Malachi Mulhair
Sequim,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented forester with experience in ArcGIS mapping and forest inventory. Proven ability to execute timber harvest layouts in compliance with regulations, driving habitat protection efforts and ensuring sustainable forestry practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forester
Full Scale Forestry
Ellensburg, Washington
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Performed forest inventory for units aging from 14 to 50.
- Lead planting crews in the winter, conducting planting audits.
- Execute pre-commercial thinning audits.
- Performed regeneration surveys.
- Assist in harvest layout.
- Conduct a forest road inventory, finding and marking culverts and cross-drains (over 3,000).
- Pile covering as needed.
Paper wrapper
Interfor
Port Angeles, Washington
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Wrap lumber units with protective paper wrap with a pneumatic staple gun.
- Operation of assembly line machinery safely.
Forester
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Forks, Washington
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Executed timber harvest layout in compliance with state HCP and FPA regulations.
- Conducted stream typing, and implemented RMZ protection.
- Identified wetlands and implemented WMZ protection.
- Developed leave tree areas
- Provided habitat protection for the Northern Spotted Owl and the Marbled Murrelet.
- Identified and protected sensitive geological features, including bedrock hollows, inner gorges, landslides, and CMZs.
- Performed Western old-growth assessments.
- Develop work maps with ArcGIS, as well as a final timber sale map.
- Worked with field specialists such as biologists, geologists, and fish and wildlife to achieve timber sale compliance.
Forester Intern
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Port Angeles, Washington
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assist in harvest layout.
- Performed stream typing surveys.
- Complete contract compliance on logging operations and road specifications.
- Conducted Western old-growth assessments.
- Completed the necessary SEPA and FPA forms for project compliance.
- Performed wildlife surveys with biologists.
- Utilized ArcGIS for creating detailed work maps.
- Researched the sustainability of the 10-year harvest plan deliverables in our district.
Herbicide Applicator
Integrated Resource Management
Philomath, Oregon
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Applied herbicide across rugged, forested terrain using backpack sprayers.
- Operated ATVs with boom sprayers for efficient application of herbicide.
- Led spray crews in the field to ensure safety and completion.
Washington Conservation Corps Crew Member
Washington State Department Of Ecology
Port Angeles, Washington
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Collected forestry data over three months in experimental research plots near Forks, WA.
- Conducted trail maintenance to enhance accessibility and safety.
- Restricted unauthorized vehicle access on Department of Natural Resources land.
- Executed reforestation efforts to restore native vegetation.
- Applied herbicides using backpack sprayers for invasive species control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2019
Intermediate/Advanced
The Art of Felling Timber
Grants Pass, OR05-2019
Skills
- Forest inventory
- Planting audits
- Timber harvest layout
- ArcGIS mapping
- Habitat protection
- FPA compliance
- Range finder
- Relaskop
- DBH tape
- Increment bore
- Species identification
Timeline
Forester
Full Scale Forestry
10.2022 - 11.2025
Paper wrapper
Interfor
04.2022 - 07.2022
Forester
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
03.2020 - 12.2020
Forester Intern
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
06.2018 - 08.2018
Herbicide Applicator
Integrated Resource Management
04.2016 - 09.2016
Washington Conservation Corps Crew Member
Washington State Department Of Ecology
10.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Oregon State University
Intermediate/Advanced
The Art of Felling Timber