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Introduction. As agencies and organizations acquire wildlands for conservation, the question arises, "what next?" Managers of wildlands face the responsibility of managing habitats for a variety of objectives. Land Management internships at Archbold Biological Station focus on the application of scientific research to meet complex conservation objectives. Land Management Interns at Archbold have an opportunity for active involvement in a program that seeks solutions to issues such as appropriate fire treatments, invasive species, and ecological restoration. Interns get hands-on experience planning and implementing a variety of real-world, land management projects. The practical skills that interns develop at Archbold will be useful for a career in resource management.

Appointments can be made at any time of the year.

Undergraduate Intern

• Conducts an independent research project at Archbold, with basic research materials provided. Approximately 20 hours per week is spent on an independent project.
• Spends 20 hours per week on assigned duties (depending on Land Manager's needs) while being trained by the Land Manager at Archbold.
• Training and assigned duties may include working on a prescribed burn crew, exotic plant removal, mapping, and data management.
• Presents a research seminar at the end of the Internship.
• Submits a final research report to the Land Manager and the Librarian in both electronic and hard-copy at the end of the Internship.

Volunteer Intern

• Spends 10-30 hours per week on assigned duties (depending on Land Manager's needs) while being trained by the Land Manager at Archbold.
• Training and assigned duties may include working on a prescribed burn crew, exotic plant removal, mapping, and data management.

Support. An Undergraduate Intern must be enrolled as an undergraduate or recently has obtained a BA/BS degree. An Undergraduate Intern receives gratis room and board during the Internship, and receives a stipend of $100.00 per week paid bi-monthly.*

A Volunteer Intern may be a graduate student or current/recent undergraduate. A Volunteer Intern receives gratis room and board during the Volunteer Internship.*

*Under extreme financial circumstances and with supporting documentation submitted the Station will consider paying travel costs associated with interns getting to/from Archbold/MAERC. Cases will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Application. No official application form exists. Those interested should submit the following information to the Land Manager: 1) a letter indicating your general biological background; 2) your field of interest; 3) your internship availability period; 4) two letters of recommendation; and 5) a résumé. Applications for the summer period should be received by 1 April and for the fall by 1 July. Students are encouraged to make arrangements with their home institutions for academic credit. Students must arrange their own travel to and from Archbold.*

* Under some financial circumstances funds may be available to defray the travel costs associated with interns getting to/from Archbold. Contact the land manager for details.

Land Manager
Archbold Biological Station
P.O. Box 2057
Lake Placid, FL 33862 USA

Phone: 863-465-2571
FAX: 863-699-1927
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