Allyson Henson
Olympia,WA
Summary
Forester and natural resource professional with experience in environmental planning, GIS mapping, field assessments, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in analyzing environmental data, coordinating resource management projects, and collaborating with landowners, agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders to support sustainable land and water management. Dedicated to watershed protection, ecosystem preservation, and science-based decision-making that protects natural resources while balancing operational and community needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forester I
American Forest Management
Chehalis, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct costal aquatic resource assessments and stream classification evaluations under Washington and Oregon regulatory frameworks, including identification of fish-bearing waters, riparian management areas, and resource protection requirements.
- Supporting private forestland management projects while balancing timber objectives with aquatic resource protection, habitat conservation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Prepare and support Washington State Forest Practices Applications (FPAs) by evaluating site conditions, identifying resource constraints, and applying state forest practices regulations related to streams, riparian areas, wetlands, roads, and forest operations.
- Apply Washington and Oregon stream classification methodologies to identify and evaluate aquatic resources, including fish-bearing and non-fish-bearing streams, and determine appropriate riparian protection measures.
- Utilize ArcGIS Pro, Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) spatial resources, FPARS, LiDAR data, aerial imagery, and other GIS datasets to analyze landscapes, map environmental resources, and support regulatory decision-making.
- Evaluate terrain, hydrology, and site characteristics to identify potential risks related to erosion, sediment delivery, stream impacts, and forest operations.
- Coordinate with, logging contractors, consultants, and regulatory professionals to facilitate implementation of forest management activities.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and correspondence summarizing field observations, regulatory requirements, and project recommendations.
Forestry Intern
Weyerhauser
Maine & West Virginia
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked across managed timberlands in Maine and West Virginia preforming forest regeneration surveys to check seedling survival, stocking levels, and stand development after harvest and reforestation work.
- Collected, recorded, and analyzed field data to see how regeneration was doing and help guide future forest management decisions.
- Carried out field assessments in remote forest areas, using GPS, navigation, vegetation ID, and site notes to document conditions accurately.
- Evaluated stand conditions like species composition, regeneration density, competing vegetation, and site factors that affect long-term forest productivity and ecosystem health.
Natural Resource Intern
Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District
Walton, NY
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District’s mission to conserve soil and water resources by assisting with watershed protection, stream stewardship, and natural resource management projects throughout the Catskills.
- Assisted with field-based conservation work focused on protecting water quality, reducing erosion, and improving the health and resilience of streams, riparian areas, and surrounding watersheds.
- Installed and monitored riparian buffers.
- Fostered friendly and professional relationships with landowners.
- Gained hands-on experience with watershed processes, stream function, riparian ecology, and the connection between land use decisions and downstream water quality.
- Worked alongside conservation professionals to support landowner assistance, stream protection, and science-based conservation efforts aligned with DCSWCD’s goals of protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable land management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources Management
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Forest Technology
SUNY Environmental Science And Forestry - The Ranger School
Wanakena, NY05-2022
Associate of Science - Environmental Studies
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY05-2021
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro & GIS Analysis
- Environmental Field Assessments
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Watershed Protection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Data Collection & Analysis
- Habitat Conservation
- Project Coordination
- Technical Report Writing
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Contract Development & Administration
Additional Information
Society of American Foresters (SAF) member; elected 2026 Southwest Washington Chapter Chair
Timeline
Forester I
American Forest Management
06.2024 - Current
Forestry Intern
Weyerhauser
06.2022 - 08.2023
Natural Resource Intern
Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources Management
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Associate of Applied Science - Forest Technology
SUNY Environmental Science And Forestry - The Ranger School
Associate of Science - Environmental Studies
SUNY Delhi