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How to Become a Log Buyer

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Hardware retailers and lumber companies alike use log buyers to find quality products at a low price. As a log buyer, you investigate forests for fresh lumber resources while maintaining quality control over current lumber sources. Your business ... more »

How to Cut a Tree Without a Rope

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There are many reasons for felling a tree. Dead trees can threaten houses and roadways and need cutting. Enhancing the beauty of a forest or landscaped yard is also a reason to cut down trees. However, felling a tree can be a dangerous endeavor... more »

How to Get Forestry Jobs

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A career in forestry may seem like the dream job to some. Much time is spent outdoors amongst nature getting the hands dirty and knees grass-stained. Jobs may seem limited, but experts say there may be rise in jobs available in the industry in ... more »

How to do WEEDEATING using GOATS

By Houlesranch

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Like in my other articles I have written. I absolutely love my goats. They have such personalities you cannot help but love them. We use all of our goats for brush, weed control and fire prevention. Here in Colorado that is getting to be so ... more »

How to Train for the Work Capacity Test

By Summer Banks Banks

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When it comes to physical fitness, wildland firefighters must pass the test. With three levels of test, wildland firefighters are trained to keep up with any fire situation... more »

How to Be an Environmental Scientist

By Kristen Fischer

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As the crusade to keep the world green continues, you may be thinking of taking a bigger role. What if you went beyond recycling and actually cleaned up pollution? Since the 1970s when the environment became a major concern, the environmental ... more »

How to Become a Forest Engineer

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The job of a forest engineer is to make forested areas workable for human use. Forest engineers help create passable roads for maintenance vehicles, determine the best trees for lumber companies and manage the long term growth of new forests. The ... more »

How to Buy Tree Climbing Boots

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Tree climbing boots protect your feet and legs when performing tedious removal and pruning jobs. When climbing trees with hand and chain saws you put yourself at risk for injury. Tree climbing boots are the best measure to help prevent injury to ... more »

How to Join the Youth Conservation Corps

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The Youth Conservation Corps is the youth division of the National Parks Service and leads the nation in programs that introduce young people to conservation in our National Parks. Established in 1970, the Youth Conservation Corps provides ... more »

How to Become a Logger

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Any position in logging requires great skill and even greater grit. Accidents do happen in the forest and people do die, but for those that are skilled in what they do and not afraid of the risks, there is money to be made. Use these steps to ... more »

How to Become a Logging Foreman

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The average career of a logging foreman entails a good deal of patience and a willingness to learn all aspects of the lumber industry. Most logging foremen have worked in the logging industry for a decade or more, putting experience at a premium. ... more »

How to Become a Park Ranger

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U.S. national park rangers work as naturalists/interpreters, fee collectors and law enforcement officers. Their main responsibility is the safety of the millions of people who visit the parks each year, but they also interact with scientists on ... more »

How to Become a Tree Climber

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Tree climbing involves the use of ropes, pulleys and other devices to glide along the top layers of a forest canopy. This activity started out as an adventure sport activity but is now used by companies and advocacy groups to determine the health ... more »

How to Earn an FFT2 Red Card to Fight Wildfires

By Summer Banks Banks

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Before a wildland firefighter can assume duty, he must earn a Red Card. Red Cards offer information about the firefighter and his/her level of training... more »

How to Pick Tree Trimming Equipment

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When performing tree trimming services, it's a good idea to pick high quality equipment. How nice the tree looks after trimming is going to depend upon the quality of tools that you use. A cheap hand saw will perform a nasty cut on a limb. You ... more »

How to Prevent Forest Fires

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Forest fires are catastrophic and can bring about huge disasters if not contained and extinguished. While some forest fires are caused by natural factors, the biggest cause of such fires are man-related actions. People from all walks of life can ... more »

How to use goats for weed eating and get paid for doing it!!

By Houlesranch

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How to use goats for weed control..The Pros and cons of using goats and the results you will get with using goats for weed and brush control. We have been raising goats for the past 10 years, it has only been with in the past 2 years we have ... more »

How to Become a Forest Ranger

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Becoming a forest ranger is a great opportunity for those who love the great outdoors, have a passion for the environment and want to preserve the American wilderness for the next generation. Forest rangers duties require skill, knowledge and ... more »

How to Become a Forest Technician

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A forest technician is a scientific professional that performs inventories and assessments of forest conditions. Your role as a forest technician is to survey every tree in your assigned area to determine ongoing health issues. You should become ... more »

How to Become a GIS Technician

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Geographic information systems (GIS) are computer programs that utilize satellite information to create a detailed map. The wide applications of GIS in dozens of industries has made the position of GIS technician increasingly important. You need ... more »

How to Become a Mountain Bike Patroller

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If you love the high country, then skiing offers wintertime job opportunities. Ski patrollers now have a summertime equivalent. The difference is the means of transportation. Skis become mountain bikes, and ski patrollers become--mountain bike ... more »

How to Use Numerology Life Path 5

By Patricia Resnick

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Your life path number is determined by your birth date. Other numbers in your life may change, but not this one. Your life path tells you what your life tools and lessons are about. Life path number 5 is the number of the adventurer, the ... more »

How to Cut a Tree at an Angle

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When felling a tree, make sure that it lands in a clear spot, not on stumps or rocks. Avoid uneven ground as well. If a tree falls on anything other than a flat area, it will crack. It is important financially to clear the area for the landing, ... more »

How to Become a Firefighter in New Jersey

By LesFreelancer

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New Jersey firefighters risk their lives on a daily basis fighting fires. To them, this is not just a job but a dream that most of them have had since they were children. They worked hard to obtain their dream by proactively researching, ... more »

How to Find Flame Resistant Clothing

By taylor20

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Flame resistant clothing is an important way to protect yourself against the dangers of your job if you work in certain hazardous conditions. The material inside flame retardant apparel is designed to protect you in situations where normal ... more »

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