Forestry Science graduates are employed in a number of jobs 鈥 see some examples below.
Note: Some of the jobs listed may require postgraduate study. See the 鈥楩urther study鈥 section.
What job titles do Forestry Science graduates have?
Forestry science
- Forester
- Forest scientist
- Forestry analyst
- Utility forester
Logging
- Timber machinist
- Harvest and woodflow coordinator
- Timber appraiser
Policy and planning
- Policy and resource planner
- Estate and environmental support planner
- Transport planner
- Harvest planning manager, harvest manager
- Forest development manager
- Forest economist
Management
- Forest manager
- Forestry consultant
- System auditor
Conservation
- Forest ecologist
- Conservationist
- Environmental officer
- Biosecurity officer
Logistics and operations
- Operations supervisor
- Supply chain scheduler
- Distributor
- Forest operations supervisor
- Logistics infrastructure manager
- Forest operations assistant
Engineering
- Transport engineer
- Port operations supervisor
Research
- Data analyst
- Research assistant
Geospatial work
Using global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS)
Assisting the design of geospatial systems and managing equipment.
What activities could be part of these jobs?
- Evaluates and analyses forestry issues
- Focuses on tree breeding and genetics, tree physiology, entomology and soil science
- Plans and supervises afforestation, reforestation, and harvesting projects
- Manages to meet future wood demands
- Ensures forest health via environmental protection
- Ensures environmental and sustainable principles during forest management
- Predicts consumption and supply trends
- Prepares reports to help decision making
- Selects trees for thinning and harvesting
- Records the quality and volume of logs taken
- Tests to identify and resolve any issues of disease or pests.
Can I use my skills to work for myself?
Entrepreneurship and innovation are an increasing part of the working landscape. Students and graduates can:
- Develop an idea to form their own business
- Get involved in a start-up
- Offer their services as a consultant
Get started with Entrepreneurship here.