Forest and Conservation Technicians

What Does a Forest and Conservation Technicians Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
• 2Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
• 3Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
• 4Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
• 5Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.

Required Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Allegro Landmark
• Assisi Compiler
• Assisi Forest
• Assisi Inventory
• Atterbury Consultants SuperAce
• Autodesk AutoCAD LT
• Ben Meadows Yeoman Expedition
• Computer graphics software
• Corel Presentation
• Database software

Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary