- Author: Carlin Starrs
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
College of Natural Resources, Center for Forestry
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - 2016
Multiple openings (2-3): Forest Resource Assistants
University of California Personnel Manual Title: Agricultural Technician
The Center for Forestry manages four forest research stations. Assignments may be at any one of these sites, but most will be at Blodgett Forest in El Dorado County, CA. Forestry-related research in areas of forest ecology, ecosystem processes, silviculture, and forest management are conducted at Center properties. These positions provide broad support for achieving the mission of facilitating research, demonstration, and education. A wide variety of work experience is provided, including experience towards becoming a CA registered professional forester. Information on these properties and their function is available at http://ucanr.edu/sites/cff/
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
12 to 18 consecutive weeks, between May 16, 2016 and October 28, 2016. Start date is negotiable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience or coursework including field exercises covering the following:
REQUIRED:
- Vegetation measurement techniques, including use of tree measurement tools.
- Identification of common Sierra Nevada plants.
- Field orientation/surveying including use of a compass and maps.
PREFERRED:
- Safe use and maintenance of chainsaws, brushcutters or pruners, and forestry hand tools.
- Operation of automatic four wheel drive vehicles and valid Calif. Driver's license.
- Use of field data loggers and computers to collect research-grade precision data.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from university program that includes curricula related to management of forest resources.
These positions are fulltime, temporary. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of sustained physical work during summer forest weather conditions. >90% of work is outdoors.
DUTIES: ASSIST WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Resource monitoring program, including measurement of permanent vegetation and riparian plots
- Various silviculture and ecology research studies
- Stand improvement practices, including thinning, pruning, and mechanical/chemical weeding
- Surveying forest feature locations, including use of Global Positioning Devices
- Maintenance of roads, facilities, and equipment
- Work with interns to provide guidance in performing forestry field work
SALARY: $2789.22- $3203.34 / month, depending on experience.
[On-site Housing may be rented. Work schedule is normally 40 hours/week M-F, but may be adjusted]
CLOSING DATE: 02/19/2016, or until filled
TO APPLY: When applying, submit resume plus names and contact information of two references.
Include description of work experience and/or relevant class experience. For questions, contact athomson@berkeley.edu
An on-line application is required. Apply through UC Berkeley's job listings (http://jobs.berkeley.edu/) Job#21131, keyword: Center for Forestry
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
College of Natural Resources, Center for Forestry
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - 2016
Multiple openings (2-3): Student Forest Resource Assistants (BERKELEY STUDENTS ONLY)
The Center for Forestry manages four forest research stations. Assignments may be at any one of these sites, but most will be at Blodgett Forest in El Dorado County, CA. Forestry-related research in areas of forest ecology, ecosystem processes, silviculture, and forest management are conducted at Center properties. These positions provide broad support for achieving the mission of facilitating research, demonstration, and education. A wide variety of work experience is provided, including experience towards becoming a CA registered professional forester. Information on these properties and their function is available at http://ucanr.edu/sites/cff/
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
11 to 13 consecutive weeks, between May 22, 2016 and August 19, 2016. Start date is negotiable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience or coursework including field exercises covering the following:
REQUIRED:
- Vegetation measurement techniques, including use of tree measurement tools.
- Identification of common Sierra Nevada plants.
- Field orientation/surveying including use of a compass and maps.
PREFERRED:
- Safe use and maintenance of chainsaws, brushcutters or pruners, and forestry hand tools.
- Operation of automatic four wheel drive vehicles and valid Calif. Driver's license.
- Use of field data loggers and computers to collect research-grade precision data.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from university program that includes curricula related to management of forest resources.
These positions are fulltime, temporary. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of sustained physical work during summer forest weather conditions. >90% of work is outdoors.
DUTIES: ASSIST WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Resource monitoring program, including measurement of permanent vegetation and riparian plots
- Various silviculture and ecology research studies
- Stand improvement practices, including thinning, pruning, and mechanical/chemical weeding
- Surveying forest feature locations, including use of Global Positioning Devices
- Maintenance of roads, facilities, and equipment
- Work with interns to provide guidance in performing forestry field work
SALARY: $2789.22- $3203.34 / month, depending on experience.
[On-site Housing may be rented. Work schedule is normally 40 hours/week M-F, but may be adjusted]
CLOSING DATE: 02/20/2016, or until filled
TO APPLY: When applying, submit resume plus names and contact information of two references.
