CADE OWEN
New Llano
Summary
Detail-oriented Forestry professional with hands-on experience in timber harvesting, forest inventory, GIS mapping, and contractor coordination. Skilled in harvest planning and conducting inspections to ensure Sustainable Forestry Initiative compliance. Expertise in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office, with a solid foundation in resource management and operational record maintenance. Committed to promoting sustainable practices and enhancing operational efficiency in forestry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forester
Manulife Asset Management
DeRidder, LA
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw planning and administration of timber harvesting operations, focusing on effective resource management.
- Performed thorough inspections of harvest processes to ensure adherence to company quality benchmarks and contractual obligations.
- Support timber harvest planning, reporting, and operational documentation.
- Maintain forest inventory, mapping, and operational records using ArcGIS and other forestry software.
- Assist with timber security and asset protection activities while coordinating with contractors and landowners.
- Support implementation of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards and Best Management Practices (BMPs).
- Gather timber market information and communicate with mills and logging contractors to support procurement activities.
- Build working relationships with logging contractors, consultants, recreational lease holders, and internal forestry staff.
- Participate in field projects that improve forest management operations and broaden technical experience.
Forester Intern
TTG Forestry Services
Jasper, TX
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Executed mapping of culverts, road BMPs, and points of interest using advanced GIS software for enhanced spatial analysis.
- Executed comprehensive inventory assessments of timber resources and communicated findings to senior foresters.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress towards meeting established objectives within specified timeframes.
- Collaborated with team members to develop reports on project progress and outcomes.
Forest Technician Intern
Rayonier
Lufkin, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted forester in preparing and collecting data for forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
- Performed timber cruising to evaluate forest stand health and volume. to assess forest stand volume and health.
- Marked timber for improvement and sustainable harvesting practices. for stand improvement and thinning to support sustainable forestry practices and optimize resource use.
- Marked and delineated Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) and boundary lines for sustainable forestry practices.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure adherence to forestry operations such as thinning and clear-cutting, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Inspected logging areas for compliance with safety regulations and best management practices.
- Compiled and presented reports summarizing data from field visits to inform forest management decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agroforestry
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2025
Skills
- Timber harvesting
- Sustainable forestry
- ArcGIS expertise
- Logging operations
- Logging supervision
- Road construction planning
- Forest management optimization
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Texas Project Wild and Aquatic Wild Instructor
- Project Learning Tree Instructor
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 2021-08, 2021-12, Volunteered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) from August 2021 to December 2021, assisting with a research study on public park usage patterns across different ethnic groups.
Timeline
Forester
Manulife Asset Management
01.2026 - Current
Forester Intern
TTG Forestry Services
01.2025 - 07.2025
Forest Technician Intern
Rayonier
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agroforestry
Stephen F. Austin State University