How do they match: Forest and Conservation Workers

  • Biological Sciences Technician
  • Forest Technician
  • Forestry Technician
  • Production Technician

  • Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  • Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  • Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  • Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  • Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.

  • Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.
  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Determine forestry techniques or methods.
  • Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.
  • Operate forestry equipment.
  • Transport animals, crops, or equipment.