How do they match: Forest and Conservation Workers

  • Biological Sciences Technician
  • Forest Technician
  • Forestry Technician
  • Production Technician
  • Tree Planter

  • 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.

  • Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  • Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.

  • Plant crops, trees, or other plants.
  • Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth.
  • Determine forestry techniques or methods.
  • Evaluate quality of plants or crops.