Cameron Kelley
Denver,CO
Summary
Graduate of Colorado State University's Warner College of Natural Resources, with a degree in forestry and concentration in fire sciences. Hardworking forestry and environmental stewardship professional adept at planning and operating in high stress environments as part of multipurpose forestry management strategies which successfully, reduce fire risk on the WUI, increase forest health, and promote biodiversity. Well-organized and comfortable at heights operating chainsaws, power tools, and hand tools with minimal direction for a variety of purposes. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and natural leadership ability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Arborist
Fielding Tree Care
04.2025 - Current
- Pruning of trees to reduce risk of breakage, remove disease, and improve tree health and structure.
- Removal of trees in a challenging urban environment, requiring a variety of techniques and equipment.
- Work closely with clients to determine treatments and objectives based on individual values and best available science.
- Direct Supervisor: Jacob Vacek - (303)-507-5770
Chainsaw Operator/Fire Mitigation
Southwest Conservation Corps
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Work closely with project partners to develop prescriptions which mitigate the risk of fire and improve forest health on a landscape level across public/private borders.
- Safely remove standing and downed trees for a variety of products including firewood, construction logs, wood chip, and slash
- Learned to co-habitate and work closely with a crew to overcome adversity, settle differences, and accomplish goals greater than as individuals.
- Direct Supervisors: Ken Sportiello - (516)-987-6568 / Brady Spaulding - (309)-434-0792
Forestry Intern
Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting
01.2016 - 07.2024
- Work worth property owners to determine values and develop effective mitigation project proposals.
- Inventory forests for stand structure and model future conditions using forest vegetation simulator (FVS)
- Develop technical and precise prescriptions and mark trees for removal to simultaneously improve forest health, reduce risk of fire, and accomplish property owner goals.
- Direct Supervisor: Matt Tobler - (970)-218-0654
Camp Counselor / Fire Restoration Crew Member
Cal-Wood Outdoor Education Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured a fun and safe camp experience for children ages 8-15.
- Educated children on various outdoor and scientific activities (rock climbing, mountain biking, skeet shooting, pond study, and fire ecology)
- Completed forest inventory on aspen groves to identify stand structure and ensure healthy regeneration of a high-value habitat.
- First encounter aiding saw crews in slash-piling and fuel reduction.
- Direct Supervisor: Jared Mazurek - (719)-722-4228
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Concentration Fire Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership, Mountaineering
National Outdoor Leadership Schools
Coyhaique, Chile04-2020
Skills
- USFS Class A chainsaw operator card
- FFT2 certification(S-130, S-190, L-180, I-100)
- Wilderness first aid/CPR for Health Care Professionals/AED training
- Timber harvesting and safe slash burning
- Proper pesticide and fertilizer application through soil and stem
- Tree planting/removal and trimming
- Tree Health evals/risk assessments
- GPS navigation
- Health and heavy lifting enthusiast
- Single and double rope traverse efficiency
- Complex rigging and rope removal solutions
- Operation of heavy equipment for tree maintenance purposes (bucket truck/wood chipper/dingo/etc)
Timeline
Arborist
Fielding Tree Care
04.2025 - Current
Chainsaw Operator/Fire Mitigation
Southwest Conservation Corps
05.2024 - 11.2024
Camp Counselor / Fire Restoration Crew Member
Cal-Wood Outdoor Education Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Forestry Intern
Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting
01.2016 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Concentration Fire Science
Colorado State University
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership, Mountaineering
National Outdoor Leadership Schools