Forester

Forester

Category:
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL / enterprising / MATH / science / STEM Careers /

Foresters manage the lands of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.

VIRTUAL JOB SHADOW

Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a forester is like.

Click for salary, education, & more: Forester (silvicultor)
A BioBlitz is like a flash mob, but for counting species! Try your hand as a Forester by joining in this nationwide quest to discover and document biodiversity in forests.

STEP 1: Watch this video to learn what a BioBlitz is.

STEP 2: Get ready! Decide on…

  • Location: Where will your BioBlitz take place?
  • People: Who will be part of your BioBlitz?
  • Methods: How will you conduct the BioBlitz?
  • Tools: What gear and reference materials do you need?

STEP 3: Do the BioBlitz!
Observe, Identify, & Record as described in the video from step 1.

STEP 4: Report
Use text, images, and more to detail your findings.

STEP 5: Share your findings in our Student Showcase to build your resume!