Fallers
Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
19 tasks analyzed
Stop saw engines, pull cutting bars from cuts, and run to safety as tree falls.
Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, to determine how to control the direction of a tree's fall with the least damage.
Saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall.
Clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut saplings and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers.
Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop saw engines, pull cutting bars from cuts, and run to safety as tree falls. | - | - | - |
| Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, to determine how to control the direction of a tree's fall with the least damage. | - | - | - |
| Saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall. | - | - | - |
| Clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut saplings and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers. | - | - | - |
| Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$53,900
per year
Mean Wage
$59,120
per year
Employment
4K
workers
Wage Range
$35,620 - $84,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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