Field Forestry Internship: Hands-on Forest Management

Spi Ind; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in California invites you to a field-based Forestry Internship. You'll gain hands-on experience managing working forests and learn from experienced foresters, with a program designed to complement classroom learning and contribute to real projects that support long‑term forest health.

Interns should expect to hike steep terrain, work outdoors in varying weather, and perform physically demanding fieldwork; the period runs May/June through August/September 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be continuing education in Fall 2027, pursuing a degree in forestry, natural resources, or significantly related field
• Interns must be able to cross‑country hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain
• Interns must have a valid driver’s license and ability to navigate a 4‑wheel drive vehicle along off‑highway roads

Responsibilities

• Timber cruising
• Sawmill log procurement
• Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
• Logging administration
• Harvest unit layout
• Wildlife and botany work
• GIS
• Road layout
• Reforestation

Skills

Field work

Driver's license

Education

Forestry or natural resources degree program (Fall 2027)

Tools

4x4 vehicle navigation

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in California invites you to a field-based Forestry Internship. You'll gain hands-on experience managing working forests and learn from experienced foresters, with a program designed to complement classroom learning and contribute to real projects that support long‑term forest health.

Interns should expect to hike steep terrain, work outdoors in varying weather, and perform physically demanding fieldwork; the period runs May/June through August/September 2027.