How do they match: Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Conservation Agent
  • Conservation Officer
  • Conservation Specialist
  • Conservation Technician
  • Conservationist
  • Soil Conservation Technician

  • Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

  • Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.
  • Install gauges, stream flow recorders, and soil moisture measuring instruments, and collect and record data from them to assist with watershed analysis.
  • Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.