Job Status: Filled

Resource Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  Rayonier

  Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States

Job Description:

This position works collaboratively across all Resource Unit functions to assist in land management, timber marketing, and resource development areas as needed.  Coordinates and oversees silvicultural operations including site preparation, planting, herbaceous weed control, release, fertilization, thinning (where applicable) and timber stand improvements.  Maximizes net present value by utilization of decision support tools to understand financial evaluations on silvicultural prescriptions.  Provided timely forest inventory and GIS updates.  Support Timber Marketing Team by ensuring effective merchandising of harvested trees to their highest value under a delivered wood system and providing compliance for stumpage sales where required.  Maintains good relationships with adjacent forest landowners, forest industry contacts and public agencies.  Supports Raydient (Real Estate) in value enhancing land management activities.  Provides support to Resource Unit’s non-timber income business, contractors and timber sales customers.  Responsible for safety, risk management and environmental compliance programs within area of responsibility. 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

  • BS in Forestry or related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
  • General knowledge of regeneration silviculture, timber stand improvement, GIS applications and forest inventory and analysis
  • Some exposure to BMP compliance, log merchandizing, forest protection, road maintenance/improvement activities, budgeting and forecasting process, safety procedures and environmental compliance.

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