Forester (Consultant)

Key Responsibilities:

A. Resource Inventory

• Lead the team in conducting resource inventory (forest and agricultural resources).

• Provide technical assistance for the methodology and strategies to be implemented in conducting the resource inventory, including:

  • Data gathering (GPS readings, tree mensuration, tagging)
  • Record keeping
  • Geotagging (waypoints and photos)
  • Correct identification of tree species

• Facilitate coordination meetings with the GIS and on-site teams for the processing of inventory data.

• Facilitate coordination meetings with the inventory team, including DENR personnel (e.g., toolbox talks and regular safety reminders).

• Manage all physical and electronic copies of records and data gathered on the ground.

• Ensure on-time submission of data to the GIS team for processing.

• Prepare reports, including but not limited to:

  • Inventory sheets/tally sheets for the entire FLAg area, NGP area, and PCA data
  • Stand Stock Tables (NGP, FLAg, and PCA)
  • Geotagged photo layouts (NGP, FLAg, and PCA)
  • Inventory report (endorsement) (NGP, FLAg, and PCA)
  • Post-inspection reports (DENR and PCA)
  • Other reports deemed necessary

B. Plantation Establishment

• Assist in the identification and assessment of PO to be engaged for plantation establishment

• Build rapport with the POs tasked to implement the plantation establishment or enhancement

• Assist in the pre-evaluation of plantation sites including determination of site-species sustainability assessment and preparation of site evaluation report

• Preparation of Plantation's Work and Financial Plan including Standard Operating Procedures for the Plantation Projects

• Overall supervision of plantation establishment and/or plantation enhancement program of the company which include the following activities:

• Plantation area inspection and preparation

• Inspections of PO nurseries, selection of seedlings and species suitable in the plantation areas

• Identification of seedling sources

• Supervise the planting activities following the SOP for the plantation establishment/enhancement

• Monitor maintenance activities on site

• Provide technical assistance to PO relative to the project if needed

• Prepares activity status report including budget monitoring

• Prepare coordination notices to relevant teams/agencies

• Closely coordinates with the following:

  • The Company - for instruction, activity status, implementation issues and concerns
  • PO - implementation of on-site activities including issues, concerns and requirements
  • DENR - schedules, inspections, relevant joint activities, technical guidance, monitoring and reports

• Facilitate monitoring inspections in the Plantation Sites

• Preparation of compliance reports for submission to DENR

C. Perform other tasks as may assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in forest or agricultural resource inventory, including proper identification of tree species, nursery management and plantation establishments
• Knowledge of GPS, GIS, and data collection tools.
• Ability to conduct tree mensuration.
• With experience on community organizing or PO interactions
• Good in writing technical and progress reports including preparation of power point presentations