How do they match: Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Forest Technician
  • Forester
  • Forester Aide
  • Forestry Aid Technician
  • Forestry Aide
  • Forestry Aide Technician
  • Forestry Tech
  • Forestry Technician
  • Conservation Agent
  • Conservation Officer
  • Conservation Specialist
  • Conservation Technician
  • Conservationist
  • Soil Conservation Technician
  • Timber Sale Preparation Forestry Tech
  • Timber Sale Preparation Forestry Technician

  • Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

  • 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.
  • Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
  • Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
  • Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
  • Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
  • 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.
  • Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
  • Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Manage agricultural or forestry operations.