Forestry

What do foresters do?

• Develop plans to balance forest conservation, recreation and products
• Promote a sustainable economy through renewable forest products
• Conserve biological diversity and habitats
• Mitigate climate change through reforestation and managing carbon offset projects
• Control the negative effects of invasive exotic plant and insect species
• Enhance biodiversity and alleviate rural poverty through international reforestation
• Create urban green space and infrastructure

Where do foresters work?

• State Departments of Natural Resources (MI and other states)
• U.S. Forest Service
• U.S. Bureau of Land Management
• Tree care companies
• Community non-profits
• City forestry organizations
• Conservation groups
• Peace Corps
• Real estate investment trusts
• Timber management companies
• Forestry consulting firms