Forester is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 82 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Foresters are hired by companies in the Support Activities for Forestry industry. The average H1B Foresters job lasts 1,016 days.
Manage public and private 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 optimal harvesting schedules.
| Company | # of Positions | Industry | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of New Hampshire | 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $58,937 |
| Sgt, Inc | 2 | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | $43,359 |
| Savatree, Llc | 2 | Landscaping Services | $62,379 |
| Rayonier Inc. | 2 | Support Activities for Forestry | $46,363 |
| Penny Frazier | 2 | Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products | $61,006 |
| Greenwood Resources, Inc. | 2 | Support Activities for Forestry | $39,869 |
| Campbell Global, Llc | 2 | Timber Tract Operations | $78,416 |
| Arbormetrics Solutions, Llc | 2 | Landscape Architectural Services | $38,605 |
| University Of Utah | 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $57,782 |
| University Of Maine | 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $52,062 |
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Forestry | 14 | $55,072 |
| Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | 8 | $75,349 |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 7 | $45,903 |
| Other General Government Support | 6 | $65,377 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 6 | $56,500 |
| Offices of Other Holding Companies | 5 | $82,326 |
| Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions | 4 | $58,620 |
| Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing | 4 | $77,943 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 3 | $55,647 |
| Timber Tract Operations | 3 | $78,250 |