Restoration+Ecologist

= Restoration Ecologist =

-Bachelor of Science degree n Natural Resources or Environmental Management -Masters degree or higher is preferred -many people start out as restoration technicians to get experience and then advance -full time with benefits -average for Wisconsin $59,000 -average for U.S. 63,000 -difficult to find different salary levels, varies depending on experience, education, and location -Restoration Technician has an average starting salary of $12.50/hr -work with a crew to restore land to the way it was during pre-settlement times, or its natural habitat -areas that are focused on are prairies, woodlands, savannas, and wetlands -manage against non-native invasives using three methods: chemical herbicides, mechanical removal, and regular burning -seed collection and distribution -removal of non-native trees -need a strong ability to identify native plants and trees and have knowledge of soils, geology, and historical ecosystems and dynamics, especially about the area you are working in. -must have patience because it is rewarding work, but it does not produce immediate results. Restorations often take years to become complete. -work outside in all seasons and all conditions -Not many specific were found, but upon researching many job openings were found both in Wisconsin as well as around the country. -license needed for pesticides -need s190-s130 fire training as well as fire basics for regular burning of lands-chainsaw, bobcats, and dozers are all used for tree removal -this job often times requires quite a bit of manual labor -generally most of the technical equipment would be provided by the employer -need a knowledge of the outdoors -AECOM Phone 1-213-593-800 -The Land Conservancy email: restoration@lcslo.org **Resources:** __ [|-http://www.citytowninfo.com/career-story/conservation-scientists/restoration-ecologist] __ __ [|-http://ecology.ucdavis.edu/programs/restoration/ecolrestore.html] __ __ [|-http://www.ser.org/] __ [|-http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/pressroom/press-clips/studying-ecological-restoration] [|-www.treehugger.com]
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 * -**H.T. Harvey and Associates email: personnel@harveyecology.com

