Forestry / Silviculture Workers

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Assess sites, select seedlings and plant trees. Control weeds and undergrowth using manual tools and chemicals. Use power saw to thin and space trees. Operate skidder, bulldozer or other equipment to move a variety of site preparation equipment. Assist in fighting forest fires.

Outlook

Fair

Wage

Low: $14.15
Median: $18.63
High: $30.00

Training

  • On the job training.

Places of Employment

Logging companies, tree nurseries, contractors, government services. 

Regulated

No

Hours

Seasonal