Littlebuddy96
05-08-2007, 22:23
The National Park Service has asked the Pioneering Research Unit of the USFS Southern Research Station in Athens, Georgia to (in part) design and test a valid and reliable method of estimating use on the A.T.
At this time, we are rapidly moving towards the field interviewing component of the study. The study area encompasses a 109 mile length of Trail from Harpers Ferry to just north of Boiling Springs, PA.
We will be interviewing on the Trail in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. If you are interested in paid seasonal employment (2 positions) interviewing from May 28 – Aug 15, more information is available below. Perks include a very untraditional schedule allowing ample time for exploration of the general area (Harpers Ferry, D.C.), contact with NPS and ATC personnel (behind the scenes A.T. management), reimbursed travel expenses (mileage) and the opportunity to spend 6 hours a day at different sites on the Trail. If you are interested in applying the application deadline is May 11.
A second opportunity involves volunteering for one or more days in the study area. Both the paid and volunteer positions involve the same agenda, except volunteers can choose site locations and dates. A.T. research staff t-shirts are provided to interviewers.
If you might be interested or for more information see http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/trends/ (http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/trends/)
Feel free to contact me with any study related questions. Also, feel free to forward this to individuals who may be interested.
Thanks,
Matt Owens
Appalachian Trail Visitor Use Study
Project Manager
Little buddy, 1996 ME-GA
Thanks to Nate for posting study info on WhiteBlaze. Much appreciated- good call.
At this time, we are rapidly moving towards the field interviewing component of the study. The study area encompasses a 109 mile length of Trail from Harpers Ferry to just north of Boiling Springs, PA.
We will be interviewing on the Trail in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. If you are interested in paid seasonal employment (2 positions) interviewing from May 28 – Aug 15, more information is available below. Perks include a very untraditional schedule allowing ample time for exploration of the general area (Harpers Ferry, D.C.), contact with NPS and ATC personnel (behind the scenes A.T. management), reimbursed travel expenses (mileage) and the opportunity to spend 6 hours a day at different sites on the Trail. If you are interested in applying the application deadline is May 11.
A second opportunity involves volunteering for one or more days in the study area. Both the paid and volunteer positions involve the same agenda, except volunteers can choose site locations and dates. A.T. research staff t-shirts are provided to interviewers.
If you might be interested or for more information see http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/trends/ (http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/trends/)
Feel free to contact me with any study related questions. Also, feel free to forward this to individuals who may be interested.
Thanks,
Matt Owens
Appalachian Trail Visitor Use Study
Project Manager
Little buddy, 1996 ME-GA
Thanks to Nate for posting study info on WhiteBlaze. Much appreciated- good call.