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Forester (2 positions) Colorado State Forest Service (closes August 8, 2008)
Posted by Administrator on Wednesday, July 02 @ 11:41:41 MDT (43 reads)
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Nick_Ananin writes "File Reference: 2008-7
Position Title: Forester (2 positions)
Location: Steamboat Springs District-State Forest (Gould)
Salary: $30,100
Closing Date: Applications will be considered until the positions are filled; however,
applicant should submit application by 4:30 p.m., August 8, 2008
for full consideration.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters accredited program is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in another natural resource program such as wildlife management, outdoor recreation, range management, ecology, biology, agroforestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, will also be considered.
Ability to operate and maintain vehicles, forestry equipment, and to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions is required.
Successful applicants must have a valid Colorado’s driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment. Required work hours are irregular. Evening and weekend duties frequently arise which require the applicant’s attendance on-site. Additionally, in order to conserve time and/or funds, we often need to arrange work and travel time in patterns that can produce long days. Staff is expected to live within the District boundaries and/or within a reasonable commute of the State Forest management field office.
Employment Status: This full-time, regular appointment will be as a Colorado State University Administrative Professional employee.
Preferred Qualifications: Currently have an Incident Qualifications Card, or have the ability to obtain one, at the National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications level of Firefighter Type 2 or above.
Applicants with extensive GIS, GPS, and information technology/computer systems management training and application are also preferred.
Introduction: Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is an agency of Colorado State University (CSU), Colorado's land grant institution of higher education, and is housed, organizationally, in the Warner College of Natural Resources. CSFS also staffs the Division of Forestry for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. CSFS has 17 districts throughout the state with a state office located in Fort Collins on one of the Foothills Campuses of CSU. Colorado's elevations range from 3,500 to over 14,000 feet. Colorado’s ecosystems vary from short grass prairie to alpine tundra with many forest ecosystems between these treeless extremes. State forestry in Colorado covers a wide diversity of natural environments and human communities. State forestry personnel work with landowners, community representatives, youth, cooperators, and other agencies and disciplines to establish, manage, protect, and restore tree and forest resources. CSFS utilizes an educational, incentives-based, and customer service oriented approach as opposed to a regulatory approach in working with landowners, cooperators, and partners in implementing CSFS programs.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate should have some experience in forest management planning, timber sale layout and administration. Knowledge of geographical information systems and global positioning systems is also desirable.
It is preferred that the successful applicant have a basic knowledge of western United States forest management techniques in the following areas: silviculture; harvesting systems; wildfire suppression; prescribed fire; forest insect and disease detection, prevention and suppression; community forestry; agroforestry; and outreach.
Many CSFS activities must occur during evenings or weekends, thus candidates will need to be available to work irregular hours and days. Additionally, in order to conserve time and/or money, we often need to arrange work and travel time in patterns that can produce long days.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Design, layout, and administration of timber sales; managing forest improvement activities; environmental monitoring; hiring and supervision of seasonal foresters; maintenance of vehicles; heavy equipment and facilities management and maintenance; snow shoveling and plowing; wildland fire response/suppression, prescribed burns, and District Fire Duty Officer (FDO); and general program assistance for the Steamboat Springs District.
Please see district-specific information at the end of this announcement.
Competitive Candidates will:
• have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• have an exceptional customer service ethic
• be self directed, innovative, and enthusiastic
• enjoy working outdoors under strenuous physical demands (at times) and in all weather conditions
• enjoy working with people and respect different viewpoints
• be committed to safety, quality, and professionalism
• have experience in professional presentation and adult education/training
• have excellent problem solving skills
• have experience in conflict resolution
• be proficient with the general Microsoft Suite of software products, GIS, and GPS
• be capable of effectively documenting accomplishments, record keeping and budget management
Applications: The Colorado State Forest Service does not use an application form; no application forms from other agencies will be accepted. Interested persons should respond with 1) a letter of application, 2) résumé, 3) references, 4) official college/university transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and 5) a list of continuing education activities (optional). All of these materials must be received in order for applications for this position to be considered complete.
