Hello all,

Recently (today) I was offered a position that is funded by a USDA grant. I cannot advance beyond the base level salary without obtaining SAF accreditation for my degree/getting Candidate certified forester status with the SAF.

Unfortunately, my bachelors degree was in natural resources management, and while my masters program was in forestry, the program doesnt meet the requirements for SAF accreditation for whatever reason (although the bachelors program at the same school does).

I was looking over my coursework from my degrees and while I have over 56 credit hours in forestry/NRM/ecology related courses, I dont believe they will meet the stringent standards the SAF has laid out in its handbook in terms of having x credit hours in each of 4 different categories (specifically, I think I would likely fall short in the "management of forest resources" category). Does anybody here have any insight into this and whether im totally screwed if my coursework doesnt meet their standards, or do I have a decent shot of getting certified? This position would mean a lot to me, ive worked really hard to get to this point, but I would hate to be locked in to the starting salary indefinitely. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone, hope this is okay to post here. I (23F) graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and English, without really knowing what I wanted to do. Life has happened and I haven’t been super satisfied with anything I’ve tried in the time since I graduated and I’ve started wanting to explore some options that I haven’t considered much before. Forestry/silviculture in general has always been something sort of in the back of my mind, and I think I would be particularly into urban forestry. I know the most common advice is likely to be that I should get a Master’s— is there anything good to try to get a foot in the door before doing that? I’d also just love an opportunity to get some direct experience in the field before settling down to go back to school. If anyone has suggestions for things like that I would really appreciate it! Thanks a lot

I could use the advice from urban foresters as I'm looking to bid on a urban contract. I have a more traditional forestry background with some mixed arborist work,and a bit of urban forestry experience.

A city near me has bidding open for a urban forestry contract for a city near me. Measuring estimated 6000 trees w species crown class defect health concerns that kind of thing, as well as a comprehensive stewardship plan, updating the tree ordinance and protocol. I don't have concerns about my ability to do this work. However coming from the traditional forestry background there's likely considerations I'm not thinking about. Help me out urban foresters?

Thank you!!

I was wondering what it's like being apart of forest services especially in the Pacific Northwest. I was also curious about any summer internships/apprenticeships. I'm only in college so a full time job wouldn't work for me but it is something I'm passionate about.

Hey! I’m looking for winter work in BC in the forestry industry that I can get a contract each winter. I currently tree plant and am looking to supplement that income from home. Either nelson or Victoria.

I remember hiking around Atlanta area along the Chattahoochee, being baffled how a angiosperm tulip tree could keep up with or even outgrow softwood pines. Now scientist have figured out part of the secret is that tulip trees (tulip magnolias) fall squarely in the middle between softwoods and hardwoods in the cellulose structure: New type of wood, which presumably helps them grow so fast.

They discuss the climate change implications, but miss the more impactful point in that tulip trees are increasingly dominating eastern forests due to the growth and survivability characteristics the species has. As the climate warms (and there's more CO2, which apparently magnolias really like from the article), the range will expand north and it'll expand into ranges where the maples are leaving. It almost seems to be the 'spiritual successor' to the chestnut. I just hope no pest knocks this one out. Seeing as it's the state tree of three states, it's clear it's one of the most desired eastern species.

It's interesting how both tulip trees and Douglas fir have so few species in their genus but are some of the most dominant players across the continent - you'd think something that dominant would have more species variation.

I’m a newbie forestry tech in Ontario, my contract is coming to an end soon, I wanna spruce up my resume. What are some certifications that would help me?

I’m wondering what the work life balance is like in forestry. I read that some foresters work four 10 hour days. What’s been the case for you, as well as the amount of vacation time and PTO you get a year?

I own a self loading log truck and am looking for new connections to purchase pulp in Washington state. Excellent references. Any leads or connections are greatly appreciated.

Is there a list of countries anywhere that are members of the UN and have someone designated in their delegation for the preservation of forests and forestry?

Forester in the US here. I know about all the pests and diseases that we deal with here that came from overseas. I was wondering what bugs and crude people in the rest of the world people are dealing with that originated in the Americas. Have they been as devastating as what we have dealt with over the last century or so?

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40°52'21.1"N 106°56'44.2"W for anyone curious (about 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO)

I work as a utility work planner so I’m on my feet all day long and I have a decent pair on Columbia boots that are comfy but they are only mid height so the dew berries are tearing into my ankles pretty bad. I need a slightly taller boot, anyone have any recommendations?

I'm 17 started doing tree work; I love it so much I actually learn something every time I'm out there; but what are the requirements for a timber faller or should I go get certified as a aborist

Are young pine trees between 5ft and 7ft checkup on?, and if so, what are the pine trees being checked for? and is it every single pine tree that gets checked?

Now if this is not the case, then do pine trees get checked up on at any stage of their lives?, and again, is this every single pine tree?

Anybody been feeling monkey-ish lately? 😅

Research question for one of my school classes. Really curious.

Hey all, I'm freshman majoring in Forestry, and to be honest I'm struggling.

The mathematical/advanced science and technical stuff is harder than I expected. It seems like the learning gets progressively difficult.

My question is, should I continue on this path? I know these skills carry into the job, and I'm worried I won't be able to perform the work correctly, let alone get through college. Any practical advice for school? Did Anyone struggle too?

Thanks

Wondering how much I can expect to make with a bachelors in forestry. What can I expect to make my first year after school working for state, working for federal, or working for private industry. What can I end up making 4-5 years into my career or what’s my salary capped at as a forester. Also are state and federal pensions still a thing for foresters? Or are those rare nowadays.

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I thought sugar maple but apparently I was wrong.

Hi all, question for anyone working in California. How challenging is the regulatory environment for you? I recently scrolled through an RPF practice exam… Didn’t seem too daunting?

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