MidGrowing growth
Forest Manager
Manage timber and forest resources sustainably
$50,000 – $95,000/yrOversee logging, reforestation, and recreation on public and private forest lands.
Highlights
Common tasks
Plan harvests, manage reforestation, monitor forest health, and balance multiple uses.
Potential downsides
Timber industry vs. conservation tension, insect outbreaks, and wildfire risk.
Skills
ResearchData analysisProblem solvingPattern recognitionCritical thinking
Interests
EnvironmentScienceTechnology
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
Hands-onIndependentAnalytical
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