Notes on employment for Conservation scientists and foresters

  • Nearly two-thirds of salaried conservation scientists and foresters work for Federal, State, or local governments.
  • A bachelor�s degree in forestry, range management, or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement.
  • Slower-than-average job growth is projected because of limited growth in government and in forestry and logging; most employment opportunities will be in private sector consulting.





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