Restoration Forester

Lomakatsi Restoration Project seeks a full-time Restoration Forester in Ashland, OR. The role involves managing forest restoration projects across Oregon and Northern California, requiring skills in GIS, fieldwork, and collaboration with various partners. Applicants should have a BS in Forestry or equivalent experience, with 3-5 years in applied forestry. The position requires travel to project sites and offers a competitive salary and benefits.
LOMAKATSI.ORG 645 Washington St., ASHLAND, OR 97520 | 541 488 0208

Job Announcement – Restoration Forester

Overview
Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a non-profit organization based in Ashland, Oregon, seeks a
qualified forestry professional with demonstrated experience in restoration forestry and project
management to join our growing team for full-time employment. This position will have the
opportunity to work across the diverse ecosystems of Oregon and Northern California, in
partnership with Tribes, federal, state and municipal agencies, and other nongovernmental
organizations to design and implement forest restoration projects as part of large-scale
stewardship initiatives.

Applicants should be skilled and experienced in performing a variety of essential forestry tasks
including using GIS to prepare project maps, conducting forest inventories, and managing and
analyzing data. Applicants should also be experienced in developing forest stewardship and
conservation activity plans in collaboration with diverse partners, and in overseeing
implementation of ecologically-based restoration prescriptions on-the-ground.

The majority of this individual’s work will be done in the field, working independently or with
other technical forestry personnel and specialists. The remaining office time will be dedicated to
producing maps, plans and reports. This position is based out of Ashland, Oregon, with travel
(sometimes overnight) required as needed to Lomakatsi’s project sites across Oregon and
Northern California.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• BS degree in Forestry and/or demonstrated equivalent experience
• A minimum 3-5 years of field work experience in applied forestry
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS and ability to produce maps
• Practical knowledge of forestry operations and stewardship-based fuel reduction projects
• Experience working in collaborative partnerships with agencies, tribal natural resource

departments, landowners, and community members
• Competency in the use of technical forestry equipment: GPS/GIS, navigation, data

gathering/processing, Relaskop, compass, increment borer, densiometer, and clinometer
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and work performed in a network environment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Physically fit to orient, navigate and hike in rough terrain using map, compass and GPS
• Ability to identify native trees and shrubs
• Flexibility to work variable hours and travel

Benefits Package
Lomakatsi strives to provide competitive salaries and benefits within the nonprofit community.
• Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 per year
• Paid medical, and dental plan
• Paid vacation
• 401K retirement plan

To Apply
Please provide:
• Cover Letter and Resume
• Work samples or certificates that demonstrate practical experience in the field
• Three current professional references

Send to jobs@lomakatsi.org with subject “Restoration Forester” No phone calls please. Due
to the high number of applicants, only considered applicants will be contacted for an
interview opportunity. Position open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling
basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP.

About Us
Lomakatsi is a non-profit organization that develops and implements forest and watershed
restoration initiatives, programs and projects throughout Oregon and Northern California. Our
mission is to restore ecosystems and the sustainability of communities, cultures, and economies.

For over 26 years, Lomakatsi has implemented ecosystem restoration projects across thousands
of acres of forests and miles of streams. We work closely with federal, tribal, state, municipal and
non-profit partners, building innovative, collaborative stewardship initiatives across all-lands.
Lomakatsi is currently managing eight landscape-scale terrestrial and aquatic restoration
agreements with projects in various stages of development, working across multiple states and
watersheds. Our holistic, ecologically-based restoration work enhances wildlife habitat, helps
safeguard ecosystem services, and reduced the risk of wildfire to communities. We serve as a lead
partner and sponsor on several nationally-recognized projects and initiatives.

Lomakatsi also brings added capacity to address socio-economic challenges for rural forest- and
rangeland-based communities, by layering in our education, tribal partnerships, and workforce
training and development programs into initiatives and projects. Through the operation of 10
programs, our staff of restoration practitioners, foresters, ecologists, cultural resource specialists,
workforce trainers and educators work to increase community understanding and involvement in
forest and watershed restoration. Learn more at https://lomakatsi.org/.

LOMAKATSI.ORG 645 Washington St., ASHLAND, OR 97520 | 541 488 0208