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A Regional Sales Manager directs the sale of forest products within a specific geographic location and manages a group of sales representatives. Their ultimate goal is to increase revenue and profitability for the company they work for.

A research forester develops, leads and conducts collaborative research projects across a wide range of forests. Using this information, the research forester provides science-based information and guidelines to operational foresters.

Senior Environmental Engineers utilize their engineering skills to implement projects and plans that help to preserve and enhance the forest ecosystem. They use environmental analysis to create plans to preserve the forest ecosystem.

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.

A sustainability manager oversees a company or entity's compliance with best management practices. This person serves as a guide to the company's employees and also may offer training and policies to ensure the company protects the environment and protected wildlife.

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.

A Tree Breeder, or Tree Improvement Forester, uses scientific principles to breed tree families in the quest for healthier, more disease-resistant, faster-growing trees.

In forestry, a wildlife biologist helps monitor, protect and enhance forest wildlife and their habitats through a focus on sustainable and responsible forest management.