Mason Hughes

Tracking Invasive Plant Species in Southeastern CT

• Experience locating, surveying, and analyzing plots of land for native/non-native plant species.
• Leading a small group to complete daily tasks.
• Digitizing data with Excel.
• Presenting group research to Connecticut College

• Hands-on experience in soil sampling techniques, lab analysis, and interpreting results to write up formal soil recommendations for landowners.
• Training in using soil testing equipment, such as pH probes, spectrometers, and nitrate test strips
• Understanding of soil chemistry with an education backed by agriculture classes at Connecticut College
• Writing lab reports based on experiments with fertilizer types and soil types

• Experience operating heavy machinery such as excavators, hydraulic lifts, and backhoes.
• Utilized hand/power tools such as hammers, circular saws, chisels, levels, impact driver/drill, and measuring tapes
• Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training.
• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.