 Career Path Forecast
An expected decline in
employment of forest and conservation technicians within the Federal
Government will lead to little or no change in employment in this
specialty, due to budgetary constraints and continued reductions in
demand for timber management on Federal lands.
However, opportunities at
State and local governments within specialties such as urban forestry
may provide some new jobs. In addition, an increased emphasis on
specific conservation issues, such as environmental protection,
preservation of water resources, and control of exotic and invasive
pests, may provide some employment opportunities.
 In addition to job openings
created by growth, many openings should arise from the need to replace
technicians who retire or leave the labor force for other reasons. Job
opportunities are expected to be best for graduates of applied science
technology programs who are well trained on equipment used in
laboratories or production facilities. As the instrumentation and
techniques used in industrial research, development, and production
become increasingly more complex, employers will seek individuals with
highly developed technical skills. Good communication skills are also
increasingly sought by employers.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by
the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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