TIMBER TRACKING

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

We’re thrilled you’ve decided to apply for this project! Sample collection takes place from May 16 through December 31, 2022.

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

At this stage in the project, we need volunteers who can help fill in data gaps. The project partners need samples from all over the range, to capture the diversity of trees in different areas.

We have permits for the green areas and are not pursuing more permits for this project. Volunteers have already signed up for areas marked in blue. We will prioritize applications from volunteers who can visit an area that is 50 miles or more from data points we already have (the gray circles).

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Timber Tracking Volunteer Application - Eastern White Oak

Basic Information

First Name

Last Name

How did you hear about this project?

Describe other

Have you volunteered with us before?

YesNo

Do we have up-to-date contact and mailing info for you? This is important for shipping project related equipment to the right address!

YesNo

Phone

No dashes please. Example: 5555555555

Address

City

Country

State

Province

Other Country

Zip/Postal Code

Date of Birth

mm/dd/yyyy

Would you be interested in contributing the following skills:

WritingPhotographyVideographyPublic speaking

Website/Blog

Feel free to leave blank if not applicable.

Facebook Handle

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Instagram Handle

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Partner Information

You can apply to collect samples solo or with up to two partners. Groups of four or more are asked to split up.

Adventure Scientists discourages solo adventuring.

If you apply to collect data solo, we highly encourage you to always bring one other person with you into the field. Please also be aware that priority will be given to applicants who have at least one dedicated partner.

The partner(s) you list below will be emailed separate application form(s). They must complete these separate applications for your team to be eligible.

How many partners will you be working with?

Partner Info

First Name

Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Last Name

Partner Two Info

First Name

Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Last Name

Location and Tech Requirements

Location Information

What is the earliest date you can start collecting samples?

What other, additional dates are you available to collect samples?

Which state(s) or province(s) will you collect samples in? Press "Ctrl" on PC or "Command" on Mac to select multiple entries.

What town or city will you be based out of while sampling? (Feel free to list multiple).

Please tell us more about where you are available to collect samples. Note: We are obtaining permits on public land parcels within the eastern white oak range but you can also collect on private land where you have permission. Also, the project asks you to commit to collecting from 10 trees. Many smaller public lands will only allow you to collect from two trees, so you may need to plan for more than one data collection trip to fulfill the project requirements.

Which activities will you be participating in? (Press "Ctrl" on PC or "Command" on Mac to select multiple entries.)

Smartphone Requirements

This project requires you to record and upload data using a mobile app. All volunteers must have at least an iPhone 6 or equivalent Android model (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S6) to ensure the highest quality data.

Smartphone Type:

iPhoneAndroidOther

Smartphone Model/Year:

Example: Samsung Galaxy S7

Tell us more about yourself

Briefly describe your outdoor adventure experience/activities that are relevant to off-trail tree sample collection.

Do you have any previous field data collection or tree identification experience? Describe.

Do you have any significant injuries in the last 18 months that might influence your ability in the outdoors?

Why are you interested in this project? What drives you to volunteer with us?

Do you have specific time constraints that could affect your ability to volunteer for this project?

What do you anticipate to be the most challenging aspect of volunteering for this project?

Our awesome brand partners – Sunski, MiiR, Outdoor Research, Croakies, Peak Design, and others – help amplify our voice, and often provide us with gear to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Throughout your time volunteering with us, you may have opportunities to win prizes or just accept gifts from us and those partners as a thank you for your work. Are you interested in receiving product from our sponsors?

Yes, count me in!No, I feel best volunteering without gifts.

Do you have any questions for us at this time?

By checking this box, I affirm that I will collect data myself and will not train others to do so.

Our mission is to collect the highest-quality data for our partners. Therefore, we need to ensure that we alone train each project participant.

By checking this box, I affirm that I will return project equipment and samples in a timely manner

We have limited project equipment and a lot of trees to sample! Please send equipment back as soon as you've completed sampling.

By checking this box, I affirm that I do not represent a commercial group that will be profiting from participation in this project.

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.

By checking this box, I affirm that I am willing and able to carry all necessary project equipment and safety gear. I am fully capable and aware of best practices to safely navigate and thrive in the outdoors.

Questions? Contact timber@adventurescientists.org