Find rewarding natural resource careers in forestry, biology, wildlife and more.
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.