# Tasks & work activities — forestry technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4071.00 (Forest and Conservation Technicians).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
- **[Core]** Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
- **[Core]** Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
- **[Core]** Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
- **[Core]** Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
- **[Supplemental]** Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
- **[Supplemental]** Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
- **[Supplemental]** Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
- **[Supplemental]** Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
- **[Supplemental]** Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
- **[Supplemental]** Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
- **[Supplemental]** Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop and maintain computer databases.
- **[Supplemental]** Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.
- **[Supplemental]** Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
- **[Supplemental]** Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.
- **[Supplemental]** Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
- **[Supplemental]** Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
- Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
- Collect biological specimens.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Collect geographical or geological field data.
- Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
- Create maps.
- Cultivate land.
- Develop technical or scientific databases.
- Inspect condition of natural environments.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
- Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
- Patrol properties to maintain safety.
- Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
- Prepare maps.
- Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
- Record research or operational data.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Survey land or properties.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.