Natural Resource Management Careers

Arborist

Specialize in the care, maintenance, and study of individual trees.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/horticulture-and-urban-agriculture

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/horticulture-bs

Video

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Handout

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Land Planner

Conduct site visits to assess the land and its surroundings for future use.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/environmental-design

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/community-regional-planning-bs

Video

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Handout

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Lineman

Install and repair electrical power lines and telecommunications cables.

http://www.mjts.com/lineman-program

https://www.mitchelltech.edu/programs/power-line-construction-maintenance/

Video

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Handout

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Game Warden

Enforce game and fish laws and regulations in their assigned district throughout the state.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/natural-resources-management

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/ecology-and-environmental-science-bs

Video

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Handout

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Recreation Worker

Create and design outdoor and other recreation activities for communities.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/human-development-and-family-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/human-development-and-family-studies-bs

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Handout

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Wildland Firefighter

Prevent and manage fires in forests and wildlands.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/emergency-management

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Handout

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Forest & Conservation Worker

Improve the quality and sustainability of forests, wildlife, and land.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/biological-sciences

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/conservation-planning-and-park-management-bs

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Handout

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Environmental Scientist

Use knowledge of natural sciences to protect the environment and health of humans and animals.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/environmental-engineering

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/ecology-and-environmental-science-bs

Video

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Handout

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