Forest & Conservation Workers
Also called:
Christmas Tree Grower, Tree Planter, Field Laborer, Forestry Support Specialist
What they do:
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, and tree planters.
On the job, you would:
- Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
- Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
- Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- geography
Business
- management
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Initiative
- Leadership
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You might use software like this on the job:
Map creation software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Geographic information system GIS software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
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bachelor's degree or
associate's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$23,300
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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