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There is a Green Job for everyone in the forestry industry!

People who work in Green Jobs take pride in having an occupation that benefits the environment. Use this guide to learn more about the forestry jobs that interest you most.

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GIS Manager

A GIS Manager oversees geographic information systems in support of forestry activities. Geographic information is added to software and used to analyze data, make calculations, create maps and more.
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Nursery Manager

A nursery manager oversees the work to plant, nurture, lift and distribute tree seedlings. The process begins with seeds and ends with seedlings being replanted in forests.
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Nursery Technician

A nursery technician works to enhance the growth and production of seedlings in a tree nursery and assists in planning and directing activities like planting and lifting seedlings and ensuring soil quality.
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Research Forester

A research forester develops, leads and conducts collaborative research projects across a wide range of forests. Using this information, the research forester provides science-based information and guidelines to operational foresters.
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In the forestry industry, our trees get their start in the nursery, where baby seedlings are pampered and develop the strong root systems they will need to survive after they're replanted in the forest.

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Green Jobs in Forestry

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The forestry industry offers competitive salaries, reflecting the growing demand in our field. View our salaries page to view examples of Rayonier's salary ranges for professional forestry positions.

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Green Jobs in Forestry

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There are career paths for every education level in the forestry industry. Learn more about schools that offer vocational certificates and college-level degree programs relating to forestry.

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