How do they match: Forest and Conservation Workers

  • Fire Engine Operator
  • Woods Laborer
  • Woodsman
  • Box Cutter
  • Fern Cutter

  • 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.

  • Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  • Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  • Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  • Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  • Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  • Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  • Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.

  • Cut trees or logs.
  • Perform forest firefighting activities.