Manage forest establishment, growth, quality, and health through silviculture programs conducted in outdoor settings. Work independently in the woods while coordinating seasonal contractors.
As a Silviculture Forester or Forest Technician, you manage programs supporting forest production while minimizing negative impacts on land, water, and wildlife. The work focuses on controlling establishment, growth, quality, and health across forests. You may pursue the professional forester path with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, or the forest technologist path with a Diploma in Forest Technology. Outdoor experience is recommended for this field-based work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage silviculture programs supporting forest establishment and growth
- Control forest quality and health through program activities
- Maximize forest production while minimizing negative impacts
- Coordinate work with seasonal contractors
- Work independently in outdoor forest settings
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry for Registered Professional Forester designation
- Diploma in Forest Technology for Registered Qualified Forest Technologist designation
- Outdoor experience recommended for the work
Apply forestry education and outdoor experience to manage silviculture programs protecting forest productivity, quality, and health.