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Occupational Report
for Foresters (19-1032)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.
Employment Outlook
for Foresters
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a very slow rate in Oregon. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Foresters
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Foresters
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Foresters
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$20.63 |
$25.02 |
$29.22 |
$34.02 |
$38.66
|
$29.45 |
$61,273 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
21.18 |
24.92 |
28.61 |
32.09 |
44.85
|
30.07 |
62,527 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
19.70 |
23.77 |
27.95 |
32.09 |
39.02
|
30.11 |
62,628 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
21.65 |
26.25 |
31.67 |
37.00 |
40.24
|
31.20 |
64,881 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
21.07 |
24.34 |
27.47 |
30.53 |
34.00
|
28.18 |
58,608 |
| Lane |
21.92 |
26.54 |
30.53 |
35.38 |
39.46
|
30.49 |
63,423 |
| Douglas |
20.79 |
24.08 |
29.07 |
33.92 |
38.16
|
28.79 |
59,885 |
| Coos / Curry |
19.60 |
25.31 |
28.47 |
31.44 |
35.82
|
27.85 |
57,928 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
19.14 |
22.52 |
28.34 |
34.30 |
38.02
|
28.06 |
58,356 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
19.55 |
25.67 |
30.67 |
35.27 |
38.11
|
29.53 |
61,413 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
25.07 |
26.81 |
29.53 |
32.94 |
37.20
|
29.63 |
61,616 |
| Klamath / Lake |
17.81 |
22.18 |
27.48 |
32.28 |
36.89
|
27.03 |
56,228 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
20.29 |
24.97 |
30.75 |
35.51 |
38.44
|
29.41 |
61,189 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
21.92 |
25.99 |
28.63 |
30.97 |
33.81
|
28.09 |
58,416 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Foresters
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
734 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
320 |
|
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
|
Private |
104 |
|
Forestry and Logging
|
Private |
102 |
|
Timber Tract Operations
|
Private |
78 |
|
Logging
|
Private |
23 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
130 |
|
Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
117 |
|
Sawmills and Wood Preservation
|
Private |
117 |
|
Paper Manufacturing
|
Private |
13 |
|
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
|
Private |
13 |
|
Transportation and Warehousing
|
Private |
17 |
|
Truck Transportation
|
Private |
17 |
|
Specialized Freight Trucking
|
Private |
17 |
|
Management of Companies and Enterprises
|
Private |
47 |
|
Other Services (except Public Administration)
|
Private |
13 |
|
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
|
Private |
13 |
|
Social Advocacy Organizations
|
Private |
13 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
241 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
241 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
144 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
140 |
|
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
|
State |
140 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
19 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
19 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
19 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Tribal |
10 |
|
Public Administration
|
Tribal |
10 |
Educational Requirements
for Foresters
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Foresters
- Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Economic Principles And Trends
- Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
- Apply Forestry Management Techniques
- Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Plant Disease Control Techniques
- Apply Plant Materials Principles
- Apply Principles Of Soil Protection, Improvement And Conservation
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Soil Science Principles
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Apply Timber Grading Standards
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
- Identify Wood Species And Characteristics
- Inspect Fields Or Forests To Detect Plant Diseases, Pest Infestations Or Noxious Weeds
- Interpret And Apply Knowledge Of Relevant Laws
- Judge Soil Conditions
- Make Presentations
- Manage Contracts
- Negotiate Timber Sales And Reforestation Contracts
- Perform Safety Inspections
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Present Technical Papers And Research Results
- Read And Interpret Aerial Photographs
- Read Maps
- Read Measuring And Metering Devices Used In Forestry
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Recognize Tree And Forest Plant Species
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Calculus
- Use Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Use Forest Fire Protection Methods
- Use Geometry
- Use Gis Software
- Use Long Term Forest Planning Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Use Timber Scaling Procedures
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Project Or Bid Proposals
- Write Request For Proposals Or Bids
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers
for Foresters
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Angell Job Corps Center
335 NE Blogett Road
Yachats, OR 97498
Phone: (541) 547-3137
Programs of Training:
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Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
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Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
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Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
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Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
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Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
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Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
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OSU-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
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University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Foresters
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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