The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with Eldorado, Lassen, and Stanislaus National Forests, is recruiting a Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Crew to work cooperatively with USFS and GBI staff to perform inspection of contracted vegetation management and restoration projects within forest/woodland areas. This work provides professional development opportunities in standard forest management practices while supporting USFS initiatives for healthy and productive forest landscapes and resources. Duties will principally involve inspecting outcomes of reforestation treatments, including inspection of planting and herbicide contractors. Additional duties will involve timber cruising and marking and flagging in timber stand improvement unit boundaries for subsequent TSI treatments.
Timeline: tentatively Late March-Sept/Oct
Compensation: $21-$27/Hour DOE ; Shared housing provided; Health, Dental, Vision Insurance paid 100% by GBI; Uniform stipend
Deadline to Apply: March 27, 2023