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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.