
Melise Edwards
Wildlife Biology Technician / Sponsored Rock-Climber
National Park Service/Evolv
National Park Service/Evolv
Wildlife Biology Technician / Sponsored Rock-Climber
I conduct wildlife surveys along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
A typical day involves setting out wildlife traps and conducting surveys to establish a baseline of species along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Afterwards, I climb outside or train for 2 - 3 hours in a climbing gym.
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