What is the difference between a forester and a logger?
A forester has been educated to understand how the different parts of a forest (the trees, wildlife, soils, water, etc.) interact. Plus, the forester knows how to manipulate the forest (FAQ 5), especially the vegetation, to make the forest meet your needs. A forester should be familiar with local laws, know where markets exist for different forest products, and be able to work with you to negotiate a contract for services such as timber harvesting, road construction, or boundary line surveys.
