How do they match: Forest and Conservation Workers

  • 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.

  • Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  • Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.

  • Perform forest firefighting activities.
  • Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.