Natural Resources & Ecotourism: Ecosystems & Biodiversity Sample Occupations
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- Ecologist
- Conduct research on ecosystems. Set up experiments, analyze data, write reports and articles, & set up wildlife management plans. Often write grant proposals to support their research. May also teach and cond
- Park Ranger and Interpreter
- Most Ranger/Interpreters start as seasonal employees. Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform the public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local parks. Responsible for enforcement of park laws and management of i
- Natural Resource Manager
- Oversee and research l& management practices to provide environmentally sustainable production of forage, livestock,wildlife. Can also manage lands for nonprofits such as the Nature Conservancy.
- Resource Management Analyst
- Conduct research to identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pullution or environmental hazards. Monitor quality of the environnemnt, interpret impact of humans on terrestial and aquatic ecosystems, and develop strategies for restoring ecosystems. Under C
- Outdoor Educator
- Develop and conduct programs to educate adults or children about the ecology & natural history of an area, and encourage them to become involved in preservation of the environment. May also train & coordinate volunteers, create promotional or educational
- Forester
- Oversee public or privately-owned forests, balancing economic, recreational, conservational, & environmental purposes - to keep the forests healthy and sustainable. Develop plans to keep the forests free from disease, harmful insects, & uncontrolled wil
- Conservation Worker
- Help develop, maintain, & protect the forests by growing & planting new seedlings, fighting insects & diseases that attack trees, and helping to control soil erosion. Also build trails, & clear away brush & debris from camp trails, roadsides, & camping ar
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