Forestry Intern: Hands-On Field Experience

Sierra Pacific Company; Burney (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship in California’s Burney area. Interns will gain hands-on experience in active timberlands, including fieldwork, timber cruising, THP prep, and wildlife surveys.

Housing may be provided for qualifying interns, with a flexible summer schedule from May/June to Aug/Sept 2027. Applicants should be pursuing a forestry or natural resources degree, be prepared to hike on rugged terrain, and hold a valid driver’s license for off-road driving.

Qualifications

• Must be continuing education in Fall 2027 pursuing a forestry or natural resources degree
• Interns must be able to hike cross-country on steep, brushy terrain
• Interns must have a valid driver's license and ability to navigate off-highway roads in a 4WD vehicle

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

Physical stamina

Hiking ability

Outdoor work

Education

Forestry/Natural Resources degree

Tools

4WD driving

Field equipment usage

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship in California’s Burney area. Interns will gain hands-on experience in active timberlands, including fieldwork, timber cruising, THP prep, and wildlife surveys.

Housing may be provided for qualifying interns, with a flexible summer schedule from May/June to Aug/Sept 2027. Applicants should be pursuing a forestry or natural resources degree, be prepared to hike on rugged terrain, and hold a valid driver’s license for off-road driving.