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, and tree planters.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers. | - | - | - |
| Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa. | - | - | - |
| Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly. | - | - | - |
| Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation. | - | - | - |
| Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$43,680
per year
Mean Wage
$42,830
per year
Employment
6K
workers
Wage Range
$33,050 - $54,190
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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