Inventory Forester (FIA)

The inventory forester is primarily involved in the establishment and remeasurement of permanent forest inventory
plots, though it is not strictly limited to this. At times other work that may or may not be related to forest inventory
is made available and would be considered part of the job.

Specific Duties:
Determining land ownership using county GIS data to obtain access permission for all privately-owned
properties, including calling, emailing, and visiting landowners in person.
Using aerial photos to locate selected locations on the ground by transferring photo measurements to the
field and navigating to these using compass and pacing techniques with the aid of a GPS device.
Taking tree measurements including diameters, heights, crown measurements, grading (standing), age, and
assessing trees for damage and diseases.
Classify forest type, habitat type, assess land uses, and soils, measure slope, aspect, count down woody
material, and more.
All data items are to be taken accurately, strictly following established guidelines and protocols included in
federally produced manuals.
Other duties may vary but include properly documenting completed work and filing data according to
established procedures, routine maintenance of a company provided vehicle, and communicating with other
members of the crew.