Forest and Conservation Technicians provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. They compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. They may assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
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- Forest and Conservation Technicians
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads
- Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills
- Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities, and disease or insect control programs
- Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections
- Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors
- Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities
- Provide information about and enforce regulations related to environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention
- Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, coordination of fire detection, and public education programs
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Openings 2
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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