• Forest and Conservation Workers
  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Annual Median Wage
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    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Forest and Conservation Workers improve the quality of forests, rangelands, and wetlands. Under the supervision of conservation scientists and foresters, they develop, maintain, and protect forests.

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 -0.2%
Job Openings 9

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