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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 45-4011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Assist in forest conservation and fire management efforts.

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

    Check equipment functionality

    Ensure all tools and machinery are operating properly before use.

  2. 2

    Engage in fire suppression activities

    Participate in fighting forest fires or conducting prescribed burns as directed.

  3. 3

    Maintain records of tree assessments

    Keep tallies of trees examined and counted during marking or measuring.

  4. 4

    Select and plant tree seedlings

    Choose appropriate seedlings and prepare ground for planting in reforestation areas.

  5. 5

    Communicate with team members

    Confer with other workers to address safety and operational needs.

Tools used in this work
ESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.