Forest and Conservation Workers
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry · SOC 45-4011
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
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.
Common titles: Christmas Tree Farmer, Conservation Officer, Field Laborer, Forest Ranger, Forest Resource Specialist, Forestry Support Specialist
Representative Tasks
- •Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
- •Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
- •Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
- •Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
- •Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.
- •Perform forest firefighting activities.
- •Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
- •Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
- •Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 9% Bright |
| Median Salary | $43,680 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |