Forest Worker/Conservationist: Work Outdoors and Help the Environment

Introduction
Generally, a high school diploma is sufficient for most forest and conservation jobs. Most jobs offer only seasonal employment during warm-weather months, so many students are hired to perform short-term, labor-intensive tasks, such as planting tree seedlings or conducting pre-commercial tree thinning. As in most trades, on the job training is key to success in the position.

Job Function
As a forest worker I help develop, maintain, and protect the forests by growing and planting new seedlings, fighting insects and diseases that attack trees, and helping to control soil erosion.Forest and conservation workers perform a variety of tasks to reforest and conserve timberlands and to maintain forest facilities, such as roads and campsites. Advertisement
Lifestyle
This career does not guarantee year-round work; therefore, you may have to move around depending on where the jobs are. Someone who loves being outdoors, is in excellent health, is equipped to handle manual labor and wants to help the environment is ideal for this position.

Additional Information
This career is physically demanding and can be dangerous; therefore, a person who can react quickly in a hazardous situation would thrive in this profession. If you are passionate about forestry and conservation you could find contentment in living an exciting life in the beautiful outdoors.