Forester – Timberland Management (Forester)

Larson & McGowin, LLC (L&M) is seeking a forester to assist with the management of client properties located in south Arkansas.  Responsibilities include timber inventory, timber marking, timber sale preparation and administration, the development of stand-level silvicultural prescriptions, contracting of forestry-related services, and other forest management activities. 

Candidate will occasionally participate in large-scale inventory projects across the U. S. Southeast.  Travel outside of the local area will be required approximately 20% of the time.  All necessary travel costs will be reimbursed. 

Qualifications and Abilities: 

• Required
  
  • Applicant should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry
  • Must be a Registered Forester in Arkansas or meet the necessary requirements to obtain this designation within 2 years from date of hire
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Must be capable of working in remote outdoor locations in various weather and forest conditions
• Preferred
  
  • 5+ years’ experience related to forestry field work
  • Experience in bottomland hardwood silviculture
  • Field proficiency with various forest inventory/mensuration techniques and methodologies
  • Knowledge and experience with GIS software (i.e., ArcGIS)

 In business over 60 years, Larson & McGowin, LLC provides a full range of land management and on-demand decision support and consulting services.  L&M currently manages approximately 700,000 acres of timberland across the U.S. Southeast.    www.larsonmcgowin.com