Forestry Intern: Field Experience & Housing Support

ForestryWorks; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking Forestry Interns for hands-on field experience in California’s timberlands. Interns will work outdoors with experienced foresters, performing timber cruising, THP tasks, wildlife and botany work, GIS data collection, and related field activities.

This field-based internship offers housing allowance for eligible individuals, with an emphasis on real-project contributions that support sustainable forest health and productivity.

Qualifications

• Continuing education in Fall 2027 pursuing forestry or natural resources degree.
• Able to hike cross-country over steep, brushy terrain.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive 4WD on off-highway roads.

Responsibilities

• Timber cruising and THP-related tasks.
• Sawmill log procurement and harvesting administration.
• Harvest unit layout and reforestation work.
• Wildlife and botany field observations and GIS data collection.
• Road layout and project coordination in timberlands.

Skills

Hiking ability

Off-road navigation

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing forestry degree

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking Forestry Interns for hands-on field experience in California’s timberlands. Interns will work outdoors with experienced foresters, performing timber cruising, THP tasks, wildlife and botany work, GIS data collection, and related field activities.

This field-based internship offers housing allowance for eligible individuals, with an emphasis on real-project contributions that support sustainable forest health and productivity.