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Agriculture, Horticulture, & the Outdoors
Rangers and Foresters
Forester

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

At a Glance

Forester earns an average of $58,123/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Forestry, Valid Driver's License, Management.

Avg Annual Salary

$58,123/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Foresters

Median Wage

$70,660/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+1.2%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Forestry

5.0

Dendrology

5.0

Forest Mensuration

4.9

Silviculture

4.9

Land Management

4.8

Forest Management

4.8

Forest Ecology

4.7

Land Tenure

4.7

Arboriculture

4.7

Timber Management

4.6

Motor Vehicle Operation

4.6

Sewage

4.6

Wooden Structures

4.6

Rangefinder Operation

4.5

Urban Forestry

4.5

ArcGIS (GIS Software)

4.5

Common Skills (12)

Management

5.0

Operations

4.9

Consulting

4.9

Planning

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.8

Communication

4.8

Coordinating

4.8

Quality Assurance

4.7

Tablets

4.6

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

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