Hard Skills
AdvancedSilvicultureThe practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
IntermediateTimber Cruising & ValuationThe process of sampling a forest stand to estimate the amount of standing timber and its monetary value based on species and grade.
IntermediateGIS & Remote SensingProficiency in Geographic Information Systems to map forest boundaries, topography, and inventory data using spatial analysis.
AdvancedEnvironmental Regulatory ComplianceKnowledge and application of local, state, and federal laws regarding forest practices, water quality, and endangered species protection.
IntermediateHarvest Logistics ManagementCoordinating the timing, heavy equipment allocation, and transportation of timber from the harvest site to the mill.