Outside Commuting Distance Four field crew personnel are needed to assist with vegetation surveys in Yakima, Washington. The project will help to assess the effects of military vehicle use on Great Basin vegetation communities. Yakima, Washington, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in east-central Washington. Field work will be conducted at the Yakima Training Center, a 320,000 ac Army installation.
Dominant vegetation is sagebrush-bunchgrass steppe.
One hour to the top of the Cascades. Approximately 6 continuous weeks in the June-August 2001 timeframe, and possibly longer to assist with data transcription and analysis. Field crew members will gain experience in plant identification, sampling methods, and data collection. Due to the nature of the work applicants should also be willing and able to work in and endure hot weather and occasional thunderstorms, use a compass and topographic maps, and be familiar with computer operation and data entry. CO 80523 Applications are accepted until the positions are filled.