From arborists and conservationists to forest rangers and scientists, careers in forestry cover a broad range of specialties and require candidates to obtain specific qualifications. Knowing where to research forestry employment opportunities or where to find the most qualified candidates to fill forestry jobs is essential for successful employment in forestry.

Forestry jobs can be easily found through local, national and international park directories and specialty websites that focus on careers in forestry. When searching for forestry employment opportunities or for perspective employees for available forestry careers, you should:

1. Use reputable forestry job directories to locate up-to-date jobs in forestry.

2. Find the right candidates for forestry careers by posting forestry job descriptions on reputable websites.

3. Use an employment agency to make your forestry job search easy or to locate the best candidates to staff available forestry job openings.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use job directories to find current careers in forestry

Up-to-date job directories make it easy to find the forestry jobs that fit your interests and qualifications. Forestry-specific directories ensure you receive the best listings of forestry careers and enable you to explore the vast forestry career opportunities that are available.

I recommend: ForestryUSA.com offers current listings of openings in national and international careers in forestry. Subscribe to the free newsletter to receive up-to-date forestry job information. Register at TreeCareJobs.com to search for forestry jobs by state. Post your resume free of charge and receive job notices via email. Find temporary and permanent forestry jobs with the National Park Service.

Use forestry-specific job directories to post forestry job openings

Post openings for forestry jobs on directories that attract forestry job applicants. Include specific criteria to ensure you find the candidates that best meet your needs.

I recommend: Use the Forest Resources Association to post current forestry job openings free of charge. Search resumes and contact possible candidates with ease. The Society of American Foresters offers valuable information for employers. Place a classified ad to search for candidates to fill jobs in forestry.

Contact local and national parks directly for forestry job information

Use local and national forest directories to contact forest officials about US forestry employment opportunities. Choose forest directories offered by reputable sources to ensure you receive up-to-date information.

I recommend: Research forests by state with tools provided by the USDA Forest Service. National forests are listed alphabetically by state with links to specific forests. Use the US National Forest and Campground Guide to search national forests by state and learn of available job opportunities.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When seeking forestry service employment, post your resume on a nationally-known website where countless potential employers can view your qualifications.
• •  Join forestry associations to take advantage of current job board listings or to post classified ads to attract potential employees for vacant jobs in forestry.