As a forester, you are charged with protecting and e​nhancing forest ecosystems and the social and economic benefits produced by forests. You work in the field collecting data on number and species of trees and other plants and animals, supervise tree plantings and tree harvest, manage forest ecosystems to benefit wood productions, wildlife and human use of forests.  Foresters work in a wide variety of locations from wilderness (federal and state lands) to the largest cities (urban and tree care).  An intial view of this variety can be viewed by visiting the following sites:

Society of American Foresters: Is Forestry for You ​
Indiana SAF: Welcome to the World of Forestry
U.S. Forest Service: What we Do
U.S. Department of Labor: Conservation Scientsts and Forestry

• Alumni Perspectives
• Recent Employment/Employers
• Forester – U.S. ​Forest Service
• Arborist – City of Dallas, TX
• District Forester – Virginia Department of Forestry
• Restoration Program Associate – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
• Assistant Property Manager – Division of Forestry, IDNR
• FNR Career Resources
• Plan of Study​ (.08mb pdf)
• FNR Job Board
• Minor in Urban Forestry
• Professional Organizations
• Society of American Foresters
• International Society of Arboriculture

 

 

An excellent way to learn more is to schedule a visit. Please feel free to schedule a visit by contacting FNR Student Services by email, joinfnr@purdue.edu, or call 765-494-3591.​​​​​​

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