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National Compensation Survey - Wages

A079 FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION SCIENTISTS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
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MOG A—Professional Occupations
Natural Scientists
A079 FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION SCIENTISTS
Exclude Forestry Workers (H494), (H495), and (H496).
Manage and develop forest lands and their resources for economic and recreational purposes. Plan and direct projects in forestry, map forest areas, estimate standing timber and future growths and manage timber sales. Direct suppression of forest fires. Plan campsites and recreation areas. Prepare conservation plans to provide for use and treatment of lands according to needs and capabilities.

Last modified: October 16, 2001