Foresters - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, foresters:

Have a high level of social contact. They communicate with landowners, loggers, government officials, and the public.
Are responsible for the health and safety of others. Part of managing timber and forestland is the prevention of forest fires.
Are responsible for project outcomes. They must make sure that timber is both properly harvested for current needs and maintained for the future.
Communicate daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
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Often work in a group or as part of a team.

Often work outdoors in the field, but also work much of the time indoors in offices.
Regularly travel to different sites in a car or truck.
Are sometimes exposed to distracting sounds and loud noises when visiting a logging site.
Wear safety attire, such as gloves or hard hats when visiting logging sites.
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May be exposed to hazardous equipment when working with loggers.
Work near others. They often have separate offices, but share the same floor or office building.

Must be sure that all details of the job are done and their work is exact. Errors could seriously endanger natural resources.
Make decisions that strongly impact others. Their decisions affect the reputation of their employer as well as environmental conditions.
Make decisions that affect other workers on a daily basis. They typically make decisions on their own.
Rarely consult a supervisor before setting tasks and goals for the day.
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Must meet strict deadlines monthly.
Sometimes have to repeat the same activities over and over.

Usually work a regular 40-hour week. However, they may work long hours when traveling to remote sites.
Generally work a set schedule.