Strategic Regional Forest Manager - California

Society of American Foresters.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of American Foresters seeks a Regional Manager to lead forest management operations across approximately 450,000 acres in California. You will oversee harvesting, silviculture, planning, and financial performance while serving as the primary client advisor and relationship manager for institutional and private timberland owners.

The role blends forestry expertise with financial acumen and staff leadership to meet economic, ecological, and regulatory objectives on every property in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive forestry experience; regional management experience preferred.
• RPF license in California required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Strong budgeting, financial analysis, and understanding of timber sale economics.
• Proficiency with GIS software, preferably ArcGIS Pro, and forestry inventory tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct harvesting operations, planning, layout, and harvest oversight, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain forest management plans and long‑range growth projections for ownerships.
• Ensure compliance with California Forest Practice Act, THP, and other regulations.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and performance against plan for regional properties.
• Lead staff and manage GIS data, records, and contractual documents; supervise foresters and technicians.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

RPF license (California)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Society of American Foresters seeks a Regional Manager to lead forest management operations across approximately 450,000 acres in California. You will oversee harvesting, silviculture, planning, and financial performance while serving as the primary client advisor and relationship manager for institutional and private timberland owners.

The role blends forestry expertise with financial acumen and staff leadership to meet economic, ecological, and regulatory objectives on every property in the