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Walker McKay

Columbia

Summary

Dedicated forestry worker with experience in carbon sequestration, timber management, and species conservation. Proficient in conducting forest inventories and utilizing GIS mapping systems for conservation and timber initiatives. Proficient in wetland delineation and SMZ creation. Committed to sustainable forestry practices, with a focus on preserving ecosystems, and promoting the timber industry. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills and passion for forestry and conservation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Forestry Intern

Southeastern Forestry
Columbia
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Set up timber cruises (flagged, painted, plotted timber stands on GPS handheld devices).
  • Set up wetland and stream buffers in timber stands (SMZ).
  • I cruised (usually fixed radius, but also BA plots) timber sales on properties across South Carolina using TCruise on both pine and hardwood stands.
  • Cruised timber for property appraisal purposes.
  • Marked pine for second thinning.
  • Marked pine and hardwood for wildlife habitat improvement.
  • Used chainsaws to cut down standing trees, and cut up fallen trees.
  • Conducted site prep burning.
  • Conducted Rx burns for clients.
  • Observed and checked on loggers, sprayers, and other site preparations to make sure all was being done in landowners' best interests and government regulations.
  • Inspected completed site preparations to evaluate compliance with standards, specifications, and laws.
  • Used GIS to map properties, dividing them into different stands and compartments for landowner and forester use.
  • Monitored water drainage (ditches, pipes, dams, drains, spillways) on properties for the benefit of tree health, logging operations, and landowner interests.
  • Hours: 45 to 55 hours per week.

Forestry Intern

Milliken Advisors
Columbia
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked to cruise sequestered carbon in forests around South Carolina and Georgia
  • Cruised timber on multiple properties in both South and North Carolina
  • Handled field activities such as forest inventories, streamside management zones and boundary marking.
  • Worked on species conservation of the Red Cockaded Woodpecker in South Carolina using GIS mapping systems
  • Conducted rolling inventory cruises
  • Marked timber for thinning
  • Conducted wetland delineation
  • Hours: 45-60 hours per week

Team Member

Tractor Supply Company
Columbia
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked to stock shelves, inventory items.
  • Collaborated with other team members to drive efficient operations within Tractor Supply.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

University of The South
Sewanee, TN
05.2025

Skills

  • Reforestation planning
  • Data analysis
  • Timber cruising
  • Wetland delineation
  • Off-road driving
  • Resource conservation
  • Forest Pest Management
  • Invasive species management
  • Prescribed burning
  • Tree identification
  • Wildlife conservation
  • ArcGIS proficiency
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Anglican choir member
  • Eagle Scout
  • Hunter
  • Night hunting for invasive pests
  • Adventurer

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout
  • Tenor Section Leader: University Choir, Sewanee Tennessee
  • Member: Schola Cantorum Audition Choir
  • Executive Council: Alpha Tau Delta of Chi Psi

Timeline

Forestry Intern

Southeastern Forestry
05.2024 - 08.2024

Forestry Intern

Milliken Advisors
05.2023 - 08.2023

Team Member

Tractor Supply Company
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

University of The South

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