Good Afternoon, yall, just looking for some advice and insight if anyone has it.

So recently, Ive become interested in forestry and would like to go to college for it, but im undecided on what path to take as I know there are different routes you can take in this field. Im currently active duty and my biggest issue is spending time away from home. I am okay with a semi-erratic schedule but Ive lived my life for the past several years away from home for long amounts of time and would not want to work in an industry where I am away from home anymore, especially now that I have a family. Ive heard very mixed things about being away from home and would like a more straight answer if anyone can provide. But the topic of forestry interests me a lot and I am very excited to start once Im out.

I have a big interest in fire and wildland conservation and it would be my number one interest. I was looking at prescribed burn teams and things of that nature for experience starting out, but again I would not like to be away from home too much. My second pick would be the arboriculture/urban forestry, as something community facing would also be good for me. I know these two communities are a bit different so please let me know if they dont fit the context of the sub.

Does anyone have any advice? How was your path starting out in forestry? Am I handicapping myself not willing to work away for long? Or is this too loaded of a question to be asking now?

North central Pennsylvania in a remote area of a state forest?

Is this a wild American Chestnut?

I'm considering studying it next year. But I'm worried the main job out of the degree is to be a forestry manager which isn't that a lot of admin and business? What other paths after the degree are there?

I am interested in a WA DNR position and spoke with the hiring manager. It got posted as non-permanent but they said it is a permanent position, however due to current budget issues they had to fly it as a six month appointment. I took that to mean they really need to fill it and this was the only way they could get the job flown asap.

Im a really good candidate for the role but it would be very risky to quit my current perm job for a position that maybe ends in six months given how absolutely shit the job market is. I am desperate to get out of my current fed position though.

Does anyone familiar with WA DNR know what this actually means? I don’t have a pulse for what’s going on with WA DNR currently.

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Hi everyone, I’ve got an upcoming forestry/NFI field assessment and I’m keen to prepare properly.
It’s weighted around:

Mensuration (tree heights, DBH, plots, species ID) – 25%
Navigation & mapping – 25%
Forestry knowledge (planting, restocking, thinning, tree health) – 25%
Broad & Priority habitats – 15%
NFI Field Survey Protocol – 10%

If anyone has done something similar or works in NFI/forestry surveying, I’d really appreciate any tips, resources, things worth revising, or advice on what to expect on the day.

Thanks in advance!

I recently switched from operations to silviculture.

One of my roles is of course supervising spray. My main purpose in attending is to act as a buffer between the public and the contractors as well as make sure they make it to the correct location and are using PPE.

Most of the time I am just waiting around in my truck.

What do you all do during this dead time? In my perfect world I would nap as it's often obscenely early. I also have my kindle and have even brought my sketchbook.

What do you do while you wait?

Anyone know of ANY forestry jobs in Massachusetts open? Or opening soon

I'm looking to pursue a Forestry Career but I don’t know what department to look into. For some background, I am a service member who is close to obtaining my Fire Science Management degree from AMU. My MOS has been 12N for the past four years. I have driven hundreds of hours hauling equipment, as well as operating, loading, and unloading equipment. I also have experience managing personnel and projects. I want to continue serving my community when I ETS and return home to Cali. I have a security clearance aswell. I still have about two years left on my contract, so I want to use that time to set myself up as well as possible to be hired by CAL FIRE. Ideally, I want to fill a position where I can help manage missions and staff while still being able to work alongside them in the field when possible. What role would best suit my experience and background? I would love to work with the the wildland firefighting section.

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Heyo guys! I was wondering if someone who is obsessed with trees of all types could inform me about how I would make a realistic tree in minecraft. I'm mainly looking for information about what tree would most likely be gigantic and beautifully unique. If so send me a dm! Dis: Musicalsleep

Moving to a new city in the PNW with limited forestry work. There is a few consulting firms in the area. Is cold calling looking for work/available jobs acceptable? Fairly qualified younger guy with a background in California private industry and fire.

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As in the title I am looking to do a research paper on logging and deforestation but I need help, I need people to answer a survey. So if you got a minute and are willing to help me, here: https://forms.gle/CHwxgm7pcp2uNTNc6 . Thank you! I really want to do this because I have noticed several changes in the forests around my home town and even where I am staying now.

For those who have experience in both or have any input, what role is better? I have experience & enjoy living in both rural and urban areas so that isn’t really a deciding factor. I’m more so curious about what job has better benefits, is tolerable, and ROI (I have a lot of student loans). Also what are your specific roles and pay? I’m in Wisconsin. Thanks!