Career At Forest Ranging

By George Dodson


The wild land and wilderness of a country or state is guarded by the forest rangers. Though in specific region specific rangers are responsible to work but, they are bound to go anywhere when an emergency arises. Women render their service for forest constantly. Now the door is open for you. You can serve the forest anywhere as a woman. In the year 2010 the total number of female forest rangers is about half.

Skills you need

For being a forest ranger U.S. citizenship is mandatory for you. If you are not a current citizen but you have an opportunity to qualify. In this case you have to be the permanent resident of USA. Having a valid driving license is also must for the job. Your qualification requirements are related to the grade level. As an example it is represented that, a bachelor degree is essential for GS-5 level on the other hand High school diploma is enough for GS-2 level. Qualification prerequisites are unambiguous. Generally it is convenient to complete bachelor degree on a subject that is helpful for your duties. It is convenient to complete a degree on forestry, forest management, ecology, botany, biology and wildlife and fisheries management.

Take care of the visitors

In a park Tourists, campers, hikers and researchers are available constantly. You have to engage yourself for informing the visitors all things about the park including rules and regulations. Their safety is in your hand. Go to the visitors when they are in any problem. If anyone gets lost find out and rescue him.

Responsibility of forest protecting

It is your responsibility to save your own wild region. You have to work hard for preventing forest fires. It is your responsibility to bring back the green forest if fire damages the forest. When the birds and animals are injured, they need you. It is also your duty to catch those animals are dangerous.

You income

At first you have to commence your job under a direct supervision of an experienced ranger. You will be paid based on your level and area where you are working. The yearly payment rate of Virginia park rangers is(23,999 to 31,352)$. You can earn yearly $29,928 to $46,396 in Texas and In California the income varies between $38,532 to 50, 244$. Your annual income may vary from $27,431 to 35,657 when you are a graduate park ranger.




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