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Forest and Conservation Workers
SOC 45-4011.00
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, and tree planters.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
Yes
Green
Top Skills 8
Speaking
3.2
Coordination
3.2
Active Listening
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.1
Monitoring
3.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1
Active Learning
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Geography
4.0
English Language
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.7
Clerical
3.7
Biology
3.4
Law and Government
3.4
Mathematics
3.3
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Key Tasks
1Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
2Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work
needs.
3Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
4Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
5Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against
disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
Also Known As
Blister Rust Eradicator
Box Chipper
Box Cutter
Box Puller
Boxer
Brusher
Chemical Sprayer
Chopper
Christmas Tree Farm Worker
Christmas Tree Grader
Tools & Equipment
Backhoes
Backpack sprayers
Brush hogs
Chain saws
Claw hammers
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