Banks Harland
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Credentials
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Foundations of Geographic Informations Systems
MadecraftAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
ATV Safety
ATV Safety InstituteApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Alabama Shooting Sports 4-H
National Shooting Sports Development CommitteeApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED
American CPR Care AssociationApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Chainsaw Safety Training
Hard Hat Training SeriesApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cahaba River Society
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stewardship
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Jul 2023 - Present
• Restoring native habitat in the Cahaba River watershed and its tributaries, streambank and riparian areas with native flora. • Protect streamside forests and reduce storm water runoff, erosion, and degradation, as well as provide strategies for invasive plant management. • Assist on various programs and projects of CRS including CLEAN Environmental Education, Indigenous History of the Cahaba River Watershed, invasive and native plant fact sheets, ArcGIS and large scale mapping, and vegetation monitoring and collection. Show less
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Auburn University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Auburn University Forest and Fire Ecology Lab - Field/Lab Research Technician
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May 2023 - Jul 2023
• Assisted in collecting data related to fire affected sites and ecological variables, such as plant species diversity, tree species diversity, soil composition, and post fire regeneration. • Processed and analysis of field collected samples which included woody debris, herbaceous plants, leaf litter, and grasses. • Collaborated with senior researchers in designing controlled experiment to control the effects of prescribed fires and wildfires
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Civil & Environmental Engineering Storm Water Research - Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
• Assisted and collaborated with graduate students researching environmental regulators, designers, contractors, and inspectors in proper design, installation, and maintenance.• Extracted and processed data, conducted field experiments and data analysis. • Assisted with Topics channel lining, hydro mulching, floating turbidity barriers, flocculants, sediment basins and outlets, silt fence installation, and stock pile management.
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Crooked Oaks Farm Lodge, Outfitter and Venue
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Notasulga, Alabama, United States
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Intern
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May 2022 - Sep 2022
• Responsible for the lodge’s wildlife management to contribute to conservation efforts, including monitoring game population and habitat preservation. • Operation of Bush Hog, Skid Steer and Mini X. • Application of herbicide and maintenance of the Japanese maple garden and nursery. • Responsible for the lodge’s wildlife management to contribute to conservation efforts, including monitoring game population and habitat preservation. • Operation of Bush Hog, Skid Steer and Mini X. • Application of herbicide and maintenance of the Japanese maple garden and nursery.
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Education
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Auburn University
Graduate Certificate, Restoration Ecology -
Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
Bachelor of Science - BS, Wildlife Enterprise Management -
Auburn University
Minor, Business Administration and Management, General