Include description of work experience and/or relevant class experience. For questions, contact athomson@berkeley.edu
An on-line application is required. Apply through UC Berkeley's job listings (
https://career.berkeley.edu/Callisto/Callisto) Job#911799, keyword: Center for Forestry
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.
2016Forest assistants advert
- Author: Carlin Starrs
Center for Forestry and Center for Fire Research and Outreach co-Director Dr. Bill Stewart was recently interviewed regarding the cost effectivenes sof aerial attack when fighting wildfire.
The full article can be found at this link: http://www.kcra.com/investigates/us-forest-service-studies-effectiveness-of-aerial-attacks-on-fires/32878748
- Author: Carlin Starrs
The Center for Forestry submitted both written and oral comments at the Forest Climate Action Team (FCAT) Public Meeting on February 20, 2015 in Sacramento, CA. The The FCAT was established as part of the 2014 Climate Change Scoping Plan update to Assembly Bill 32 (California Global Warming Solutions Act) to develop a forest carbon plan for the state. The team is composed of individuals from state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments. It is led by CalFire Director Ken Pimlott.
The Center's comments covered these topics:
- A recommendation that the FCAT incorporate a systems or life cycle approach that considers all carbon pools—live trees in the forest; live tree carbon that goes to dead trees and into soils; wood products; and the “saved” carbon when wood is substituted for cement, steel, and gasoline.
- A suggestion that the FCAT examine the important role forests play in carbon planning in British Columbia. British Columbia's carbon offset program is closely tied with their forestry sector—both to achieve significant carbon advantages and to provide significant co-benefits that are often targeted at rural or disadvantaged communities. Valuable descriptions of some of their strategies can be found at:
- A reflection that AB 1504 provides a legislative mandate for the Board of Forestry (BOF) to take a firm leadership role on ensuring that California's forests and forest products become a larger and larger part of California's overall strategy for climate change mitigation.
Part of our mandate at the Center is to learn how different forest practices affect carbon, rigorously document the processes, and disseminate what are “best practices.” The Center hopes to continue to work with FCAT, Board, and CALFIRE staff as they move forward in this process.
A copy of the Center's written comments can be found below.
FCAT UC Center for Forestry Comments Final 2.20.2015
- Author: Carlin Starrs
Check out this great video about Blodgett and the work we do there.
- Author: Carlin Starrs
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
College of Natural Resources, Center for Forestry
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - 2015
Multiple openings (1-2): Forest Resource Assistants
University of California Personnel Manual Title: Agricultural Technician
The Center for Forestry manages four forest research stations. Assignments may be at any one of these sites, but most will be at Blodgett Forest in El Dorado County, CA. Forestry-related research in areas of forest ecology, ecosystem processes, silviculture, and forest management are conducted at Center properties. These positions provide broad support for achieving the mission of facilitating research, demonstration, and education. A wide variety of work experience is provided, including experience towards becoming a CA registered professional forester. Information on these properties and their function is available at http://ucanr.edu/sites/cff/
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
12 to 16 consecutive weeks, between May 18, 2015 and October 30, 2015. Start date is negotiable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience or coursework including field exercises covering the following:
REQUIRED:
- Vegetation measurement techniques, including use of tree measurement tools.
- Identification of common Sierra Nevada plants.
- Field orientation/surveying including use of a compass and maps.
PREFERRED:
- Safe use and maintenance of chainsaws, brushcutters or pruners, and forestry hand tools.
- Operation of automatic four wheel drive vehicles and valid Calif. Driver's license.
- Use of field data loggers and computers to collect research-grade precision data.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from university program that includes curricula related to management of forest resources.
These positions are fulltime, temporary. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of sustained physical work during summer forest weather conditions. >90% of work is outdoors.
DUTIES: ASSIST WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Resource monitoring program, including measurement of permanent vegetation and riparian plots
- Various silviculture and ecology research studies
- Stand improvement practices, including thinning, pruning, and mechanical/chemical weeding
- Surveying forest feature locations, including use of Global Positioning Devices
- Maintenance of roads, facilities, and equipment
- Work with interns to provide guidance in performing forestry field work
SALARY: $2707.44 - $3572.22 / month, depending on experience.
[On-site Housing may be rented. Work schedule is normally 40 hours/week M-F, but may be adjusted]
CLOSING DATE: 02/20/2015, or until filled
TO APPLY: When applying, submit resume plus names and contact information of two references.
Include description of work experience and/or relevant class experience. For questions, contact athomson@berkeley.edu
An on-line application is required. Apply through UC Berkeley's job listings (http://jobs.berkeley.edu/) Job# 19215, keyword : Center for Forestry
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.