# Forest and Conservation Technicians > 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. - Code: 19-4071.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-4071) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (5 core and 15 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4071.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-4071.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks. Core task · Task 5566 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities. Core task · Task 5563 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention. Core task · Task 5570 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage. Core task · Task 5569 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 5. Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems. Core task · Task 21061 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills. Supplemental task · Task 5571 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs. Supplemental task · Task 5567 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors. Supplemental task · Task 5564 · Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement. Supplemental task · Task 5578 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads. Supplemental task · Task 5576 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 11. Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads. Supplemental task · Task 5565 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 12. Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs. Supplemental task · Task 5572 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Develop and maintain computer databases. Supplemental task · Task 5574 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage. Supplemental task · Task 5581 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 15. Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews. Supplemental task · Task 5575 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018 16. Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses. Supplemental task · Task 5573 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 17. Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections. Supplemental task · Task 5568 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 18. Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public. Supplemental task · Task 5577 · Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018 19. 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 task · Task 5580 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018 20. Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils. Supplemental task · Task 5579 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018 ## 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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