Course Advisor
Forester
Course Advisor, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Forester Job Description
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.Life As a Forester
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Forester?
These are the skills Foresters say are the most useful in their careers:Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Coordination : Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.Types of Forester
Wildlife Removal SpecialistForestry ConsultantUtility ForesterWhat is the Average Salary of a Forester?
The salary for Foresters ranges between about $41,350 and $86,870 a year.Foresters who work in
New Jersey, District of Columbia, or California , make the highest salaries.How much do Foresters make in different U.S. states?
Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Foresters may use on a daily basis:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessIBM NotesGeographic information system GIS softwareESRI ArcViewMapping softwareESRI ArcGIS softwareBecoming a Forester
What education is needed to be a Forester?What work experience do I need to become a Forester?
Who Employs Foresters?
The table below shows the approximate number of Foresters employed by various industries.
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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.Life As a Forester
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Forester?
These are the skills Foresters say are the most useful in their careers:Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Coordination : Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.Types of Forester
Wildlife Removal SpecialistForestry ConsultantUtility ForesterWhat is the Average Salary of a Forester?
The salary for Foresters ranges between about $41,350 and $86,870 a year.Foresters who work in
New Jersey, District of Columbia, or California , make the highest salaries.How much do Foresters make in different U.S. states?
Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Foresters may use on a daily basis:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessIBM NotesGeographic information system GIS softwareESRI ArcViewMapping softwareESRI ArcGIS softwareBecoming a Forester
What education is needed to be a Forester?What work experience do I need to become a Forester?
Who Employs Foresters?
The table below shows the approximate number of Foresters employed by various industries.
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