Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Protective Services program recently hosted Cody Crouse, a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources forester for Buchanan State Forest.
Crouse introduced students to forestry as a career pathway. Foresters manage, protect and conserve forest lands while balancing ecological health with timber production, recreation and wildlife management.
Forestry duties can include forest inventory, tree planting, fire prevention and developing sustainability plans. The work often involves field assignments in a variety of weather conditions.
According to the information shared by FCCTC, forestry jobs typically require a bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest management or a related field. Candidates may also qualify with an associate degree in forest technology and two years of technical forestry experience.
Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center
