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Jamie Whitney

Jamie Whitney

Old-Growth Forest Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner of LandArc Landscaping & Design

  • Education

    • University of Oregon

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 3.95

      Activities and Societies: ASLA Student Chapter Vice-President, National Honors Society, Non-Traditional Students Union Double Minor in Planning, Public Policy, and Management and Environmental Studies.

    • Sir Sandford Fleming College

      1995 - 1998
      Ecosystem Management and Parks and Forest Recreation

      Activities and Societies: Earthworkers Student Group - Co-founder and Vice-President

  • Experience

    • Ancient Forest Exploration and Research

      Jun 1997 - Aug 1997
      Old-Growth Forest Researcher

      Orienteer in backcountry with compass and topography mapSurvey and plot 862 hectares of white pine old-growth forest ecosystem

    • Killarney Provincial Park

      Jun 1998 - Oct 1998
      Backcountry Canoe Park Ranger/Trail Rehab Worker

      Maintain and construct backcountry trails and campsitesSurvey and map potential campsites

    • Silva Forest Foundation

      Dec 2002 - Jun 2003
      Ecuador Community Forest Technician

      Cross-cultural integration in community forestryEstablish and operate native plant nurseriesIdentify and examine flora and faunaDocument and compile traditional knowledge report in spanish/englishFacilitate the implementation ecological restoration techniques

    • Vista Custum Builders

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Carpenter

      Construct and remodel houses including foundation, framing, roofing, siding, finish trim, decks, fences

    • Kaslo "Back to the Earth" Community Composting Project

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Project Coordinator

      Establish and coordinate grassroots community-building projectOperate and manage a centralized community compost facilityFacilitate and conduct public workshops and puppet shows on compostingResearch and compile project reports and funding proposals

    • JAM Landscapes

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
      Landscaper

      Install plants, mulch, and irrigation system for residential landscapes, pond maintenance

    • BATitat - Creating Habitat for Bats

      Jan 2010 - now
      Wildlife Habitat Designer/Builder/Distributor

      Design, build and distribute manufactured habitat Educate the public about stewardship, ecology, and wildlife habitat

    • University of Oregon, Ecological Design Center

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
      Conference Coordinator

      Organize and facilitate a Design Charrette and "Phyto-remediation" panel at the H.O.P.E.S. (Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability) Conference

    • University of Oregon, "Trees Across Oregon" Course

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
      Teacher's Assistant

      Instruct university students on the ecology and culture of Oregon trees

    • LandArc Landscaping and Design LLC

      Jan 2011 - now
      Landscape Designer/Contractor

      Establish, manage and operate a residential design/build businessConstruct fences, decks, pergolas, patios, water features, retaining walls, pathways, gardens, and wildlife habitat

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Landscape Construction Professional

      Landscape Contractors Board
      Sept 2011

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jamie Whitney
      Magna Cum Laude - 2012
    • Awarded to Jamie Whitney
      Nontraditional Student Award - 2012 In recognition of the breadth and depth of experience and contributions made by nontraditional students as they balance academics and other work and family responsibilities
    • Awarded to Jamie Whitney
      Honorable Mention Award American Society of Landscape Architecture 2011 "From Landmark to Place" In a collaborative studio, we produced a Cultural Landscape Inventory for the Mendocino Woodlands State Park, California.
    • Awarded to Jamie Whitney
      Ontario Parks Association Award - 1997 For dedication and commitment to the protection and enhancement of Ontario's parks and green spaces