# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 45-4011.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Forest Ranger
- Forestry Support Specialist
- Tree Farmer
- Tree Planter
- Christmas Tree Farmer
- Conservation Officer
- Field Laborer
- Forest Resource Specialist
- Park Maintainer
- Reforestation Worker
- Blister Rust Eradicator
- Box Chipper

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.b |
| Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.b |
| Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.b.6.e |
| Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.k |
| Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.n |
| Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws. | Supplemental | 4.A.2.a.1.e |
| Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades. | Supplemental | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.n |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Create field maps using geographic information systems technology. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Sort forestry or agricultural materials. | 4.A.2.a.2.b |
| Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Perform forest firefighting activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.b |
| Determine forestry techniques or methods. | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Cut trees or logs. | 4.A.3.a.2.n |
| Evaluate quality of plants or crops. | 4.A.2.a.1.e |
| Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Trim trees or other vegetation. | 4.A.3.a.2.n |
| Operate forestry equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.k |
| Record agricultural or forestry inventory data. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Build agricultural structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Plant crops, trees, or other plants. | 4.A.3.a.1.q |
| Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks. | 4.A.3.a.1.q |
| Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment. | 4.A.4.b.6.e |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.5 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.48 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.47 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.25 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.25 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.19 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.18 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Dynamic Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Stamina | ability | 3.12 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Geography | knowledge | 3.04 |
| Biology | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3 |
| Visualization | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Database Software | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system | no | yes |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system | no | no |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software | no | no |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE | Map creation software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| E-Mail | 4.89 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.78 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.7 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.58 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.57 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 4.4 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.33 |
| Contact With Others | 4.32 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.31 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.21 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.2 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.09 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.05 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.02 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.95 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.94 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.94 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.91 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.84 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.69 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.52 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.5 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.39 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.38 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.37 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.26 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.13 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.08 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.05 |
| Level of Competition | 3.05 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.02 |
| Time Pressure | 3 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.91 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.85 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 2.7 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.68 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.63 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 2.62 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.62 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.54 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 43.63 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.55 |
| Master's Degree | 20.25 |
| Some College Courses | 6.5 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 3.43 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 1.87 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 1.77 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 6.74 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.37 |
| Agriculture | specific_interest_area | 4.38 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.07 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.33 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 3.13 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.03 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.71 |
| Life Science | specific_interest_area | 2.62 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 2.6 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.53 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.41 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.97 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 1.71 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 1.63 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19-4071.00 | role-19-4071-00 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 19-1032.00 | role-19-1032-00 | Foresters | Primary-Short |
| 19-1031.02 | role-19-1031-02 | Range Managers | Primary-Short |
| 33-2022.00 | role-33-2022-00 | Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 45-2092.00 | role-45-2092-00 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | Primary-Short |
| 19-1031.00 | role-19-1031-00 | Conservation Scientists | Primary-Long |
| 37-3013.00 | role-37-3013-00 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Primary-Long |
| 37-1012.00 | role-37-1012-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Primary-Long |
| 37-3012.00 | role-37-3012-00 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | Primary-Long |
| 19-4012.00 | role-19-4012-00 | Agricultural Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 45-4021.00 | role-45-4021-00 | Fallers | Supplemental |
| 37-3011.00 | role-37-3011-00 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Agriculture | agriculture |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences | agriculture-agriculture-operations-and-related-sciences |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | natural-resources-and-conservation |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 43680
- **Mean Wage:** 42830
- **Pct10Wage:** 33050
- **Pct25Wage:** 36400
- **Pct75Wage:** 45200
- **Pct90Wage:** 54190
- **Employment:** 5630
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 1010 | 42810 | 6.25 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 190 | 43230 | 1.97 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 120 | 37930 | 0.36 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector |  | 39190 |  |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector |  | 62190 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 1010 | 6.25 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 190 | 1.97 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 120 | 0.36 |
- **Count:** 5

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.87 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.064205 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.9001154 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.9999521 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 14
- **Percentile:** 10
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 15 | felten_aioe |
| 7 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 19 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.064205 | 15 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.043478260869565216 | 7 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.07352254227763409 | 19 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.87
- **Percentile:** 74
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.043478260869565216
- **Beta:** 0.043478260869565216
- **Gamma:** 0.043478260869565216

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -4.7
- **Growth Percentile:** 13
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 27
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 10.8
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 10.3

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 17
- **Skills:** 41
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 15
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** f4644c054aa3ac4b