Forest Inventory Intern

Chestnut Carbon is seeking two Forest Inventory Interns for the 2026 summer field season in the United States. Interns will gain experience in the voluntary forest carbon industry, supporting forest inventory efforts and working closely with a remote Senior Biometrician. Responsibilities include establishing inventory plots, collecting data, and conducting site inspections across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in forestry and be located or able to relocate to Arkansas.
About Chestnut Carbon

Chestnut Carbon believes in long-term, real-world solutions, built with integrity and transparency. We develop scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable nature-based projects that will help our clients achieve their net-zero goals. We’re committed to improving society by restoring lands to their natural state, strengthening ecosystem resilience and promoting biodiversity, and bringing economic opportunities to local communities. Chestnut Carbon was founded and backed by Kimmeridge, a US-based private equity firm with offices in New York and Denver.

Job Description

Chestnut Carbon is hiring two Forest Inventory Interns for the 2026 summer field season. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in the rapidly growing voluntary forest carbon industry and in forest inventory, and to develop and enhance skills in key forestry practices, including assessing tree- and site-level variables and tree species identification across a variety of forest types. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting and executing forest inventory efforts for Chestnut’s Forest Restoration program, which plants both hardwood and softwood trees on lands previously used for agriculture or grazing, as well as our Improved Forest Management program, which enables additional carbon sequestration on existing forestland. You will work closely with the Senior Biometrician, who is remote, and with regional forestry staff.

Specific tasks will include travelling to various sites across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama; establishing forest inventory plots; collecting forest inventory data; communicating and working with property managers regarding site access and logistics; and conducting due diligence checks for site and project maintenance during site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

Support key biometrics initiatives by completing forest inventory work on Afforestation projects across Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and AlabamaInstall and measure permanent forest inventory plotsAssess and record plot- and tree-level variables for the purpose of long-term monitoring, carbon quantification, verification, and modellingComplete data entry and QA/QC procedures to ensure data is collected, entered, and reported correctly


Additional Responsibilities:

Collect forest inventory data on the Improved Forest Management program (established forests) using proprietary and cutting-edge data collection devices and softwareComplete property inspections while visiting sites to ensure gates are locked, sites are secure, and trespassing is not occurringEstablish and measure soil carbon plots, ensuring compliance with project standards


Requirements:

Completed or pursuing a degree in forestry or a closely related fieldCompleted coursework in dendrology, forest mensuration/biometrics, silviculture, and GIS1+ year(s) or internship experience(s) in forestry, with a preference for experience in forest inventory and tree identificationLocated or able to relocate to the Little Rock/Conway/Morrilton, Arkansas areaHave medical and automobile insurance as required by state lawProficient in the use of smartphone technology, digital cameras, and hand-held GPS devices


Travel Requirements:

Possess a valid driver’s licenseAbility to travel to sites across different statesOccasional overnight stays may be necessary across distant locationsPossess a vehicle capable of driving various distances


Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything we do. Chestnut Carbon thrives on and celebrates different views, beliefs, and values. We are committed to our talented team and partners, regardless of background or affiliation, and to actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We strive to be a place where you can be you and bring yourself to work.

Chestnut Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The pay range for this position is expected to be $17-$20/hour, subject to the chosen candidate’s experience and qualifications, as determined in the sole discretion of Chestnut Carbon.

The position is anticipated to resume in late May; however, we provide flexible start dates to accommodate academic calendars and summer break schedules.