Director of Forest Operations+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
90% of observed moves out of Forest Manager go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · forestry
Where does a Forest Manager go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
Nursery Operations Manager+23% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Forest Operations. 24% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Sustainability+42% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Forest Operations. 24% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+50% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Forest Operations. 21% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Supply Chain+42% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Forest Operations. 21% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers88% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Environmental Program Manager+6% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Forest Manager go here (480 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate480 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there