Science
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
Median salary
$54,310
Typical range
$36k – $81k
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Education
Typical entry: Associate degree
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Junior Forest and Conservation Technicians
Entry / Junior
$36,190
~2 yrs to advance
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Established
$54,310
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Forest and Conservation Technicians
Senior
$67,550
Key skills
A typical day
- •Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
- •Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
- •Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
- •Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
- •Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Science
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- California Institute of Technology3% admit · $112,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
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