The Forestry Lifecycle
A forester who works as a land manager is in charge of developing forests, and that starts with preparing the land and planting the trees. Land managers have to choose the right trees for the land based on soil type, whether the ground is hilly or flat, how wet or dry the ground typically is, and other factors.
SITE PREP & PLANTING
Site Prep is the work that needs to be done to prepare the ground for planting. Some forests need very little preparation before planting begins. Others need a treatment similar to what a farmer does to prepare a field for crops. Learn more about the work foresters do to prepare for a new generation of trees.
SITE PREP & PLANTING
Believe it or not, an experienced tree planter can hand-plant about 1000 trees in a single day! But foresters don’t just plant any tree, anywhere, any way: they use important information about the soil, topography and water table to determine the right species and planting method for each forest. Learn different ways foresters plant across the United States.
GREEN JOBS IN SITE PREP AND PLANTING
Forest Technician
Forester
GIS Manager
Heavy Equipment Operator
Land Management Forester
Soil Scientist
The Sustainability Story
What makes forestry sustainable? Replanting! Foresters set to work planning a new generation of trees typically within a year of harvesting a mature forest. This process is so important, because these trees will become a forest that provides a home to wildlife, clean air and water, and eventually wood products for the next generation. Once a new forest is established, it will grow for decades!
Learn more about sustainable forestry and the many ways forests contribute to a strong, healthy environment worldwide.