Lead Forester/Ecologist

ForestSource

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Kindred Land Management in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead Forester and Ecologist to balance strategic ecological planning with hands-on field work. You will oversee timber stand improvement, grassland restoration, prescribed fire, and habitat enhancement while guiding a team on-site.

The role requires delivering robust management plans, conducting ecological assessments, and actively engaging owners and partners to protect and improve native habitats. Travel and seasonal field duties are expected.

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About Us

At Kindred Land Management , our mission is to help landowners improve native habitat. We are seeking a Lead Forester and Ecologist to serve as a pivotal "player-coach" within our company. This role perfectly balances high-level ecological strategy with gritty, hands-on field execution. You will balance writing a robust management plan with running a chainsaw in the field, managing timber stand improvement, grassland restoration, prescribed fire, and more.

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