Low to No Risk

14

Moderate Risk

1

High Risk

3

Extreme Risk

0

• 0.7Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
• 1.8Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
• 0.8Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
• 1.7Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
• 1.5Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
• 2.7Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
• 1.5Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
• 1.3Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
• 1Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
• 2.7Develop and maintain computer databases.
• 1.5Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
• 1.3Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
• 1.5Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
• 1.5Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.

22.2% of Forest and Conservation Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics