How do they match: Conservation Scientists

Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.

Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.
Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.
Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
Analyze environmental data.
Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
Assess compliance with environmental laws.
Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
Compile environmental or climatological data.
Inspect condition of natural environments.
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Plan environmental research.
Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.
Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.

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