Contribute to the health of Canadian forests by managing insects and fungi through a comprehensive environmental management approach. Focus on monitoring, prediction, and resource strategies in this essential role.
Join the Forestry and Environmental Management Faculty to tackle the challenges of pest management in our forests. With a solid foundation in forestry or biology, you will learn to assess risks and predict damages based on organism dynamics. This role involves hands-on laboratory sessions focusing on taxonomy, crucial for effective pest control.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor insect and fungus impact on forests
• Predict damage using population data
• Implement management strategies and resources
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for pest control
• Participate in laboratory taxonomy sessions
Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree in forestry or biology
• Experience with insect identification techniques
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian forest pest...