Forestry Field Intern: Hands-On Timber & GIS

Spi Ind; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship in Oregon for students pursuing forestry or natural resources, with hands-on field experience under seasoned foresters.

You will perform timber cruising, THP prep, GIS tasks and reforestation while hiking rugged terrain and working outdoors. Housing allowance is provided for eligible interns; May/June to Aug/Sept 2027 dates apply.

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

Fieldwork

Outdoor endurance

Hiking ability

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing a degree in forestry or natural resources

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship in Oregon for students pursuing forestry or natural resources, with hands-on field experience under seasoned foresters.

You will perform timber cruising, THP prep, GIS tasks and reforestation while hiking rugged terrain and working outdoors. Housing allowance is provided for eligible interns; May/June to Aug/Sept 2027 dates apply.