Habitat Steward

The Habitat Steward contributes to the protection and management of key species and native habitats through habitat restoration and maintenance. The position performs a suite of duties including regular and heavy mowing and herbicide application directly related to maintaining habitats and ecological resources including grasslands, early successional habitats, fire-adapted habitats like barrens, exemplary natural community types and rare species habitats. This work is focused on priority habitats called Ecological Landscape Units that require ongoing stewardship to maintain.