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forester
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A Forester helps grow, oversee and plant trees in a forest. Their role is to develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees, and provide advice and recommendations as a consultant on forestry issues. Their responsibilities are to determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage, monitor wildlife populations, assess the impacts of forest operations on populations and habitats, subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal, aid in road layout, and monitor forest cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.

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Avg Pay: $45K
Jobs: 775
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Avg Pay: $66K
Jobs: 137

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Forestry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,057Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Forestry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,057Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Forest Management
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,864Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Natural Resources
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,356Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in English
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,429Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Forester and Other Important Info

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8.2 years
$56K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.24 years
Mixed
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
3058 out of 4016

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