Forestry Jobs

Forestry technicians work in various natural resource and recreation areas, such as timber, wildlife, watershed management, botany, silviculture, and visitor services. They survey ecosystems, maintain trails, implement restorative projects, manage tree growth, and interact with the public.

Foresters manage timber resources by developing annual work plans and implementing short-range timber management programs. They create timber management plans based on ground surveys, maps, aerial photographs, and computer reports.

Loggers are involved in felling, grading, and managing timber. They determine social and forest regulations, examine cut wood for quality, and operate equipment like hoists, saws, and cranes.

Amenity horticulturists manage public parks, street trees, and greenery in cities. They create aesthetic landscapes by placing, trimming, and shaping trees and shrubs.

Forest rangers (also known as park rangers or fish and game wardens) are responsible for the health of federal or state forests and parks. They play a crucial role in preserving and managing these natural areas.