Careers in Forestry
Department of Forestry
126 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-0091 http://www.for.msu.edu/
126 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-0091 http://www.for.msu.edu/
Forestry is the science and art of managing the natural resources that occur on and in association with forest lands to benefit society. Forestry includes management of land for timber production, recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat, forage, water regulation, preservation for scientific studies, urban environmental, amenity and special uses.
Selected companies that hire after graduation:
- The Mead Corporation
- Weyerhaeuser Company
- Bureau of Land Management
- Davey Tree Expert Company
- Merillat Industries, Inc.
- Consulting Forestry Companies
- John Hancock Financial Services
- Michigan State University Extension
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation
- Champion International Corporation
- Hendricksen, The Care of Trees
- USDA Forest Services
- City Governments
- Shipshewana Hardwoods
- Georgia Pacific
- Consumer's Power
- Armentrout Nursery
- Westvaco Corporation
Sample job titles:
- Forester
- Resource Planning Coordinator
- Forest Ranger
- Consultant
- Forest Nursery Manager
- Procurement Officer
- Timber Buyer
- Forest Biometrician
- Arborist
- Naturalist
| Average Starting Salary: | $28,000 |
| Salary Range: | $22,000-$34,000 |