Forest Inventory Intern

Chestnut Carbon•Arkansas, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Carbon is hiring two Forest Inventory Interns for the 2026 summer field season. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in the rapidly growing voluntary forest carbon industry and in forest inventory, developing skills in assessing tree- and site-level variables and tree species identification across various forest types. Interns will support and execute forest inventory efforts for Chestnut’s Forest Restoration program, which involves planting hardwood and softwood trees on former agricultural or grazing lands, and the Improved Forest Management program, which focuses on additional carbon sequestration on existing forestland. Interns will work closely with the remote Senior Biometrician and regional forestry staff. Specific tasks include traveling to sites across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, establishing and collecting data from forest inventory plots, communicating with property managers for site access, and conducting due diligence checks during site visits. Chestnut Carbon is committed to long-term, real-world solutions, integrity, and transparency, developing scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable nature-based projects to help clients achieve net-zero goals. The company aims to improve society by restoring lands, strengthening ecosystem resilience, promoting biodiversity, and creating economic opportunities for local communities. Chestnut Carbon was founded and is backed by Kimmeridge, a US-based private equity firm.

Requirements

Completed or pursuing a degree in forestry or a closely related field
Completed coursework in dendrology, forest mensuration/biometrics, silviculture, and GIS
1+ year(s) or internship experience(s) in forestry
Located or able to relocate to the Little Rock/Conway/Morrilton, Arkansas area
Have medical and automobile insurance as required by state law
Proficient in the use of smartphone technology, digital cameras, and hand-held GPS devices
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel to sites across different states
Occasional overnight stays may be necessary across distant locations
Possess a vehicle capable of driving various distances

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience in forest inventory and tree identification

Responsibilities

Support key biometrics initiatives by completing forest inventory work on Afforestation projects across Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama
Install and measure permanent forest inventory plots
Assess and record plot- and tree-level variables for the purpose of long-term monitoring, carbon quantification, verification, and modelling
Complete data entry and QA/QC procedures to ensure data is collected, entered, and reported correctly
Collect forest inventory data on the Improved Forest Management program (established forests) using proprietary and cutting-edge data collection devices and software
Complete property inspections while visiting sites to ensure gates are locked, sites are secure, and trespassing is not occurring
Establish and measure soil carbon plots, ensuring compliance with project standards
Travel to various sites across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
Establish forest inventory plots
Collect forest inventory data
Communicate and work with property managers regarding site access and logistics
Conduct due diligence checks for site and project maintenance during site visits