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Forestry Technician Careers

Our featured partner is the Colorado Community College System. Forestry Technicians help forests & wildlife thrive. They gather and analyze plant samples to check for signs of pests/disease and work to heal the forest, identify forest fire risks & help mitigate, dispatch firefighters/coordinate their activities, assess forest fire damage, help with cleanup/repair, help campers/visitors with park rules and educate on how to keep our forests healthy for all. Learn more at Front Range Community College.

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Front Range Community College
  • Basic Requirements: 2-yr Associate Degree or 4-yr Degree
  • Typical Wages: $37k-$77.85k (in Colorado)
  • Typical Hours: 8 hrs/day
  • Highest Demand: Western US, Illinois, and North Carolina
  • Next Position: Forester
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