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Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.



New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$67.3k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.


84%

Bachelor's degree

13%

Associate's degree

1%

Post-secondary certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Area Forester

Forester

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