Field Forestry Research Intern — Travel & Data Analysis

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks an intern for its Forest Business and Operations team during the summer of 2025. This role involves field research related to forestry and natural resources, including data collection on soil and trees, and assisting professors and students. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students majoring in forestry, capable of fieldwork in warm temperatures and familiar with forestry instruments. An interest in applied forestry is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student majoring in forestry or natural resources.
• Interest in applied forestry and field data collection.
• Eligible to drive a university vehicle.
• Ability to work in the field at warm temperatures during summer.

Responsibilities

• Collect field data on soil, trees, and timber harvesting equipment.
• Perform measurements using standard forestry instruments.
• Drive a university vehicle to field sites.
• Analyze collected data on computer.

Skills

Field data collection

Basic field measurements

Teamwork

Education

Current undergraduate student majoring in forestry or natural resources

Tools

Clinometers

Range finders

Compasses

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks an intern for its Forest Business and Operations team during the summer of 2025. This role involves field research related to forestry and natural resources, including data collection on soil and trees, and assisting professors and students. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students majoring in forestry, capable of fieldwork in warm temperatures and familiar with forestry instruments. An interest in applied forestry is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field.