UWSP Summer Intern Forester Position Description –
Peshtigo River State Forest
About the Peshtigo River State Forest:
The PRSF is a 9,200-acre state forest that was established in 2002 in Marinette and Oconto
counties. The forest operates and maintains 1 16-unit family campground (Old Veteran’s Lake
Campground), 15 primitive campsites, 10 miles of skiing and hiking trails, more than 25 miles of
snowmobiling and ATV trails, and 15 boat launch sites. Current staff on the state forest includes
the forest superintendent, a forester, and a law enforcement ranger. During the spring – fall
months, various seasonal employees join the team to perform a range of maintenance, law
enforcement, visitor services, and forest management duties.
The PRSF shares its office and shop facilities with the Governor Thompson State Park.
These facilities are located on the state park property. The closest town to our office is Crivitz, WI,
which is about 16 miles.
Economical housing is available on the state forest property. Rent is $110 / month and
includes heat, water and electricity. The rental house is located 1 mile from the state park and office.
The rental house is furnished with appliances (including washer and dryer), beds, couches and chairs.
It is possible that you will share the house with other seasonal employees that work on the state park
or forest, but you will likely have your own bedroom.
Because the majority of the funding for the position is coming from a grant, the applicants must
qualify for at least $4,600 of financial need as determined by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Financial Aid Office. Consequently, we will be collecting applications in-house [Melinda and I] and checking to
see if they meet the financial criterion before the applications are sent to the employer.
About the Position:
This position will work alongside the state forest forester to perform forest management activities
on the state forest and other public lands within Marinette County. There may be times in which
you will be required to work independently, in which case you may be required to use your own
personal vehicle. Typical work hours are 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday. Depending upon
weather and forest management activity needs, there may be an occasional Saturday work day.
Position Description
75% State Forest Land Management
 Assist with establishing timber sales on the state forest. Mark boundaries and timber, cruise
and appraise timber according to acceptable silvicultural and Department standards.
 Assist with administrating timber sales by computing volumes removed, billing timber
process, inspecting active sales and enforcing contract specifics.
 Prepare maps and complete department forms in accordance with state laws and procedures.
 Collect field data in conjunction with timber sale establishment at close-out.
 Update WISFIRS recon data.
 Address forest health issues as they arise.
 Monitor invasive species. Implement control methods according to Department standards.
10% County Forest Land Management
 Assist with establishing timber sales. Implement appropriate silvicultural prescriptions; mark
boundaries and timber; cruise and appraise timber according to acceptable silvicultural and
Department and County standards.
 Prepare maps and complete department forms in accordance with county and state laws and
procedures.
 Assist with conducting timber sale inspections to ensure compliance with county and state
laws, procedures and silvicultural and environmental standards.
 Update WisFIRS recon data.
10% Other Public Lands Forest Management
 Assist with performing forest reconnaissance, developing stand management
recommendations, plan and implement the timber sale program on public lands; plan and
execute the reforestation program, forest improvement and cultural management activities
on public lands and implement field practices in accordance with the Master Plan and forest
certification requirements.
 Assist in all facets of the public forest administrative procedures.
5% All other duties as assigned