Alex Pickering
Arcata,CA
Summary
Hardworking Forestry Technician with in-depth knowledge of logging practices and aptitude for project planning and coordination. Comprehensive knowledge of carbon offset programs and implementation. Bringing extensive experience promoting operational compliance with environmental and other relevant regulations. Proficient in Microsoft suite, ARCGIS, QGIS, with minimal experience in R and Python.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician
BBW and Associates
01.2022 - Current
- Carbon plot measurement, 3-6 per day, with very low error tolerance
- Data entry and QAQC
- Established landowner connections while improving communication between landowners, agencies, and contractors
- Promoted sustainable harvest practices through the use of low-impact logging techniques, reducing soil erosion and protecting water quality
- Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping
Forestry Technician
Hohman and Associates
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Field work included timber plots, harvest layout, tree planting, along with archeological and biological surveys
- Office work included GIS mapping, plot layout, and data entry
- Planning, preparing, and writing timber harvest plans.
Forest Research Assistant
JAMES LAMPING
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted a grad student in collecting data for a drone-based carbon sequestration project
- Gained experience in data collection, organization, and processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA12.2021
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy
Saco, ME01.2014
Skills
- Data Collection
- GPS Navigation
- Inventory Management
- Soil Sampling
- Remote sensing
- Forest Inventory
- Chainsaw Operation
- Sustainable forestry practices
- Tree Identification
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Digital mapping
References
- Jared Gerstein, RPF #2826, BBWA Owner, jmgerstein@bbwassociates.com, 707-825-0730
- Ben Aufdermauer, RPF #3129 BBWA field crew lead and carbon specialist, Ben@bbwassociates.com, 707-825-0475, 707-601-7891
Timeline
Forestry Technician
BBW and Associates
01.2022 - Current
Forestry Technician
Hohman and Associates
12.2020 - 01.2022
Forest Research Assistant
JAMES LAMPING
05.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Humboldt State University
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy
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