Natural Resource Systems

Overview

People who work in the natural resource systems pathway perform a variety of tasks from helping to develop, maintain, and manage the forest and natural environment to catching and trapping various types of marine life for human consumption, animal feed, bait and other uses. Forest and rangelands supply wood products, livestock forage, minerals and water; serve as sites for recreational activities; and provide habitats for wildlife. Conservation scientists and foresters manage, develop, use and help protect these and other natural resources.

 

Active Job Openings Natural Resource Systems

Production Supervisor (6036BR)
Grain Originator/Merchandiser
Market Development Manager
Production Supervisor (Full Time)

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Credentials

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry is the minimum education recommended for a professional career in forestry. In the federal government, a combination of experience and appropriate education occasionally may substitute for a four-year degree in natural resources but job competition makes this difficult.
• A bachelor’s degree in range management or range science is the usual minimum educational requirement for range managers. Technicians in all areas typically receive their training through a combination of community colleges and on-the-job training.

Employment Outlook

Nearly 4 out of 10 conservation scientists and foresters are employed by the federal government—many in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Employment of foresters is concentrated in the western and southeastern states, where many national and private forest and parks, and most of the lumber and pulpwood-producing forests are located.