Forester

The Manulife Forest Management (MFM) Lake States & Northeast Division currently consists of timberland investments on approximately 561,000 acres within five United States including Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania. Upon successful acquisition of the New Hampshire timberlands the division’s acreage will encompass 707,000 acres. This job position has responsibility for the management of timberland assets in New Hampshire with a primary focus on northern hardwood forest management along with a lesser amount of management in spruce and fir, and mixed cover types. The forestland management regimes include both even age and uneven age silviculture. The position will collaborate closely with the Area Manager, supporting the same client portfolio of natural asset investments. Position Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a strong service-oriented relationship with appropriate MIMT and MIMFM personnel and maintain client fiduciary obligations. Follow stewardship policies and practices to meet or exceed state BMP for Water Quality, Soils, and Invasive Species compliance and third party SFI/FSC certification standards. Provide oversight and implementation of safety procedures for all area personnel, contractors, and property assets. Assist in providing management direction and oversight for area operations to include planning, budgeting, GIS updates and quarterly property reports. Administer harvesting operations which includes harvest planning, field inspec