Unit 1

1. Unit 1 Exploring Careers in the Forestry Industry

2. Objectives • Define the terms. • Identify areas of study in forestry. • Discuss educational requirements for a job in forestry. • Discuss personal requirements needed for a forestry job.

3. Objectives (cont.) 5. List advantages & disadvantages of working in forestry. 6. Describe common communication skills required in job interviewing.

4. 1. Define the Terms • Aesthetic – all the aspects related to beautifying or improving the appearance of a particular environment. • Consultant – a professional forester whose services are available to the general public on a contract or fee basis, with the fee paid by the client.

5. 1. Define the Terms (cont.) • Ecology – study of the relationship of living things to one another & to their environment. • Interpersonal – between or among people. • References – the names, addresses & phone numbers of people who can tell an employer about your work abilities & character.

6. 2. Areas of Study in Forestry • See handouts

7. 3. Educational Requirements • Level 1 – forestry workers or aides & forestry technicians. • Requires a high school education or a 2 year associates degree. • Generally pays hourly wages. • More dangerous jobs tend to pay more than those with fewer risks.

8. 3. Level 1 Jobs - Examples: operate equipment (trucks, dozers, etc.), handle raw timber or cut lumber in a lumber yard, keep public recreation areas clean.

9. 3. Level 2 Jobs • Level 2 – professional forester. • Requires a 4 year college degree. • Some states require experience plus a degree for registration as a professional forester. • Examples: management of timber crops, wildlife management, administration, wood utilization, computerized site analysis.

10. 3. Level 3 Jobs • Level 3 – specialist • Requires an advanced college degree (past a bachelor’s degree). • Enables a professional forester to become a teacher, researcher or other specialist.

11. 3. Level 3 Examples - Examples: work in hydrology (study of water movement), genetics, ecology, plant pathology, chemical research, wood technology, university teaching.

12. 4. Personal Requirements • Enjoys outdoor work. • Enjoys working with people. • Interested in trees, plants, and animals. • Has a desire to contribute to the broad issues of our world ecology. • Likes helping others. • Can adapt to new situations.

13. 5. Advantages & Disadvantages • Advantages: • Good working conditions. • Reasonable pay. • Longevity. • Services to others. • Job opportunities. • Variety of experiences.

14. 5. Advantages & Disadvantages • Disadvantages: • Isolation. • Dangerous jobs.

15. 6. Communication Skills • Speech Communication: includes one-on-ones, group processes, persuasion & public speaking. • Written Communication: includes technical writing, report writing, & business correspondence.