The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Use safety equipment and maintain safety conscious attitude at all times.
Control of exotic species by biocontrol measures or through herbicide application with back-pack sprayer and wick applicator, mowing, hand cutting with machetes, chainsaws, brush cutters, and other tools.
Maintain accurate records and maps of herbicide use, biocontrol releases, mowed areas, and species managed.
Assist on prairie reconstruction projects including seed collecting, post seeding mowing management and spot treatment of noxious weed patches.
Identify observed management needs in and communicate information to supervisor verbally or in writing.
Maintain daily journal and work log, summarizing daily work completed.
Discuss calendar of proposed activities with supervisor at least once each week.
