Forest Resources Production and Management Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to assist foresters in the management and production of forest resources. Includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping, sales and purchasing operations, and personnel supervision. Is Forest Resources Production and Management the right major for you?
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Forest Resources Production and Management Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$36,860

Median Hourly Wage

$17.72*

Total Employed Nationally

32,290


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.