Procurement Forester

Procurement foresters are professional foresters who specialize in buying quality timber for their company. They must understand harvest practices, timber quality, and how to estimate timber volume. Most procurement foresters work for a logging company, and their duties include scoping sites, providing quotes, and negotiating final prices.

• • Personable
  • Outgoing
  • Driven
  • Responsible

Median $78,000: $62,000 – $120,000

+6%

High school diploma

4-year degree in forestry or related field fulfilling SAF requirements

• • Forestry
  • College Credit/AP
  • Business
  • Plant Biology
  • English

Procurement foresters travel frequently between different sites and spend a lot of time in the field assessing lumber quality. Procurement foresters are physically active on the job and need to have flexibility for scheduling visits to various locations.

• • Identify timber stands
  • Measure and calculate timber volume
  • Use pacing and other tools to create maps of timber stands
  • Use GIS and other forestry software
  • Understand forestry methods
  • Negotiate prices

• • Negotiate timber price
  • Buy timber
  • Identify quality timber and types
  • Understand the market for forest products
  • Drive between sites and office
  • Ensure sustainable practices

Forestry Careers: Procurement Forester