Forestry Intern: Hands-On Field Experience in Timberlands

Spi Ind; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience managing working forests and learn from seasoned foresters. The internship complements classroom learning with field experience, sustainable forest management exposure, and participation in real projects that support long‑term forest health and productivity.

This field‑based internship places interns outdoors with forestry professionals, hiking on steep terrain and working in variable weather.

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

Cross-country hiking

Driver's license

Off-road vehicle navigation

Education

Forestry or natural resources degree (pursuing)

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience managing working forests and learn from seasoned foresters. The internship complements classroom learning with field experience, sustainable forest management exposure, and participation in real projects that support long‑term forest health and productivity.

This field‑based internship places interns outdoors with forestry professionals, hiking on steep terrain and working in variable weather.