ProgramCIP 03.0502

Forest Sciences and Biology

A program that focuses on the application of one or more forest-related sciences to the study of environmental factors affecting forests and the growth and management of forest resources. Includes instruction in forest biology, forest hydrology, forest mensuration, silviculture, forest soils, water resources, environmental science, forest resources management, and wood science.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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01.

Leads to

3 jobs

Conservation Scientists19-1031
Foresters19-1032
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1043

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Knowledge those jobs draw on

English Language3 of 3
Biology3 of 3
Mathematics3 of 3
Geography3 of 3
Education and Training1 of 3
Computers and Electronics1 of 3
Customer and Personal Service1 of 3
Chemistry1 of 3
Administration and Management1 of 3

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).