Field Forestry Technician Internship

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

Job summary

The University of Georgia is offering a Forestry Technician Internship, located on various National Wildlife Refuges across the Southeast, including Kentucky. This approximately 13-week internship involves collecting forest habitat data, enhancing wildlife habitat, and participating in timber administration and invasive plant control. Ideal candidates are forestry or wildlife students with relevant knowledge. A typical schedule entails 40 hours weekly, mixing outdoor physical work with computer tasks. The internship accommodates students' academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Forestry students or recent graduates with interest in habitat.
• Preference for students with basic dendrology and forest mensuration knowledge.
• Wildlife students encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collect baseline forest habitat data.
• Cruise and mark timber for wildlife habitat enhancement.
• Assist with timber sale administration.
• Perform invasive plant control and monitor habitat responses.
• Participate in wildlife-management activities as needed.

Skills

Basic dendrology

Forest mensuration

Silvicultural knowledge

Understanding of forest ecology

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in forestry

Job description

The University of Georgia is offering a Forestry Technician Internship, located on various National Wildlife Refuges across the Southeast, including Kentucky. This approximately 13-week internship involves collecting forest habitat data, enhancing wildlife habitat, and participating in timber administration and invasive plant control. Ideal candidates are forestry or wildlife students with relevant knowledge. A typical schedule entails 40 hours weekly, mixing outdoor physical work with computer tasks. The internship accommodates students' academic commitments.