How do they match: Forest and Conservation Workers

  • Christmas Tree Grader
  • Seedling Sorter

  • 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.

  • Sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions.
  • Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  • Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  • Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.

  • Sort forestry or agricultural materials.
  • Evaluate quality of plants or crops.