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Career options

As landscape degradation is a widespread problem both in Australian and many other countries, solutions are needed to restore damaged environmental systems. This has led to a demand for trained personnel in public and private sectors in areas associated with the restoration of degraded sites and re-establishment of damaged or sterile areas such as urban landscapes, coastal areas, rangelands, agricultural areas and mining sites.

As a Murdoch graduate in Environmental Restoration, your employment outlook is bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors that will improve your prospects of achieving them.

Industrial Hygenist	Industrial Hygienists examine the workplace for health hazards, such as worker exposure to lead, asbestos, pesticides, or communicable diseases.
Engineering and Natural Science Manager	Engineering and Natural Sciences Managers plan, coordinate, and direct research, design, and production activities. They may supervise engineers, scientists, and technicians, along with support personnel. These managers use their knowledge of engineering and natural sciences to oversee a variety of activities.
Conservation Scientist / Forester	Conservation Scientists manage, improve, and protect the countrys natural resources. They work with the landowners and Federal, State, and local governments to devise ways to use and improve the land without damaging the environment. Although Conservation Scientists mainly advise farmers, farm managers, and ranchers on ways they can improve their land for agricultural purposes and to control erosion, a growing number are advising landowners and governments on recreational uses for the land. Foresters consider the economics as well as the environmental impact on natural resources. To do this, they determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. Foresters must balance the desire to conserve forested ecosystems for future generations with the need to use forest resources for recreational or economic purposes.