The Forest Ecologist provides scientific leadership in forest management, focusing on developing and applying science-based practices integrated in a dynamic socio-political environment. The position works as part of a cross-functional team within the Conservancy as well as with external stakeholders to: 1) design and implement science-informed adaptive management and monitoring programs; 2) help resolve conflicting perspectives among stakeholders through the emphasis on best science practices; and 3) help accelerate and guide forest restoration through collaboration, building relationships, and creative problem-solving. In the course of addressing forest management issues, the Forest Ecologist may work on a range of related land, habitat, and water management issues and be asked to develop and apply a variety of techniques and practices that promote innovation in monitoring, modeling, and the use of information in decision-making.
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