Nicholas Ferraro
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Resourceful General Forester known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in sustainable forest management, wildfire prevention techniques, and biodiversity conservation. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork while ensuring successful project outcomes and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Forester
ridge and Vally
Augusta, New Jersey
09.2024 - Current
- Managed timber harvesting operations in Ridge and Valley, including conducting forest inventory and cruise assessments to optimize resource use.
- Marked trees for harvest based on ridge and valley stand management plans, contributing to sustainable forest management and targeted yield.
- Inspected forest health, pests, and fire hazards across employer properties
- Experience in professional tree felling, including directional felling, notch cuts, back cuts, limbing and bucking. Knowledge in assessing tree lean and surrounding hazards to ensure safe and controlled tree removal.
- Experience in the application and handling of herbicides and pesticide for forest management, vegetation control, invasive species management, and maintaining healthy forest environments.
- Trained personnel in the use of specialized equipment necessary for forestry work.
- Monitored tree planting sites, ensuring successful seedling establishment and promoting forest regeneration.
- Evaluated forest diversity, inventoried numbers and checked the health of different specimens.
- Marked timber to improve forest health and productivity., general thinning and economic purposes.
Landscaping Technician
AF landscaping
Sussex, NJ
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Installed sod, mulch, shrubs, and seasonal plants for AF landscaping properties.
- Operated mowers, trimmers, blowers, and edgers on AF landscaping job sites.
- Pruned trees, hedges, and garden beds for AF landscaping clients.
- Trimmed hedges and pruned trees to maintain desired shape or size.
- Constructed retaining walls, fences, decks and outdoor structures using wood or synthetic materials.
- Planted trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation according to design specifications.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Rolling Stone Landscaping
Sussex, New Jersey
04.2011 - 10.2015
- Coordinated planting, mulching, and bed cleanup for Rolling Stone Landscaping projects.
- Assigned landscaping tasks and monitored crew safety on customer properties.
- Led Rolling Stone Landscaping crews through daily mowing, edging, and trimming routes.
Education
High Point High School
Sussex, New JerseyCertification
- Wilderness safety class certification.
- Game of logging class certification.
- Herbicide application certification.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Forester
ridge and Vally
09.2024 - Current
Landscaping Technician
AF landscaping
04.2016 - 10.2023
Landscaping Crew Leader
Rolling Stone Landscaping
04.2011 - 10.2015
High Point High School