O*NET-SOC 19-1032.00

Foresters

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.Core195
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.Core200
Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.Core205
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.Core196
Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.Core212
Procure timber from private landowners.Supplemental210
Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.Core202
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.Supplemental211
Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.Core207
Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.Core208
Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.Core204
Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.Core219
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.Core197
Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.Core206
Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.Core216
Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.Supplemental201
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.Core199
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.Core198
Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.Supplemental217
Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.Supplemental203
Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands.Supplemental214
Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.Supplemental209
Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.Supplemental213
Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.Supplemental215
Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.Supplemental218

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 22 examples in 15 categories, 8 Hot Technology

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Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand

Inventory management software

Forest Metrix
Fountains Forestry TwoDog

Analytical or scientific software

Forest vegetation simulators
Forest yield software

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Map creation software

Mapping software

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
SMART service management and route tracking software

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Trimble CENGEA

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Calendar and scheduling software

Work scheduling software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
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Research crop management methods.
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Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
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Obtain written authorization to perform activities.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Measure environmental characteristics.
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Inspect condition of natural environments.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Assess compliance with environmental laws.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
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Thinking Creatively

Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
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Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Develop educational programs.
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Plan environmental research.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Cultivate land.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Develop agricultural methods.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
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Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
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Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities.
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Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
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Staffing Organizational Units

Hire farming, fishing or forestry workers.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 24

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.