Forest Ecology and Management

Mike Amman: 'Dirt forester' practices hands-on forest management
Bayfield County's forest land is the "office" where Mike Amman handles a variety of forest management chores.
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Jessica Anderson: Teaching children about nature
Working with children in a municipal conservatory offers special rewards and challenges.
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Brian Beisel: Managing the Masses
Managing a national recreation area with 2 million visitors each year poses special challenges
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Tara Bergeson: Good communication skills key to succeeding on the job
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Tim Beyer: 'Take a risk, work hard'
Former student took his advisor's words to heart
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J. Keith Gilless:This forester found his niche in university administration
As an Associate Dean, J. Keith Gilless is in a position to fine tune the engine that runs the College of Natural Resources at UC-Berkeley
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Maggie Grosenick: Success through networking
This forester stresses the importance of networking for career development.
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Tom Hittle: Modern technology partners with traditional skills
This forester utilizes the latest GIS, GPS, and digital imagery technology to meet the needs of his clients.
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Penni Klein: She found her 'dream job'
Penni Klein says she loves her job as Public Lands Manager for the City of Middleton
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Erin Kreutz: Classroom instruction proved relevant on the job
Forester Erin Kreutz was in the forest marking trees her first day on the job.
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William Kuvlesky: This wildlife ecologist helps students decide their career paths
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Darren Marsh: Intro forestry class was an eye opener...
Managing natural resources involves educating and influencing people, too.
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Sam Nitz: From forest science to political analysis
The gap isn't as wide as you might think.
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Cory Secher:He's a major player in the 'natural resource game'
Cory Secher enjoys the variety of duties in his position as a Boulder District Field Forester for the Colorado State Forest Service.
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Tom Shockley: A job in paradise
Things couldn't get much better for a fishing forester working in a wilderness area.
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Guy Smith: This 'Guy' is Milwaukee County's first Trails Coordinator
Recreation Resources Management graduate, Guy Smith, finds his new position challenging and exciting.
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John Stephenson: He likes running his own business
Certified Arborist John Stephenson enjoys most aspects of being a small business owner.
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Kris Tiles: Educating landowners
Landowner contacts are the highlight and most challenging aspects of Kris Tiles' job.
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Brenda Wasielewski: 'It's an exciting time to be a forester'
Wildfire mitigation is her specialty.
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Michael Weston: Practicing forestry in Florida
From cypress swamps to wildfire command centers to county fairs, this forester conducts business in a wide variety of settings.
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