Working Conditions for Conservation scientists and forestersWorking conditions vary considerably. Although some of the work is solitary, foresters and conservation scientists also deal regularly with landowners, loggers, forestry technicians and aides, farmers, ranchers, government officials, special interest groups, and the public in general. Some foresters and conservation scientists work regular hours in offices or labs. Others may split their time between fieldwork and office work, while independent consultants and especially new, less experienced workers spend the majority of their time outdoors overseeing or participating in hands-on work. The work can be physically demanding. Some foresters and conservation scientists work outdoors in all types of weather, sometimes in isolated areas. Other foresters may need to walk long distances through densely wooded land to carry out their work. Foresters also may work long hours fighting fires. Conservation scientists often are called to prevent erosion after a forest fire, and they provide emergency help after floods, mudslides, and tropical storms. More information on Conservation scientists and foresters from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Conservation scientists and foresters occupation Number of Conservation scientists and foresters in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Conservation scientists and foresters Working conditions for Conservation scientists and foresters Significant points for Conservation scientists and foresters Training requirements for Conservation scientists and foresters Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |