Anne O. Overland

• Investigating Eradication Methods for Invasive Grasses and Impacts on Native Perennial Grasses in West Marshall Field- Restoration Project with Alex Jones (UCSC CNR)
• Began and executed one restoration project alongside Alex Jones, UCSC Campus Natural Reserve Manager and Dr. Gregory Gilbert
• Enhanced intern productivity and prioritized tasks by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
• Conducted over 30 references prior to project start, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.

• Contributed to and streamlined stewardship tasks for current Campus Natural Reserve (CNR) projects involving:

- management of invasive plant species, including surveillance, monitoring, identification, mapping, and removal

- trail maintenance and erosion control

- monitoring Ohlone tiger beetle populations

- cleaning out abandoned camps and other forest and meadow trash piles

- installing signs and fences.

• Worked well in team setting and proved to learn new things quickly.
• Contributed to preserving and enhancing local ecosystems by participating in Brett Hall's Native Plant Program, cultivating indigenous species to support biodiversity and ecological resilience.
• Applied conservation principles in garden management, implementing sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact and promote long-term ecological health including practice vegetation survey methods used by California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating chainsaws safely through comprehensive training, ensuring efficient and precise tree maintenance and removal.
• Engaged in public outreach initiatives, educating community members about fostering environmental stewardship and appreciation.
• Collaborated with team members to design and maintain gardens that prioritize native species, creating habitats that support local wildlife and contribute to overall ecological balance.

• Engaged in Arboretum California Native Plant Program under supervision of Brett Hall, focusing on local native plant communities and conservation.
• Conducted field trips to identify distinct native plant alliances and understand environmental influences.
• Assisted in California Conservation Gardens, performing invasive weed control, planting, pruning, and horticultural tasks.
• Contributed to nursery operations by propagating, handling seeds, transplanting, and supporting conservation efforts.