Foresters
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-1032
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
Common titles: Area Forester, District Forester, Fire Prevention Forester, Forest Practices Field Coordinator, Forester, Procurement Forester
Representative Tasks
- •Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
- •Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
- •Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
- •Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
- •Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Assess compliance with environmental laws.
- •Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources.
- •Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
- •Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
- •Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $76,400 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |