DNR+Forester

DNR Forester

Education:

} To become a forester you need at least a bachelor’s degree in forestry. Many have a master’s degree   because of the competition to become one. Salary:
 * Experience || Hourly || Yearly ||
 * Entry Wage || $22.83 || $47,500 ||
 * Median Wage || $25.60 || $53,250 ||
 * Experienced Wage || $27.11 || $56,390 ||

Job Despription/Typical Day: } Foresters make sure that our forests are taken care of so they can produce goods. } Foresters may direct the work of crews who are harvesting or moving trees. } They can also choose locations for camps or access roads to be built. } Foresters who work for the government, do research to find the height, age, and diameter of a tree. } Foresters advise people about the use and conservation of the forest land. Tools of the Trade: } Altimeter: measures the height of trees    } Bark Gauge: measures the bark thickness     } Cant Hook: used to position logs     } Chainsaw: used to cut up logs     } Clinometer: measures heights of  trees Agencies/Companies: } DNR Forester: (608) 267-7494