We asked our 2024 Summer Student to share her experience with us. From her response (text below), we are sure future generations are in fantastic hands. Every year, Creston Community Forest hires two summer students for hands-on experiences in Forestry. They gain valuable experience in forestry technician work, including silviculture surveys, block layout, and trail building.
We also want to wish Eva an incredible year of studies and educational experiences while at the University of Victoria.
“My name is Eva Sommerfeld and I am the Creston Community Forest’s newest summer student. This September, I’ll be entering my second year of a Bachelor of Education program at the University of Victoria. However, I knew this job would be a perfect fit for me because of my love of conservation and my desire to spend time in the woods even though my career goals are not centered around forestry.
I was so right!
I grew up in and around the forest industry as my father is a forestry engineer. Because of this and our passion for hunting, I have spent many days hanging out and learning about the outdoors. This summer job has taken my level of knowledge to new heights.
I’ve had the opportunity to participate in the study the Douglas-fir beetles where traps were set up and checked weekly; recording their population levels and where they are attacking and killing trees. I’ve been loving spending my days maintaining the beautiful trails around the Creston Valley, learning about wildfire risk reduction, and learning about reforestation. I even got to dip my toes in the water of the hard work of tree planting.
Also, thanks to the community forest I was able to participate in and complete a chainsaw certification course.
The experience I received from this position has allowed me to envision incorporating knowledge and education surrounding forestry to my future students. I look forward to carrying on the respect for forests into future generations.”
Also, thanks to the community forest I was able to participate in and complete a chainsaw certification course.
The experience I received from this position has allowed me to envision incorporating knowledge and education surrounding forestry to my future students. I look forward to carrying on the respect for forests into future generations.”
This September, Eva headed back to the University of Victoria to complete her second year of the Bachelor of Education program.
Have a wonderful school year Eva!
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