Field Forestry Internship — Habitat & Timber Data

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Forestry Technician Internship in the Athens area. This employee internship spans approximately 13 weeks, from mid‑May to mid‑August, with a 40‑hour workweek and a start date of 05/13/2026.

Primary duties include collecting baseline forest habitat data and timber cruising to enhance wildlife habitat. Duties also involve timber sale administration, invasive plant control, and monitoring wildlife/habitat responses to treatments.

Qualifications

• Forestry students with an interest in habitat.
• Basic knowledge of dendrology, forest mensuration, and silviculture preferred.
• Wildlife students with an understanding of forest ecology and management encouraged.
• Ability to drive and work outdoors under varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect baseline forest habitat data.
• Cruise and mark timber for wildlife habitat enhancement.
• Assist with timber sale administration.
• Invasive plant control and monitoring wildlife/habitat responses to treatments.
• Other wildlife management activities as required by refuge needs and objectives.
• Physical work at refuges and computer work as needed.

Skills

Dendrology

Forest mensuration

Silviculture

Wildlife ecology

Outdoor work ability

Education

Forestry student or recent graduate

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Forestry Technician Internship in the Athens area. This employee internship spans approximately 13 weeks, from mid‑May to mid‑August, with a 40‑hour workweek and a start date of 05/13/2026.

Primary duties include collecting baseline forest habitat data and timber cruising to enhance wildlife habitat. Duties also involve timber sale administration, invasive plant control, and monitoring wildlife/habitat responses to treatments.