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Forest engineers design, negotiate and supervise major projects in the forest, including road construction, bridge installations, harvest unit designs, and the development of rock quarries. All this work must be done with the least possible impact on the environment.

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.

Government foresters manage land owned by the government. They assess forest health, set up timber sales, lead recovery efforts after storms and fires, 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 log truck driver transports logs from the forest to the timber buyer, such as a mill. Most forestry related truck driver jobs are in the private and industrial sector and require a high school diploma and a commercial driver's license (CDL).

A logistics manager oversees the transport of logs and lumber products, coordinating the movement of trucks, ships and railcars to ensure products are delivered on time and in good condition.