Forest Worker Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Forest Worker includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Count trees during tree-measuring efforts
Spray trees with insecticides and fungicides to kill insects and protect the trees from disease
Inject vegetation with insecticides and herbicides
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly
Clear away brush and debris from camping trails, roadsides, and camping areas
Select or cut trees according to markings, sizes, types, or grades
Help prevent and suppress forest fires
Plant seedlings to reforest land
Identify and remove diseased or undesirable trees

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Forest Worker duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Forest Worker roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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