Forestry involves a wide scope of activities related to forest health and management, while logging is more focused on the practical aspect of tree removal and timber processing.
Forestry encompasses a wide range of activities related to the management of forests and woodlands. Foresters are primarily responsible for the conservation and sustainable management of forests. They develop plans to manage and conserve forest resources, often with a broader ecological perspective. Their tasks may include monitoring forest health, designing silvicultural practices, and educating the public about forests. Foresters typically have formal education in forestry, often from a university, and work for state or federal agencies, private companies, or nonprofits. Several states require a license to practice forestry.
Logging specifically refers to the harvesting of timber. Loggers specialize in the physical task of removing trees and processing them into logs. They use various tools and equipment to safely fell trees and prepare them for transport to sawmills or other processing facilities. While some loggers might receive on-the-job training, others attend formal training and certification programs offered by various states and organizations. Loggers typically work for logging companies or sawmills. Several states require a certain amount of training and experience to obtain a license to be a logger.