Land Manager
Many of us who are inspired by our public parks and wildernesses eventually seek careers managing those resources. Here I’ll collect what I learn from the land managers I meet and talk with.
Main Attractions
- Make a difference for the outdoor resources you love
- Get to know the places you manage in depth
Outdoor Time
- The jobs with less pay and responsibility tend to have the most outdoor time
- Opportunities for more outdoor time can be created
- A large variety of outdoor activities is possible
Challenges
- Red tape
- Lack of funding and other resources
- Accountable to public
Techniques
- Volunteer to get your foot in the door
- Take advantage of many available programs
- Propose a new project or position
Articles:
Land Manager Mike Dechter
If I had to choose someone to take care of the lands I love to explore, I’d choose someone like Mike Dechter. He does a number of jobs for the Santa Fe National Forest, but found time to respond to an inquiry I made and give me an interview. Mike expresses how the outdoors inspires [...]
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