Forest and Conservation Workers

O*NET Code: 45-4011.00

Annual Salary
$50,000
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Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training

Description

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.

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πŸ’Ό Also Known As

Blister Rust EradicatorBox ChipperBox CutterBrusherChemical SprayerChopperChristmas Tree Farm WorkerChristmas Tree FarmerChristmas Tree GraderChristmas Tree GrowerCone PickerConservation CoordinatorConservation OfficerConservation SpecialistConservation WorkerDipperEnvironmental Field LaborerFern CutterFern GathererFern Picker

⚑ Skills (8)

Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Coordination3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100

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πŸ’ͺ Abilities (0)

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0IBM Lotus 1-2-3
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0Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
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πŸ”„ Career Transition Paths

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πŸ“Š Skills Comparison

Forest and Conservation Workers β†’ Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

βœ• Close Comparison
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (42% skill overlap)

βœ… Transferable Skills (8)

Skills you already have that transfer to the new role

Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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