Forestry & Natural Resources
$83,580 earning potential
Forestry careers take many forms and provide opportunities to engage in both hands-on and theoretical work. Whether they’re interested in working outside to survey land or propagate forests, using computer mapping programs to monitor forested areas, helping companies make sure they are compliant with environmental regulations, fighting and preventing forest fires or advocating for conservation-focused legislation, students can follow forestry career paths that align with their individual interests, skills and needs.
$83,580
High-end Earners in
BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$58,880
median annual wage
$28
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Conservation scientists and foresters typically do the following:
- Oversee conservation and forestry activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and protection of habitats
- Negotiate terms and conditions for contracts related to forest harvesting or land use
- Establish plans for managing forest lands and resources
- Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear land
- Monitor forest-cleared lands and forest regeneration
- Direct and participate in forest fire suppression
- Work with private landowners, governments, farmers, and others to remove timber or improve land with minimal environmental damage
BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook
304
Average annual job openings
1,896
Number of jobs by 2028
4%
Expected growth from
2026 to 2028
2026 to 2028