Most forest technicians hold a two-year degree in forest technology. Logging Logging is the business of harvesting trees for manufacture into wood products. Today's logger is a skilled professional, knowledgeable in forest operations, safety, and environmental protection. Most loggers must operate and maintain complicated machinery, comply with strict safety regulations, and use specialized techniques to minimize environmental impact. A full range of manufacturing, and business jobs are available in the forest products industry.
Forest industry is the third largest manufacturing segment in South Carolina.
Career opportunities exist in the manufacture of paper, lumber, engineered wood products, packaging, pallets, furniture, and many other products. Careers span transportation, logistics, international business, quality assurance, accounting, and all other aspects of harvesting, manufacturing, distributing, and selling forest products. Related Fields Foresters manage forests, not just trees, and often work with other natural resource professionals. A forester may coordinate with wildlife biologists, soil scientists, hydrologists, entomologists, pathologists, landscape architects, social scientists, economists, and many others to make the best decisions possible. Although specialized education is required to be a forester, foresters are not the only ones who work in forestry.