1) The letter of application should be no longer than two pages (one sided) and include statements describing the skills you have that meet the specific qualifications and responsibilities described for this position.
2) The résumé should be a maximum of three pages (one sided). Please include your address and an email address for communication purposes.
3) Professional References: Also include a page with names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses for five professional references including your last three supervisors, if applicable.
4) Official college transcripts (stating a degree was awarded and cumulative GPA listed) must be included (photocopies will be accepted). Please allow an appropriate amount of time to obtain transcripts.
5) Continuing Education (Optional): Additional pages may be included that list certifications, continuing education, and fire qualifications.
Submission of this complete package with the 2008-7 reference number designation is required for application acceptance. Facsimile applications must be followed directly by hard copy to the following address:
Attention: Ann Randall
Selection Committee 2008-7
Colorado State Forest Service
5060 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-5060
Please allow for several days of lead time for your applications to arrive on time, campus mail delivery often adds a day or two to the process.
You will receive a letter confirming receipt of your application that states whether or not your materials are complete. Please allow at least two to three weeks after the closing date for us to review your résumé and determine those candidates we plan to invite to interview. If you are not selected for an interview, we will send you a letter when the process is complete.
Additional Information: Questions about this position can be referred to Ann Randall at arandall@lamar.colostate.edu or 970.491.7534.
Nondiscrimination Status: Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all federal and Colorado state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in room 101 Student Services Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and identify themselves.
District-Specific Information:
Steamboat Springs District: The Steamboat Springs District serves Jackson, Routt, and Moffat counties in the northwest part of Colorado, an area of about 8680 square miles. The District office is located in the town of Steamboat Springs. There are five professional foresters on staff. The District provides wildfire grant assistance to local fire departments and communities, forest management assistance to private landowners and local governments, and forestry education and information outreach. The District is also responsible for forest management on most state lands throughout the district. The largest of these state lands is the Colorado State Forest at 72,000 acres. There is an onsite management field office and staff at the Forest.
Temperatures range in the mountains from a low of minus 20 or more in the wintertime to the upper 80’s, in the summertime. High temperatures in the desert are often in the nineties. The District is currently experiencing a significant mountain pine beetle epidemic. Other forest health concerns include aspen decline and a spruce bark beetle infestation.
Steamboat Springs District – Colorado State Forest:
The Colorado State Forest is a 72,000 acre parcel of state land controlled by the State Board of Land Commissioners. CSFS manages the woody vegetation under the direction of the Land Board. The State Forest is located on the west slope of the Medicine Bow Mountain range. Elevation ranges from 9,000 – 13,000 feet. The predominant timber species are lodgepole pine, Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir and aspen.
CSFS maintains a management field office on the State Forest near Gould, Colorado which includes offices, three garages, shop building, barn, and storage sheds. Equipment includes; pickup trucks, snowmobiles, 4-wheelers, backhoe, small dozer, and 6-wheel drive dump truck. Year-round forestry operations are based from this complex. This complex is in a relatively remote location, 25 miles from the nearest town (Walden) and 75 miles from the nearest city (Fort Collins)."
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Congolaise Industrielle des Bois (CIB) [Closes 1st August 2008 ]
Posted by Administrator on Saturday, June 21 @ 03:36:01 MDT (185 reads)
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Globalforester writes "République du Congo
La CIB, installée à Pokola, au Nord de la République du Congo, est un acteur majeur dans l’exploitation forestière et la transformation du bois en Afrique Centrale. La CIB emploie 1750 salariées et fait partie du groupe DLH (www.tt-timber.com / www.dlh-group.com), un des leaders mondiaux du commerce des bois tropicaux.
La société s’est engagée depuis 2000 dans la gestion durable de ses quatre concessions forestières qui couvrent une superficie totale de plus de 1,3 millions d’hectares. Deux de ces concessions sont certifiés FSC, label international garantissant une gestion forestière responsable.
