NATURE IS EVERYWHERE When people think about careers in nature they might imagine park rangers or forestry workers However these are only two of the many careers that involve working in nature Nature is everywhere And people are always learning more about it In fact careers in nature often involve science One of a park ranger’s jobs is to help visitors gain a better understanding of the park 5 CHAPTER 1
For example many people work in Earth sciences These fields study the planet’s many parts and the systems they form Some scientists study how rocks change over time Others study water systems on Earth And some scientists study the weather and climate Many nature careers focus on living things One growing field is environmental science This field focuses on humans It often looks at how people impact the world Some scientists study the negative impacts of climate change Others work to solve those problems Conservation is another important field Conservation workers manage 6
natural lands and parks They make sure these areas remain healthy That way everyone can enjoy them Protecting Earth’s wonders is a key part of all careers in nature And working outdoors is a great bonus WORKING IN NATURE There are many great careers that involve working in nature This table shows just a few EARTH SCIENCES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Seismologists Biologists Geologists Ecologists Oceanographers Hydrologists Meteorologists Climatologists Environmental Scientists Technicians Environmental Engineers CONSERVATION Conservation Scientists Foresters Park Rangers Wildland Firefighters 7
