KEIR A. MORSE
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2/06-4/06 (2 mos. at 60 hrs/wk)
Field Botanist - Moana, New Zealand
-Assisted Ph.D. student with study of landscape scale forest fragmentation in
west coast of the south island of New Zealand
6/05-9/05 (12 wks. at 40 hrs/wk)
Field Botany Crew Leader - PRBO Conservation Science, Stinson Beach, CA
-Surveyed vascular plants in riparian corridors at Yosemite National Park with
emphasis on distribution and abundance of exotic species
10/04-1/05 (10 wks. at 35 hrs/wk)
Biologist/Photographer - Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, CA
-Participated in a variety of biology and photography projects throughout park
2/04-10/04 (9 mos. at 40 hrs/wk) and 2/03-9/03 (7 mos. at 40 hrs/wk)
Field Botanist - Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, CA
-Assisted in developing and implementing Pinnacles vegetation mapping program
5/02-9/02 (4 mos. at 40 hrs/wk.)
Field Botanist - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
-Developed and implemented long-term vegetation monitoring program
10/01-4/02 (6 mos. at 40 hrs/wk.)
Arid Land Restoration Biologist - Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder
City, NV
-Documented and restored areas throughout park damaged by off-road vehicles
and graffiti
6/01-10/01 (4 mos. and 3 wks. at 40 hrs/wk.)
Field Botanist - Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA
-Developed and implemented survey, monitoring, and marking program for the sensitive
species American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolia)
3/00-7/00 (5 mos. at 40 hrs/wk.)
Field Herpetologist/Botanist - USGS Western Ecological Research Center, Las
Vegas, NV
-Monitored Desert Tortoises, pitfall arrays, and annual plant biomass
6/99-8/99 (3 mos. at 40 hrs/wk.)
Field Botanist - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
-Assisted in developing and implementing the USGS-BRD research study plan: Plant
community response to biological and chemical control of Leafy Spurge
5/98-8/98 (4 mos. at 40 hrs/wk.)
Field Botanist - Northland College Plant Watch Program, Ashland, WI
-Monitored plant communities throughout northern Wisconsin and the upper peninsula
of Michigan
6/97-8/97 (3 mos. at 40 hrs./wk.)
Forestry Technician - Superior National Forest/Tofte Ranger District, Isabella,
MN
-Surveyed older stands of white and red pine for old growth characteristics
6/96-8/96 (3 mos. at 40 hrs./wk.)
Forestry Technician - Superior National Forest/Tofte Ranger District, Isabella,
MN
-Inspected timber stands for proper silvicultural classification and reclassified
as appropriate
EDUCATION:
9/95-12/99 - Northland College, Ashland, WI 54806
Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology / Minor: Environmental Education
SKILLS/TRAINING:
Biology: Dichotomous keys and field guides; plant specimen collection and mounting;
various monitoring, sampling, and mapping techniques; radio telemetry; pitfall
arrays; protocol writing; literature research
Orienteering: Topographic maps; compass; aerial photos; GPS unit
Other Equipment: Clinometer, densiometer, increment bore, weather meter, scale, microscope
Restoration: Soil manipulation; desert varnish restoration; revegetation; barricade establishment; seed collection; graffiti removal; manual control of exotics
Computer: GIS (Arcview and Pathfinder); data entry, analysis, and database design (Access, Filemaker, and Excel); word-processing (Word and Word Perfect); web page design (Dreamweaver and Pagemill); scanning; image manipulation (Adobe PhotoShop)
Photography: macro, b/w, color, digital, and SLR experience; b/w developing; digital enhancement
Leadership: Supervised crewmembers and volunteers; organized day to day activities; communicated with associated organizations
Driving: Defensive Driving; 4-wheel-drive experience; Trailer driving experience
Safety: First Aid and CPR; Firearms Safety; Wilderness travel and living skills
Awards: Eagle Scout