Forestry Technicians

There are a number of ways you can learn more about a career in forest technology. High school counselors and librarians may be able to provide you with materials and information on the career. Community and technical colleges that have forestry science programs offer information on education and careers at their Web sites. For information about what the actual day-to-day work is like, you might visit a park or public land area and talk with forestry technicians about the specifics of their jobs.

For even more hands-on information, you might consider getting a summer or part-time job in forestry-related work, such as timber harvesting, clearing, or planting operations. State forestry departments, federal agencies, private companies, or environmental groups are all potential sources of summer or part-time work. For information on land management agencies, environmental organizations, and other groups concerned with the environment, visit https://www.conservation-careers.com/top-us-conservation-organizations.