Jobs in Forestry

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Forestry today is much more than harvesting timber. Forests protect soils, filter our air and water and provide habitat for vast numbers of wildlife. The complex relationships between our forest lands and our urban areas mean an increasingly difficult work environment.

Foresters increasingly need good communication skills to educate the public about good stewardship of our natural resources, creating fire-defendable zones in the interface and protecting water supply sources. Potable water is increasingly scarce and well managed forests are a critical element to maintain water supplies across the USA.

The conservation responsibilities of the Forester is continually expanding with the needs to protect clean drinking water, slow soil erosion, integrate wildlife habitat with woodland operations. Forest biotechnology is an growing field. Nationally, we need people committed to stewardship of our forests on both public and private lands.

While professional forestry requires college degrees, this is not a high paying occupation and professional job opportunities are scarce. Individuals who choose this profession will gain a lifetime filled with the wonders of the forest. Yes, you can get paid to hike through the woods!

Forestry (as well as wildland fire fighting) can also be excellent occupational choices for military veterans. Forestry is a good fit for active individuals who can work independently without supervision. Our public resources need good people who care about the land as a national trust for future generations. California is one state wooing Veterans for forestry and fire protection occupations.

Note: Forestry has been a lifelong passion. Thus there are two forestry jobs pages. Be sure to check FORESTRY 2

SOURCES FOR JOBS IN FORESTRY

Conservation Science & Forestry

Federal handbook on occupations and job outlooks for forestry professionals and conservation scientists.

Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Career Center

The Career Development Office supports students in developing careers as environmental leaders. There's a good group of links so it's indirect.

Campbell Global

Campbell Global offers clients complete and fully integrated timberland and natural resource investment management services. They have a variety of career vacancies posted.

SAF Career Center

Variety of Professional Forester vacancies, internships, public/private and nonprofit job opportunities from the Society of American Foresters. SAF has been a core professional society for foresters for decades. If you are planning to be a forester, it's good to get involved with SAF. Forestry is a small world, and SAF brings professionals together.

ForestryUSA.Com

Current job openings in every branch of the USA's forestry sector - in woodlands, in manufacturing, in sales, in research and education.

Conservation Jobs Board

Jobs posted here are a mixed group, with a forestry background a helpful attribute for condidates.

CLFA - Jobs in Forestry

California Licensed Foresters Association. Most jobs posted require you to be a California Registered Professional Forester.

Jobs in Forestry and Natural Resources

Warnell School of Forest Resources Jobs Database posts a wide vareity of forestry and natural resource job announcements. You can sort the list.

Earthworks

A mixtures of forestry jobs as well as related occupations from around the world posted at Earthworks.

InterTribal Timber Council

Great Native American resource for jobs relating to tribal resources and conservation on tribal lands.

USAJOBS

United States Office Of Personnel Management, official job site for all types of federal jobs. The series code is '0460' for Foresters, though you may no longer need to use the code. You can aslo use the terms 'forestry','forester' and 'Natural Resources'.

TreeRings

The ultimate in Tree Ring web sites with jobs in dendrochronology and more. Use 'search site' and type in 'job' for employment listings.

Tree Genes

Forest genetics and forestry science vacancies, mostly at colleges and universities. Limited in number.

Cradle of Forestry

Nonprofit organization in North Carolina, with both seasonal volunteer and occasional paid positions.

MORE Forestry Job Links

Additional State Forestry, Private Sector, Wildland Fire, Utility Forestry and Canadian employment announcements

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