Overview
Loggers, lumberjacks, or timber fallers work in the timber industry, cutting down trees and processing them into logs.
What responsibilities will I have?
What education and training is required?
A high school diploma is required to become a logger.
To pursue a career as a Logger:
The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, mathematics, natural resources, and computer courses.
Where can I work? How much money will I make?
Most loggers work for lumber or timber companies or state or national forest associations or groups.
Future Job Market / Outlook
The future outlook for a logger will be fair over the next five years.
Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations