Forestry Technicians
Forestry technicians help develop and protect forests.
Forestry technicians work under the direction of a forester. One of their tasks is to collect and record data on the size, content, and condition of forests.
Wages
$14.40 per hour on average
Outlook
The outlook is Poor
Education & Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job
Work Activities
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors. Keep records of logs taken to mills.
Manage various fire control activities, including fire crew training, fire detection, and public education programs.
Examine and grade trees according to chart and mark with color-coded tags.
Sort, plant, and cultivate tree seedlings to reforest land.
Spray trees, brush, and weeds with herbicides to fight insects and harmful diseases.
Identify and cut weak or diseased trees to protect forest areas. May prune trees to control growth.
Gather and record data on forest size, content, and condition.
Train and lead conservation workers in planting seedlings, putting out fires, and maintaining recreation facilities.
Clear and pile brush and limbs from roadsides, fire trails, camping areas, and planting areas.
Cut down trees and clear brush from fire breaks. Put out flames and embers to suppress fires.
Assist foresters with other tasks, including clearing site-lines and cutting trees.
Issue fire, timber, and other related forest permits.
May develop and maintain computer databases to track projects.
Career Pathways
Natural Resources Systems
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