Individuals who manage forested lands for economic, recreational and ecological purposes. Foresters balance the desire to conserve forested ecosystems for future generations with the need to use forest resources for recreational or economic purposes. They are responsible for developing forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands, assessing the value of and acquiring new stands of timber, supervising the planting and nurturing of new trees, monitoring trees for healthy growth and determining the best time for harvesting. They are also responsible for determining how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality and soil stability; and how best to comply with environmental regulations. Those working in private industry may manage company forest land or procure timber from private landowners. Company forests usually are managed to produce a sustainable supply of wood for company mills. Procurement foresters inventory the type, amount and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase and draw up contracts for procurement. Foresters who work for federal and state governments manage public forests and parks and work with private landowners to protect and manage forest land outside of the public domain. They may also design campgrounds and recreation areas.
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