What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Forester - Landowner Assistance position at Drax Group?
About the Role : :
Elimini is actively building alandowner assistance program to provide technical and educational assistance tofamily forest landowners. The aim of theprogram is to promote and support forest management practices that enhanceforest health, conservation of natural resources, and sustainable wood productsproduction.
Along with the Landowner OutreachProgram Manager, the Senior Landowner Assistance Forester will be responsiblefor co-creation of the landowner assistance program, leading the development oftechnical forest management materials and the forest planning systems requiredto support the program. The SeniorForester Landowner Assistance Forester will also engage with externalstakeholder groups and private landowners to both promote the program and directlydeliver on-the ground forestry assistance. The role will act as a liaison between state and federal naturalresource agencies, professional natural resource service providers, loggers / woodsuppliers, and Elimini’s own fiber procurement team.
As part of the SustainabilityTeam, the Senior Forester will be responsible for :
Program development :
- Leading development of technical materials and forest management resources
- Advising on the development of data systems necessary to support the program
- Assisting the Landowner Outreach Program Manager in program promotion and community awareness
- Designing and leading landowner education workshops and events
- Liaising with local forestry and wildlife service providers in project sourcing area (federal, state, and private)
- Leading pilots projects to test and refine engagement techniques and forestry support systems prior to Elimini start-up
Programdeployment :
Who we’re looking for :
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