Forest & Conservation Workers

Also Called: Forest Resource Specialist, Tree Planter

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,600

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Forest & Conservation Workers 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, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.

  • Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  • Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  • Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • Landscaping • Landscaping (HBI) • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Urban Forestry

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Telephone
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Sprayers
  • Forestry saws
  • Ladders
  • Planters

Technology

Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Math and Science
geography
biology
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Business
administrative services

Education

  • % Bachelor's degree
  • % Associate's degree
  • % Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Forest & Conservation Technicians

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Forest & Conservation Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Arizona State University-Tempe

    Tempe, AZ

  • Broward College

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Independence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Forest & Conservation Workers across the country typically make.

$13.75 / hour
$28,600 /year

Entry Level

$16.32 / hour
$33,940 /year

Median Level

$24.26 / hour
$50,450 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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