Forestry Tech
Job responsibilities
- Gather data on water and soil quality, disease, insect damage to trees and other plants, and conditions that may pose a fire hazard
- Locate property lines and evaluate forested areas to determine the species, quality, and amount of standing timber
- Select and mark trees to be cut
- Track where wildlife goes, help build roads, and maintain trails, campsites, and other recreational facilities
- Train and lead seasonal workers who plant seedlings
- Monitor the activities of loggers and others who remove trees for sale as timber or for other reasons
- Patrol forest areas and enforce environmental protection regulations
- Communicate with scientists, and sometimes the public about ongoing forestry and conservation activities
- Suppress forest fires with fire control activities
- Train other forestry workers and coordinate detection programs
Work schedule/Salary
- full time( about 40 hrs per week) plus overtime if necessary.
-35,700-41,130 per year
-16.31 per hour on average
Employment outlook
Employment in the industry is expected to grow 11% in the next ten years with a 7% growth in promotion for those already in the industry to make room for new employees.
Skills/training/work environment
In order to be eligible for the job you must have an associates degree in forestry.
Skills: graphing/ mapping skills, problem resolution and prevention skills.
Job tasks: aid reforestation plans, manage sections of forest and wildlife populations, monitor compliance with state forestry regulations.