What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nature Reserve Steward position at Forest Park Forever Inc?
Job Purpose: The Nature Reserve Steward is responsible for ecosystem restoration and adaptive management within the ~170 acres of the park that comprise the Nature Reserve. Habitats include mature oak/hickory forest, re-created savanna/prairie ecosystems and associated waterways.
Reports to: Park Ecologist
Essential Job Functions:
Understand and apply the necessary management techniques to sustain and restore natural communities
Supervise Nature Reserve Technician(s), seasonal intern(s), and volunteer staff to accomplish management goals
Control invasive species through manual, chemical, and mechanical methods
Increase flora diversity through the planting and maintenance of native plugs, trees, and seed
Collect, clean, and sow native seeds as needed for restorations
Improve and maintain trails and habitat edges
Monitor plant communities and restoration progress
Assist with formal training sessions and field days
Use, maintain, and helps develop databases to record management activities and natural resources
