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.
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- Forest and Conservation Workers
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 -0.2%
Job Openings 9
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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