Inventory Forester

Green Diamond is seeking qualified candidates for a full time position as an Inventory Forester supporting operations in Humboldt County, California.                                    

The Inventory Forester plays a key role in maintaining the forest inventory information that supports sustainable forest management across Green Diamond's California timberlands. This position combines fieldwork, data analysis, mapping, and technology to collect, evaluate, and maintain information about forest growth, composition, and condition. Responsibilities include designing and implementing timber cruises, utilizing GIS and remote sensing technologies, reviewing inventory data, and collaborating with forestry professionals to ensure accurate and reliable inventory information is used for management decisions.

Listed are examples of the work this role performs:

• Conducts timber cruises using variable and fixed plot methods.
• Stand delineation using aerial photographs, drone-acquired imagery along with LiDAR and other remote sensing technologies.
• Update stand typing and harvest history information using GIS software.
• Conduct stand and road access reconnaissance.
• Prepare accurate maps and supporting materials.
• Trains others on timber cruising protocols and methods.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, forestry consultants, and and contractor personnel.

This role requires a degree in forestry, natural resources, or a related field, or equivalent field experience, along with strong timber-cruising and geospatial skills. A valid driver’s license is required.

Approximately 60% of the position involves fieldwork.