As a Forestry Technician, my full job description would be to provide technical assistance with respect to the conservation of not just forests, but soil, water, and other related natural resources. I will most likely be asked to compile data regarding the size, condition, contents, and other characteristics of forest regions. I may also have to train, or possibly even lead other forest workers in forest proliferation as well as fire prevention and suppression. Another aspect of my job will be to aid conservation scientists in managing, improving and protecting large ranges of land and wildlife habitats of the like. A large portion of my job will be spent on reforestation, more specifically silviculture operations, site prep, seeding/tree planting …show more content…
I will have to wear safety equipment while working around any machinery, and will most likely have to drive for a good chunk of time to reach my area of survey for the day. Being able to work in a team is very important on the job, as I am responsible for others’ well-being as they are of mine. Population Differences Last year there were 756,000 men in the forestry field versus 206,000 women, creating a total of 962,000 persons working as a forestry technician, fisher, or farmer. It is worth noting that in said fields, men make a weekly average of $585.00, whereas women only pull in $471.00. That is a $114.00 difference between what the men receive in this field over what the women receive. Median Pay and Availability The median pay in Oregon as a forestry technician is at $16.05 per hour, which comes out to $33,390.00 per year. Currently, Oregon employs approximately 2,120 forestry technicians. The field expects a 9% increase in availability, projecting there will be 110 job openings by 2024. That would bring Oregon to an estimated total of 2,300 forestry technicians. Jobs are currently available, and they will be available in the …show more content…
The first year is kind of a general lifestyle makeover, teaching students healthy exercise and eating habits, learning some economic information, and getting into public speaking. All of the courses taught in the first year are very introductory, but as the year’s progress, the courses get more and more relevant to preserving forests, conserving water, maintaining habitats, and learning the rules, regulations, and policies of working within a natural forest. OIT and OSU are the only two schools in Oregon that support programs in forestry or natural resources with four-year degree options, and RCC is a great starting point because they offer an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree with and interest in Forestry and Environmental