TIMBER TRACKING

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

We’re thrilled you’ve decided to apply for this project! Here are the volunteer qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older (minors are welcome to join sampling outings but asked not to lead data collection)
  • Able to use a smartphone to collect data
  • Have the experience and ability to travel in the outdoors with at least one partner safely
  • Previous field data collection experience is preferred but not required

We’ll supply you with the tools and training necessary to collect samples from the forest. You are required to follow all environmental, safety, and permitting protocols.

The application is below the map. You may need to reference the map to answer some of the application questions about your sampling plans and availability.

Using the map:

The legend on the left (or below on mobile) shows this project’s sampling ranges for tulip poplar and ash. Overlap between the sampling ranges is also labeled.

As you zoom in closer to specific regions, the map will begin displaying public land areas where we:

  • currently have permits
  • have pending permits
  • may potentially obtain permits

Use these three options to guide your trip plans in the application. As permits are confirmed, this map will update.

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Timber Tracking - Tulip Poplar and Ash Volunteer Application

Timber Tracking - Tulip Poplar and Ash Volunteer Application

Basic Information





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Partner Information


Adventure Scientists discourages solo adventuring. 
You are free to submit an application solo, but we highly encourage you to always bring one other person with you into the field for safety reasons. Please be aware that priority will be given to applicants who have at least one dedicated partner as an additional volunteer. 
 
The partner(s) you list below will be emailed a separate application form to complete.
Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!
Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Location and Technology Requirements

Location Information

Tulip poplar collections are from May 15 - December 31. Ash collections are from May 15 - September 30

Technology Requirements

 
The training may take 1 to 3 hours to complete. Sharing trip logistics on the GIS portal may take up to an hour. We recommend you have access to a computer for these tasks.

Tell us more about yourself



Our mission is to collect the highest-quality data for our partners. Therefore, we need to ensure that we alone train each project participant.
We have limited project equipment and a lot of trees to sample! Please send equipment back as soon as you've completed sampling.
Being a part of a commercial group does not immediately disqualify you from joining this project. If you are a member of a commercial group, guide service, etc., sampling should be taken on as a personal project rather than as part of group programming.


Questions? Contact timber@adventurescientists.org