Forest and Conservation Technicians

01

Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.

02

Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.

03

Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.

04

Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.

05

Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.

06

Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.

07

Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.

08

Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.

09

Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.

10

Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.

11

Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.