The remit of this post is to oversee the operation of KFBG's Native Tree Nursery (NTN) to ensure the timely sourcing of seeds and supply of high-quality seedlings (currently totaling around 35,000 tree seedlings per annum) for all of KFBG's world class forest restoration and tree conservation work. The ecological enhancement of existing secondary forest, the creation of new native woodland and the nurturing of healthy specimen trees for public display on-site at KFBG represent three key aspects of our drive to raise awareness of local plant diversity and repair 香港's degraded natural landscapes. As such, the focus of this role is firmly on maximising species diversity in the NTN through exploratory field work throughout 香港, targeted collection of fruits/seeds from known mother trees and the pursuit of exemplary standards in nursery management. The post-holder will provide, or develop in-job, a skill set spanning plant identification (with an emphasis on woody taxa native to 香港 and coastal Guangdong), botanical field work, seed collection and processing, horticulture, and plant records management (including labeling and use of our in-house database Iris-BG). In addition, s/he will play a key role in our applied forest restoration program by advising on species selection and devising planting schemes. The Restoration Ecologist will manage a team of up to seven personnel, all based in the NTN. We seek an energetic advocate of native plant diversity with great communication skills, being both capable of leading a team and coordinating projects in liaison with the other horticulturalists and scientists of the department.
Major Responsibilities
The post-holder is expected to:
· Plan and carry out exploratory field work and targeted seed collection in 香港, in line with KFBG's ongoing species conservation and habitat restoration programs.
· Ensure that adequate data (relating to biological features and provenance, as well as photos, etc.) are recorded for all seed collections and resulting seedlings.
· Assist in the orderly documentation of information associated with all accessions in KFBG's Native Tree Nursery, in liaison with the wider team and the Plant Records Officer.
· Assess methods and establish best practice for germination, vegetative propagation and nursery cultivation of a wide range of native tree species.
· Help ensure the maintenance of the highest standards in nursery management.
· Document findings towards the compilation of technical manuals on restoration practice.
· Supervise the work of KFBG's Native Tree Nursery team, which currently comprises a headcount of seven.
· Handle general administrative duties associated with managing the team and overseeing daily nursery operations, including conducting staff appraisals, ensuring the upkeep, safety and tidiness of the NTN, ordering and storing materials, etc.
· Devise planting schemes for the ecological enhancement of specific parts of KFBG's site.
· Engage and supervise contractors for the preparation and maintenance of land and planting of seedlings in the course of KFBG's ongoing applied forest restoration work.
· Procure materials for use in the nursery production process and in the course of KFBG's ongoing applied forest restoration work.
· Handle enquiries from and liaise with external partners and customers seeking to purchase tree seedlings from KFBG.
· Support the Flora Conservation Department's outreach work through guided tours of the NTN, assisting with the facilitation of the Corporate Habitat Restoration program, and other public explanations of FLO's work.
Other Duties
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to:
· Strive to work in line with KFBG values, in pursuit of the Vision and Mission of the organisation, and to self-assess performance in this regard.
· Participate in occasional activities arranged by KFBG to develop the culture of the organisation.
· Conduct guided tours and other educational activities for special visitors/groups from time to time.
· Handle general enquiries and follow up as necessary.
Job Requirements
· Passionate about native plant diversity and its conservation.
· A bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology, plant science, ecology, conservation or equivalent in horticulture, and ideally a postgraduate degree in a similar field.
· A minimum of 2 years' professional experience in a relevant post, ideally with a demonstrable track record in people management.
· Experience in field identification of trees in 香港 and the wider South China region.
· Experience in the use of databases for handling and processing plant information, including maps, images, herbarium specimens and biological samples is highly desirable.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Cantonese.
· Ideally with a 香港 driving license (vehicles classes 1 and/or 2).
· Working knowledge of statistical and/or GIS software packages to analyse ecological data would be a distinct advantage.
· Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
· Willing to work occasionally on weekends or public holidays, as needed (compensation leave will be provided).
· Diligent, detail-oriented, open-minded and recognises the validity of all spiritual paths.
Application Method
Interested parties, please send your CV with current / 最後一頁 salary, expected salary and availability to the People & Culture Department, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, 香港 or via email
工作資料:
公司名稱: Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation
職位: Restoration Ecologist
工作地點: Tai Po
國家: HK
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