Forestry technologists and technicians work in forestry research, management, harvesting, resources, conservation and protection. Landscape designers and landscape architectural technologists and technicians assist landscape architects by surveying and assessing sites, and preparing drawings and sketches of landscape environments. This group also includes conservation and fishing officers, horticulturists and other specialists in landscaping. Education, Training and Experience People in these occupations must have a college or technical institute diploma and usually require specialized training. They often need certification by a professional organization in their field.
Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.
Biological technologists and technicians usually need a college diploma or university degree related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management. Agricultural and fish products inspectors require a university degree or college diploma in agriculture, biology or a related program, or several years' experience in agricultural production or fish processing. Forestry technologists and technicians usually have a college diploma in a forestry technology, renewable resources or forest ranger program. This rate is among the highest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations and for occupations in the natural and applied sciences sectors. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers.