# Conservation Scientists > 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. - Code: 19-1031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1031) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (29 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives. Core task · Task 22138 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 2. Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water. Core task · Task 22153 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 3. Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications. Core task · Task 22135 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 4. Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions. Core task · Task 22134 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 5. Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans. Core task · Task 22133 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 6. Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals. Core task · Task 22140 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 7. Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations. Core task · Task 22139 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 8. Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources. Core task · Task 22141 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 9. Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices. Core task · Task 22145 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 10. Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members. Core task · Task 22137 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 11. Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans. Core task · Task 22143 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 12. Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions. Core task · Task 22136 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 13. Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities. Core task · Task 22146 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 14. Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques. Core task · Task 22158 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 15. Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management. Core task · Task 22147 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 16. Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans. Core task · Task 22151 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 17. Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance. Core task · Task 22148 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 18. Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification. Core task · Task 22144 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 19. Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation. Core task · Task 22159 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 20. Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans. Core task · Task 22156 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 21. Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations. Core task · Task 22150 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 22. Develop soil maps. Core task · Task 22162 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 23. Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures. Core task · Task 22152 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 24. Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government. Core task · Task 22154 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 25. Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides. Core task · Task 22149 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 26. Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements. Core task · Task 22160 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 27. Review grant applications or make funding recommendations. Core task · Task 22161 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 28. Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies. Core task · Task 22157 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 29. Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes. Core task · Task 22142 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 30. Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data. Supplemental task · Task 22155 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - 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