CAREERS IN FORESTRY 



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after the varied phases of flood control and range management. The 

 rangers also are called upon to do work of this character in addition to their 

 regular protection and administrative duties. 



The second step in the development of the forests has been the preparation 

 of detailed plans for the administration and use of the resources of each 

 forest. Such plans require sound technical training for their preparation 

 and execution. Their perfection will be achieved only through the pains- 

 taking work of years, but already the results of better management clearly 

 justify their application. 



Forest officer checking weather data for fire danger. This information enables him to 

 forecast the possibility of forest fires and to make the proper preparations. 



Forest Research 



Forest research offers an opportunity within the Forest Service for con- 

 structive work having a high public-service value. No other phase of 

 forestry offers a more attractive career for men having the creative impulse. 



Research conducted by the Forest Service includes four main fields of 

 work : Forest and range management, forest products, forest resources, and 

 forest protection. Primary objectives of these research activities are to lay 

 the scientific foundation for such management of forest and rangelands 

 as well help to insure ( 1 ) supplies of timber and forage suitable in quality 

 and ample in quantity for national needs ; ( 2 ) effective utilization of wood 

 and other forest products and reduction of waste; (3) regulation of stream- 

 flow; prevention of erosion; furtherance of public health and outdoor 

 recreation; maintenance of fish, game, and other wildlife, scenic benefits, 

 etc.; and (4) protection of timber crops from fire, insects, and disease. 



Research is carried on at 10 regional forest and range experiment stations, 

 the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis., the Institute of Tropical 



