Forest Wildlife Specialist – Wisconsin (Hayward)
Forest Wildlife Specialist – Wisconsin (Antigo)
Forest Wildlife Specialist- Forester Western Virginia- State Lands
Forest Wildlife Specialist – State Lands – Virginia
Forest Conservation Director- Coastal Plain/Piedmont
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Forest Wildlife Specialist – Wisconsin (Hayward)
RGS & AWS has entered into a collaborative partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Together, RGS & AWS and DNR are looking for a motivated individual to work effectively with private landowners, industrial land owners, multiple state property managers, multiple county forests, and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest on forest habitat improvement initiatives in the north-west region of Wisconsin. The Forest Wildlife Specialist will function as a Habitat Biologist, providing technical service across multiple forest ownerships in Northern Wisconsin providing conservation technical assistance.  Read the full description
Forest Wildlife Specialist – Wisconsin (Antigo)
RGS & AWS has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). Together, RGS & AWS and NRCS are looking for a motivated individual to work effectively with private landowners and other stakeholders in the west-central region of Wisconsin. The Forest Wildlife Specialist will function as a Wildlife Forester, providing conservation technical assistance.  Read the full description
Forest Wildlife Specialist- Forester, Western Virginia- State Lands
In partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) and the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) we are seeking a dedicated forester to increase capacity for planning and implementing active forest management projects on state-owned wildlife management areas (WMAs) in western Virginia, with a focus on the Clinch Mountain WMA, Hidden Valley WMA, Big Survey WMA, Crooked Creek WMA, Short hills WMA, and Gathright WMA. The Forest Wildlife Specialist will work closely with state agencies and other conservation partners to provide planning support and on-the-ground field forestry assistance. The position will focus on restoring forest age-class and structural diversity to achieve objectives from Virginia’s 2015 Wildlife Action Plan and to assist in the recovery of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), including ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and golden-winged warbler.  Read the full description
Forest Wildlife Specialist-State Lands – Virginia
Forest Conservation Director- Coastal Plain/Piedmont
The Forest Conservation Director builds and manages a network to achieve forest habitat improvement goals across several states. Â Read the full description
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your local RGS & AWS chapter.
About Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society
RGS & AWS unite conservationists to improve wildlife habitat and forest health. Since 1961, RGS has promoted stewardship for our forests, our wildlife, and our future. Our vision is to create landscapes of diverse, functioning forest ecosystems that provide homes for wildlife and opportunities for people to experience them.
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