Careers in Forestry

Helping young people learn about the importance of the forests and recruiting the next generation of foresters will determine the future of forestry. Meet an outreach forester who loves educating people about forests.

The health and sustainability of the southern forests are highly dependent on wildland fire management. Meet a wildland firefighter who works tirelessly to protect life, property and natural resources.

Forest health professionals provide preventive, proactive and holistic ways to protect both public and private forests from forest health threats.

As the South becomes more urbanized, urban tree canopies in our large cities are being better sustained and enlarged to maximize the economic, environmental and social benefits of trees.

Breeding and producing healthy seeds is an intricate process. For quality seeds, a vast amount of scientific research and techniques come into play.

The world of managing wildfires is changing as firefighting tools now include smartphones, drones, tablets, sophisticated databases and high-tech systems to help save lives and property in the South.