Clara Miguez
@claramiguez
Forest Planning Technician at Ence Energía y Celulosa, using GIS and LiDAR to map and plan forest management and restoration projects.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
At Ence Energía y Celulosa, I use QGIS and ArcGIS to analyse territory, manage spatial data, and produce maps for forest planning and assessment. I also process PNOA and terrestrial LiDAR data and draft forest management, harvesting, reforestation, and CO₂ absorption projects.
At the Lourizán Forest Research Centre, I processed multispectral imagery and LiDAR to assess pine regeneration after wildfire, and worked on fire-risk mapping and hydrological modelling. My research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, including Remote Sensing and Hydrological Sciences Journal. I’m looking for an innovative environment where I can keep developing my skills and produce high-quality work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Forest Planning Technician
Ence Energía y Celulosa
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Performs spatial analysis, data visualization, and thematic cartography for territorial planning and assessment projects using QGIS. Manages corporate spatial databases, publishes GIS layers and services, and automates GIS workflows through Python scripting.
Researcher (Technologist)
Galician Food Quality Agency (AGACAL)
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Processed multispectral imagery and high-density LiDAR data acquired with UAS to assess natural regeneration of Pinus pinaster after a high-severity fire. Calculated fire severity indices, performed hydrological modeling, and designed mitigation strategies for erosion and hydrological risk in fire-affected ecosystems.
Forest Planning Intern
Ence Energía y Celulosa
Sep 2021 - May 2022 (8 months)
Used QGIS and corporate GIS platforms for forest management, including development and execution of forest management projects with XORFOR. Produced thematic maps and plans and wrote technical reports for forestry projects.
Research Fellowship
University of Vigo
Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 (8 months)
Worked on projects on the valorisation of residual biomass from invasive plant species to obtain phenolic compounds, with statistical optimisation of extraction processes using Box-Behnken experimental design.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical School of Forestry, Forest and Natural Environment Engineering
Master's Degree, Wildfire Fighting Techniques
Master's Degree in Wildfire Fighting Techniques completed in 2024.
University of Vigo
Bachelor's Degree, Forestry Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Forestry Engineering with a specialisation in Forest Exploitation, completed in 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
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