Contract Forester

Hiring Organization: Heritage Habitat & Forestry
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: OH, PA, WV, occasionally southern states
Application Due Date: July 31, 2023

Requirements

• 2 or 4-year degree from SAF-accredited college in Forestry or related field
• Ability to hike several miles per day in rough terrain with unpredictable weather conditions
• Timber cruising experience
• Timber marking experience

Preferences

• SAF Certified Forester
• West Virginia Registered Forester

Job duties

Contract forester will be contracted on a per-job basis as either a contractor or subcontractor of Habitat & Forestry, with typical contracts consisting of any of the following:
• Fixed radius and point sampling timber cruising
• Forest carbon timber cruising
• Timber marking
Position involves frequent out of state overnight travel for timber cruising contracts including weekend travel and work. Typically, timber cruising assignment includes Sunday travel to lodging, Monday – Saturday cruising, Sunday travel home.

About Heritage Habitat & Forestry

We are an Ohio based forest consulting company specializing in sustainable and comprehensive forest management. Our focus is simultaneous management of commercial timber production as well as wildlife habitat in line with our clients’ goals and objectives. Most of our forest management plan formulation is geared toward multiple use forestry, timber production and wildlife habitat enhancement. We offer a suite of natural resources consultant services, including advising landowners through several Forest Carbon programs available in their state. Majority of work occurs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, although other states as contracts require.

Send resume to owner Anthony Pappas at Anthony.pappas@heritagehabitatco.com

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