About the FIA Program:

The Forestry Commission FIA program is a cooperative effort between the SCFC and the U.S. Forest Service – Southern Research Station. The SCFC collects FIA data on a network of plot locations across South Carolina. FIA is often referred to as our nation’s forest census. The FIA program collects, analyzes and reports on the status and trends of America’s forests. In South Carolina, data is collected on tree diversity and abundance, carbon estimates, tree mortality from natural disasters, insects and disease, and removals from timber harvest practices. FIA data are used to track how the landscape is changing over time.

**THERE ARE 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2027. **

Responsibilities of the FIA Intern:
Measures tree length, tree diameters, and other limited data measurements on forest inventory and health monitoring Forest Inventory and Analysis plots with a degree of accuracy as required by the U.S. Forest Service- Southern Research Station- Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit. Chains into or out of plot locations and between inventory points. Works on a two-person forestry crew locating forest inventory plots and measures limited data measurements with a degree of accuracy required by the U.S. Forest Service- Southern Research Station- Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit.

Who Should Apply?
A junior or senior working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Applicants must have completed forestry summer camp and completed dendrology and mensuration course work. 

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree in forestry from a program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Enrollment in a bachelor's degree in a related natural resources field may be substituted at the Program Manager's discretion. 
• A criminal background check and drug and alcohol test are required. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Class D).