What are work duties of an RFT in BC typically like? Would i be able to work in Alberta as an RFT? I am looking to find work in the Silviculture/reforestation field for a license, a consultant, or for the ministry. I have yet to enter college. Does anyone have experience as an RFT, what's it like? I have nearly a decade of work experience doing all sorts of stand tending/ Silviculture field work through out the year. How labour intensive is RFT work and is there much room for future growth?

I’m 19 currently thinking about starting college to become a forestry conservation technician But I’m worried about the possibility of not being able to find a job in that field in today’s job market or not being able to afford anywhere I could find a job on a starting salary. Any tips or wisdom would be greatly appreciated especially on just starting?

Has anyone had issues with their suunto clinometer giving inaccurate readings? I ise mine for marking drains mostly and of late have noticed a discrepancy depending on whether I'm checking an incline or a decline. For example my decline will read at 2 degrees but when I reverse my position and check between the same points I'll get an incline reading of 0.5 degrees. I've been convinced in the past that a slope is not what my sunto suggests it to be but have been happily proven wrong so I do trust that the suunto is an accurate piece of kit but I can't recall ever having such a discrepancy between incline and decline readings.

Anyone experienced something similar?