Grace Hughes
Christchurch,Bryndwr
Summary
The focus for my career as a forester is to enhance alternative species knowledge and grow a professional skillset. I have worked in silviculture and environmental teams and now carbon and native forestry. I thrive in new and challenging environments and am a team player.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Forester
Forever Forests
01.2024 - Current
- Applied geospatial technology tools, including GIS and remote sensing, to analyze forest data for improved management decisions.
- Collaborated with landowners to develop long-term forest management plans, ensuring ecological sustainability and economic viability.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress towards meeting established objectives within specified timeframes.
- Inventoried trees species, assessed diversity, and monitored health.
Summer Student
Tasman Pine
11.2022 - 02.2023
- As a summer student, my tasks varied but my main focus was on silviculture.
- I spent majority of my time plotting thin to waste and pruning quality assessment.
- I was also given the tasks of writing a brief report on the native snail population (Powelliphanta) in an area of old growth forest in Nelson which involved map making and surveying.
- Main skills this job enhanced was teamwork, plotting, excel and GIS work.
Student Assistant
Discover Forestry
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted with their ‘Wood is Good’ kids programme and school visits for educating primary school children on the benefits of forestry
- Assisted with secondary school school visits and field trips to promote forestry and my role.
- Managed social media posts.
- Collaborated with team members on event planning and execution, resulting in successful school events and activities.
Native Plant Nursery Worker
Norfolk Road Nursery
11.2021 - 03.2022
- This position involved potting native plant seedlings into root-trays, applying chemical fertilizers and fungicides and weeding.
- This job gave me an in-depth awareness of native plant species and working in a fast-paced nursery environment.
Summer student
Forest Enterprises
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed a wide range of indoor and outdoor tasks including filing, visiting and performing environmental inspections on forests and cleaning including… Erosion control plantings, Stream quality assessment, Assisting with GIS and excel based tasks
Education
Bachelor of Forestry Science -
University of Canterbury
01.2023
St Matthews Collegiate
01.2019
Skills
- Tree planting
- Ecosystem monitoring
- Land Use Planning
- Forest Health Assessment
- ArcGIS expertise
- Technical report writing
Hobbies and Interests
I would describe myself as a hardworking out-doors lover. I enjoy skiing in the winter and fishing/hiking in the summer. I spend three times a week training in Muay Thai combat and enjoy the social and physical aspects.
Affiliations
- Future Foresters Regional Leader (2024)
- Wahine in forestry Regional Representative (2023-2024)
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- GrowSafe Certification
- Drone Certification (Fenix UAS)
- Full New Zealand Drivers License
Timeline
Graduate Forester
Forever Forests
01.2024 - Current
Summer Student
Tasman Pine
11.2022 - 02.2023
Native Plant Nursery Worker
Norfolk Road Nursery
11.2021 - 03.2022
Student Assistant
Discover Forestry
07.2021 - 11.2022
Summer student
Forest Enterprises
11.2020 - 01.2021
St Matthews Collegiate
Bachelor of Forestry Science -
University of Canterbury
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