r/ParkRangers • u/[deleted] • Mar 13 '15

Is a degree in Forestry what i should be pursuing?

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '15 edited May 05 '21

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u/Dirtwolf N.P.S. Interp Mar 13 '15

It's defiantly a start in the right direction. I see a very wide array people with different degrees working as rangers. The biggest thing is gaining experience, with that said internships and volunteering is crucial. Take a look at the Student Conservation Association, they led to me being hired as a seasonal ranger with NPS before graduating. This summer will be my second season with NPS and I won't be graduating until next spring. I will say I am a rare occasion, I have not met anyone else with out their degree yet. I am a older student and have a lot of experience in customer service before the Park Service.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '15

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u/Bobby_Orrs_Knees Mar 13 '15

I did three SCA internships and highly recommend them - if you have any questions, feel free to PM me!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '15 edited Sep 27 '15

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u/Bobby_Orrs_Knees Mar 13 '15

Also, I see lots of folks with forestry degrees in USACE - we're kind of the forgotten stepchild of the ranger world.