What is the difference between a forest technician and a forester?
A professional forester holds a minimum of a four-year college degree, while a technician normally has completed a two-year degree in forest technology. Professional foresters make management decisions, conduct policy analysis, and apply ecological principles to resource management. Forest technicians often work under a forester’s supervision to collect data and information for the forester to make decisions. Technicians salary levels are usually less than a forester’s, but technicians have more of an opportunity to work in the field than behind a desk.
