Foresters

SOC Code: 19-1032

Foresterss monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 92.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Complex Problem Solving.

AI-Proof Score: 92.8Very High
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Median Salary

$70,660

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Job Growth

1.2%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Writing
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Systems Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking

Common Tasks

  • Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
  • Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
  • Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
  • Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation