Horticulturist | National Park Service

Develops a Preservation Maintenance Plan for Poplar Grove National Cemetery, a unit of Petersburg National Battlefield that defines preservation objectives and an annual calendar of maintenance activities and task descriptions.

Outlines issues to address when determining how this preservation maintenance plan will support existing maintenance program.

Conducts field inspection and outlines how to conduct field inspections for varied types of landscape features.

Keeps records of maintenance activities and evaluates effectiveness of landscape maintenance operation.

Provides technical guidance for landscape management operations determining equipment and material requirements. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures based on horticultural standards. Trains crews to use proper techniques.