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M.S. in Forest Resources Invasive Plants ProjectA highly qualified student is ought for a cooperative University of Maine – USDA Forest Service research project funded by the Northeastern States Research Cooperative. Relationships between Nonnative Invasive Plant Distribution, Silvicultural Treatment, and Soil Drainage in the Northern Conifer Forest Relationships between nonnative invasive plants and forest management remain elusive. This information is particularly needed in the Northern Forest, where management for timber production is extensive. This study will supplement 50+ years of mensurational data from the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine with measurements of the understory plant community, in order to test the hypothesis that there are relationships between the density of nonnative plants, forest regeneration, and harvest type and intensity. Responsibilities: The student will be responsible for data collection and analysis, presentation at professional meetings and preparation of manuscript(s) for publication. Work will be conducted under the supervision of Laura Kenefic with guidance from co-PIs Alison Dibble (Stewards LLC) and John Brissette (USDA Forest Service), and cooperating scientists Ivan Fernandez and William Livingston (University of Maine). Graduate work will be done in the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources. Qualifications: B.S. degree in forestry, forest ecology, botany, or closely related field. Expertise in plant identification and field data collection is required; knowledge of silviculture and soils is preferred. Assistantship: Stipend for two years, tuition waiver for 30 credits over two years, and health insurance. Operating funds are available to support this position. Start Date: May 2006 For More Information Contact: Laura S. Kenefic Phone: 207 581 2794 |
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