About the role#
Roseburg Forest Products is hiring a Forestry Technician Intern for the summer of 2027. This role focuses on land exams, forest inventory, and supporting various silvicultural projects in the field.
What you'll do#
- Perform land exams and write reports.
- Conduct fixed and variable plot forest inventory.
- Assist with the layout and design of silvicultural projects.
- Apply herbicides along roads and within units for vegetation control.
- Manage animal damage control.
- Help with harvest unit layout, perennial stream surveys, and FRIA road inventory.
- Perform road layout and staking.
- Support other forest engineering and operations tasks.
- Model company core values.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Forest Engineering, or Natural Resources.
- You must not have graduated yet and plan to return to school after the internship.
- You can work outside in rough terrain.
- You have a valid driver license and a good driving history.
- You have a working knowledge of GIS, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
- You are a self-starter who works well independently or with a crew in a forest environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Weldon, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through September).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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