The table below provides employment figures for Foresters by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of conservation scientists and foresters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Heightened demand for American timber and wood pellets will help increase the overall job prospects for conservation scientists and foresters.