Job description
EverGreen Forestry Solutions is seeking a Senior Forester to lead sustainable forestry projects in the Portland metro area. You will design forest management plans, supervise field crews, collect data, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on conservation, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision making.
Join a purpose-driven team that balances timber production with long-term forest health, community engagement, and innovative forest stewardship practices.
Responsibility
- Lead planning and execution of forest management and timber harvest operations across assigned landscapes.
- Design silvicultural prescriptions and oversee implementation in the field.
- Conduct stand assessments, inventory protocols, and GIS-based mapping to support decision-making.
- Monitor compliance with environmental laws, best management practices, and certification standards.
- Coordinate with landowners, agencies, and contractors; manage budgets and schedules.
- Mentor and supervise field crews; ensure safety and quality standards.
- Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and data-driven recommendations for management plans.
- Represent the organization in community and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 5+ years of professional forestry experience; supervisory experience required.
- Professional Forester (PF) certification or Licensed Professional Forester (LPF) eligibility preferred.
- Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS), data collection, and forest inventory methods.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work in outdoor field conditions; willingness to travel.
- Experience with timber harvest planning, ecological restoration, and sustainable management practices.