Hey there, new to the forum and I've been waiting to ask someone expeirienced in the Forestry field a few question's I've had. I'm 16 years old and located in NY, and I'm enrolled in a Natural Resource technical ed. course. I've been gaining expeirience from surveying to equipment operation and I love doing and learning all of it. In terms of Forestry, I'm comfortable most basic stuff, like bucking logs, scaling logs (mainly blitmoore stick based), familiar with Doyle and 1/4 inch rules, tree felling and a few other things. I have a knack for basic equip. land surveying (No lasers, basic GPS) which I really like doing. I've been doing odd jobs and firewood for a few people I know, and curiosity got to me, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to see what would happen if I asked, so:
My questions are:
1) In your opinion, do you think that any foresty or surveying buissness would hire someone under 18, like me?
2) If so, how much would I be limited by youth employment laws (I'm sure chainsaw or equipment operation would be out of the question)
3) Is there anything you would recommend for me in the long run (other programs, college etc.), I really want to take something in these fields for a career.
If it matters, I am OSHA certified (10 hours), Thanks for your time!
My questions are:
1) In your opinion, do you think that any foresty or surveying buissness would hire someone under 18, like me?
2) If so, how much would I be limited by youth employment laws (I'm sure chainsaw or equipment operation would be out of the question)
3) Is there anything you would recommend for me in the long run (other programs, college etc.), I really want to take something in these fields for a career.
If it matters, I am OSHA certified (10 hours), Thanks for your time!
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