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HORIZONTAL GRINDER
different if we didn’t have sustainable foresters working in the background
of our lives. I’m sure people don’t immediately think of the role of forester as a helpful job; they might think of doctors and lawyers. I’ve learned that without foresters, we wouldn’t have basic commodities and our world would look completely different. People hopefully will gain a new respect and appreciation for foresters and their work.
Q: How has your personal perception of forestry changed
since working on this project?
A: My perception is already pretty biased because I have a background
doing research in forestry. With this project, I was able to work with so many different types of forestry professionals. I grew to love the work environment that foresters are surrounded by, not just in the forest, but also the work culture within forestry. This experience has solidified my goal of wanting to work in forestry, natural resources, or sustainability.
Q: What does sustainable forestry mean to you?
A: Sustainable forestry is something that I cannot live without. When
people ask if you were stuck on a deserted island, what you would bring, I would bring the knowledge of sustainable forestry. Having that knowledge is crucial in your life; having an idea of what goes on in the background is imperative.
Q: What are your professional goals next year and after
graduation?
A: This upcoming year I’m going to be a senior. I’m working on getting
an internship in a forestry or natural resource company where I spend more time on the technical side, in information technology (IT). I’m working at the Poole College of Management IT desk starting in January to pursue this part of my three-pillar career philosophy. These pillars focus on business, technology, and forestry. I am also considering going abroad at some point. I would love to
see what traveling will allow me to bring back to silviculture here.
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North Carolina • South Carolina Virginia • West Virginia
G. Clay Creed, R.F.
P.O. Box 159 Laurel Hill, NC 28351
NC Registered Forester No. 1655 NC Certified Prescribe Burner 313 C Registered Forester No. 1794 SC Prescribed Fire Manager 899
Society of American Foresters
Contributing member of NCSU Cooperative Tree Improvement Program
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