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Our forest industry does a lot more than cut down trees. The industry iscommitted to good forest management. That means knowing whatspecies, age and size of trees exist in any given area, so plans can bemade for responsible harvesting and sustainable development.

A timber cruiser gathers information on volume, species composition and grade orvalue. The data not only helps foresters plan harvesting and planting activities, itprovides base data for the Ministry of Forest Appraisal. The ministry uses this datato determine the stumpage fee it will charge companies for harvesting activities.As a timber cruiser, you will select and implement the appropriate samplingmethod for the area to be analyzed. You will measure the trees in the sample andmap the area.Here are some brief descriptions of the different timber cruiser levels:Level 1 – CompasserThis is an entry-level position. You would work under direct supervision and assistthe timber cruiser in data collection. To be a compasser, you need to complete allcompetencies in Level 1 and have a minimum of three months experience at thislevel. You need endorsement by an accredited timber cruiser or evaluator. You will adjust declination and set bearings on a compass, measure field distances,and determine tree height, diameter, age and growth increment. You will also beable to identify common species and tree pests.Level 2 – Cruiser-in-trainingThis is an intermediate working level. You will work with limited supervision andbe responsible for recording data that will meet the Ministry of Forests’ criteria.For this position, you will have completed all competencies in Levels 1 and 2. Youwill also have a working knowledge of the Ministry of Forests’ cruising manual.You calculate tree height and age, and you will use specialized equipment to plotradius factor calculations to establish a variable radius plot. You will be able torelate aerial photograph features to a map, determine tree quality, spiral grain,sweeps, lean and log qualities, and you’ll identify and record damage from beetles,fires and uprooting.Level 3 – Accredited Timber CruiserThis position is an operational working level. You will have completed allcompetencies in Levels 1 through 3, and have a minimum of six monthsexperience at this level. You will be responsible for recording data that will meetMinistry of Forests’ criteria, and will supervise and instruct subordinates.You will be able to determine field location by compass triangulation (using twoor more identifiable points relating to both the base map and aerial photograph).You will be able to perform pre- and post-cruise plan mapping, have a basicknowledge of sampling theory, decay waste and breakage factors, and be able toprepare a timber cruise for compilation by plot-type designation and areadetermination. Level 4 – Accredited Timber EvaluatorThis is a senior working and supervisory level. You will have completed allcompetencies in Levels 1 through 4, and have a minimum of two years experienceat Level 3. You will be able to organize and conduct a timber cruise frombeginning to end. You will be responsible for training and auditing subordinates.You will have competent knowledge of equipment, field measurements, mapping,determining timber volume and value, conducting field audits and training, inaddition to competence with everything in Levels 1 through 3. You will have aworking knowledge of sampling theory, decay waste and breakage factors,compilation procedures and log grade algorithms.

Where Will You Work?As a timber cruiser you will most likelybe employed in the private sector,although there are rewarding careersavailable with the Ministry of Forests.Timber cruisers do most of their workin the forest, under varying physical orgeographic conditions. You need to bein good physical condition for thiswork. You can expect to work fromeight to 10 hours per day, five days aweek, in two-week shifts. Most worksites require travel; this is generallyprovided by the employer.

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Average annual salary: $50,000/yr

How Does the Future Look?The future in this industry looks to bestable in the upcoming years. Not alarge amount of growth is expected, butjob openings will remain steady.

How Can You Get Started?In high school, be sure to take coursesin mathematics, biology and, if yourschool offers a forestry class… sign up!

Post secondary options are listed on thereverse side…

CAREER PROFILE

TIMBER CRUISING

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What Will You Need?To enjoy working as a timber cruiser you must enjoy the outdoors… in all kinds of weather! You can expect to spend timeaway from home and you must be comfortable flying in small aircraft. Teamwork is very important in this field, but keep inmind that there will be times of solitude. You should enjoy problem solving and have a good grasp on your communicationskills.Your best course of action after successfully completing high school would be to enroll in a Forest Resources program(available, for example, at BCIT or Selkirk College). This two year program will give you the necessary education to applyfor entry level jobs as a compasser. After your post secondary training, it is a matter of getting that first job, gainingexperience and working your way up through the different timber cruiser levels. Another option is direct entry to theworkforce after high school graduation. If you take this approach you will learn the required skills on the job.

Post Secondary PossibilitiesCCOOLLLLEEGGEE PPRROOGGRRAAMM AACCCCRREEDDIITTEEDD SSTTAATTUUSS DDIISSCCIIPPLLIINNEE

BCIT Renewable Resources Technologist Forest ResourcesCollege of New Caledonia Forest Resources Technologist Forest ResourcesMalaspina University-College Forest Resources Technologist Forest ResourcesNicola Valley Institute of Technology Natural Resources Technologist Forest ResourcesNorthwest Community College Forest Technology Technologist Forest ResourcesNorthwest Community College Integrated Resources Management Recognized Forest ResourcesSelkirk College Forestry Recognized Forest Resources

• Programs listed are those accredited by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC); check www.asttbc.org forupdates on accredited programs.

• Check with your career facilitator or counsellor for other sources of information applicable to education options for this technology.1 Salary figures indicated in the ‘How Much Will You Earn?’ section are extracted from ASTTBC’s Member Compensation Survey or other Canadian

sources applicable to the specific technology discipline. These figures are representative only; actual figures will vary depending on academic training,practical experience, job responsibilities and location of employment.

• The TechWORKS! web site is an important online resource and provides links to career information that will be of interest to students pursuing acareer in technology.

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