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Department Overview
The
function of the forest worker is to maintain and protect
watersheds, forest laboratory potential, recreational
trails and sell forest products.
Forest
worker jobs involve: identification and measuring trees
in preparation for sales, research property deeds, locate
and identify property lines on the ground, build fire
lines for fire suppression, perform tasks relating to
people use, (e. g. trail maintenance, roadside cleanup,
reservoir sanitation), plant trees, cut brush and small
trees to release crop trees and improve trails as well
as other responsibilities.
Forest
workers will become skilled or gain experience in: plant
identification, measurements and sampling techniques,
soil erosion prevention, use of compass, abbey and chain,
operation and maintenance of hand tools, chain saws and
vehicles and reading maps and aerial photographs.
The
forest worker is subjected to working conditions requiring
a good work attitude, physical stamina, proper clothing,
the ability to work alone and with others, recognition
and ability to work safely around job hazards.
Job Descriptions
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