Occupations/45-4011.00
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.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
26%
More resilient
Human characteristics
59%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
25%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
- Task
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
- Task
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
- 02Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
- 03Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
- 04Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.54
- Degree of automation1.34
- Time sitting2.53
- Originality (ability)2.62
- Conflict situations2.25
- Hands-on objects/tools3.08
- Outdoors / weather4.70
- Disease exposure1.56
- Decision freedom4.21
Top abilities
- Problem Sensitivity3.50
- Oral Comprehension3.50
- Static Strength3.25
- Oral Expression3.25
- Trunk Strength3.12
- Stamina3.12
- Near Vision3.12
- Multilimb Coordination3.12
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.00
- Writing2.62
- Speaking3.00
- Mathematics2.12
- Science2.00
- Critical Thinking3.12
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.12
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 24 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA · Public | Forestry, General 03.0501 | $12,600 | 48% | 84% | 1 yr $51,273 2 yr $51,273 Master's · CIP 03.05 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $19,600 | 55% | 86% | 1 yr $47,260 2 yr $43,798 Certificate · CIP 01.06 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $17,400 | 64% | 83% | 1 yr $44,356 2 yr $42,682 Associate · CIP 01.06 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI · Public | Forestry, General 03.0501 | $11,200 | 49% | 89% | 1 yr $39,369 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 03.05 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr $38,289 2 yr $41,193 Bachelor's · CIP 01.06 |
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $16,100 | 88% | 82% | 1 yr $38,289 2 yr $27,862 Certificate · CIP 01.06 |
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $9,600 | 99% | 66% | 1 yr $37,568 2 yr $37,568 Bachelor's · CIP 01.06 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $9,200 | 47% | 84% | 1 yr $37,424 2 yr — Associate · CIP 01.06 |
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA · Public | Forestry, General 03.0501 | $10,700 | 86% | 79% | 1 yr $35,772 2 yr $34,348 Bachelor's · CIP 03.05 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $12,800 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $34,348 2 yr $31,799 Associate · CIP 01.06 |
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit | Forestry, General 03.0501 | $63,600 | 7% | 93% | 1 yr $26,519 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 03.05 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN · Public | Plant Nursery Operations and Management 01.0606 | $9,800 | 71% | 61% | 1 yr $25,194 2 yr — Associate · CIP 01.06 |