In this sample forest management document from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, view the type of information a property owner in Massachusetts must submit to their Department of Environmental Management. In Massachusetts, property owners need to provide information on land history, ownership, landowner goals, stewardship purpose, forest stand descriptions, and proposed management practices for the next… Read more »
Read about how Australian forest professionals created a simple game using a few hundred beer bottle tops and a couple of maps to explain forest planning and management concepts in a published peer-reviewed article through Southern Cross University. From undergraduate to professional development situations, the authors discovered the game was effective in communicating concepts related… Read more »
Learn about unique STEM stories in National Parks across the country by watching these YouTube videos created by PBS NewsHour STEM Student Reporting Labs. In 2017, students at Mercy Academy in Louisville, Kentucky worked alongside the National Park Service to explore the underwater passages of Mammoth Cave National Park. These students, with the assistance of their teachers,… Read more »
Explore more than 250 different Forest Service scientist and engineer career opportunities with the Natural Inquirer’s downloadable career cards, made in partnership with Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association (CFAIA) and the US Forest Service. Available in both English and Spanish, career cards are available direct for download and will help youth explore the important… Read more »
Learn more about the life of a field forester and more in this booklet Find Your Path from the Oregon Forest Resources Institute. Joe Newton, once a professional football player for the Seattle Seahawks, now works for Lone Rock Timber in Roseburg, Oregon as a Field Forester. He collaborates with tree-planters, helicopter pilots, and other… Read more »
Explore forestry careers with Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources through five short videos. Learn how your tasks as a Minnesotan forester can differ depending on the season and where you work in the state – you can go from planting trees and conducting prescribed burns in the spring to snowmobiling across frozen ground to remote… Read more »
Learn some tips and tricks for pursuing regional opportunities working in and for the outdoors in this handy outdoor career opportunities guide. This guide provides practical advice on how to research regional agencies, where to find job openings associated with these agencies, and the ways in which to build your experience – from seasonal jobs… Read more »
Explore environmental job openings through online job boards such as the Conservation Job Board and Texas A&M’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Job Board. Filter between categories, locations, and job type—and subscribe to receive email alerts for up-to-date job openings around the country. The Conservation Job Board frequently features different conservation-related online graduate programs in… Read more »
Learn more about the work of a science communicator in this episode from the podcast series Her STEM Story. Dr. Sophie Arthur received her Ph.D. in stem cell biology from the University of Southampton, UK, and works at the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences. After creating a successful science blog, she realized her passion for science writing… Read more »
Shared by Sandy Greene, an environmental educator in Virginia, this Woodlands Siesta activity helps connect students to the outdoors as they create a sound map and see the forest from a different perspective (while lying in a hammock!). Greene suggests this activity be enjoyed as part of a summer afterschool program or day-time camp. It does require… Read more »