Foresters
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
25 tasks analyzed
Procure timber from private landowners.
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procure timber from private landowners. | - | - | 3% |
| Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations. | - | - | 6% |
| Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands. | - | - | 4% |
| Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings. | - | - | 6% |
| Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources. | - | - | 6% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$70,660
per year
Mean Wage
$74,670
per year
Employment
10K
workers
Wage Range
$49,240 - $103,220
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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