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Forest and Conservation Workers

Also known as: Blister Rust Eradicator, Box Chipper, Box Cutter, Box Puller, Boxer, Brusher, Chemical Sprayer, Chopper, Christmas Tree Farm Worker, Christmas Tree Grader

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

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School5%
High School Diploma8%
Some College2%
Post-Secondary Certificate12%
Associate's Degree14%
Bachelor's Degree58%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
Up to 1 month1%
1-3 months3%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year4%
1-2 years30%
2-4 years17%
4-6 years24%
6-8 years12%
Over 10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None14%
Up to 1 month3%
1-3 months28%
3-6 months2%
6 months - 1 year33%
1-2 years7%
2-4 years13%

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IndependenceAttention to DetailCooperationDependabilityIntegrityInitiativeAchievement/EffortPersistenceAdaptability/FlexibilityAnalytical ThinkingLeadershipStress Tolerance

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

$33,050Median: $43,680$54,190
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