Forestry Intern: Hands-On Field Experience in Timberlands

Spi Ind; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a field-based Forestry Internship in California. You will gain hands-on experience managing working forests, learning from seasoned foresters, and contributing to real projects that support long-term forest health.

Interns spend most time outdoors, expect hiking on steep terrain and performing physically demanding fieldwork during MAY/JUNE to AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2027. Completion of an internship may lead to employment opportunities, though not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Must be continuing education in Fall 2027 pursuing a forestry or natural resources degree.
• Interns must be able to hike cross-country 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

Hiking endurance

Fieldwork

Driving license

4x4 vehicle operation

Education

Forestry degree (pursuing)

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a field-based Forestry Internship in California. You will gain hands-on experience managing working forests, learning from seasoned foresters, and contributing to real projects that support long-term forest health.

Interns spend most time outdoors, expect hiking on steep terrain and performing physically demanding fieldwork during MAY/JUNE to AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2027. Completion of an internship may lead to employment opportunities, though not guaranteed.