About the role#
Roseburg Forest Products is hiring a Forestry Technician Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time, paid internship is based in Dillard, Oregon. You will gain field experience in land management and forest operations while working on-site.
What you'll do#
- Perform land exams and write reports.
- Conduct fixed and variable plot forest inventory.
- Help design and lay out silvicultural projects.
- Apply herbicides for vegetation control along roadsides and within units.
- Manage animal damage control.
- Assist other departments with harvest unit layout, perennial stream surveys, road inventory, and road staking.
- Model company core values in your daily work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Forest Engineering, or Natural Resources program, with plans to return to school.
- Ability to work outdoors in rough terrain.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Experience driving manual shift trucks.
- Working knowledge of GIS, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
- A self-starting attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Dillard, OR.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through September).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Note: This is a temporary, hourly position.
About Roseburg Forest Products
Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company founded in 1936. It manages timberland and manufactures lumber, plywood, and engineered wood products for customers across North America. The company operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Oregon, and maintains facilities in several states and Canada. With over 1,300 employees, the organization focuses on forest management and the production of wood materials for building supply distributors and retailers.
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