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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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Geomorphologist

A geomorphologist is a research scientist who studies the earth's surface and our impact on it. In the forestry industry, this individual helps ensure the working forest aligns with sustainability practices that protect the earth.
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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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GIS Specialist

Forestry GIS Specialists help support sustainable forestry management practices through the use of geographic information systems, which is a powerful digital mapping tool.
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Government Forester

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.
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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.
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Hydrologist

A forestry hydrologist monitors water quality and works with forestry employees to help plan projects to ensure there is no impact on water quality. Hydrologists also may guide in fish habitat restoration.
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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.
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Logistics Manager

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.
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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

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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