Harvesting Forester

Weyerhaeuser has a unique opportunity for a Harvesting Forester in our Northern Kingdom unit based out of Lancaster, New Hampshire. The position is a field role with a focus on harvest planning and contract administration on approximately 110,000 acres of Northern New Hampshire/Northeast Vermont/Western Maine Timberlands. This is a full-time, exempt position, with salary level dependent on skills and experience.  The role is responsible for working with our Timberlands Team on all aspects of our forestry business to deliver best in class performance for the organization.

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. At Weyerhaeuser we're always looking for people who can contribute, grow, think, and create!  Our associates are the real reason we've been in business for over 120 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest timberland companies and manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.

This is a full-time position that will report directly to the Lancaster Harvesting & Transportation Manager. The successful candidate will serve as a safety role model and have exemplary team skills and ability to establish a solid rapport with all internal and external stakeholders including counterparts, contractors, regulatory agencies, and easement holders.

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Key Functions

•        Participate in the planning and preparation of timber sales including harvest area identification,  timber marking, and layout and construction of logging roads.
•        Logging contract administration and supply chain management including product merchandizing, quality control, and collaboratively finding productivity gains with our contract logging workforce.
•        Implement silvicultural regimes that maximize the value of current harvest and future value of stands
•        Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Conservation Easements, AMP/BMPs, and SFI principles.
•        Maintain harvest plan and spatial/tabular detail for forest inventory maintenance in Integrated Land System.
•        Interact with the public, government agencies and other industry professionals.
•        Strong advocate for safety within the team and throughout the operation.

NOTE: This position is about 75% field time and necessitates working in all types of weather conditions and terrain.

• Bachelors Degree (or higher), preferably in Forestry or related field 
• Team player with ability to work effectively with people of varying backgrounds
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent ArcGIS skills
• Solid understanding of spruce/fir and northern hardwood silviculture preferred
• Previous experience with managing and planning harvest operations preferred
• Licensed State of Vermont, New Hampshire, and/or Maine Forester a plus

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

 About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. 

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.