1. Careers in Natural Resources
Richard Calnan May 17, 2016

2. Introduction Background Undergrad Grad School Experience Domestic
NH, CA, KY, DC, MA
International
US Peace Corps
USDA Forest Service
US Geological Survey
Today
Career Options
Education Options
Organizations

3. What Can I Do In Natural Resources?
Wildlife Biologist Fisheries
Logging Crew Forest Engineer
Field Forester Sawmill Operator
Wood Technologist Procurement Forester
Hydrologist Watershed Manager
Wildland Firefighter Range Manager
Seedling Nursery manager Geneticist
Recreation/Tourism Manager Cultural Resources Manager
Arborist Urban Forester
Soil Scientist Entomologist
Limnologist Botany/Medicinal Plants
GIS and Geographer Satellites
Climate Change Biodiversity
Ecosystems Manager Law Enforcement
Economics Pathology
Environmental Education Specialist/Interpreter

4. Surveying and Inventory

5. What Kind of Work is Available?
List of jobs on previous page.
You can work at almost any level:
Local, state, national or international
You can work in any sector:
NGO’s
Private
Governmental

6. Volcanology and Range Mgt.

7. EDUCATION High School Diploma Associates Degree or Technical School
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
PhD
If a four-year program isn’t right for you, consider a two-year technical degree. Natural Resource technicians are vital to conducting tree and wildlife inventories and gather research data on species and populations of fauna and flora, disease and insect damage, and tree seedling mortality. They also help with fire suppression and training, harvest operation monitoring, law enforcement, and reforestation.

8. Fisheries and Botany

9. ORGANIZATIONS Local and State Organizations
Town, City and State Governments
Dep’t. of Land & Natural Resources
State Parks
State Forests and Reserves
County Extension Services
Schools
Recreation Areas, Museums and Cultural Sites
Utility Companies
Local Conservation Groups, AKA “NGO’s”

10. Hydrology and Plant Genetics

11. Federal Agencies USDA Forest Service
IPIF and HETF (Hilo)
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDI
National Park Service
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Land Management
US Geological Survey
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Defense
EPA
Peace Corps and AmeriCorps
Smithsonian Institute

12. Timber Planning & Fire Fighting

13. International United Nations Environmental Program
Food & Agriculture Organization
(incl. Forestry and Wildlife)
UNESCO
Science Education
Satellites
Geosciences & Geoparks
Oceans
UNICEF
UN Development Program

15. International World Wildlife Fund CARE Bilateral Aid Agencies (USAID)
Resources For the Future
Organization for Tropical Studies
International Tropical Timber Organization
World Bank
Asian Development Bank

16. Careers in Natural Resources With the many facets of natural resources today, jobs are myriad—forest science, urban forestry, forest conservation, forest ecology, forest biology, environmental technology, biotechnology, and wood and paper sciences are a few options available. Visit the Careers in Forestry and Natural Resources website for a sample of the amazingly diverse and enriching careers in the world of forestry and natural resource management and science. Career Building Resources and Tools for Students and Parents Here are some tools that the US Department of Labor has developed with the help of the Society of American Foresters and forestry agencies such as the US Forest Service.
The Career Voyages website was developed to keep students and parents informed about hot jobs. Where is forestry listed? Green Jobs and Geospatial Technology are places to look. The site includes a series of career videos. Forester is found under Geospatial Technology.

17. Fisheries & Timber Inventory

18. The Tools and Technology tab on the Career Voyages website directs you to the website created for them by O*NET. SAF technician members helped O*NET develop an excellent Summary Report for Forest and Conservation Technicians. The O*NET Resource Center has a variety of tools to help students find a career that suites them.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has additional information about jobs, income and future demand for jobs. Learn more about Forester jobs and income and Forest Technician jobs and income.
The US Department of Agriculture prepares a periodic report on Opportunities for College Graduates in the U.S. Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resources System with information about all agricultural occupations including Forestry. Additional information is available on the USDA Living Science website.

19. What Can Students Do To Give Back Locally?
Contact local NGO’s
Volunteer
Internships
Part Time/Seasonal Jobs
Organize
Clean up Days
Tree Plantings
Recycling
Partner Groups

20. Trail Construction & Wildlife Mgt.

21. Current Issues and Topics
Climate Change
Connections Between Nature and Human Health
Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
Indigenous Perspectives
Marine Protected Areas
NEPA Process
Smart Growth
Understanding the Connection between Ecosystems, Humans, and the Economy

22. Water Quality & Satellite Mapping

23. Professional Societies
Society of American Foresters
The Wildlife Society
Wildlife Conservation Society
Soil Science Society
Range Management
ISTF
Geological Society of America
National Association for Interpretation

25. Wildlife Policy Analyst
Applies wildlife management theories and practices to laws and regulations governing wildlife and habitats. Wildlife policy analysts often work for governments, legislative bodies, nonprofit organizations, or industry groups.
Wildlife Manager
A wildlife manager uses wildlife science to formulate and apply scientifically sound solutions to wildlife and habitat management problems.
Wildlife Biologist
Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data on wildlife and habitats, including behavior, disease, ecology, genetics, nutrition, population dynamics, physiology, land-use changes, and pollution to conserve wildlife species and improve habitat conditions.

26. Wildlife Inspector and Forensics Specialist
Intercepts smuggled, illegal shipments of live wild animals for the pet trade and wild animal parts for trophy or medicinal purposes.
Communications and Public Relations Specialist
Communications and public relations specialists write articles and news releases, create brochures and websites, photograph wildlife and conservation activities, and speak at public gatherings or through the media.

27. Wildlife Educator
Teaches high school and university students about wildlife science and conservation including wildlife biology, ecology, physiology, disease, toxicology, taxonomy, economics, research and management techniques, and conservation policy and law.
Public Educator and Outreach Specialist
Educates the public about wildlife species and conservation issues.
Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer
Enforces wildlife laws and regulations to maintain wildlife populations at desired levels.
Wildlife Technician
Collects data on wildlife and habitats under the supervision of a Wildlife Manager or Wildlife Biologists.
Natural Resource Economist
Provides economic analyses of natural resources to support policies, critical habitat designation, assess damage, and analyze environmental plans.
Wildlife Administrator
Works with many stakeholders and budgets to provide assistance in promoting sound resource management programs designed to effectively manage wildlife and habitats.
GIS Specialist
Works with Geographic Information Systems and other technologies to interpret data and make management and policy recommendations concerning wildlife and their habitats.