A Green Career Path for the Next Generation

By George Gentry

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California’s forests are vital to the health of our ecosystems, economy and communities. In a state as large and diverse as ours, forestry professionals play a pivotal role in managing these essential natural resources. However, these roles are often overlooked as viable and important jobs for all Californians.

Careers in forestry encompass much more than simply timber harvesting or wildfire mitigation — these careers are about sustaining forests for future generations, maintaining biodiversity and ensuring our natural resources remain viable.

Forestry professionals are responsible for tasks like wildfire prevention, forest restoration, wildlife habitat preservation and water resource management. Their work ensures that California’s forests, which cover 33 million acres, are healthy and resilient in the face of climate change and increasing wildfire risk. With wildfires ravaging the state annually, the importance of a well-trained and equipped forestry workforce cannot be overstated.

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