Many secondary schools offer courses, or even a two-year degree, in forestry, wildlife, conservation, and forest harvesting. These courses could be helpful in getting a job. A curriculum that includes field trips to observe forestry activities provides a good background. There are no educational requirements for forest worker jobs. Many of these workers may be high school or college students who are hired on a part-time or seasonal basis.
Experience working at a nursery or as a laborer can be useful in obtaining a job as a forest worker.