Deadline: Fri, 04/15/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: World Tree Technologies Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Georgia Job Description: The Tree Farm Support Intern will support World Tree’s Operations Department on the Tree Farmer Success team by visiting privately owned Paulownia tree farms throughout the Southeast United States. This is a superb opportunity to begin or further a career in forestry with our innovative, expanding company. The motivated, energetic person in this role will record pertinent tree data using state-of-the-art software and will learn how World Tree provides technical support to farmers in tree management. The individual will also see how we advise and grade our growers on a series of assessment areas. Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Evaluating tree performance including data collection (survival rates, mortality, DBH, tree heights, biomass accumulation, carbon sequestration rates and more) • Utilizing forest measurement software, grading scales and field data recording instruments • Effectively interacting with private landowners • Participating in special projects and workstreams as needed to help the Operations Department efficiently accomplish key tasks and company goals • Following applicable World Tree Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and safety policies • Attending team meetings (virtually and occasionally in person) and keeping in routine communications with Tree Farmer Success team supervisor • Monitoring World Tree's quality standards for trees produced in the nursery and delivered to farm owners Qualifications: BS in Forestry or related field from an SAF accredited university or expected graduation date in early to mid-2023 or earlier • Exposure to GIS, data collection methods and statistical analysis • Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality • A car with insurance, valid driver’s license and ability to drive over long periods of time • Ability to stand/walk outside in hot and cold weather for extended periods of time • Knowledge of and ability to use technology such as GPS devices • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel • Operate independently with minimal supervision Miscellaneous: World Tree (www.worldtree.eco) is a group of investors, farmers, scientists and activists who are committed to a new kind of forestry. We believe that you don’t have to sell your soul – or sell out on the planet – to make a sound investment. Our innovations in forestry can help to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. World Tree creates regenerative tree farming projects in North and Latin America in partnership with farmers and other landowners. Our programs are designed to create community, provide new revenue streams for farmers, rebuild the soil, help reverse global warming and protect forests. Our projects are at the cutting edge of regenerative forestry, creating a new way of meeting the needs of a growing hardwood market based on sustainable carbon forestry. With over 5,000 acres of trees under management and more than 200 farmers in its Eco-Tree program in the U.S. and Central America, World Tree will be expanding its operations significantly over the next five years by planting an additional 50,000 trees. Salary: $2500/month Benefits: Competitive salary • Reimbursement of travel expenses and food stipend • Flexible hours and schedule How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Andy Norris: andy.norris@worldtree.eco
