2. Environmental Science 10.05.01

3. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAREER AREAS

4. Water Resources Management of water resources Essential nutrient for all plant and animal life

5. Soil Resources Primary focus is the top layer of the soil Top layer is that suitable for the growth of plant life

6. Forestry Industry that grows, manages and harvests trees for lumber, posts, paper, panels and many more commodities

7. Wildlife Animals that are adapted to live in a natural environment without the help of humans

8. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAREERS

9. Soil Scientist Classifies soil according to the most appropriate use Bachelors Degree (4 Years)

10. Soil Conservationist Assist landowners in implementing best land use pracatices

11. Soil Technician Uses equipment to take soil samples Perform technical field work

12. Ecologist Studies the effect of the environment on animal life

13. Wildlife Biologist Requires a masters degree Perform research on habitats and wildlife Advises governments in establishing game laws and habitat improvement programs

14. Wildlife Officer Major part of the job is working outdoors to monitor hunting and fishing Administers stiff penalties on offenders http://www.ncwildlife.org/Careers/Bec omeanEnforcementOfficer.aspxhttp://www.ncwildlife.org/Careers/Bec omeanEnforcementOfficer.aspx

15. Game Warden “Wildlife Officer” Enforces hunting and fishing regulations Bachelors degree Educates the public, and improves habitat

16. 10’ Alligator in Jacksonville

18. Juvenielle bald eagle shot by a rifle: $100,000/1yr prison. Maggie Valley, NC

19. North Carolina Wildlife Commission NC Agency responsible for controlling and harvesting of wildlife and fish http://www.ncwildlife.org/

20. Wildlife Manager Advises land owners Manage game populations on public land

21. Wildlife Technician Works in the field tagging animals, gathering data and assisting with research

22. Silviculturist A person who scientifically classifies forests

23. Forester Provides assistance in managing forests for the private land owner and commercial grower

24. Urban Forester Person responsible for the health and well being of city trees

25. Forestry Consultant Advises private land owners

26. Timber Cruiser A person who assists the land owner in evaluating the value of timber Estimates timber volume High school diploma and special training

27. Logging Foreman A career that involves overseeing and managing a logging operation

28. Loggers One who harvests trees

29. Skidder Operator A career that involves moving downed trees from the cutting site to the loading area

30. Skidder

31. Feller Buncher

33. DANGEROUS CAREER?

34. Global Scene Soil and water management specialists are in demand on the global scene WHY?

35. WILDLIFE CAREERS