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What do people in forestry do? Forestry is the science of ecological and sustainable forest resource use. A forester may manage traditional forest land or urban forests for recreation, to produce wood and wood fiber, and to enhance our environment and quality of life.

What kind of jobs do they have? Naturalist Recreation Specialist Park Manager Wilderness Ranger Natural Resource Consultant  City Forester Commercial Aborist	City Aborist Wood Products Sales Representative Mill Plant Manager Wood Products Engineer Field Forester Forest Ecologist Resource Conservationist
Where do they work? Government Agencies Private Industry Nurseries Lumber Companies	Non-profit Organizations Environmental Agencies Universities/Research Institutes

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Iowa State Forestry Department

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