doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.z1pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.z9pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.1apmid: N/A
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Sample, V. Alaric; Ringgold, Paul C.; Block, Nadine E.; Giltmier, James W.
doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.4pmid: N/A
Recent evolution in the practice of forestry can be linked to changes in the public's perception of sustainability and to developments in science, communications, and global markets. In response, when hiring graduates of professional forestry programs, forestry employers have changed the set of skills and competencies sought. A nationwide survey of forestry employers, educators, and recent graduates, conducted to assess how well US forestry programs are preparing professionals to practice forestry today, reveals some discrepancies between what employers want and what the schools provide. External financial and political pressures on higher education make it difficult for educators to close these gaps, but opportunities exist for employers to help.
doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.12pmid: N/A
Forestry leaders in federal and state government agencies, nongovernment organizations, forest certification, consulting, and industry report that they are seeking forestry graduates with technical depth plus the breadth of knowledge, inquiring minds, and integrative skills that will serve them throughout their careers in the profession. The precise mix of skills and expertise varies with the needs of the employer, but most respondents question the ability of four-year degree programs to prepare students adequately for the challenges that forestry faces.
Harmon, William J.; McKinney, Matthew J.; Burchfield, James A.
doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.17pmid: N/A
In a survey of SAF-accredited natural resources schools, 36 of 40 educators said natural resource professionals need more training in public involvement and dispute resolution, and 96 percent of respondents said such training was important" or "essential." Despite budgetary and staff constraints, the number of SAF-accredited schools offering specific courses in these topics has grown dramatically, from a reported three in 1992 to 15 in 1997. At most schools, these topics also have been incorporated into already-required courses on policy, planning, and management. The authors describe a model course in public involvement and conflict resolution and list resources for educators.
Cubbage, Frederick W.; Jervis, Larry G.; Smith, P. Gregory
doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.24pmid: N/A
A comparison of data on the first jobs of one university's forestry graduates with national data on members of the foresters' professional association points to some trends in forestry employment. Compared with older alumni and with Society of American Foresters members as a whole, recent graduates from North Carolina State University are taking fewer positions with federal agencies and in land management, but more consulting jobs and specialized procurement or environmental services positions. Graduates with advanced degrees are finding more career opportunities than bachelor's-degree foresters. To prepare their graduates for future employment, forestry education programs need to reflect regional differences in employment.
doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.29pmid: N/A
A lesson of 100 years ago guides the forestry program at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: forestry is value-driven and science-based. This leads to a goal of educating professionals to be problemsolvers and leaders and, as a consequence, lifelong learners. Recent changes in the professional program are driven by internal accountability, responses to the needs of potential students and their future employers, and shifts toward external funding.
doi: 10.1093/jof/97.9.34pmid: N/A
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