Many vocational schools and some community colleges provide courses in general forestry, wildlife management and conservation. Good physical health and stamina are a must. State Fair Community College, Three Rivers Community College, and University of Missouri-Columbia. Slower than average growth is predicted for this occupation. Most job openings will result from replacement needs, not new openings.
Most workers leave when they transfer to jobs that are less physically dangerous.
Full-time loggers earn substantially higher wages than less skilled workers. Earnings may vary by region, with loggers in the Northwest and in Alaska earning more than other areas of the country. Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Vocational Careers Sourcebook, and MO View.