Fonction : Adjoint(e) au Chef de service Cellule Aménagement CIB
Nature de l'activité :
Sous l'autorité du chef du service d’aménagement forestier, vous serez en charge de l’organisation et du suivi des différents programmes au sein de la cellule d’Aménagement. Il s’agit notamment du programme socioéconomique et du programme d’exploitation forestière à impact réduit (EFIR).
Vous participerez à la mise en œuvre des plans d’aménagement et serez directement impliqué dans le processus de certification FSC
Compétences requises :
- Diplôme d’ingénieur ou équivalent (bac+5) en foresterie, agronomie, sciences de la vie, sciences sociales et/ou développement international
- Première expérience professionnelle vivement souhaitée d’au moins 2 ans, de préférence en Afrique ou en zone tropicale
- Capacité d’adaptation au travail sur le terrain et en équipe, dans un contexte multiculturel
- Sens de la négociation, du contact humain et de la gestion d’équipe
- Autonomie et capacité d’initiative
- Bonne capacité de synthèse et facilité d’expression, tant orale que rédactionnelle
- Capacité à vulgariser des connaissances techniques et transmettre un savoir-faire
- Maîtrise des outils courants de bureautique. Connaissances en SIG souhaitées.
- Permis de conduire B indispensable
Poste ouvert à partir du 1er août 2008
Salaire : en fonction du niveau de qualification et de l’expérience
La candidature (lettre de motivation et curriculum vitae) est à transmettre à :
Monsieur le chef de service cellule aménagement
Email : olivier.desmet@cibpokola.com et olidesmet@yahoo.fr
Tél : + (242) 530 09 21"
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Rootrainers ?what is this
Posted by Administrator on Tuesday, May 13 @ 01:15:52 MDT (294 reads)
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ivanov writes "Hello,
I would like to learn more about the use of "ROOTRAINERS"/ROOT TRAINERS/. I know in Brasil they have such equipment to grow and plant coniferous saplings but I would like to know if there is any success in planting broadleaved species, such as Quercus, Fagus, etc.
If some one can help please send more information to my email: evrotrans@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance:
Ivanov"
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Field forester
Posted by Administrator on Saturday, February 23 @ 03:17:09 MST (1634 reads)
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groteak writes "Field forester to be responsible for stand exams, planting trees, TSI work and harvest administration. Must be comfortable using chain saws and chemicals. Must have valid drivers license and ability to work in all weather conditions. Must have basic mechanical abilities.
Most work will be in Illinois Iowa and Missouri. Company does have occasional international work.
Almost daily travel required, some overnights.
Should have at least an AS in Forestry or related field.
e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to rob@clarkforestryconsulting.com
position open until filled."
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Mahogany for the Future, Inc. Starts Fundraising
Posted by Administrator on Sunday, December 30 @ 05:28:31 MST (638 reads)
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Sheila writes "Funds are being solicited for Mahogany for the Future, Inc. In 2008 these funds will be used mainly for small, local projects in the Caribbean and Central and South America that promote the organization goals of conserving high value tropical timber species and the forests they grow in. Because this organization is just getting started, your donations (no matter how small) will help make it happen. Since Mahogany for the Future currently has status with the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization, donations are 100% tax deductible in the US. (IRS credentials are available upon request.) Checks dated and mailed by December 31, 2007, to Mahogany for the Future, Inc., PO Box 21072, San Juan, PR 00928-1072 count as a deduction for 2007 for US tax purposes. Please see the growing Mahogany for the Future website at www.mahoganyforthefuture.org or contact Sheila Ward for more information (seward@caribe.net). "
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Conference Announcement and First Call for Abstracts
Posted by Administrator on Saturday, December 08 @ 11:32:12 MST (777 reads)
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Mohammed writes "Dear All:
I have the pleasure to inform you that the Association “SYLVA-WORLD for Development and the Protection of Forests and the Environment”, based in Casablanca, will organize an international conference, in Casablanca, on “FORESTS, BIOENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE”, in conjunction with the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and the University Hassan II, in Casablanca.
