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19-4071 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. Excludes “Conservation Scientists” (19-1031) and “Foresters” (19-1032).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 7014$30.23/hr$20.39/hr$25.69/hr$26.50/hr$36.08/hr$46.41/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration540$25.79/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/A$26.50/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 10$24.71/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 20$31.25/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 20$25.79/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 30$30.64/hr0.0%
Southwest Minnesota 30$28.30/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 60$25.47/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 70$26.50/hr6.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 120$26.44/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 120$25.69/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 140$26.99/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 160$25.19/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 170$25.19/hr2.7%
Northeast Minnesota 250$25.69/hr3.6%
Minnesota 610$25.79/hr3.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists N/AN/AN/A
Forest and Conservation Workers 20$21.02/hr-3.9%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 550$25.79/hr7.7%


  • Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
  • Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
  • Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
  • Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
  • Develop and maintain computer databases.
  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
  • Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
  • Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.
  • Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
  • Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.