Forester - A Forester distributes
scientific knowledge about the establishment, growing, productivity, vigor, and
sustainability of forests to agency, consulting, and municipal foresters. This
professional educates landowners and the public about forest science,
management, uses, and benefits of forests and forest ecosystems. The Forester
is very active in public programs, including conservation education activities
for youth and adult learners and participation in local economic development
organizations.
Wildland Urban Interface
Specialist (WUI) -
The Wildland-Urban Interface is the area where human development meet up with
wildlands; an area where wildfires can affect developed lands. The Specialist
focuses on providing proactive mitigation and prevention programs to local
governments, fire departments, and citizens. They work with a wide range of
people to complete mitigation planning and establish programs and practices.
Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) - FIA Foresters and
Resource Specialists work in a specialized program that inventories trees on
permanently established plots across the state to determine growth,
composition, and mortality of forests, as well as land use changes and wildfire
potential. The data provides objective and scientifically credible information
that can be used to support economic development, forest conservation, wildfire
risk preparedness, and forest damage assessments in Texas and across the country.