Job Location: Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District, Foresthill, Ca.
Takes and or records basic measurements such as compass readings, distance measurements, tree heights, tree diameters, tree growth, and determine common species. Receives training on marking trees for cutting using tools such as Spiegel Relaskop, clinometer, compass, diameter tape, increment borer, and electronic field data recorder. Traverses boundaries of harvest units. Assists in cruising timber by taking and recording measurements and running compass lines in the field. Participates in other aspects of resource management support work such as silvicultural stand exams, forest inventory, and regeneration surveys.