Science and Research Careers

Care for public lands and serve people through science and research careers with the Forest Service.

Review the following videos to learn more.

Inventory and Analysis: Introduction
An introduction to the Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Program.
Research Ecology: Dr. Jolly
Dr. Jolly talks about working on the first revision of the U.S. National Fire Danger Rating System in 40 years.
Research Ecology: Jackie Ott
Jackie Ott, Forest Service Scientist, on how she collects the below ground buds and studies the effects of disturbances.
Social Science: Dr. Watson
Dr. Watson reflects on his career path as a social scientist to protect and conserve special areas.