What do Foresters do who work on a Ranger District? Is there a special certification?
As a forester in the 21st century with the Forest Service, you will find yourself challenged by the new technologies, advances in science and rewards of working with colleagues and the public. The American people own the national forests, and you manage the resources and opportunities on these lands. As a forester you need to be able to integrate a variety of resource options into a coherent management plan and meet the targets associated with those plans as directed by Congress and Public input. The forester not only deals with forest health and watershed restoration through a variety of silvicultural applications (i.e., growing trees, maximizing tree growth and return, manipulating tree species to meet objectives), but also with wildlife habitat, clean water and air, and provides a safe and clean place for people to recreate away from urban environments. Fire management is a priority consideration on the job of protecting human life, property and resources. Your knowledge of ecosyste
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