Opportunity Awaits!

What Do Conservationists Do?
Conservation is concerned with the management of Earth's natural resources for sustained utilization, and since these resources are varied and complex, students interested in the field of conservation have many opportunities for developing their professional careers.  

Students can take a broad academic approach and pursue careers in the more holistic types of occupations such as: 

• A county conservationist
• Interpretive naturalist for a private or public nature center
• Conservation warden, enforcing environmental regulations

Another approach would be to specialize in a specific area of conservation, which would enable the student to develop careers in areas such as:

• Soil conservation
• Watershed management
• Wildlife or fisheries management
• Forestry
• Solid waste management
• Ecosystem restoration
• Park management

The field of conservation provides many opportunities for students to develop careers that will match their particular interests and abilities.