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Why Should Be a Forester??
At UNISMUH we have a variety of lecturers who are experts and experienced in their fields, and are supported by an adequate learning environment.
Forestry is a diverse field with a wide range of career paths. You can work in various sectors, such as government agencies, private companies, consulting firms, research and academia, and non-profit organizations. You can specialize in areas such as forest management, conservation, fire management, urban forestry, surveyor, financial analysis, social entrepreneurships and forest policy, among others, and pursue roles such as forest manager, forest ecologist, timber cruiser, or forest economist.
Forestry is a dynamic field with evolving challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity, disaster, changing social values, etc. As a forester, you can be at the forefront of finding innovative solutions to these challenges, contributing to the development of sustainable forest management practices and policies, and making a meaningful impact on the future of our forests and natural resources.
As a forester, you play a critical role in managing and conserving forest resources, community empowerments, protecting wildlife habitats, and ensuring the sustainability of our forests. You have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment by promoting responsible and sustainable forest management practices.
Working in the forestry sector opens up wide-ranging network opportunities. One of them is the scholarship chance to continue studying at a higher level abroad, because there are plenty admissions targeting people working in the environmental sector.
