How do they match: Forest and Conservation Workers

  • Chainsaw Operator
  • Fire Engine Operator
  • 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.

  • Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  • Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  • Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.

  • Plant crops, trees, or other plants.
  • Operate forestry equipment.
  • Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.
  • Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth.
  • Evaluate quality of plants or crops.