Links
- What is a Forest Professional? - Association of BC Forest Professionals
- Careers in Forestry & Natural Resources - The US National Science Foundation
- Jobs and Careers in Forestry - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
- Forestry Careers - Go Forestry
- Forestry Careers (US)
- This is My Office (Video) - Pacific Forest Foundation
- WorkWild - Let's Find Your Forestry Career
Your Career in Forestry
According to BC Work Futures, the future prospects for "Forestry Professionals" and "Forestry Technologists" are rated as very strong... 5 out of 5 stars. Potential employers include forest companies, government ministries, and independent consultants. Check out what employers have to say about our graduates (see Our Stories under Brag Page)
Forest technologists manage a range of forest values, including timber, fish, wildlife, recreation, range, and visual impacts. Jobs typically include a mix of field and office work. A sample of job titles include:
- Forest Engineer
- Silviculturist
- Timber Cruiser
- Forest Health Officer
- Environmental Technologist
- Forest Planning Technologist
Those who manage forests in BC are required to belong to the forestry profession. The Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) regulates two categories of forest professionals:
VIU forestry graduates, after completing an articling period, are eligible for registration as an RFT. Additional course work, or the completion of a forestry degree enables graduates to further their qualifications by becoming an RPF.