Wildlife Management
So, You Want to Work in Conservation?
I work as an ecologist for the U.S. Forest Service, and I get a lot of phone calls, emails, and office visits from folks wanting to know what it takes to land a career in conservation. And it’s not just high schoolers wanting to know how to break into the field—it’s also mid-career professionals looking to make a switch. Given the satisfaction and sense of purpose that I get from working in a field where personal passion and professional...