Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) July 14, 2013 -- A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study found that U.S. forests continue to be a consistent generator of green jobs. On job site Hound.com, seasonal and year-round forest-related hiring was strong in fire prevention and forest maintenance.
A recent study released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that maintaining sustainable forests continues to be a strong source of green jobs. With forests making up roughly 1/3 of the United States, thousands of workers are needed to maintain, cultivate, and maximize the nation’s forest resources. Particularly in the summer months, thousands of individuals flock to protected parks and forests across the nation and many state or locally-run forests often increase hiring of seasonal employees to meet the growth in visitors.
The BLS study included salary information for a wide variety of jobs in the forestry sector. Of these, scientists and researchers made the highest amount, with a median average of $61,100 a year. Firefighters, despite the significant dangers and demands of their occupation, made a median annual income of $45,250. At an average of $24,340 a year, forest and conservation workers, which includes park rangers, made the least amount.
Although summertime is generally the busiest time of the year, due to the increase in travel and tourism, many employees are needed year-round to keep the nation’s parks and forests running. Because so many different players across different sectors are involved in forest maintenance, it continues to be a reliable source of job creation. Forestry and park workers are needed to maintain forests for tourism and visitors. Logging companies rely on forests to create paper and wood-based materials and products. Scientists and researchers constantly monitor the health of the forest, in order to ensure that it is being properly maintained and that its resources are being used in the most optimal manner. This also includes emergency workers in the event of a forest fire, particularly in the drier summer months. Because some species of trees only bloom when exposed to fire, firefighters often work in conjunction with scientists to determine how to control fire threats while allowing for forest growth.
On Hound.com, demand in forest-related employment was concentrated in the states of Colorado, Alaska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Maine. The biggest demand was centered in the country’s state-run parks. Employers advertised for forestry technicians, forestry fire pilots, and maintenance workers. While some of the positions were temporary or contract, due to seasonal demands, many of the positions were for full-time or long-term employment.
About Hound
Hound.com is a job search site based in Pasadena, CA. It is a part of the Employment Research Institute and owned by A. Harrison Barnes.
Andrew Ostler, Hound, http://www.hound.com/, 626-243-1810, [email protected]
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