What Kind of Jobs You Can Get With a Wildlife & Forestry Conservation Diploma?
Wildlife and forestry conservation professionals are responsible for using science and management skills to preserve and restore the environment. Many wildlife conservationists specialize in a particular field, such as soil, forest, agricultural or water conservation. A diploma or degree in wildlife and forestry conservation can prepare you for any one of these careers.
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Conservation Scientist
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Conservation scientists work to preserve and manage natural resources. They collect and analyze soil samples, plants, trees and even animals in particular environmental locations. They identify the greatest threats to those organisms and then develop plans to preserve them from those threats. Conservation scientists often work for local, state and federal government agencies, helping to advise farmers and landowners on how to best use land while still preserving the environment.
Forester
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Foresters work to preserve the nation's forests and keep them sustainable. They use their academic background and training to protect forests from the kind of natural harm that results from disease, wildfires and insects. They might also be responsible for helping to grow and repopulate depleted forests. Some foresters work with government agencies or private landowners who are interested in using forestland for recreational or economic purposes. They determine how to best preserve the wildlife habitat found within a forest while still allowing for human growth in the area.
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Water Conservationist
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Water conservationists are a particular type of conservation scientist. Their primary responsibility is to test and analyze water supplies to make sure they remain clean and safe. Many water conservationists are contracted through government agencies or private companies looking to develop land near water supplies. The conservationists advise their employers on the best ways to prevent groundwater contamination, preserve water supplies and conserve water resources.
Natural Resource Manager
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Natural resource managers can act as go-betweens between conservation scientists and clients. They oversee the day-to-day operations involved in preserving a particular piece of land, analyzing a land for its minerals, or developing natural resources. They are responsible for conferring with scientists, directing research, presenting project proposals and plans to clients, hiring technicians and researchers, organizing equipment needed for a project, and more. Such a career might be a good fit for an individual who has a diploma in both business and wildlife and forestry conservation.
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