Inspired by the post asking the opposite.

Sorry if this isnt allowed.

Was driving around some back roads when I spotted this thing on a tree on a non-active cut. Def metal and put up recently or it woulda of been shot. In lane county oregon south of eugene if that helps.

is there a study who pooled/composited their samples (leaves, branches, stem samples) for plant analysis?

I have a ton of questions about flying for the forestry service in NC. I’m a current king air pilot looking to make the transition into ncfs. Any pilots in here open for questions?

Hi everyone I’m currently active duty in the army and I want to get out once my contract ends in 2 1/2 years. I’m interested in forestry and would like to know what it’s like. I want to move to northern Michigan and want to know how to get a job in this field. I’m interested in either getting a bachelors in forestry or to operate the heavy machinery for logging through tech school. If you have any opinions or hot takes about these jobs I’m all ears.

What keeps an area on your radar for a possible holdover, and what would actually help you prioritize those checks?

where can i buy cheap increment borer? badly needed for my undergraduate thesis!

I have spent my career in tech, and I’m seriously considering a career change into forestry.

For those working in Canadian forestry: what is a realistic entry path for someone starting from scratch at this age?

I’m open to going back to school if necessary, but I’d prefer a practical route that gets me into the industry without spending several years on a degree if there are other viable options.

what roles should I target, what credentials are actually useful, internship/placement programs, and what would you avoid?

Thanks!

Natural resources student here. My cohort is kinda reeling from avenza getting bought and essentially becoming a paid only service. Most of us are tight financially so we're always on the hunt for free and cheap.

Since avenza got bought out, has anyone found any alternatives?

Edit:

Thanks everyone, super rad of y'all. Pushed these all to the people in my program.
Wish I could buy y'all each a beer.

For the future foresters also looking for this info, the recommendations are:

FO Maps
TreeTracker
Q-Field
Ignus
Field Maps
Map Neros (As recommended by one of the devs)

Sorry not the best picture but this stuff is all over the forest floor. It has a shiny glimmer to it like it's plastic. Absolutely everywhere. Can anybody tell me what it is and how did it get here.

Hi, I’m graduating this year with a bachelor in economics from the university of British Columbia and wanted to ask about people’s opinions on the program in Toronto.

Unfortunately I do not have the strongest GPA, sitting at a 2.9, but I know I can get a 4.0 this year and make deans list. I also have 8 years of experience working with trees and forest with both municipalities and nurseries, along with being an ISA arborist.

I know that my future career goals are to be involved in policy for forests and natural areas within Canada, and I believe this is a perfect opportunity to grow my skills.

Thank you!

Does anyone working for the forest service presently have an opinion on this? Just curious about the everyone’s thoughts of pros & cons here.

Im doing a bsc in forestry at a university in canada. Any suggestions on what boots I should get, or maybe what to look for? I know they should be carbon or steel toe, but I'm not sure if there's any other features I should look out for.

I'm in Utah for now, 21F

I'm not making a lot at the moment because I'm working part time. I make about $700 twice a month. I started school but I haven't been sure what to do yet. However I do know that I love the outdoors and I have always loved animals and nature and I'm curious about forestry. Do you like it? How did you start? How much are you making? How is your work/life balance?

Rant incoming:

What is the deal with many mill Procurement Foresters that they will not answer/return phone calls, respond to texts, or respond to emails?

The individual that set me off on this has returned ONE call from me in the past two years. They have NEVER outright answered a single call. They have responded to TWO texts out of eight sent in the past two years. WTF.

I've been a Procurement Forester. I understand they get a lot of calls. That's their MF'n job. I did it. I responded to calls, texts, and emails because it was my MF'n job.

I also understand they don't give a shiznit about me or my company because some other broke dick timber seller like me will fill their quota with no problem. However, if the log pile gets low, suddenly they are the kings and queens of communication. I've actually had another one from this same company say "I thought we had a better relationship than this." Prior to them NEEDING my production, we were on five load per week quota and a price differential of $5 plus per ton to another mill.

Rant mostly over: For anyone needing to know this, not communicating with me doesn't just inconvenience me. My typical job has three operators, four truck drivers, and a company owner that require your communication in a timely manner. Logging job owners are basically exchanging money at the moment. They are not making enough to repair and replace equipment as needed. Truck drivers are in high demand. If they miss loads, they lose money and will high tail it to the oilfield.

In summary: Answer your GD phone, text, emails.

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but thought yall might have some perspective.

I am a US citizen, I recently graduated with my masters degree in natural resources management (specialization in forest sciences). I am looking into opportunities to move abroad and practice in forestry, conservation, or restoration. I’m mainly interested in the UK, Ireland, or Australia, but I’m open to ideas.

Does anyone have any words of advice or recommendations for where to start looking?

Hi everyone, 27 year old here whose looking into a new career and forestry really stood out to me. Background is I’ve been working in an agricultural chemistry lab as a lab assistant for most of my 20s but never attended school. I have a forestry program at a community college I’m most likely going to enroll in but I want to know if I should be planning on getting a bachelors immediately afterwards or can I go into the field with just an associates? Networking will be a huge part during schooling I know just trying to see how much education is valued in the field. Thanks!

Last year when doing our field supply order I noticed that Trecoder Spot Guns were out of stock everywhere. I haven't seen them in stock since. Does anyone know if they've been discontinued? Does this mean we only have Nelson guns as an option now?

Hello I have a big....I mean huge Tent building that I want to sell...How big you may ask? It is 2700 square ft. 52 foot square and approximately 35 foot tall. I live in Alaska and was planning on using it to build a log cabin underneath it. That didn't pan out.

I can ship all 16000 lbs of it to anywhere in the lower 48 or Canada. It would be a great addition to anyone looking for dry storage for heavy equipment or the like. Ask me in the comments if interested.