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.

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Log Truck Driver

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).

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Procurement Forester

A procurement forester works for a business, such as a mill, and is responsible to locate and purchase the wood supply needed by the business.

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Timber Marketing Forester

A timber marketing forester works for a timber owner and is focused on the harvest, transport and sale of timber to various buyers. Works with logging crews, timber buyers, mills and other customers.

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Want to learn more about Harvesting?

Harvesting must be done with extreme care and attention to detail in order to protect the environment while obtaining the timber and to ensure the greatest value is extracted from our trees.

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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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