O*NET-SOC 45-4011.00

Forest and Conservation Workers

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation4
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2023
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.008/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2023
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2023
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.508/2023
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.508/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.2508/2023
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.2508/2023
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.1208/2023
Dynamic Strength1.A.3.a.33.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.Core6508/2023
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.Core6508/2023
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.Core6408/2023
Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.Core6508/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9611/2023
Conventional4.3111/2023
Investigative3.5311/2023
Enterprising2.8311/2023
Social2.5911/2023
Artistic1.0311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.