Steve Nix Forestry Expert Education B.S., Forest Resource Management, University of Georgia Introduction Worked for a forestry consulting companyManaged a county forestry and wildfire programWrote about forest resources as an analyst for the state of AlabamaWrote U.S. Forest Service technical reportsEarned numerous certifications in forest resource management Experience Steve Nix is a former writer for ThoughtCo who contributed articles about forestry for more than 19 years. Steve researched, analyzed and wrote about forest resources in the southern United States during nearly 20 years as a forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. His experience includes working with a private forestry consulting company and managing county forestry and wildfire program in Randolph County, Alabama.Steve earned certificates in several forestry specialization areas, including Conservation Law Enforcement, Forest Wildlands Burning, and Forest Pesticide Application. Nix was also an Alabama Registered Forester and is a member of the Society of American Foresters. His ThoughtCo articles and data appear in numerous newspapers, natural resource magazines, and in U.S. Forest Service technical reports. Education Steve Nix holds a bachelor's degree in Forest Resource Management from the University of Georgia. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Steve Nix The 6 Best Tree Identification Guides 100 Most Common North American Trees: Black Cherry Tree Chinese Chainsaw Issues Mockernut Hickory, A Common Tree in North America Shellbark Hickory, The Largest Hickory Leaves Loblolly Pine, an Important Tree in North America Southern Red Oak, a Common Tree in North America Slippery Elm, A Common Tree in North America Water Oak, A Common Tree in North America Essential Tree Care Tips - Keep Your Tree Healthy Eastern Redcedar, a Common Tree in North America American Beech, a Common Tree in North America Understanding Tree Basal Area Leaf Abscission and Senescence Arbor Day Calendar by State and Date What Is a Widowmaker in Forestry? Overview of the Sassafras Tree Biography of Dr. Alex Shigo Bur Oak, J. Sterling Morton's Favorite Tree Dormant Tree Identification Gallery Ginkgo Biloba Picture Gallery U.S. Forest Facts on Forestland Rock Elm, a Common Tree in North America Forestry Wood and Forest Product Conversion Factors