Foresters - Main Foresters Foresters and conservation scientists manage, develop, use, and help protect natural resources. Forests and rangelands serve a variety of needs. Rangelands supply wood, food for livestock, minerals, and water. Range managers protect, improve, and manage rangelands. Soil conservationists give technical help to protect soil, water, land, and related natural resources.
Foresters manage forested lands.
Some work for private industry. They may get timber from private owners, keep track of how much timber there is, appraise its worth, and negotiate contracts. They may also subcontract with loggers. When they do this, they monitor environmental specifications. Forestry consultants often act as agents for the owner of the forest.