Careers In Forestry

Forestry offers a wide scope of career opportunities in areas such as conservation, wildlife preservation, and environmental science. Learn more about the different forestry careers below and tell us what you learned on social media at #GAFORESTSWORK

All Ages
Faces of the Forestry Industry

Meet the many Faces of the Forestry industry. From wildland firefighters to tree ring scientists, the jobs are as diverse as the forests in Georgia!

Learn more about Georgia’s working forests by creating your own Virtual Learning Journey!

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ENJOY OUR FORESTS AND THE OUTDOORS!

Chattahoochee Nature Center
Managing Your "Home Forest"

Forest Managers get to know the forest they work in through lots of exploration, observation, and recording of information. A Forest Manager then makes a plan for how people can improve the area by providing a balance of all things needed for survival in that area. In this activity, you will become a manager of an area near where you live.

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3rd - 5th Grade
My Family Tree Farm Series

Literary resources for elementary-level readers providing an entertaining and unique look into Georgia’s agriculture industry and a deeper connection to the food and fiber products importance in our daily lives. Visit the Family Farm Book Resources in the link below to learn more.

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3rd - 5th Grade
People of Forestry: Discover Careers in the Forest

Check out our kids' zone, learn more about jobs in forestry, play some games, and solve some puzzles. You can even explore science fair experiments that will help you prepare for a job in forestry someday.

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All Ages
I AM GFC

Georgia Forestry Commission covers the state of Georgia – everywhere trees grow and touch our lives. We are the forest experts who help make Georgia the #1 forestry state in the nation. #IAMGFC

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All Ages
People of Forestry

We know that forests, trees, their benefits, and products mean different things to different people and that our significant Southern forests are sustained by many passionate, committed foresters, firefighters, and landowners. Perhaps you might consider a career in forestry yourself.

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All Ages
Science and Engineer Card Series

The Natural Inquirer Scientist & Engineer Card Series highlights 250+ USDA Forest Service scientists and engineers. Share these with students, and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers!

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