub restoration project. This is a research-based
program to control the invasive grassland species, Cynara cardunculus
(artichoke thistle), without chemicals and restore to native habitat.
Must work well with people as part of a field crew who work on mechanical and physical
removal of artichoke thistle and all aspects of invasive species control and
restoration including nonchemical control of other invasive species, native seed
collection, seed and plug planting, experimental tests of weed removal and
restoration techniques, and quantitative monitoring.
Experience in plant sampling
in the field is desirable but is not required.
This is an opportunity to live on our
4000-acre Sanctuary. Positions run October, 2003 - May 2004 (2) and
November, 2003 - April, 2004 (2).
Qualifications:
College graduates with ecological, biological, or conservation background who
seek research, weed control, and restoration experience.
Compensation:
Salary is $250 per week, plus housing and benefits.
Application Instructions:
Please send cover a letter stating career goals, rsum, and two letters of
recommendation to:
Dr. Sandy DeSimone,
Director,
Research and Education
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Rd
Trabuco Canyon CA 92679-3511