Rocksteady
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Do a little research as to what sort of qualifications can get you a job. Here in British Columbia we have a 2 tiered system. You can go to a college for 2 years and get a diploma in Forest Resource Technology or go to University for 4 years and get a Degree in Forestry.
Then once you have your papers there are 2 different jobs out there Technicians and Foresters. Most of the field work is done by technicians, whereas the final reports are signed and sealed by a Forester.
I am a tech grad and would rather be in the field than in the office. I have been a tech for over 25 years and have worked in the following fields: silviculture (tree planting/spacing/brushing/site preparation for planting), engineering (road layout), timber harvesting (cruising, cut block layout/harvesting inspections for compliance to documents), recreation(trails/campsites), range(grazing permits), and finally decided on and settled on a job in the Fire Suppression Program.
Now I spend a lot of time in the office pushing paper and deciding what fires are the priority and dispatching crews and resources to the fires. I also have become a Fire Cause Investigator and a Fire Behaviour Specialist. On one hand I would luike to be in the field a lot more, actually working on fires, but with my training and experience, it is better utilized by me running the show, so to speak.
Like I say this is the way it runs in B.C., you may have a different system, depending on which state you reside/work in..
If you have a keen interest in Forestry, go for it. It is amazing how much stuff you will learn about the tress/shrubs/environment that you did not know before.
Good luck and hope you make a decision that provides you with a satisfying life long career.
Then once you have your papers there are 2 different jobs out there Technicians and Foresters. Most of the field work is done by technicians, whereas the final reports are signed and sealed by a Forester.
I am a tech grad and would rather be in the field than in the office. I have been a tech for over 25 years and have worked in the following fields: silviculture (tree planting/spacing/brushing/site preparation for planting), engineering (road layout), timber harvesting (cruising, cut block layout/harvesting inspections for compliance to documents), recreation(trails/campsites), range(grazing permits), and finally decided on and settled on a job in the Fire Suppression Program.
Now I spend a lot of time in the office pushing paper and deciding what fires are the priority and dispatching crews and resources to the fires. I also have become a Fire Cause Investigator and a Fire Behaviour Specialist. On one hand I would luike to be in the field a lot more, actually working on fires, but with my training and experience, it is better utilized by me running the show, so to speak.
Like I say this is the way it runs in B.C., you may have a different system, depending on which state you reside/work in..
If you have a keen interest in Forestry, go for it. It is amazing how much stuff you will learn about the tress/shrubs/environment that you did not know before.
Good luck and hope you make a decision that provides you with a satisfying life long career.