Where are the jobs?
Forestry academics work mainly in the forestry sector, for example in forestry companies, service companies, energy companies, organizations and foundations. Other employers include government agencies, SLU and municipalities and parishes that own forests.
It is common for forestry graduates to be self-employed (28%), an effect of the fact that a large proportion of those who study forestry are also landowners.
Common employers of forest scientists:
- The Swedish Forest Agency
- Sveaskog Förvaltnings Ab
- Sca Skog Ab
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Skogforsk
- Skogsägarna Norra Skog, Ek För
- Holmen Skog Ab
- Skogsägarna Mellanskog Ek Förening
- Stora Enso Skog Ab
- Skogssällskapets Förvaltning Ab
- Södra Skogsägarna Ekonomisk Förening
- Biometria Economic Association
- Billerudkorsnäs Forest & Industry Ltd
What do forest scientists do at work?
Foresters, forest scientists and foresters work in management, administration, production and purchasing in the forestry sector.
Common areas of work
Most foresters, forest scientists and foresters work in forests, including the wood and paper industry.
Common job titles for forest scientists:
- Forestry Consultant
- Researcher (Scientist/Reseacher)
- Project manager
- Forest manager
- Production manager
- Forestry specialist
- Forest Inspector
- Manager
- Administrator
- Forester
- Specialist/Expert
- Business developer
What do forestry scientists earn?
This is the salary range for forest scientists:
P10 means that 10 percent have a salary that is equal to or less than the salary that falls on P10. P90 means that 10 percent have a salary that is equal to or more than the salary that falls on P90.
For those who are members of Naturvetarna, more detailed statistics are available in Saco LöneSök.