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	Forest and Conservation Technicians	Conservation Scientists	Park Naturalists	Foresters	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
SUMMARY	28% Low Risk	11% Minimal Risk	11% Minimal Risk	21% Low Risk	17% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	4.1/10	6.6/10	7.0/10	5.9/10	5.8/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	24% (Low Risk, Based on 29 votes)	16.3% (Minimal Risk, Based on 26 votes)	26% (Low Risk, Based on 87 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	-3.2%	3.4%	3.4%	1.2%	14.6%
WAGES	$54,310 or $26.11 per hour	$67,950 or $32.67 per hour	$67,950 or $32.67 per hour	$70,660 or $33.97 per hour	$52,380 or $25.18 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	31,080	25,590	25,590	9,650	2,780
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DESCRIPTION	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.	Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.	Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.	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.	Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

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