Vegetation Monitoring Intern for Chihuahuan Desert Parks

The goal of this project is to support an internship to conduct vegetation monitoring in the 7 Chihuahuan Desert Network parks. The student will have advanced plant identification and field botany skills, which will be enhanced through the experience of this project. The project includes: • Recruiting, hiring, and providing administrative oversight for the botany intern • Providing unique ecological and logistical expertise as needed throughout the agreement period • Conducting the monitoring survey as scheduled in the monitoring protocol • Supporting plant identification and weed mapping efforts • Contributing to final reports, maps, and associated data products for park managers The results of this project will inform weed control and fire management operations in these parks.