How do they match: Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.
  • Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
  • Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
  • Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
  • Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
  • Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.