Forestry Careers

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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.

Each job profile includes job responsibilities, skills, educational requirements and tools of the trade.

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Forest Technician

A Forest Technician manages the forest. Typical responsibilities include monitoring for harmful insects and tree diseases, coordinating reforestation efforts, and calculating sustainable yields of forest trees.

Forester

Foresters guide decisions and policies for land management. Among job responsibilities, they plant and care for forests, look out for vulnerable wildlife species and protect water quality.

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.

Heavy Equipment Operator

A heavy equipment operator drives or controls a variety of equipment used in harvesting, reforestation, fertilization, forest release spray, or road maintenance.

Land Management Forester

A land management forester, also known as a resource land forester manages planting, inventory, and overseeing the overall health of the forest. This forester determines how to protect wildlife habitats, streams, water quality and soil stability too.

Soil Scientist

A soil scientist studies the soils of the forest and determines what their impact will be on tree growth. Different trees will thrive in different soil types, so this information is critical in planting. Soil type will also help determine the need or lack of need for fertilization.

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Preparing a site for the next generation of trees and then planting those seedlings is the backbone of a sustainable forestry program.

Green Jobs in Forestry

Salary Information

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

Education Information

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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