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Wages range from $21 to $23 per hour Do you enjoy working outdoors and learning about native ecosystems? Are you interested in horticulture, forest genetics, and native tree species enhancement? This is a hands-on internship supporting the propagation and care of California’s native conifer species working on the grounds of the Sierra Pacific Industries Conifer Nursery & Seed Center. This fast-paced position offers exposure to nursery operations, orchard management, and sustainable forestry practices. Assist in native tree nursery and orchard operations by : Assist with cone collection and orchard operations across a diverse 75-acre seed orchard featuring five species of trees Help with transplanting, thinning, and weeding to promote strong seedling development Conduct weekly growth measurements and seasonal plant counts (June & September) Monitor seedling health and growth in greenhouse and outdoor environments Maintain orchard irrigation systems with routine...

Wages range from $21 to $23 per hour Selected interns help Sierra Pacific Industries’ Reforestation Professionals to implement the establishment and maintenance of our planted forests to ensure they flourish and produce high quality timber products for our sawmills. The Reforestation Intern’s primary duties include: aiding in area layout and preparation, vegetation cover assessments, stocking surveys, and plantation thinning administration. Opportunities also include working with Sierra Pacific Industries' Vegetation Management Specialists to establish and maintain our fuel break network and landscape fuels reduction areas to ensure the protection and long-term health of our forests. Interns will also have the opportunity to spend time at our new state-of-the-art Conifer Nursery & Seed Center and aid in our advanced tree improvement program. Working alongside professionals and pest control advisors in the field will provide a real-world foundation for continued education or...