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Forestry Technician (Seasonal)
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What they do
A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .
$50,841 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Job Title Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Mapping and inventorying forest stands Conducting early detection and rapid response survey and chemical and/or cultural treatments of forest pests and invasive species Data processing and writing reports Planning pest treatments and forest restoration Job Description Job Title Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Mapping and inventorying forest stands Conducting early detection and rapid response survey and chemical and/or cultural treatments of forest pests and invasive species Data processing and writing reports Planning pest treatments and forest restoration