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	Forest and Conservation Workers	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	Foresters	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	Forest and Conservation Technicians	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
SUMMARY	46% Moderate Risk	17% Minimal Risk	21% Low Risk	25% Low Risk	28% Low Risk	24% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	3.6/10	5.8/10	5.9/10	5.0/10	4.1/10	5.1/10
POLLING	33% (Low Risk, Based on 33 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	26% (Low Risk, Based on 87 votes)	41% (Moderate Risk, Based on 24 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	-4.7%	14.6%	1.2%	2.5%	-3.2%	4.0%
WAGES	$43,680 or $21.00 per hour	$52,380 or $25.18 per hour	$70,660 or $33.97 per hour	$59,330 or $28.52 per hour	$54,310 or $26.11 per hour	$49,490 or $23.79 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	5,630	2,780	9,650	29,530	31,080	39,390
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DESCRIPTION	Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.	Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.	Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.	Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.	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.	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

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