Wildlife Conservationist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Conservation Scientists and ForestersCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for conservationists and related occupations, such as ecologists and foresters. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data and learn more about this career in the sciences.
Investigate Biodiversity: Conservation CareersYou will find profiles of conservation professionals at this site, as well as links to information on educational choices, career choices, and tips for getting started.
ISeek: Conservation ScientistsAt ISeek, sponsored by the State of Minnesota, you will find a comprehensive overview to conservation careers, including work activities, skills and abilities needed, preparation for these careers, and an online video to guide you through a day in the life of a conservation scientitst. Find out about licenses and certifications, as well as alternative career titles you may encounter in a job search.
Princeton Review: Natural Resources ConservationDiscover the basics of wildlife and natural resources conservation at this page of the Princeton Review, which will also connect you to high school preparation, colleges offering related majors, and sample undergraduate curriculums to get you started.
Occupational Titles
Wildlife Conservationist
Agriculture Consultant
Aquatic Ecologist
Aquatic/Terrestrial Habitat Restoration Technician
Botanist
Botany Technician
Conservation Agent
Dnr Officer (Department Of Natural Resources Officer)
Ecologist Technician
Environmental Consultant
Farm Planner
Manager, Range
Manager, Refuge
Park Naturalist
Park Warden
Range Conservationist
Range Ecologist
Range Manager
Range Scientist
Range Technician
Soil Conservation Technician
Soil Conservationist
Soil Surveyor
Terrestrial Ecologist
Territory Manager
Wetlands Technician
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Schools Offering Natural Resources ConservationLook at the list of colleges here and connect to any one of their home pages to learn about their programs in natural resources conservation and relate degrees. Click on your selections, and be taken to contact information and websites for schools and programs you are interested in.
Salary Levels
Salary, Wages, Pay for Conservation ScientistsThe article at this page discusses median annual earnings for conservation scientists, with breakdowns of the numbers by government and private industry.
Professional Organizations
Defenders of WildlifeDefender news is available at this home page of this site, in addition to opportunities to take action for animal defense. Learn about different wildlife habitats here, with fact sheets about endangered species, the wetlands, and forests. You can also find volunteer groups that interest you, or view Defender magazine.
Greenpeace InternationalSign up for e-mail alerts at this page, or act now to stop the destruction of habitats that affect wildlife. A featured blog is available so you can see real discussions of the most pressing issues in wildlife management, as well as featured campaigns and ways to get involved in environmental preservation for animals.
National Resources Defense CouncilFor students interested in green living and working, this organization hosts a wealth of environmental information and education. Go to blogs about the environment and climate, read OnEarth magazine, learn about federal proposals to save the environment, and click on a map that demonstrates aspects of global warming. You can explore all the issues here through a variety of text and multimedia tools.
The Nature ConservancyYou can join the conservance online to explore new places in the world, build your personal nature page, or sign up for the e-mails you want. Find out about volunteering activities of the organization, dedicated to supporting conservancy projects around the globe, or simply learn how this organization works to develop science-based conservation by design.
Wildlife Conservation SocietyThe Wildlife Conservation Society represents parks and zoos through scientific discoveries, international consecration, education, and management of endangered species. You can read news of the organization and its current activities, and find ways to get involved at several of the nation’s leading zoos. A job center leads you to career opportunities, too.
Job Opportunity Sources
Environmental Career GuideFrom a vocational center, this career guide links to many environmental career sites from college departments around the country and other useful sources. Find careers in geosciences, a host of ecolink, an environmental career corner, and information on becoming an environmental engineer. Each site has unique features that tell you more about job descriptions, education, what you can earn, and where to find opportunities. Click on job market for literally hundreds of career-related links, as well as state-by-state information.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek Certifications by Career: Conservation Scientist CertificationsFind 16 certifications in the field of conservation science at this page, which includes links to diplomate recognition and other credentials from important certifying organizations.
Publications
Defenders MagazineView past issues directly from this site to find interesting stories about endangered species, habitats, and how you can get involved to protect them.
Environmental Sciences Genamics Journal SeekA large listing of links is available here with over 100 environmental sciences journals. Click on any one to be taken to more information and its home page where available.
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences EducationThis journal addresses all issues in life sciences, natural resources, and agriculture. A special section of the journal focuses on student education, with full-text articles available at the site.
NatureFind the latest news in the field of environmental sciences at the headlines here, with excellent information available from your laptop. The Nature network is filled with blogs, forums, and people to connect with, and the online publication can be browsed by popular environmentally-related topics.
Nature Conservancy MagazineThe current online issue is available here, introducing you to conservation from various points of view. Look at multimedia departments, the News Front, or find out how you can help protect land, waters, and animals.
Science MagazineFind career information, as well as scientific research and news, at this online version of Science magazine. A current online issue is offered that provides a multimedia department where you can listen to podcasts, find images and slides, or view videos. View previous issues by subject or explore special features of the publication.
Online Forums & Blogs
Conservation Nation BlogThis is the official student blog of the Conservation Association and offers a forum for students to talk about ways of putting conservation into action. The site hosts 3,000 students a year in discussions about books, conservation, ecology, the earth, green living, and leadership.
Greenpeace: Project Hot SeatProject Hot Seat’s blogs are all about getting involved in wildlife issues and management. Link to discussions about global warming, getting active, hot topics from Hot Seat, and YouTube videos about your community, political action, and involving your politicians.
SwitchboardEnvironmental news and commentary presented at this blog, hosted by the National Resource Defense Council. Contributors are writers, politicians, and scientists interested in saving the environment. You can access current and archived blogs about curbing pollution, environmental justice, green enterprise, health and the environment, and living sustainably.
Career Videos
YouTube: Conservation CareerThis brief video lets you hear about a wildlife management biologist who manages a habitat for all types of animals. Listen to the reasons he likes his career and the types of activities he performs day-to-day.
YouTube: Forest and Conservation WorkersLearn about nature’s systems and the wildlife they shelter. The job of conservation workers, such as planting, surveying and mapping natural areas, or developing programs to protect nature are discussed in this video, which offers a comprehensive overview to conservation and wildlife careers.
