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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 19-4071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Forest and Conservation Technicians

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May 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. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

What this job is about

Manage forest resources and conservation activities effectively.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Train forest workers

    Instruct and lead workers in seasonal activities like planting and fire management.

  2. 2

    Monitor logging activities

    Oversee logging companies to ensure compliance with regulations and resource protection.

  3. 3

    Conduct forest inspections

    Inspect trees and collect samples to identify insect and disease damage.

  4. 4

    Map forest data

    Utilize digital mapping systems to document forest tract information.

  5. 5

    Manage fire control programs

    Coordinate fire detection and public education initiatives to protect forest resources.

Tools used in this work
ESRI ArcGIS softwareFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.