Forester I/Forester II

AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT INC•Lufkin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is seeking a motivated Forester I or Forester II to join our Lufkin, Texas office. The position level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, and demonstrated capabilities. Reporting directly to the District Manager, this role supports comprehensive forest management activities including planning, permitting, timber harvest operations, road construction, silviculture, client reporting, and budgeting. This position offers hands-on responsibility, autonomy in the field, and the opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized forestry consulting firm. About American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM): Founded in 1966, American Forest Management, Inc. is a nationally recognized land and natural resource consulting firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFM provides sustainable land management, consulting, and real estate services for a diverse range of land assets - including timberland, farmland, and other privately held lands - serving landowners throughout the United States, Panama, and Costa Rica. AFM’s team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand and achieve their objectives through a comprehensive suite of land management and advisory services. With 50 regionally based offices managing almost 6 million acres, AFM offers strong local expertise, while its national platform supports collaboration among multidisciplinary teams of foresters and technical specialists to manage large and complex land projects. AFM’s services include land and wildlife management; land sales and acquisitions; forest inventory, planning, and design; growth and yield modeling; cash-flow projections; environmental and farmland services; appraisal; forest resource data management; and harvest scheduling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Forestry with 2+ years of experience
Entry-level to early-career forestry experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in demanding field conditions
Valid driver’s license
Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field
Typically 3–5+ years of professional forestry experience
Ability to independently manage harvest operations, silviculture, and client reporting
Strong working knowledge of GIS, budgeting, and contract administration
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting to landowners and clients
Plan and oversee silviculture and reforestation activities, including contract administration
Design harvest unit layouts and obtain required permits
Oversee road construction and maintenance, including permitting and contract administration
Assist with budget development, tracking, and reporting
Utilize GIS tools for property management and analysis
Operate in compliance with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) objectives
Perform other duties as assigned