Forest and Conservation Workers

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.

82 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Forest and Conservation Workers: $43,680 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs. General
Perform forest firefighting activities. General
Determine forestry techniques or methods. General
Cut trees or logs. General
Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth. General
Trim trees or other vegetation. General
Operate forestry equipment. General
Record agricultural or forestry inventory data. General
Plant crops, trees, or other plants. General
Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks. General
Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment. General
Clean equipment or facilities. General
Sort forestry or agricultural materials. General
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. Management
Evaluate quality of plants or crops. Analysis
Build agricultural structures. Development
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Project Project management software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    IBM Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet software
    IBM Lotus Notes Electronic mail software
    Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE Map creation software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    ESRI ArcGIS software Geographic information system
    Geographic information system GIS systems Geographic information system
    Geographic information system GIS software Geographic information system
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Database software Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Professional in Rangeland Management Society for Range Management Not Available
      Certified Range Management Consultant Society for Range Management Not Available
      Professional Wetland Scientist Society of Wetland Scientists Not Available
      Wetland Professional in Training Society of Wetland Scientists Not Available
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