Forest and Conservation Workers

Perform manual labor to maintain or protect forests, woodlands, wetlands, or rangelands.

Forest and Conservation Workers maintain natural resources, like forests, woodlands, wetlands, or rangelands. They perform manual labor. They may transport seedlings, combat insects and diseases that are harmful to plant life, or build structures to control erosion.

Wages	$19.89 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Clean equipment or facilities. Harvest agricultural products. Perform forest firefighting activities. Plant crops, trees, or other plants. Transport animals, crops, or equipment. Determine forestry techniques or methods. Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth. Build agricultural structures.
Career Pathways	Natural Resources Systems
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