Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL
$28.22
UPPER WAGE LEVEL
$48.03
AVERAGE ANNUAL
$72,889
JOBS IN THE REGION
41
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber’s worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
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State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | College of Forestry Degree |
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For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties).
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
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