Abstract The personality and motivational characteristics, formal training, and first job experience of foresters are such that most are ill-equipped for managerial positions. The problem is compounded by the absence of planned management development programs in many forestry organizations. Since there is a critical need for managerial skills, a self-development program is advised. Suggestions include self-analysis, and development on and off the job.
John E. Gunter (Sun,) studied this question.