I t reaches out to our most remoted lands and into the heart of busy urban centers. Foresters plant the seeds for our future, guaranteeing a quality environment and supplying the raw material for consumer goods, from housing to paper. Foresters in industry manage company-owned lands and are also involved in marketing and overseeing manufacturing of goods. Urban foresters are becoming increasingly important in helping control noise and pollution with trees, and overseeing the parks and street trees. Opportunities are growing fast in this area.
Opportunities exist in education, consulting, and international forestry too.
Education required Four years of college minimum. For speciality, often graduate study required. At Centralia College the A.S. degree program is appropriate. Fair to good depending if one has specialization or experience. Research and field forestry opportunities in government, industry and private consultation.