It usually requires walking several miles per day over varied terrain. Work occasionally requires carrying heavy loads for overnight stays at inaccessible locations. Field work may be performed under a variety of adverse conditions including rain, snow, sub-freezing cold, heat, or dusty conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to a variety of insects, animals, reptiles, and both toxic and thorn bearing plants. Exposure to bees, wasps, mosquitoes, and poison oak is frequent.
Field work requires suitable clothing, boots, and safety equipment.
The origin of the cluster plot shall be located at the pin-prick on the supplied photo. A tolerance of 66 feet is allowed for the location of the origin. The points may be rotated to avoid non-plantation vegetation. A five point cluster plot will be installed. Points will be spaced 127 horizontal feet apart.