Forestry Assistant
Company: Parker Ranch Inc
Location: Waimea
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary responsibility will be to implement day-to-day forestry
operations of the timber assets of Parker Ranch. This will include
work in areas of the ranch with extensive native timber species
such as koa (Acacia koa) and ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha), as
well as areas that include non-native timber resources such as
tropical ash (Fraxinus uhdei), sugi (Cryptomeria japonica), and
various eucalyptus species. This position is full-time based on
availability of project funds and will work closely with, and under
the direct supervision of, the Parker Ranch Forestry Manager. The
ideal candidate must be highly motivated, adaptable to a wide
variety of changing work tasks, possess an eagerness to learn, and
able to work in remote locations under a variety of environmental
conditions. This position will focus on timber management duties in
accordance with Parker Ranch's Sustainable Forestry Management
Plans including tree planting and care, non-native invasive species
control, fence construction and maintenance, salvage timber
harvesting, timber stand management, forest fire mitigation and
response, research, and general project implementation. At least
one (1) year of relevant work experience related to natural
resource management, forestry, timber management, nursery
operations, plant, biology, etc. required.Parker Ranch is one of
the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. Parker
Ranch, Inc. is owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose
beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai`i Community
Hospital, Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, Parker School and Hawai`i
Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit or .
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Keywords: Parker Ranch Inc, Maui , Forestry Assistant, Other , Waimea, Hawaii
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