Project Forester

Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics, and wildfire prevention. Administers reforestation cost-share programs, assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices, and provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings. Responds to wildfires and non-wildfire disasters both in-state and out-of-state, and voluntarily responds on western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with BMP, Forest Stewardship, and Urban foresters.