The Conference will address the issues of energy consumption, climate change and air pollution impacts on forests and natural ecosystems.
Sylva-World (http://www.geocities.com/sylva.world/Sylvaeng.htm) is a non-profit NGO aims at sustainable management of forests, protection and sustainable management of natural ecosystems, poverty alleviation and human resources development, particularly in remote areas of the country. It provides the scientific community and policy makers local, national, regional and international platforms to exchange information and knowledge on the recent findings for respective issues. This information exchange and this knowledge transfer are essential in detecting and quantifying the risk of climate change, air pollution and global warming on our environment.
All of you are invited to attend and contribute this event.
The conference will be attended by tens of scientists and policy makers, from Morocco and abroad. In order to be able to invite some of the most important key players from this field, hold a successful conference, and circulate the message among the public through scientific publications and field visits, we need the generous support from sponsors.
If you share out views and agree with our objectives, I ask you to consider providing us with a financial contribution towards the organization of our conference.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Dr. Mohammed Ellatifi
Conference Chair
PO Box 50070 Casa-Ghandi
20007 Casablanca
Tel: 061 32 87 97 Fax: 022 98 24 28
E-mail: sylva.world@yahoo.fr
Websites: www.geocities.com/sylva.monde/first.htm and www.ellatifi.fr.fm
PS: All information linked to the the organization of the conference is available in its website at: www.geocities.com/sylva.monde/first.htm
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Research article on use of Stereo IKONOS satellite imagery for forestry
Posted by Administrator on Sunday, September 16 @ 16:47:45 MDT (877 reads)
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karlk writes "Here is the link to a research article I wrote with Dr. Denis Collins from the BC Ministry of Forests on the use of stereo IKONOS images for forestry mapping:
Kliparchuk, Collins and Challenger, 2007 Using stereoscopic high spatial resolution satellite imagery to assess landscape and stand level characteristics This report (28 MB file size) extends the use of high spatial resolution IKONOS imagery through the acquisition of stereo imagery and analysis of the imagery using KLT softcopy photogrammetry.
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rco/research/ is the website with the download link to the article.
Direct link to article: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rco/research/projects/applications/tr-036.pdf "
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OPPOTUNITIES TO INVEST IN BIODIESEL PRODUCTION AND BIOFUEL EXPORT
Posted by Administrator on Sunday, June 24 @ 05:58:41 MDT (1134 reads)
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Mohammed writes "HUGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT IN MOROCCO
CALL FOR INVESTORS
Based on a 2-year prospection study, there are huge profitable opportunities for investment in BIODIESEL production and export, within the framework of the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Right forestry species have been selected for this purpose, and land area to be afforested with could be easily made available.
Those interested investors who are interested in invest in this big project are kindly invited to contact me for more details and to convene a meeting to discuss the issue.
Dr. Mohammed ELLATIFI, Senior Forest Scientist
Chief Manager of Biodiesel Project
CASABLANCA, Morocco
E-mail: m.ellatifi@yahoo.fr
Website: www.ellatifi.fr.fm and www.sylvamonde.fr.fm
CALL FOR INVESTORS !"
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Contact in germany
Posted by Administrator on Saturday, May 19 @ 17:12:54 MDT (1126 reads)
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malika writes " I have an admission to study Agriculture and Natural Resource management in germany. I need a grant to help me take up this masterrs degree opportunity. Can someone give me a link?
