Interests include outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and hunting Preservation of local Indigenous language and culture for the benefit of future generations
Orlando Carroll
McNary,Arizona
Summary
Accomplished Supervisory Forester with a robust background at BIA Fort Apache Agency, specializing in silviculture practices and timber management. Expert in leveraging research for ecological sustainability, demonstrated through impactful presentations and strategic stakeholder collaboration. Skilled in team leadership and data-driven decision-making, enhancing forestry operations and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Forester
BIA Fort Apache Agency
12.2008 - Current
- Applied Agency designated technology tools and applications, to support timber sale and forestry activities for improved management decisions.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress towards meeting established objectives within specified timeframes.
- Collaborated with tribal and federal stakeholders to implement components of a long-term forest management plan, ensuring ecological sustainability and economic viability.
- Supported timber sales based on market conditions, landowner objectives, and ecological considerations for informed decision-making processes.
- Provided technical assistance to landowners on best forestry practices, resulting in healthier timberlands and increased property values.
- Led community education projects on benefits of forestry practices and the need to recruit the next generation in forestry.
Timber Forester
BIA Western Region Forestry
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Applied technology tools, gathered GIS produced maps, to analyze woodland stands for improved fire and fuels management decisions.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress towards meeting established objectives within specified timeframes.
- Collaborated and advised with stakeholders to develop silvicultural prescriptions, ensuring ecological sustainability and economic viability.
- Conducted comprehensive inventories of forest resources, enabling accurate tracking of growth trends and harvest volumes.
- Facilitated communication with various agencies involved in forest and woodland management for effective coordination of resources and policies.
Acting Forest Manager
BIA Fort Apache Agency
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed spending plan for half a million dollars to fund awards, procure vehicles, and funded tribal 638 programs in natural resources.
- Provided direction to staff to prepare documents to fill vacant Forestry positions.
- Prepared reports for management in Forestry operations.
- Presented on a field trip to the Society of American Foresters and Northern Arizona University on silviculture.
- Maintained leadership in Timber Sales operations and produced reports to meet Agency deadlines.
Education
No Degree - Miscellaneous Study
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ05-1996
No Degree - Forestry
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1989
Skills
- Silviculture practices
- Research and data collection
- Timber management expertise
- Writing positions descriptions and preparing associated documents
Accomplishments
Accountable and responsible for timber management program, leading staff development efforts, promoting cohesion among stakeholders and coworkers. Promoted trust, partnerships and the idea of government-to-government relationship with the Tribe. Focused on efforts to achieve efficient and effective timber operations, and to provide customer service.
Affiliations
- Cultural Advisory Board Advisor
Certification
- Silvicultural Certification, BIA Western Region, May 1994
Interests
Timeline
Timber Forester
BIA Western Region Forestry
05.2024 - 10.2024
Acting Forest Manager
BIA Fort Apache Agency
10.2017 - 01.2018
Supervisory Forester
BIA Fort Apache Agency
12.2008 - Current
- Silvicultural Certification, BIA Western Region, May 1994
No Degree - Miscellaneous Study
Northland Pioneer College
No Degree - Forestry
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Northern Arizona University
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