PZ"
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Biodiesel Production and Export: Call for Funders
Posted by Administrator on Sunday, February 11 @ 10:36:51 MST (1445 reads)
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Mohammed writes "Big possibilies for production of BIODIESEL thgrough large plantation of selected trees and shrus, such as Jatropha and Moringa. We have the background knowlmedge and experience of afforestation creation, management and follow up, along with the relationship with local communities and authorities, to arrange getting the necessary land for this purpose. Serious interested funders are kindly invited to contact by E-mail:
Dr. Mohammed ELLATIFI
m.ellatifi@yahoo.fr
Website: www.ellatifi.fr.fm Big possibilities for production of BIODIESELDr. Mohammed ELLATIFI Serious interested Funders"
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Call for Abstracts
Posted by Administrator on Sunday, February 04 @ 15:26:07 MST (1445 reads)
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Mohammed writes "The NGO SYLVA-WORLD for Development and the Protection of Forests and the Environment is organizing an International Conference, 19-21 March 2007 in Casablanca, Morocco.
For all information visit:
www.geocities.com/sylva.world/home.htm (in English)
www.geocities.com/sylva.world/accueil.htm (en Francais)
SYLVA-WORLD is organizing an International Conference in CASABLANCA, Morocco
E-mail: sylva.world@yahoo.fr
Website: www.ellatifi.fr.fm
SYLVA-WORLD for Development and the Protection of Forests and the Environment"
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Ersamus Mundus Masters in Sufonma
Posted by Administrator on Tuesday, December 26 @ 06:55:40 MST (1541 reads)
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ashycool writes "SUFONAMA
An Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management
An integrated two-year world-class Masters Course in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA). The overall objective is to provide a top-level programme that qualifies graduates to deal with the huge challenges in Europe's pursuit of an evermore sustainable management of her natural resources, namely, that the management of forests and nature areas must be seen in an integrated landscape context.
To obtain the SUFONAMA double degree and the Diploma Supplement, students have to acquire 120 ECTS credits by studying at two Consortium institutions, acquiring at least 60 ECTS credits at each.
All SUFONAMA modular activities are completed in English. Due to the one-year Course components, SUFONAMA encourages its student body to engange in local language studies available at all the partner institutions.
SUFONAMA, European Erasmus Mundus MSc, Tel: +45 3528 2048 Fax: +45 3528 2079, sufonama@kvl.dk"
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European participation in forest protection and conservation
Posted by Administrator on Monday, December 18 @ 16:08:26 MST (2230 reads)
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Terry writes "European participation in Forest Protection and Conservation
By Dr Terry Mabbett
Universities in the United Kingdom (UK) offer some of the world’s best postgraduate courses and research facilities in forestry, which is just as well since the UK has proportionately less forest to its credit than most other comparable countries. With the exception of the Republic of Ireland Great Britain is the least forested country in Europe. But that is no deterrent for increasing numbers of postgraduate students from continental Europe making the short trip ‘across the water’ to enrol on the MSc course in Forest Protection and Conservation at the Silwood Park Campus of Imperial College London.
This MSc degree gives students a truly global perspective on forest protection and conservation and is based in ideal surroundings. The Silwood Park estate and campus in the County of Berkshire boasts natural woodland and some of the oldest and finest tree specimens in southern England, including beech, sweet chestnut, black walnut and cedar. Many of the European graduates are coming from countries in Scandinavia and Central Europe with established forest pedigrees and are planning to use expertise and training from the United Kingdom in their own countries, and in some cases much further a field in the Developing World.
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taking a free tour to the forest
Posted by Administrator on Sunday, October 08 @ 16:09:22 MDT (1679 reads)
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taxus22 writes "I'm a PhD student of Forestry (in the field of remote sensing and forest measurment)in University of Mazandaran- Iran. I'm greatly interested in sharing common interests with all the forest researchers and students all over the world. i'm currently looking for a forester (specially student) who can host me and guide me through a empeditional tour to a natural forested environment in his/her country. in return ,of course i'll host him/her here kindly and let him/her enjoy the beauty and inspiration of temperate northern, semi-meditranean western, or southern mangrove forests of Iran. i'm looking forward for you to contact me at:
taxus22@gmail.com "
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